Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance 1.7 oz Face Moisturizer — Rich Hydrating Cream with Hyaluronic Acid for Dry Skin

Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance is a rich, lipid-replenishing face moisturizer designed to restore moisture and support the skin’s barrier for dry, depleted complexions.

This deeply nourishing cream blends barrier-supporting lipids and hydrating actives to help skin feel softer, smoother, and more resilient. Formulated for dry to very dry skin, the moisturizer aims to replenish lost oils while attracting and retaining moisture. The lightweight-yet-lush texture absorbs without heavy greasiness and works as a daily hydrator under sunscreen or makeup.

How does this moisturizer restore dry, depleted skin?

The formula delivers a targeted mix of essential barrier lipids and hydrators that work together to replenish surface lipids and improve moisture retention. Regular use helps skin look plumper and reduces the sensation of tightness that often comes with dryness.

• Provides key barrier lipids to mimic and rebuild the skin’s natural lipid layer
• Hyaluronic acid attracts and holds water for instant and lasting hydration
• Light, non-greasy finish suitable for daytime and evening routines

Will it help with sensitivity or environmental stress?

While not a medical treatment, the product contains antioxidants and lipid-replenishing ingredients that help support a healthier-looking barrier, which can make skin less reactive to daily stressors. It’s formulated to be gentle and to complement calming routines.

• Antioxidant components help counteract free-radical exposure from the environment
• Supports the skin’s microbiome balance to maintain resilience
• Suitable for layering with serums to reduce irritation risks

How should I use Intensive Moisture Balance in my routine?

Use it after cleansing and any water-based treatments like serums or ampoules. Apply a pea-to-nickel-sized amount to face and neck, massaging gently until absorbed; reapply in drier conditions or when skin needs extra comfort.

• Morning and evening use — apply after serums and before SPF in the morning
• Work into slightly damp skin to boost absorption and hydration
• Works under makeup without pilling when allowed to settle for a minute

What makes this different from lighter moisturizers?

Intensive Moisture Balance is formulated specifically to rebuild lipid content rather than simply adding surface moisture. Its richer emollients and barrier lipids are chosen to offer longer-lasting protection for chronically dry or depleted skin types.

• Designed to restore lipid balance rather than only increasing water content
• Richer texture provides durable moisturization through the day
• Formulated for dry, dehydrated, or climate-stressed skin

Who is this for: Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance is ideal for people with dry, very dry, or seasonally depleted skin who need a restorative, non-greasy cream to rebuild barrier lipids and retain hydration. It’s a good choice when you want a dependable daily moisturizer that supports resilience and pairs easily with serums, SPF, and makeup.

• Features:
  • Restores vital moisture to dry skin
  • Helps to prevent free radical damage
  • Strengthens skin's lipid barrier
  • Helps rebalance the skin's microbiome

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Centella Asiatica Extract, Linoleic Acid, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Myristic Acid, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Lactic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Geraniol.