Bubble Cloud Surf Water Cream Moisturizer for dry sensitive skin
Glycerin
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 moisturizing for your dry skin, as caprylic capric triglyceride and glycerin provide emollient and humectant actions to support hydration and barrier function. While these ingredients are beneficial, they do not offer specialized treatment for dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The inclusion of Syringa Vulgaris Extract and Biosaccharide Gum-4 contributes to soothing effects, which is beneficial for your sensitive skin.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, containing no harsh ingredients and featuring soothing components.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 3.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this water cream is widely praised as an ideal middle-ground moisturizer for normal-to-combination skin, effectively balancing hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. While it excels at controlling oil and preventing breakouts for acne-prone users, those with drier skin types often find it insufficiently moisturizing, particularly during colder months.
Highlights
Lightweight & non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “feels like nothing on”
- “absorbs immediately”
- “zero greasy residue”
- “perfect under makeup”
Balances combination skin Often Mentioned
- “perfect for my combo skin”
- “doesn't make my forehead oily”
- “balanced my dry patches”
- “great summer moisturizer”
Acne-safe & gentle Sometimes Noted
- “didn't break me out”
- “calmed my redness”
- “safe for sensitive skin”
- “helped clear my texture”
Fun packaging Sometimes Noted
- “love the flower pump”
- “cute packaging”
- “easy to dispense”
- “satisfying to use”
Not hydrating enough Sometimes Noted
- “skin felt tight after”
- “need more moisture”
- “dried out my face”
- “not for winter”
Small quantity Sometimes Noted
- “finished in two weeks”
- “bottle is tiny”
- “too expensive for the amount”
- “runs out fast”
Pump issues Rarely Noted
- “pump stopped working”
- “hard to get the last bit”
- “dispenser broke”
- “had to open the bottle”
Scent complaints Rarely Noted
- “smells like plastic”
- “weird natural scent”
- “smells a bit chemical”
- “wish it had a scent”
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Questions and answers
How well does Bubble Cloud Surf work for dry sensitive skin?
Bubble Cloud Surf Water Cream Moisturizer works moderately well for dry sensitive skin because glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride help support hydration and skin barrier function, though it lacks specialized treatment for dry or flaky concerns. To work best for this skin type, a moisturizer needs rich nourishing ingredients and deep hydrators like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to ensure optimal moisture retention and barrier support without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride help keep dry skin hydrated and support its barrier, while syringa vulgaris extract and biosaccharide gum-4 help calm sensitive skin. However, since this is an average fit, dry skin needs a moisturizer with richer nourishing and soothing ingredients and powerful hydrators like hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and prevent flaking.
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride do for dry sensitive skin?
Caprylic/capric triglyceride helps keep dry sensitive skin hydrated and soft by sealing in moisture and reducing water loss. It is very well tolerated by sensitive skin, making it unlikely to cause irritation while supporting a healthy skin barrier.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cream goes as the final step of your evening routine to lock in moisture, following your cleanser, toner, and treatment. To properly care for dry and sensitive skin, a moisturizer of this type needs rich hydrating ingredients and soothing plant extracts that deeply nourish and protect the skin barrier.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first, letting it dry, and then smoothing on this moisturizer. This order helps calm and hydrate your skin while keeping potential irritation low.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this cream daily in your morning and evening routines to keep your skin hydrated and calm. To care for dry sensitive skin properly, this product needs richer hydrators, nourishing oils, and targeted ingredients that relieve flaking.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on dry sensitive skin. It features soothing components and contains no harsh ingredients, making it safe for your skin type.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer on your body and around your eyes, as it is safe for dry and sensitive skin. Because the skin around the eyes and on parts of the body can be very thin, a gentle and well-tolerated formula like this is less likely to cause irritation. To properly care for dry skin in these areas, a product also needs richer oils and stronger moisture-locking ingredients to keep the skin soft and smooth.
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, 2017Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023Verbascoside- and teupolioside-containing extracts significantly accelerated wound healing, exhibited anti-inflammatory action, inhibited reactive oxygen species release, and suppressed chemokine and growth factor expression in cultured human keratinocytes compared to pro-inflammatory controls.
Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2007The 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, 2012Hibiscus syriacus ethanolic extract stimulated fibronectin and collagen synthesis, fibroblast contractility, and wound healing activity in human skin cells and explants, while increasing skin hydration gene expression.
BioMed Research International, 2017Polydeoxyribonucleotide derived from Hibiscus sabdariffa callus at 5 μg/mL promoted wound healing and upregulated related genes and proteins in human keratinocytes.
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 2024Water extracts from Roselle leaves and callus cells exhibited different biochemical components, transcriptome profiles, and effects on human skin cells, with the callus extract demonstrating anti-melanogenic, skin barrier, and antioxidant activities, while the plant extract affected angiogenesis, oxidation-reduction, and glycolysis.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023Phenylpropanoids from Syringa vulgaris plant cell culture reduced lipid storage, pre-inflammatory mediator release, and P. acnes growth while increasing antimicrobial peptide synthesis in human skin models, and decreased sebum production, inflamed blemishes, and retentional lesions in volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
Why other moisturizers fit dry sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Maltodextrin, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Celery Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructose, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Tocopherol, Polylysine, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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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