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Sephora All Day Hydrator for dry skin

High

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for dry skin; a few moisturizers fit it even 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 excellent moisturizing for your dry skin due to Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin, which provide humectant action to hydrate and plump.
  • Bisabolol offers soothing benefits, complementing the hydration for your dry or flaky skin.
  • The formulation is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients.

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

★4.4Overall rating based on 1.6k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this lightweight, unscented moisturizer is highly praised by users with normal to oily skin for its hydrating, non-greasy feel and effectiveness as a makeup primer. Users with dry skin frequently find its thin consistency insufficient for their needs. A moderate number of users also report an unusual chemical or crayon-like scent.

Highlights

  • Lightweight & non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
    • “sinks into skin nicely”
    • “weightless moisturizer”
    • “not heavy at all”
    • “feels like nothing on”
  • Excellent makeup primer Often Mentioned
    • “perfect primer under makeup”
    • “makeup applied beautifully”
    • “keeps makeup looking fresh”
    • “smooth canvas”
  • Good for oily/combo skin Sometimes Noted
    • “doesn't make me oily”
    • “great for combination skin”
    • “balanced my T-zone”
    • “perfect for summer”
  • Natural glow Sometimes Noted
    • “gives a natural glow”
    • “skin looks radiant”
    • “dewy finish”
    • “nice healthy shine”
  • Insufficient for dry skin Sometimes Noted
    • “not enough for dry skin”
    • “skin felt tight after”
    • “need to apply twice”
    • “too light for winter”
  • Too watery Sometimes Noted
    • “extremely watery”
    • “runs out of the tube”
    • “consistency of milk”
    • “too thin to moisturize”
  • Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like crayons”
    • “weird chemical scent”
    • “smells like plastic”
    • “scent is off-putting”
  • Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused small bumps”
    • “broke me out”
    • “worsened my acne”
    • “clogged my pores”

Sources: lovi.care, sephora.sg, kohls.com, influenster.com, reddit.com, sephora.ph, and more

Questions and answers

What makes SEPHORA All Day Hydrator a great fit for dry skin?

SEPHORA All Day Hydrator is a great fit for your dry skin because sodium hyaluronate and glycerin draw in moisture to plump and hydrate, while bisabolol and sunflower seed oil help soothe and protect your skin barrier without irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for dry skin?

Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin make this moisturizer a great fit for dry skin by pulling in moisture to hydrate and plump. Additionally, bisabolol helps calm and soothe flaky skin while sunflower seed oil improves hydration and preserves skin integrity.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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 Vitamin C do for dry skin?

Vitamin C helps dry skin by boosting moisture and keeping the surface smooth and soft. It may also improve skin hydration and support the outer protective barrier over time.

Skin Research and Technology, 2008Experimental Dermatology, 2008

Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This moisturizer goes after your cleanser and hydrating toner in the morning, and after your cleanser and treatment in the evening. Using a daily moisturizer helps improve visual dryness and keeps dry skin feeling soft and comfortable.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying the moisturizer after your retinol treatment to help soothe and comfort dry skin. Using a barrier-enhancing moisturizer alongside retinoids is likely to improve your skin's tolerance and reduce dryness.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this moisturizer?

This moisturizer is a great fit for your dry skin and helps keep it soft and comfortable when used daily in your morning and evening routines. Regular application is unlikely to cause irritation and helps improve hydration and texture.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This moisturizer is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry skin, as its formula avoids harsh ingredients and carries a low risk of irritation. The potential for breakouts with this product is generally low.

Can I use this moisturizer around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizer on your body and around your eyes, as it is gentle enough for delicate areas and provides deep hydration. Regular application of similar hydrating creams helps smooth dry skin and improves texture safely.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).

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, 2017
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012

Ingredients

Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Heptyl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Vitamin E, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Bisabolol, Sodium Benzoate, Cellulose Gum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Phytate, Physicochemical Formula Stabilizer, Arginine, Ascorbyl Glucoside

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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