Ialuset Hyaluronic Acid Cream for dry skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Cetearyl Glucoside
Glycerin
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Caution
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for dry skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate hydration for your dry skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, but it lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients for optimal moisture retention.
- The presence of sodium lauryl sulfate, while providing a cleansing effect, poses a risk of irritation for your dry skin.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsThis cream is highly praised for its intense hydration and plumping effects, smoothing fine lines and giving skin a dewy appearance. It is also noted for its healing properties, effectively fading scars and calming redness. While many use it as an effective makeup primer due to its tacky finish, some users find its thick texture difficult to spread and note that it must be applied to damp skin to avoid dehydration. A small number of users report breakouts or issues with the packaging.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin looks vibrant again”
- “Erases dehydration lines”
- “Leaves face dewy and plump”
Healing capabilities Often Mentioned
- “Faded my acne scars”
- “Healed my burn without a mark”
- “Calms redness overnight”
Excellent makeup primer Sometimes Noted
- “Foundation sits beautifully”
- “Acts like a blurring primer”
- “No pilling under makeup”
Value for money Sometimes Noted
- “Tube lasts forever”
- “Unbeatable price for the size”
- “A little goes a long way”
Requires damp application Sometimes Noted
- “Dried my skin out”
- “Felt tight after use”
- “Must use water mist first”
Thick, waxy texture Sometimes Noted
- “Feels like an ointment”
- “Hard to spread”
- “Too sticky/tacky”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Tube cracked on the side”
- “Product oozes out of cap”
- “Messy packaging”
Potential for breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Caused closed comedones”
- “Gave me deep cystic pimples”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Ialuset Hyaluronic Acid Cream for dry skin?
Lovi advises caution because while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate draw in moisture, the cream lacks enough heavy oils and protective ingredients to lock that moisture into dry skin. It also contains sodium lauryl sulfate, which carries a risk of irritation for dry skin. A product of this type needs rich nourishing ingredients, skin barrier support, and a lack of irritants or allergens to properly care for dry skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry skin?
This cream is a poor match for dry skin because it contains sodium lauryl sulfate, which poses an irritation risk, and lacks enough rich smoothing and sealing ingredients to lock in moisture. To properly care for dry skin, a moisturizing treatment needs a rich blend of nourishing emollients and barrier-supporting ingredients that provide deep hydration without any harsh or irritating components.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry skin?
Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into dry skin, giving an immediate and lasting boost in hydration that helps smooth out fine lines and soften rough patches. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving overall skin smoothness and plumpness.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
What does Cetearyl Glucoside do for dry skin?
Cetearyl Glucoside helps blend oil and water in creams while being very gentle on dry skin. It is unlikely to irritate or dry out the skin barrier, keeping your face feeling soft and smooth.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cream is used as a treatment step in the evening routine for dry skin. However, it is a poor match because it lacks enough rich, softening ingredients to lock in moisture and contains sodium lauryl sulfate, which may irritate dry skin. A moisturizing treatment for dry skin needs plenty of rich oils, butter, and protective sealing ingredients alongside hydrating humectants to keep skin soft and smooth.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
Using this cream with retinol is a poor match because it lacks enough rich, sealing ingredients to lock in moisture, and sodium lauryl sulfate may easily cause irritation on dry skin. To use them together, apply your retinol first and follow with a cream that provides deep, barrier-repairing oils and butters.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a poor match for your dry skin because it lacks enough smoothing and sealing ingredients to hold in moisture, while also containing cleansing ingredients that may cause irritation. To properly care for dry skin, this type of product needs rich moisturizing oils and butters alongside gentle hydrators to keep the skin soft and comfortable.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as reviewers report a low potential for breakouts. However, dry skin needs rich, softening ingredients and skin-protecting oils to lock in moisture and keep the skin smooth.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream may be used on the body, but you should exercise caution around the eyes because the thin skin there is especially delicate. While glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide moderate hydration, the formula lacks rich oils and sealants to lock in moisture and contains sodium lauryl sulfate, which may irritate dry skin.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Sodium lauryl sulfate-induced skin irritation and recovery rates differ significantly between the upper back and volar forearms, with the upper back showing higher reactivity and faster recovery.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Sodium lauryl sulfate-induced skin barrier disruption alters the mRNA expression of keratinocyte differentiation markers and corneodesmosome-degrading enzymes during the repair phase in human skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Lecithin-based surfactants showed very good (S75) or good (LPC80) skin-tolerability compared to sodium dodecyl sulfate on healthy forearm skin.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical treatment with 0.1% retinoic acid cream under occlusion for 4 days induced epidermal cell growth, increased CD4+ T cells, altered phospholipase C/protein kinase C signaling components, and caused histologic alterations indistinguishable from those induced by sodium lauryl sulfate in non-sun-exposed human skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1991
Ingredients
Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Salt, Cetearyl Glucoside, Decylester Of Oleic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Glycerin, Liquid Sorbitol, Sorbic Acid, Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Sodium Citrate Dihydrate, Water
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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