Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance

I have tried every heavy cream under the sun for my dry skin and most of them just sit on top like grease but this one actually sinks in. My face feels like it is finally holding onto moisture instead of just drying out the second I leave the house.

Honestly if you have that tight itchy feeling after you wash your face you need this. It is like a big drink of water for your skin and the relief is pretty much instant.

I love that it doesn't have a strong flowery perfume smell. It just smells clean and professional which I prefer since my skin is so sensitive to artificial fragrances.

A little goes a long way even though it is a thicker cream. I just warm a pea-sized amount between my fingers and it spreads over my whole face and neck easily.

This is my holy grail for the winter months. My skin usually peels around my nose when it gets cold but since I started using this I haven't had a single dry flake.

It layers perfectly under my sunscreen and makeup. I was worried it would make my foundation slide off because it is so moisturizing but it actually acts like a really good smoothing primer.

The tube is great because it keeps the ingredients fresh and I don't have to worry about getting bacteria in a jar. It is also way easier to throw in my bag for weekend trips.

My husband started using it for his dry patches on his forehead and now I have to buy the jumbo size because we both go through it so fast. It is a solid product for anyone with a broken skin barrier.

I noticed my fine lines look so much softer. I think because my skin is actually hydrated from the inside out now they aren't as deep and obvious as they used to be.

It feels very luxurious and expensive when you put it on. The texture is creamy but not heavy and it leaves my skin with a nice healthy glow that isn't oily.

I have combination skin that is mostly dry and this doesn't break me out at all. It is non-comedogenic so I get all the moisture without the annoying chin acne.

I catch myself touching my face during the day because it just feels so much softer and more velvety than it used to. It really lives up to the name.

If you are over 40 and feel like your skin is getting thin or depleted this gives it that bounce back. It makes my skin feel much more resilient and tough.

The price is a bit high but for the science that goes into it I think it is worth it. I would rather buy one bottle of this than five cheap ones that don't actually work.

I use this at night after my retinol and it is the only thing that keeps me from getting that retinol burn or peeling. It is the perfect buffer for strong actives.

I noticed that my skin doesn't get as red and reactive as it used to. It feels like this cream is actually building up my skin's defense system.

I love that it is cruelty-free and doesn't have a bunch of weird fillers. It feels like pure hydration and skin-repairing goodness in a tube.

It really stays with you all day. I don't get that mid-afternoon tightness where I feel like I need to reapply moisturizer over my makeup.

I bought the 5 ounce bottle and it has lasted me forever. The value is much better if you go for the larger size once you know your skin loves it.

I take this on every flight because the airplane air is so drying. I just put a slightly thicker layer on before I board and I land looking totally fresh.

It is very easy to blend. You don't have to tug at your skin to get it to absorb which is great because I am trying to be as gentle as possible with my face.

It has become the anchor of my skincare routine. I swap out my serums all the time but this is the one constant that I never change because it just works.

I love the way it makes my skin look in the morning. I wake up and my face looks plump and rested even if I didn't get enough sleep the night before.

I love this moisurizer, it really makes my skin smooth and not flakey.

It doesn't leave any weird oily residue on my hands after I apply it. It just absorbs fully so I can go straight to doing my hair or getting dressed.

It is just a classic for a reason. If you want a serious moisturizer for dry skin that actually delivers on its promises this is the one to get.