SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture for mature skin
Glycerin
Allantoin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Marine Extracts
Witch Hazel Extract
Average
- SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for mature skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 moisturizing benefits for your normal skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration and plumping effects, while tocopherol and helianthus annuus seed oil offer antioxidant and emollient properties.
- While the product contains soothing ingredients like chamomilla recutita flower extract and glycyrrhiza glabra extract, it lacks specialized anti-aging ingredients to effectively address your primary concern of wrinkles and fine lines.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of beneficial soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help smooth fine lines.
- Apply this product after your toner and serum, but before your SPF in the morning. Follow your cleanser and toner steps to keep your skin balanced.
- Gently press a small amount into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent extra tension.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. Clean skin helps the product absorb much more evenly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 2.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lightweight, pore-minimizing moisturizer is widely favored by users with normal, oily, and combination skin for its ability to hydrate without leaving a greasy residue. Most users report improved skin texture and reduced pore visibility. A notable minority experienced issues with the packaging peeling and finding the hydration insufficient for drier areas.
Highlights
Lightweight, non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “Goes on easy and feels rich but not heavy”
- “Absorbs quickly and provides excellent hydration without shine”
- “Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth without any greasy residue”
- “Perfect for everyday use, very lightweight”
Ideal for oily skin Often Mentioned
- “Best moisturizer for my oily, acne-prone skin”
- “Helps balance oil production while moisturizing”
- “Doesn't cause breakouts or clog pores”
- “Keeps my face matte throughout the day”
Minimizes pores Sometimes Noted
- “Pores look less noticeable after consistent use”
- “Helps reduce the appearance of pore size”
- “My skin texture looks smoother and more refined”
- “Great for pore refining on my nose and cheeks”
Works under makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Goes on nice before makeup, no pilling”
- “I use this every day under my foundation”
- “Creates a smooth canvas for application”
- “Doesn't make my makeup slide off”
Packaging paint peeling Sometimes Noted
- “Container lid color comes off and gets all over hands”
- “Silver flakes from the jar ended up on my face”
- “Lid peels after a few weeks, leaving silver streaks”
- “The silver rim disintegrates and falls into the cream”
Insufficient hydration Rarely Noted
- “Not moisturizing enough for my dry patches”
- “Felt dry and tight an hour after applying”
- “Need to layer another cream over it in winter”
- “Too light for night time use”
Price vs. value Rarely Noted
- “Expected more results for the high price tag”
- “Good product but too expensive for a basic moisturizer”
- “Jar feels cheap given the cost”
- “Not an economical choice for how fast I go through it”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “Left a sticky film on my skin”
- “Felt like it sat on top rather than sinking in”
- “Texture was weirdly slimy for me”
- “Separated and looked greasy by end of day”
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Questions and answers
How well does SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture work for mature skin?
SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture provides moderate hydration for mature skin using ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, but it lacks specialized anti-aging ingredients to effectively target wrinkles and fine lines. To better support mature skin, a moisturizer of this type needs potent anti-aging ingredients alongside a rich blend of hydrators and nourishing components to smooth lines and maintain a healthy moisture balance.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for mature skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a good fit by providing hydration and helping smooth the skin. To work best for mature skin, a moisturizer of this type needs specialized anti-aging ingredients like peptides, along with a rich blend of softeners and moisture-holding components to target fine lines and maintain the skin barrier.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Glycerin do for mature skin?
Glycerin helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by drawing moisture into the outer layer and locking it in. This daily hydration boost supports the skin barrier, keeping dry areas comfortable and protected against irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Allantoin do for mature skin?
Allantoin helps soothe dry and irritated mature skin while supporting a smooth and healthy skin barrier. This ingredient may improve overall skin softness and comfort, making it a helpful addition to daily anti-aging routines.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture goes in the morning and evening routine after your cleanser and hydrating toner or treatment, followed by SPF in the daytime. Because it lacks specialized anti-aging ingredients, a product for this skin needs powerful firming peptides and retinoids to effectively target wrinkles and fine lines.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, applying the retinol first and following with this moisturizer to help keep your skin comfortable. This product is unlikely to cause irritation and supports your skin barrier, but mature skin targeting wrinkles and fine lines ultimately needs specialized anti-aging ingredients and firming peptides.
How often should I use it?
Use this moisturizer twice a day, in the morning and evening, as part of your daily skincare routine. Regular daily application helps keep your skin hydrated and supports its natural barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components. To better care for mature skin, a product of this type needs specialized anti-aging ingredients like potent peptides and targeted antioxidants to effectively smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer around your eyes and on your body, as its safe formula and gentle oils help keep delicate skin soft and hydrated without irritation. Mature skin also needs dedicated anti-aging ingredients like peptides, retinoids, or potent antioxidants to smooth wrinkles and fine lines in thinner areas.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022A 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, 2017A topical facial serum containing a blend of neuropeptides, proteins, amino acids, and marine extracts improved aged skin quality by reducing microfolds, roughness, and wrinkle severity while increasing epidermal thickness and moisturization.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023The 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 gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018Topical 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, 2019A Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract increased LOXL1 expression twofold, decreased elafin synthesis, restored functional elastic fibers, reduced nonfunctional elastin aggregates, decreased wrinkles, and improved skin firmness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018Hamamelis bark proanthocyanidins strongly increased the proliferation of cultured human keratinocytes and reduced transepidermal water loss and erythema formation in SLS-irritated skin, whereas the polysaccharide fraction had no effect.
Phytochemistry, 2001Witch hazel bark extract and hamamelitannin showed pronounced anti-inflammatory activity, supported keratinocyte migration in a wound healing assay, and inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth, whereas their skin microbiota metabolite ellagic acid stimulated inflammatory mediator release.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025
Why other moisturizers fit mature skin better
Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Witch Hazel, Witch Hazel Water, Peg-75 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ceteth-20, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Steareth-20, Disodium Edta, Myristic Acid, Betaine, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Glucose, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower, Leaf Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Zinc Sulfate, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Cinnamal
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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