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SkinCeuticals
Emollience Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin
A face moisturizer built around Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 85.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Eczema-prone
How to use
Once or twice daily, apply a generous amount of this face cream for dry skin to the entire face, neck, and chest. If using in the morning, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidant serum and before a SkinCeuticals sunscreen. If using with a retinol at night, apply after retinol application.
What's inside
Ingredients List
13 trigger at least one check · 21 trigger none
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Algae Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Algae Extract, Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Algae Extract, Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Palmitic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Palmitic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Palmitic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Mentha Piperita Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema4
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Mentha Piperita Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Mentha Piperita Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil →Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit Oil →Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil →Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Mangifera Indica Seed Butter →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →