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Skin that gets plenty of hydrating serum can still feel tight by lunchtime, because water on its own evaporates unless a thin layer of oils and fats on the surface helps hold it in. Knowing whether your skin is short on oil, short on water or both tells you exactly what your moisturizer needs to do.

The short answer

Dry skin makes too little oil. Dehydrated skin holds too little water. Many people have both, because oil is part of what holds water in your skin. Restoring it means a gentle cleanser that leaves your own oil in place, and a moisturizer that does two jobs: water-attracting ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, and oils and fats such as squalane and ceramides that hold that water in and stop it evaporating.

Read time 9 min
Suits Dry, Dehydrated, All skin types
Venn diagram with dry skin, short on oil, and dehydrated skin, short on water, overlapping in the middle where skin is both.
Oil is part of what holds water in, which is why skin short on oil is often short on water too.

Dry and dehydrated skin

Dry skin is a skin type. The oil glands in your skin make less oil than average, mostly because of genetics, and oil production also tends to drop with age. Dry skin often feels rough, looks matte and rarely turns shiny, even late in the day.

Dehydrated skin is a condition, and any skin type can have it, including oily skin. It means the top layers are holding too little water. Dehydrated skin feels tight, fine lines look more visible when it is tight, and they soften once moisture goes back in.

Why they so often happen together

Water-based hydration and oil-based moisture work together in your skin. Inside the top layer, your skin cells hold a mix of small, water-attracting molecules called natural moisturizing factor, made largely when a protein called filaggrin breaks down. They keep water inside the cells. Your oil glands add a thin layer of oils and fats on the surface, and that layer helps stop the water from evaporating.

This is worth knowing, because it explains why dry skin is frequently dehydrated too. Skin that makes too little oil has a thinner layer on the surface to hold water in, which means it struggles to keep water even when you add plenty. That is why dry skin has a barrier problem all the time, rather than only when something has gone wrong. The distinction is still useful, because it tells you which half of your moisturizer matters most, and many people need both halves.

When a barrier is damaged on top of that, from over-exfoliating or stripping cleansers, the same tightness comes with stinging and flaking. That needs a short repair routine first, and the advice below fits alongside it.

How to tell which you have

We do not suggest washing your face and waiting to see how it feels. The cleanser itself can leave skin tight, which makes the result unreliable.

Look at how your skin behaves across the seasons and through the day instead. If it feels rough or tight most of the year and rarely looks shiny, it is likely dry. If it feels tight but still turns shiny by the afternoon, or if tightness comes and goes with the weather, your heating or a new product, it is likely dehydrated. If both describe you, you have both, and that is very common.

What makes dryness worse

Weather is the biggest factor. Cold air and low humidity lower how well your skin holds water, and indoor heating dries the air further, which is why so many people feel tighter in winter. How much the weather affects you depends on where you live, since a winter in a cold, dry climate pulls far more water from skin than a mild, humid one.

Cleansing matters next. A cleanser that leaves your skin squeaky has removed oils that are part of your barrier, and losing them thins the layer that helps stop water from evaporating. Long, hot showers do the same.

On deeper skin tones, dryness can look ashy or gray, and the irritation that comes with very dry skin can leave dark patches behind. Deeper skin pigments much easier, which is one more reason to keep dryness under control.

Diagram comparing skin cells with no oil on top, where water evaporates, and skin cells under a layer of oil, where water stays in.
Water-attracting ingredients put water in, and oils on top stop it evaporating, which is why dry skin needs both.

How to restore dry skin

Cleanse without stripping

Dry skin does best with a cream, milk or oil cleanser, chosen for its ingredients, because these help repair the barrier. A gentle gel cleanser keeps a barrier safe but usually does not repair it, so it suits dehydrated skin that is also oily. Use lukewarm water. If your skin feels tight after cleansing twice a day, cleanse once, in the evening, and rinse with water in the morning.

Put water in, then hold it there

A moisturizer for dry skin does two jobs, and the ingredients below cover both. Each one has its own article in the Ingredients that help section below.

Hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate draw water into the top layers of your skin. Sodium hyaluronate is a smaller form that gets further in. They answer dehydration either way, and if you are dry as well, they need oils and fats on top rather than working on their own.

Panthenol is vitamin B5. It draws in water, calms irritation and helps rough, flaky skin repair.

Ectoin holds water steady around your skin cells, which helps skin that tightens with wind, cold and indoor heating.

Ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids are the fats that hold your skin cells together. Adding all three back, in balance, helps the top layers keep water in.

Squalane is a light oil similar to one your skin makes itself. It sits on top and slows water loss without feeling heavy.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects the oils in your skin, and it is often found alongside oils in richer moisturizers.

Lactic acid is unique among the exfoliating acids because it hydrates your skin while it exfoliates. Used two or three nights a week, it clears the flaky cells that make dry skin feel rough, and your skin feels smoother for it.

If your hydrating ingredients come in a serum, apply it first and follow with your moisturizer. Applying the serum to slightly damp skin is optional, and it can help the serum spread. If your moisturizer already contains both water-attracting ingredients and oils or fats, that one product covers both jobs.

Change your moisturizer with your skin

Many people with dry skin use a richer cream when the air turns cold and dry, and a lighter one when it is warm and humid. Switch when your skin starts to feel different, rather than on a set date. A humidifier in your bedroom during the heated months helps too, because it puts water back into the air your skin is losing water to.

Sunscreen every morning

Many sunscreens made for dry skin are creamy and add moisture of their own. The right sunscreen for you is the one you will actually apply every morning and reapply throughout the day.

Common questions

How long does dry skin take to improve?

Most people feel less tight within the first week of a moisturizer that does both jobs. Rough, flaky texture takes two to four weeks to smooth out, because the flaky cells need to shed and be replaced by new ones.

Week two is where people tend to give up, because skin feels better but still flakes in places. Keep going without changing anything. The photo routine in the How to use it section below makes the progress easier to see.

Can oily skin be dehydrated?

Yes. Oily skin makes plenty of oil and can still be short on water, often after strong cleansers or drying acne products. It feels tight and still looks shiny. A light gel moisturizer with hyaluronic acid suits it well.

Does drinking more water help dry skin?

Yes, if you are not drinking enough. Water keeps your whole body hydrated, and your skin is part of that. A review of the studies on this found that drinking more may raise skin hydration, but there are only a few studies, and the evidence is weak. Drinking enough water and using a moisturizer applied topically is reasonable, because the water in your skin still needs oils and fats over it to stop it evaporating.

Do I need a facial oil?

No, not always. If your moisturizer contains oils and your skin feels comfortable, it is already doing that job. A facial oil helps when your skin still feels tight under a cream, and it goes on last, over your moisturizer, in the evening.

Can I use these ingredients during pregnancy?

Yes, most of them. Hyaluronic acid, ceramides and panthenol are commonly used during pregnancy. Skincare ingredients are almost never tested on pregnant people, so check anything new with your OB or midwife.

How to use it

  • Choose a moisturizer with both water-attracting ingredients and oils or fats, and apply it morning and evening.
  • Cleanse with lukewarm water, and once a day if your skin feels tight after twice.
  • Keep showers short and warm rather than hot.
  • Use lactic acid two or three nights a week if your skin feels rough, and skip it on any night your skin stings.
  • Wear broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher every morning, and reapply it throughout the day.
  • Photograph your skin on day one, in the same spot and in natural daylight, and again every four weeks.
Start with the basics Skincare 101: Know Your Skin, Build Your Basics
Evidence and sources
  • Zettersten EM, Ghadially R, Feingold KR, Crumrine D, Elias PM. Optimal ratios of topical stratum corneum lipids improve barrier recovery in chronologically aged skin. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1997. How the balance of ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids applied to the skin changes how quickly the barrier recovers. Read the study
  • Rawlings AV, Harding CR. Moisturization and skin barrier function. Dermatologic Therapy, 2004. Natural moisturizing factor, filaggrin, and how the top layer holds water. Read the review
  • Purnamawati S, Indrastuti N, Danarti R, Saefudin T. The Role of Moisturizers in Addressing Various Kinds of Dermatitis: A Review. Clinical Medicine and Research, 2017. How water-attracting ingredients and oils work together in a moisturizer, and why water-attracting ingredients need oils and fats over them. Read the review
  • Engebretsen KA, Johansen JD, Kezic S, Linneberg A, Thyssen JP. The effect of environmental humidity and temperature on skin barrier function and dermatitis. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2016. Why cold, dry weather lowers barrier function. Read the review
  • Akdeniz M, et al. Does dietary fluid intake affect skin hydration in healthy humans? A systematic literature review. Skin Research and Technology, 2018. The review of drinking water and skin hydration described above. Read the review

A note on the evidence. How skin holds water, and how weather affects it, is well described in the research. Studies of individual moisturizers tend to be small and short, and the research on drinking water and skin is limited to a handful of small studies. What we describe here combines that research with what we see in the clinic.

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Ingredients that help

What each one does, how it works and how to use it.

Products for Dryness

  • Alastin

    HA Immerse Serum

    5.0 out of 5.0 stars

    $134.00

    Deeply hydrates, plumps fine lines, and stimulates the skin’s natural hyaluronic acid production.

    If your skin feels dry, dull, dehydrated, inflamed, or just not as plump as it used to, Alastin HA Immerse Serum helps with more than surface hydration. It helps the skin stay hydrated long term by supporting its natural hyaluronic acid production over time instead of only temporarily hydrating the skin. I also like it for acne-prone or congested skin because proper hydration can help calm inflammation and support healthier-looking skin without feeling heavy or greasy.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Deep, Lasting Hydration

    HA Immerse Serum delivers immediate hydration while helping your skin boost its own hyaluronic acid production. This dual-action formula plumps, smooths, and softens your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines while maintaining a healthy, youthful glow all day. Silver mushroom extract, often called natural hyaluronic acid, helps retain moisture and smooth the skin.

    Strengthens the Skin Barrier

    Powered by Alastin’s proprietary Octapeptide-45, this serum not only hydrates but also supports long-term skin health. It reinforces your skin barrier, helping it retain moisture more effectively and resist environmental stressors that can lead to dryness or premature aging. Hexapeptide-11, a bioidentical peptide from yeast fermentation, adds firming, toning, and elasticity-enhancing support.

    Clinically Proven Results

    HA Immerse Serum is backed by clinical research showing visible improvements in skin hydration, texture, and plumpness. With consistent use, it delivers both instant and long-term results, making it a powerful addition to any anti-aging or hydration-focused skincare routine. For best results, apply one to two pumps as the first product after cleansing, morning and evening.

    Perfect for Every Skin Type

    This lightweight, oil-free formula absorbs quickly and works for all skin types, even sensitive skin. It layers effortlessly under other products and makeup, so you can enjoy maximum hydration and anti-aging benefits without disrupting your daily routine. It also suits acne-prone or congested skin, since proper hydration can help calm inflammation without feeling heavy.

  • Plated

    Hair Serum

    4.5 out of 5.0 stars

    $379.00

    A non-sticky serum that supports scalp health and promotes thicker, fuller hair growth with exosomes.

    I really love the Plated Hair Serum because it feels so much healthier for my scalp compared to other growth serums. It doesn’t just focus on pushing new hair growth; it actually supports scalp health, which is so important when you’re dealing with hair loss or thinning. I used to rely on minoxidil just to maintain my hair, but I realized I wanted something that focused on overall scalp wellness and long-term health from within, not just a quick fix.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Targets Thinning Hair at the Root

    This innovative serum is designed to support visibly fuller, thicker-looking hair by targeting one of the root causes of hair loss: scalp inflammation. By calming irritation and restoring a balanced environment, it creates the ideal foundation for stronger, healthier, more resilient strands over time. Apply it once daily to a clean, dry scalp for best results.

    Backed by Exosome Science

    Plated Hair Serum uses the same Renewosome exosome technology found in its skin care line, adapted for the scalp. These lab-designed exosomes deliver regenerative messengers that help revive damaged follicles, nourish the scalp, and stimulate the natural hair growth cycle. Hyaluronic acid and panthenol add hydration and soothing support for the scalp.

    Strengthens and Densifies Hair Over Time

    With consistent use, this serum helps reduce excessive shedding, supports better anchoring of hair at the root, and encourages the appearance of fuller, denser hair. It also improves scalp hydration and reduces visible flaking or irritation caused by dryness or inflammation. Once you reach your goals, you can maintain results by applying it every other day.

    Lightweight, Scalp-Friendly Formula

    This fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula is fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and hypoallergenic. It is safe for all hair types, including colored or chemically processed hair, and ideal for use alongside in-office hair restoration procedures or on its own as a daily regimen. Allow at least 10 minutes to absorb before using hot tools or blow dryers.

  • GlyMed

    Hemp Skin Mist

    5.0 out of 5.0 stars

    $88.00

    A balancing mist with hemp and niacinamide that calms, refreshes, and hydrates skin.

    If your skin feels irritated, dry, or stressed, this skin mist can really help. It soothes inflammation (even inflamed acne!), boosts hydration, and brings the skin back into balance, especially after sun exposure, workouts, or breakouts. My clients use it throughout the day for a quick refresh to supports their skin. make sure to use as a first step in your AM and PM routine!

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Refresh, Soothe, and Hydrate in a Single Mist

    Hemp Skin Mist is a lightweight facial mist that balances the skin and supports a clear, radiant complexion. Infused with calming hemp and vitamin B3 (niacinamide), it delivers hydration while helping to reduce the appearance of redness and uneven tone, making it an ideal pick-me-up anytime your skin needs a refresh.

    Designed to Soothe and Strengthen

    Formulated with aloe, niacinamide, and panthenol, Hemp Skin Mist helps calm irritation, restore moisture, and protect your skin barrier. Whether used after cleansing or throughout the day, it reinforces skin health while prepping the face for the rest of your routine. Hemp oil also brings anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support for irritated or stressed skin.

    A Botanical Boost With Every Spray

    This formula includes antioxidant-rich plant extracts like green tea, goji berry, pomegranate, and aloe vera, combined with hyaluronic acid and glycosaminoglycans to deeply hydrate and shield the skin from environmental stress. Hemp oil adds a calming layer of support, especially for sensitive or reactive skin.

    Perfect for Setting, Prepping, or Refreshing

    Use Hemp Skin Mist to set makeup, prep your skin before applying actives, or instantly hydrate during the day. It delivers a weightless finish without stickiness or shine, just balanced, replenished skin. For best results, mist it onto your face right after cleansing, morning and night, then follow with your serums and moisturizer.

  • GlyMed

    Hemp Soothing Serum

    $104.00

    A calming serum that supports sensitive skin, reduces bacteria, and strengthens the skin barrier.

    My clients with chronically reactive skin are obsessed with this Hemp Soothing Serum. I recommend it for irritated or inflamed skin, including inflamed acne and rosacea. Many of my clients tell me their skin tolerates other products much better when this is part of their routine. It helps keep the skin calmer, more comfortable, and less reactive day to day.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Calms Sensitive And Reactive Skin

    GlyMed Hemp Soothing Serum is designed to support ultra-sensitive or easily irritated skin. The formula helps calm visible redness and discomfort while reinforcing the skin’s protective barrier. Its gentle approach makes it suitable for individuals whose skin reacts easily to environmental stress, breakouts, or active treatments.

    Supports Healthy Skin Flora

    Micro-silver helps reduce harmful bacteria while allowing the skin’s natural microbiome to remain balanced. Maintaining healthy skin flora supports a calmer, more resilient complexion and can help reduce flare-ups triggered by bacterial imbalance. This supportive environment allows sensitive skin to function more comfortably and recover more efficiently.

    Hydrates And Strengthens Skin

    Hydrating ingredients and nourishing plant oils help replenish moisture and reinforce the skin barrier. Peptides support firmness and help improve the appearance of skin elasticity over time. As hydration and barrier strength improve, the skin often appears smoother, more balanced, and less reactive to external stressors.

    Ideal For Compromised Or Delicate Skin

    This serum is particularly helpful for individuals with ultra-sensitive, redness-prone, or compromised skin. It fits well into routines designed to calm inflammation and support barrier recovery. Its lightweight texture also makes it easy to layer with moisturizers or treatment products when skin needs extra soothing support.

  • Hale & Hush

    Hush Hydrate Gel

    5.0 out of 5.0 stars

    $40.00

    Moisturizer and mask that calms, hydrates, and supports reactive skin without heaviness.

    If your skin feels overheated, reactive, dehydrated, or irritated, Hale & Hush Hydrate Gel gives hydration and calming support without feeling heavy or greasy. I recommend it a lot for rosacea-prone, acne-prone, and post-treatment skin because it feels lightweight while still keeping the skin comfortable and hydrated. If your skin is very dry, I recommend layering Hale & Hush Vital Lipid Lotion on top or the Rehab Oil. Play with both and see which one works best for you.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    A Lightweight Oil-Free Gel That Calms and Hydrates

    Hale and Hush Hydrate Gel is an oil-free gel moisturizer formulated for sensitive, reactive, and inflamed skin that needs hydration without heaviness or congestion. Rich in botanical anti-inflammatory extracts and a fermented resveratrol complex, it soothes and cools skin on contact while delivering antioxidant protection and gentle collagen support. It can also be applied generously as a calming mask. Suitable for all skin types.

    Cools and Soothes Inflammation on Contact

    Reactive skin that is hot, red, or inflamed benefits from something that works right away. Hush Hydrate Gel cools the skin on application through its lightweight water-based gel texture and a blend of potent botanical anti-inflammatory actives. The effect is immediate and noticeable, making it a reliable choice during a flare-up or whenever skin feels uncomfortable and reactive.

    Targets Micro-Inflammation at a Cellular Level

    Surface redness is often the visible result of micro-inflammation happening beneath the skin. Hush Hydrate Gel contains a fermented resveratrol complex with a small bioavailable molecule that penetrates deeply into the skin to interrupt inflammatory signaling, support the integrity of skin cells, and promote collagen production from within. It calms what is happening beneath the surface as well as the redness you can see.

    Hydrates Without Clogging Pores or Feeling Heavy

    If your skin is oily, acne-prone, or reactive, you may want a moisturizer that feels light. Hush Hydrate Gel is oil-free, absorbs immediately, and leaves no residue. Squalane, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin provide genuine hydration that keeps skin comfortable and balanced throughout the day without adding weight or shine, even on acne-prone skin.

  • Face Reality

    HydraCalm Mask

    4.8 out of 5.0 stars

    $42.00

    Cooling deeply hydrating mask that calms irritation and restores hydration.

    This super hydrating mask is great for anyone with or without acne, it can be used as a 10-20 minute mask or an overnight mask treatment. It's always a great idea to hydrate the skin when experiencing dryness, because dryness causes inflammation and inflammation causes aging, darker pigmentation and acne.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Soothe, Calm, and Replenish

    The Face Reality HydraCalm Mask is a creamy, restorative mask designed to calm irritated skin and deeply hydrate without clogging pores. It is a dependable choice for skin that is dry, red, or inflamed from acne products, weather, or professional procedures. Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring humectant, plumps while supporting the skin barrier.

    Skin Relief for Sensitive, Stressed-Out Skin

    Formulated with aloe vera, oat kernel extract, and calendula, HydraCalm Mask helps relieve discomfort while promoting visible recovery. It is gentle enough for all skin types, including sensitive or post-procedure skin, and is formulated to be acne-safe. Beta glucan adds skin-soothing, hydrating, and barrier-strengthening support for stressed skin.

    Hydration Without Heaviness

    HydraCalm provides nourishing moisture with a lightweight feel that does not leave skin greasy. It helps reduce the look of redness and flaking while supporting a healthy skin barrier, especially when skin feels compromised or reactive from active products. Bisabolol, derived from chamomile, adds calming, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant care.

    Overnight Calm for Refreshed Skin

    HydraCalm Mask can also be used as a sleeping mask. Apply a thin layer, follow with your moisturizer, and leave it on overnight. You will wake up to skin that feels soothed, deeply hydrated, and noticeably refreshed by morning. As a regular mask, leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

  • Face Reality

    HydraRemedy Gel Serum

    4.9 out of 5.0 stars

    $46.00

    Hydrating serum that strengthens the barrier and reduces inflammation and PIE, especially for dry skin.

    If you’re dealing with PIE from acne, very dry skin, or reactive redness, HydraRemedy is such a great fit. 💙 It’s the next step up if HydraBalance isn’t giving you quite enough hydration. I love it as a first serum before layering other actives, and it contains one of my favorite ingredients, Beta Glucan, which helps activate the skin’s healing process for deep repair and soothing hydration.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Instant Relief for Dry, Irritated Skin

    The Face Reality HydraRemedy Gel Serum is a water-light hydrator formulated to deliver deep moisture and calm irritation fast. Whether your skin is dehydrated from acne products or reacting to environmental stress, this serum helps restore balance and comfort without clogging pores. Beta glucan, one of its key ingredients, brings soothing, hydrating, and barrier-strengthening support.

    Supports Barrier Repair and Recovery

    This gentle formula is packed with skin-repairing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, and beta-glucan. It soothes redness, reduces tightness, and reinforces the skin barrier, making it ideal for use alongside actives like benzoyl peroxide or exfoliating acids. Ceramides help retain moisture and protect against environmental stressors, and the formula helps calm the look of post-acne redness (PIE).

    Perfect for All Skin Types

    Oil-free and non-comedogenic, HydraRemedy is suitable for oily, dry, or combination skin, even those prone to sensitivity. It layers easily under moisturizers or SPF and absorbs quickly without stickiness, making it a seamless addition to both morning and evening routines. Use one to two pumps after toning, or after serums such as Mandelic or GlowTone.

    Ideal for Flare-Ups, Post-Procedure, or Everyday Use

    Whether you are navigating a seasonal skin shift, recovering from a professional procedure, or just looking for a boost of hydration, this serum delivers immediate comfort and long-term support. Skin feels smoother, softer, and more resilient with every use. During flare-ups or very dry spells, layer an extra pump for more hydration, morning or night.

  • Biojuve

    Hydrating Barrier Cream

    4.8 out of 5.0 stars

    $74.00

    Lightweight, microbiome-safe cream that repairs the barrier, nourishes deeply, and locks in moisture.

    The Hydrating Barrier Creams are for anyone who prefers a lighter moisturizer but still wants nourishment. They are formulated not to clog pores, they support a healthy barrier, and they feel weightless on the skin. My clients especially like the Normal to Oily formula for keeping oil more balanced in the summer. If your skin is dry, choose the formula made for drier skin.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Strengthen and Seal In Moisture

    BIOJUVE Hydrating Barrier Cream delivers long-lasting hydration while helping to reinforce your skin’s natural protective barrier. This daily moisturizer locks in moisture, reduces water loss through the skin, and defends against environmental stressors, leaving skin feeling calm, nourished, and resilient. Squalane, which mirrors the skin’s natural oils, helps restore moisture and improve elasticity without clogging pores.

    The Perfect Pairing for Microbiome Support

    Designed to complement the BIOJUVE Living Biome Essentials Serum, this cream helps lock in the benefits of postbiotic activity. It protects the live Xycrobe technology on the skin, which helps keep your microbiome balanced and your results consistent. Massage a thin, even layer over the face before makeup or sunscreen to seal in the steps beneath.

    Lightweight, Non-Greasy, and Effective

    Despite its rich hydration benefits, BIOJUVE Hydrating Barrier Cream absorbs quickly without a heavy or greasy finish. It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive or compromised skin, and layers effortlessly with other products in your routine. Glycerin draws water into the skin, keeping it plump, soft, and moisturized throughout the day.

    Two Options for Tailored Hydration

    Available in two versions, Normal to Dry and Normal to Oily, BIOJUVE Hydrating Barrier Cream makes it easy to find the right level of hydration for your skin’s unique needs. Both versions support long-term skin health without clogging pores or disrupting the microbiome. The Normal to Oily version also helps keep oiliness more balanced, especially in summer.

  • GlyMed

    Hydrating Lip Balm

    4.9 out of 5.0 stars

    $17.00

    A botanical balm that softens and heals dry, chapped lips with rich moisture that lasts.

    If you get terrible dry lips like I do, you’ll appreciate this lip treatment. It hydrates without feeling heavy, layers perfectly under lipstick, and actually helps keep your lips smooth and comfortable throughout the day.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Soothe, Smooth & Restore Your Lips

    Hydrating Lip Balm is a trusted choice for dry, cracked, or irritated lips. Packed with nourishing oils like jojoba, avocado, and sunflower seed, it delivers lasting moisture and relief from chapped skin, leaving lips visibly healthier and more comfortable. Apply it as often as you like throughout the day; it is easy to keep in your bag.

    Deep Moisture That Lasts

    The rich formula glides on smoothly and forms a barrier that locks in hydration. Shea butter and olive oil help soften rough patches, while vitamin E supports healing and keeps lips looking youthful and smooth. Petrolatum creates a protective layer that locks in moisture and keeps lips from drying out.

    Minty Fresh, Naturally

    Peppermint and spearmint oils give this balm a refreshing, gentle tingle. It feels cooling on contact and leaves a subtle minty finish, making it easy to wear every day or for quick touch-ups on the go. It also layers smoothly under lipstick, so you can keep your lips comfortable while wearing color.

    Anti-Aging Care for the Lips

    Hydrating Lip Balm is not just about comfort; it is also designed to protect against visible aging. With antioxidant-rich botanicals and emollients, it helps maintain fullness and prevent fine lines, keeping lips soft, supple, and plump. Shea butter, packed with fatty acids and vitamins A and E, adds barrier support and calms dry or irritated skin.

  • GlyMed

    Hydrating Masque

    5.0 out of 5.0 stars

    $54.00

    An enzyme-powered mask that exfoliates, detoxifies, and deeply hydrates for a radiant, renewed skin texture.

    This hydrating mask is one of those treatments that feels gentle but does a lot. It deeply moisturizes, softens the skin, and helps smooth away dead skin cells, without using any acids. That’s why I recommend it for all skin types, especially if your skin is reactive, sensitive, or in need of a reset. It gives your skin a refreshed, calm glow without any irritation. Start with twice a week and see if you need to use it more often, remember it's still exfoliating.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Hydration Meets Gentle Exfoliation

    Hydrating Masque with Enzymes is a multitasking mask that deeply hydrates while gently exfoliating and detoxifying the skin. Ideal for dry, dehydrated, or lackluster complexions, it helps reveal smoother and more radiant skin after just one use. Apply it to a cleansed face, neck, and décolleté, leave it on for five to ten minutes, then rinse.

    Botanical Power to Nourish & Repair

    Infused with aloe, calendula, and olive leaf extract, this masque calms inflammation and restores moisture balance. Antioxidants like vitamin E and retinyl palmitate work alongside hyaluronic acid to plump and protect the skin barrier, while supporting cellular renewal. Sodium hyaluronate attracts water into the skin for intense hydration and a plumper look.

    Enzyme-Driven Skin Renewal

    Natural enzymes like papain (from papaya) and bromelain (from pineapple) dissolve dead skin cells without scrubbing. This promotes a brighter, glowing look and boosts the skin's ability to absorb hydration and nutrients. Because it exfoliates without acids, it suits reactive and sensitive skin; start with twice a week and adjust from there.

    Smooth, Soothe, and Energize

    Hydrating Masque with Enzymes also includes squalane, allantoin, and thioctic acid to help improve texture and reduce signs of dryness or fatigue. The result is skin that looks firmer, feels softer, and appears visibly more energized after every use. Glycerin draws in water to help maintain hydration and barrier function.

  • Environ

    Hydrating Oil Capsules

    $108.00

    Vitamin A and antioxidant oil capsules for dry, depleted, and environmentally stressed skin.

    A lot of clients are afraid of facial oils because they assume oils cause breakouts. These capsules prove that wrong. I reach for them when a client's barrier feels compromised, dehydrated, or stressed because they support the skin without feeling heavy. The retinol is doing real work here, which is why I love it for dry skin specifically. I especially recommend it during colder months, travel, after treatments, or anytime your skin needs extra support.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Concentrated Hydration Boost With Retinol and Antioxidants

    Environ Vita-Antioxidant Hydrating Oil Capsules deliver a concentrated burst of vitamin-enriched hydration in a single-use, oil-based capsule. Each capsule contains retinol, vitamin C, vitamin E, and a powerful antioxidant complex that energizes, nourishes, and strengthens the skin while protecting against free radical damage. Ideal for dry, dehydrated, or fragile skin, and especially useful during colder months or travel.

    Delivers Concentrated Hydration in a Single Capsule

    Dry, dehydrated, or fragile skin sometimes needs extra nourishment alongside a daily moisturizer. Each capsule delivers nourishing oils and vitamins in a single, fresh-sealed dose, keeping the formula potent until it is applied. It is especially useful as an intensive hydration boost during colder months, after travel, or whenever skin feels dry or tight.

    Strengthens Skin With Retinol

    Unlike many hydration-focused products, these capsules contain retinol, a true active form of vitamin A that supports cell renewal, collagen production, and the strengthening of skin cell walls. This means the capsules are not just hydrating, they are also doing meaningful structural work in the skin with every use, helping support elasticity and a smoother, more resilient surface over time.

    Nourishes With Plant Oils and Cholesterol

    Sunflower oil and soybean oil deliver essential fatty acids that soften and condition the skin, while beta-sitosterol, a plant form of cholesterol, supports the skin's natural cell metabolism. Together this blend leaves a luxurious, silky after-feel without heaviness, energizing and revitalizing skin that is left looking visibly refreshed rather than simply coated in oil. Acne Safe.

  • Alastin

    Hydratint Pro Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36

    4.9 out of 5.0 stars

    $84.00

    Lightweight zinc oxide formula that blends seamlessly, shields from UVA/UVB, and leaves a bronzed tint.

    f you’re looking for a tint that isn’t makeup, is acne-safe, and delivers lasting hydration, and you have a tan or use self-tanners, Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Sunscreen is perfect. The bronzed finish looks natural, never creases, and gives skin a healthy glow while keeping it protected. It’s so hydrating that most skin doesn’t even need a moisturizer in the summer, and it works great as a makeup primer too.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    All-in-One Sun Protection and Glow

    HydraTint Pro Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 shields your skin from UVA and UVB rays while delivering a bronzed tint, perfect for those with a naturally tanned complexion or who use self-tanner. It is packed with antioxidants for added environmental protection, making it an ideal daily sunscreen and skin-enhancing base.

    Lightweight, Hydrating Formula

    This mineral sunscreen is enriched with moisture-boosting ingredients that keep your skin soft and smooth all day. It blends seamlessly, does not feel heavy or greasy, and provides a natural, radiant finish that looks great alone or under makeup. Ectoin adds anti-inflammatory, barrier-supportive, and moisture-retaining benefits, and the formula also works well as a makeup primer.

    Antioxidant-Powered Defense

    HydraTint goes beyond sun protection. Its antioxidant-rich formula helps fight free radicals caused by pollution and sun exposure, helping prevent premature aging while maintaining a healthy skin barrier. It is daily defense your skin can rely on. Phytoene adds another layer of defense against UV and environmental stress while supporting skin clarity and calm.

    Suits All Skin Types

    With its bronzed tint, fragrance-free formula, and easy blendability, HydraTint is designed for every skin type. Whether worn alone for a natural, even look or layered under makeup, it delivers sun-safe, skin-loving results without irritation or a heavy feel. Apply generously 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply at least every two hours.

  • SkinBetter Science

    Hydration Boosting Cream

    4.9 out of 5.0 stars

    $105.00

    Lightweight, dual-action moisturizer that deeply hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier.

    I think that this is an excellent super lightweight moisturizer for any skin type, especially acne and oily skin. My clients who hate the feel of heavy moisturizers enjoy using SkinBetter Hydration Boosting Cream. This moisturizer contains Beta Glucan, one of my most recommended ingredients because it helps to activate skin repair cells, which help with acne scarring, skin damage, and pigmentation.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Lightweight, Lasting Hydration

    Hydration Boosting Cream is a dual-action moisturizer that delivers both instant and sustained hydration, leaving skin feeling refreshed, soft, and healthy. Its silky, airy finish absorbs quickly without any greasy residue, making it a versatile step in any skincare routine. Apply one to two pumps as the final step after your serums, morning and night.

    Skin Barrier Support

    Formulated with ceramides and plant-derived fats, this cream helps strengthen the skin's protective barrier, locking in moisture and defending against environmental stressors. These barrier-reinforcing ingredients work with humectants to reduce water loss through the skin and support skin resilience. Niacinamide, a multitasking ingredient, adds support for skin tone, texture, and barrier function.

    Pairs Perfectly with Actives

    Hydration Boosting Cream is an ideal companion for routines built around actives, including retinoids and exfoliating acids. With a retinoid, you can apply the cream first to cushion it, then apply the retinoid. With acids, apply the acid first and finish with the cream. Either way, it helps offset dryness and sensitivity and keeps your skin comfortable.

    Universal Use

    Suitable for all skin types, this moisturizer adapts to your skin's needs. Jojoba esters mimic the skin's natural sebum, giving lightweight hydration without clogging pores. Its balanced hydration works equally well as a daily moisturizer or a targeted solution when skin feels dehydrated, whether your routine is minimalist or a more advanced multi-step regimen.

  • Hydrinity

    HYDRI-C Daily Vitamin C Moisturizer

    4.8 out of 5.0 stars

    From $20.00

    Packed with antioxidants that brighten, firm, and defend skin from environmental damage.

    If you’re dealing with dull, tired, or sun-damaged skin, Hydri-C is such a perfect fit. My clients love how it feels light yet still nourishing, so it works for both oily and dry skin types. With a stable form of vitamin C, it brightens and rejuvenates while also helping to protect against free radicals and daily damage. It’s one of my favorite morning moisturizers for keeping the skin calm, refreshed, and glowing, and for minimalists, it’s perfect since you can skip a separate antioxidant serum.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Daily Brightness + Deep Hydration Combo

    This moisturizer blends stabilized Vitamin C with cutting-edge MicroFusion Technology to deliver radiance and hydration at the deepest layers. With just two weeks of consistent use, it helps brighten tone, support collagen, smooth fine lines, and improve elasticity, all while keeping the skin deeply nourished and protected.

    Gentle Yet Protective for Sensitive Types

    Hydri-C uses MicroFusion Technology to ensure a potent but gentle delivery of actives, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone complexions that may react to stronger vitamin C formulations. Apply one to two pumps to the face, neck, and décolleté morning and evening, then layer sunscreen on top in the morning.

    Antioxidants and Soothing Botanicals in One Jar

    Featuring tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (a stable form of Vitamin C), Kakadu plum, green tea, jojoba, and shea butter, this moisturizer provides antioxidant protection and calming hydration while enhancing skin resilience and barrier support. Jojoba seed oil closely matches the skin’s natural sebum, and green tea extract adds anti-inflammatory and oil-regulating benefits.

    Rich Skin Benefits Without Heavy Texture

    The lightweight yet nourishing formula works as a reliable daily moisturizer that fights environmental stress, reduces fine lines, improves skin firmness, and promotes a healthy, even glow with consistent use. It works for both oily and dry skin, and for minimalists it can stand in for a separate antioxidant serum.

  • Epicutis

    Hydrobiome Mist

    4.8 out of 5.0 stars

    $75.00

    A refreshing mist that hydrates, calms inflammation, and balances the skin’s microbiome.

    If your skin barrier feels off, whether from acne products, procedures, or just daily stress, Epicutis Hydrobiome Mist is such a game-changer. It balances the microbiome, calms irritation, and gives the perfect refreshing boost without heaviness. I love that it works as a toner, hydrator, or even a setting spray.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Calm, Hydrate, and Balance in a Single Mist

    Epicutis HydroBiome Mist is a reset button for when your skin feels tight, irritated, or depleted. This fine, soothing mist replenishes moisture instantly while calming visible redness and inflammation. Use it anytime your skin needs a refresh, especially after procedures or during travel. It can work as a toner, a hydrator, or even a setting spray.

    Strengthens Skin with Every Spritz

    HydroBiome Mist supports the skin barrier and microbiome with every use. Packed with prebiotics and anti-inflammatory ingredients, it helps rebalance stressed skin and enhances resilience against environmental aggressors, pollutants, and extreme climates. Prebiotics help keep the skin’s microbiome in balance and its pH healthy, while postbiotics support the balance of bacteria on your skin and help smooth texture.

    Designed for Sensitivity and Post-Care

    Whether you have just had a peel, laser or microneedling, this mist is gentle enough to support recovery and comfort, including in the first forty-eight hours after microneedling, alongside your provider's aftercare. It is free of alcohol, fragrance, and preservatives, making it suitable for compromised or reactive skin. Grape seed extract adds free-radical protection while skin settles.

    Layer-Friendly and Makeup-Safe

    HydroBiome Mist can be used on clean skin, between skincare layers, or even over makeup for a mid-day boost. It absorbs quickly without disrupting your look and adds a soft veil of hydration and comfort to any routine, no matter the season. Use it at least twice daily to support microbiome health and keep skin hydrated.

  • Epicutis

    Hydrobiome Serum

    5.0 out of 5.0 stars

    $165.00

    Calms and strengthens the microbiome.

    Sometimes the skin just starts acting out and you don’t really know why - breakouts, texture, redness, barrier issues, or it just feels reactive and nothing seems to work. A lot of the time, that can be a microbiome imbalance. Repairing the barrier alone isn’t always enough, which is why supporting the skin’s microbiome matters too. Epicutis Hydrobiome Serum is one of the clinically evaluated serums I’ve seen help bring the skin back into balance while still supporting clearer, more stable skin over time.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Balances The Skin Microbiome

    Epicutis Hydrobiome Serum is designed to improve skin health by rebalancing the skin's microbiome. It works to regulate how skin responds to stress, helping reduce visible irritation and support a clearer, more stable complexion over time. Its key ingredient, TCP, helps balance the microbiome, calm inflammation, and reduce the appearance of blemishes.

    Strengthens A Compromised Skin Barrier

    The formula supports barrier integrity by combining antioxidant protection with hydration-focused ingredients. This helps reinforce the skin’s natural defenses, allowing it to better retain moisture, resist external stressors, and maintain a healthier, more resilient surface. TPNa, a water-soluble vitamin E derivative, provides antioxidant protection and helps strengthen the barrier, while sodium hyaluronate boosts moisture for better comfort.

    Calms Inflammation And Reduces Redness

    Targeted ingredients help regulate inflammatory pathways and limit the overgrowth of acne-associated bacteria without stripping the skin. This approach helps visibly reduce redness and discomfort while supporting a calmer, more balanced skin environment. It can be layered under actives or used on its own whenever skin feels reactive or out of balance.

    Ideal For Reactive, Blemish-Prone, Or Barrier-Damaged Skin

    Epicutis Hydrobiome Serum is well suited for skin that feels reactive, acne-prone, or barrier-damaged. Its lightweight, fast-absorbing texture makes it easy to use daily, especially for those looking to support long-term skin health with a gentle, steady step. Apply one to two pumps morning and evening, before heavier serums or moisturizer.

  • Hale & Hush

    HydroMelon Cream

    $56.00

    Instant tightening and lasting firmness for the face, neck, and décolleté.

    My clients with reactive skin love Hale & Hush HydroMelon Cream because it actually works for them. Obviously we want healthy, long-term results and that takes time, which is why I also love that this product gives a noticeable tightening effect immediately. Clients get to see and feel a difference while their skin is still rebuilding over time.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Lifts And Firms Face, Neck, And Décolleté

    Hale and Hush HydroMelon Cream is a rich daily cream for the face, neck, and décolleté that delivers two distinct results. It provides an immediate tightening and lifting sensation on application, and with consistent use it visibly improves firmness, density, and contour. Firming peptides, botanical oils, and barrier-repairing humectants make it a nourishing choice for sensitive, dry, and mature skin.

    Strengthens Skin Structure And Elasticity

    The immediate tightening effect is just the beginning. With daily use, HydroMelon Cream supports the structural proteins responsible for firmness, density, and resilience. A biomimetic peptide works at a cellular level to improve elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines and sagging, and help skin keep a more lifted, defined look. Results build over several weeks of twice-daily use.

    Hydrates Deeply and Strengthens the Barrier

    A cream that lifts and firms but leaves skin dehydrated is not doing its full job. HydroMelon Cream contains a plant-derived humectant complex and barrier-repairing botanical oils that restore essential lipids, improve moisture retention, and strengthen the skin's protective function at the same time as the firming actives work. Skin stays deeply hydrated throughout the day and the barrier becomes more resilient with consistent use.

    Nourishes and Protects With Botanical Oils

    HydroMelon Cream is rich in nutrient-dense botanical oils, including watermelon seed oil, that nourish, protect, and restore radiance. These oils are high in essential fatty acids and antioxidants that replenish what aging and environmental exposure deplete, support cell regeneration, and leave skin visibly soft, supple, and luminous. They absorb into the skin without feeling heavy.

  • Young Goose

    Hyperbaric Mask

    $151.50

    Gel sleeping mask that floods skin with hydration, firms, and restores radiance overnight.

    Young Goose Hyperbaric Mask is the sleeping mask for when skin feels depleted, dull, or in recovery from something. The gel texture is luxurious, a little goes a very long way, and it disappears completely by morning. It is also great for travel, when skin feels unbalanced from cliamte change and especially great to apply during a plane flight. Use it overnight for the best results.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Sleeping Mask Inspired by Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

    Young Goose Hyperbaric Mask is a gel-like sleeping mask formulated to mimic the skin-rejuvenating effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, flooding the skin with hydration, enhancing firmness, and supporting cellular renewal overnight. It combines peptides, yeast extract, marine algae, strawberry seed extract, and moringa oil to restore fatigued, dull, and depleted skin. Suitable for all skin types and especially effective for post-procedure, mature, and hormonal skin.

    What Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Does for the Skin

    Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical procedure that increases the oxygen delivered to cells, supporting faster healing, collagen production, and cellular renewal. This mask is formulated to mimic that effect topically with longevity pathway activators, oxygenating yeast extract, and botanical actives that enhance oxygen metabolism in the skin. Skin looks and feels more energized, firmer, and more radiant with consistent use.

    Firms Skin and Reduces Fine Lines

    Loss of firmness and the gradual deepening of fine lines come from declining collagen and elastin production over time. Hyperbaric Mask contains pro-collagen peptides and marine algae that help restore depleted collagen and elastin for firmer, more elastic skin. Around the eye area, marine algae has shown improvements in firmness, fine lines, and the look of under-eye bags.

    Deeply Hydrates and Restores the Skin Barrier

    Dehydrated, depleted skin often shows up as dullness, sensitivity, and accelerated visible aging. This mask delivers concentrated hydration through glycerin, mannitol, sea water, and strawberry seed extract, revitalizing and strengthening the skin's protective barrier overnight. Skin wakes up visibly plumper, more comfortable, and more radiant, making the mask especially useful after travel, procedures, or periods of stress.

  • Epicutis

    Hyvia Creme

    4.9 out of 5.0 stars

    $195.00

    A super-lightweight moisturizer that strengthens the barrier, locks in hydration, and feels breathable.

    Hyvia Cream is one I recommend all the time for clients dealing with dryness, sensitivity, acne, or melasma. What makes it so special is how lightweight it feels, yet it’s still nourishing enough to repair and support the skin barrier. My clients love that it gives them comfort and balance without any heaviness; it’s become a favorite for those who need hydration and protection but don’t usually get along with thicker creams.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Rich Moisturizer That Repairs While You Hydrate

    Epicutis HYVIA Creme delivers deep, long-lasting moisture while actively repairing the skin barrier. Powered by patented HYVIA omega-rich chia seed oil and inflammation-calming technology, it is more than a moisturizer; it is a barrier-repair cream that restores balance and locks in comfort. Use it as the final step of your routine, morning and night.

    Engineered for Compromised or Chronically Dry Skin

    If your skin barrier is damaged from over-exfoliation, acne products, clinical procedures, or environmental stress, HYVIA Creme helps rebuild it. It restores the skin’s natural fats, reduces transepidermal water loss, and supports microbiome balance, making it ideal for dry, reactive, or post-procedure skin. Shea butter adds essential fatty acids, vitamins A and E, and natural antioxidants.

    Calm Inflammation at the Source

    This cream does not just sit on the surface. It works to lower skin reactivity by reducing inflammation at a cellular level. Using Epicutis’ patented TSC molecule and HYVIA oil, it helps visibly improve redness, irritation, and dullness caused by oxidative stress or compromised skin function.

    A Rich Texture That Feels Comfortable

    HYVIA Creme delivers clinically backed results with a lightweight, nourishing feel. The formula is fragrance-free, and safe for all skin types, including the most sensitive. Use it day and night to seal in your routine and keep skin supple, smooth, and resilient. DSD, a patented antioxidant complex, helps reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the skin.

  • GlyMed

    Illuminating Cleansing Oil

    5.0 out of 5.0 stars

    $49.00

    Botanical oil cleanser that melts away makeup, nourishes the barrier, and leaves skin soft.

    Illuminating Cleansing Oil from GlyMed Plus smells and feels genuinely luxurious. It can be used as a standalone cleanser once or twice as needed, not just as a first cleanse. Any skin type can use it but it is especially great for skin that lacks oils or feels depleted. One of those products that makes cleansing feel like something you actually look forward to.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Botanical Oil Cleanser That Melts Away Makeup

    GlyMed Plus Illuminating Cleansing Oil is a rich first cleanse made with a blend of botanical oils, antioxidants, and barrier-replenishing emollients. It dissolves makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, and pollutants without stripping the skin, then transforms into a silky, milky emulsion with water and rinses completely clean. Suitable for all skin types. Contains grapefruit peel oil and sweet almond oil.

    Dissolves Makeup and Sunscreen Without Stripping

    GlyMed Plus Illuminating Cleansing Oil removes makeup and sunscreen thoroughly while leaving the skin's natural oils in place. Its botanical oil base binds to makeup, sunscreen, and surface pollutants and lifts them away while leaving the barrier's natural structure intact. Skin is thoroughly clean and comfortable after rinsing, ready for your second cleanse or the next step.

    Nourishes and Supports the Skin Barrier

    The skin barrier is made up of lipids that keep moisture in and irritants out. Harsh cleansers deplete these lipids with every use, gradually weakening the barrier's protective function over time. Illuminating Cleansing Oil replenishes barrier lipids as it cleanses through a blend of plant-derived oils rich in essential fatty acids. The barrier is left intact and better supported after every cleanse rather than depleted.

    Transforms on Contact With Water for Easy Rinsing

    If you have hesitated with oil cleansers because of residue or a heavy after-feel, Illuminating Cleansing Oil is built around emulsifying technology. When water is introduced, the formula transforms from a clear oil into a silky, milky emulsion that rinses completely clean. No oily film is left behind, just skin that feels soft, supple, and prepped for the next step.

  • SkinBetter Science

    Instant Effect Gel EYE

    4.8 out of 5.0 stars

    $115.00

    Cooling eye gel with a stainless steel rollerball applicator that firms, de-puffs, and hydrates instantly.

    If puffiness, fine lines, and tired eyes are your concern, SkinBetter Instant Effect Gel Eye is the one eye treatment I always reach for. It instantly smooths, depuffs, and refreshes the under-eye area, making it perfect under makeup as a primer. For anti-aging benefits, I pair it with AlphaRet Eye Cream at night; this combo covers both instant and long-term results.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Cooling, Revitalizing Eye Care

    Instant Effect Gel EYE is a refreshing daily gel designed to make the delicate under-eye area look and feel more resilient. The lightweight gel delivers a cooling sensation, waking up tired eyes while improving the appearance of bags, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture. It also works well under makeup as a primer.

    Targeted Firming & Puffiness Reduction

    This advanced eye gel combines caffeine from green coffee extract with a specialized algae and botanical blend to energize skin and visibly reduce puffiness. Over time, it supports the appearance of firmer, tighter skin around the eyes, while antioxidant-rich ingredients help defend against environmental stressors that contribute to early signs of aging.

    Hydration with a Gentle Touch

    Sodium hyaluronate and hydrating botanicals work together to restore moisture to the delicate skin under and around the eyes, helping to maintain suppleness and comfort throughout the day. The formula is gentle enough for daily use, making it an easy addition to both morning and evening skincare routines.

    Precision Stainless-Steel Application

    A built-in stainless-steel rollerball applicator glides smoothly over the skin, delivering a cooling massage that helps stimulate microcirculation and enhance product absorption. This unique applicator makes it simple to apply just the right amount of product while offering a soothing, depuffing effect that complements the formula’s benefits.

  • Revision

    Intellishade TruPhysical SPF 45

    $91.00

    Mineral SPF that combines hydration, antioxidant protection, and sun defense for sensitive skin.

    A lot of clients struggle with consistency when their routine has too many steps. Revision Intellishade TruPhysical SPF 45 combines moisturizer, antioxidants, and SPF into one product, making daily sun protection much easier. It's a great option for clients who prefer mineral sunscreens or have sensitive skin that reacts to certain chemical SPF ingredients. I also have acne-prone clients who specifically look for zinc oxide-based SPF for its calming benefits.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    5-in-1 Mineral SPF for Sensitive, Reactive Skin

    Revision Skincare Intellishade TruPhysical SPF 45 is a daily tinted moisturizer that corrects, protects, conceals, brightens, and hydrates using 100% mineral UV filters with zero chemical sunscreen ingredients. Formulated with three peptides, stable vitamin C, and over 20 anti-aging actives, it is the Intellishade option specifically formulated for sensitive, reactive, rosacea-prone, and post-procedure skin. Fragrance-free and paraben-free.

    Hydrates and Supports the Skin Barrier

    TruPhysical contains squalane, aloe, and glycerin that nourish the skin barrier and keep it comfortable and balanced. For sensitive and post-procedure skin that needs gentle daily hydration alongside sun protection, the formula is rich enough to replace a separate moisturizer for most skin types while staying light. It leaves a healthy, luminous glow rather than a matte finish.

    Conceals Redness and Evens Skin Tone

    The mineral tint in TruPhysical blends into skin to conceal redness, even tone, and give a polished, healthy glow with a light, weightless feel. Boron nitride diffuses light and blurs imperfections, while iron oxides self-adjust to a wide range of skin tones. The coverage can be worn on its own, with the option to layer makeup on top.

    Reduces Fine Lines and Supports Collagen

    Three bioavailable peptides help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, support firmer-looking skin, and reinforce the skin's structure with consistent daily use. THD Ascorbate, one of the most stable and deeply penetrating forms of vitamin C, brightens skin tone and supports collagen synthesis. Together they make every morning application an anti-aging step alongside sun protection.

  • SkinBetter Science

    InterFuse Intensive Treatment LINES

    4.8 out of 5.0 stars

    From $145.00

    No-needle hyaluronic acid serum that softens the look of deep wrinkles and expression lines.

    Some clients use SkinBetter InterFuse Intensive Treatment LINES as an alternative to fillers or Botox. I recommend it for improving deep lines that have already formed. It works beautifully on elasticity and stubborn wrinkles, especially when paired with AlphaRet Overnight Cream or Clearing Serum. Pro tip: it’s amazing on lips, upper lip, and under the eyes.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Smooths Deep Lines Without Needles

    InterFuse Intensive Treatment LINES is designed to target and visibly soften deep expression lines and wrinkles without injections. Using advanced delivery technology, it works exactly where you need it most, leaving your skin looking smoother and more refreshed over time. Apply it as the first step after cleansing, before serums or moisturizer.

    Plumps and Hydrates for a Softer Look

    This formula draws and locks in moisture to help plump the skin, reducing the appearance of lines. Its high-grade hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring humectant, deeply hydrates while supporting the skin barrier. The multi-layer hydration effect keeps skin supple, helping those stubborn creases look less noticeable over time.

    Helps Support Skin’s Structure

    A blend of line-softening peptides and skin-supporting nutrients works to keep skin firm and resilient. With regular use, it helps maintain a smoother texture while working alongside your natural collagen for lasting benefits. Amino acids, the building blocks of collagen, elastin, and keratin, help hydrate, repair, and protect the skin barrier.

    Targets Problem Areas With Precision

    Perfect for crow’s feet, forehead lines, smile lines, and lip creases, this formula is meant for focused application. It fits seamlessly into any anti-aging routine and pairs well with in-office procedures for enhanced results. It also works beautifully on the upper lip and under the eyes, especially alongside AlphaRet Overnight Cream.

  • SkinBetter Science

    InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE

    5.0 out of 5.0 stars

    $135.00

    Targeted eye cream that reduces crow’s feet, puffiness, and under-eye darkness.

    I recommend InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE to clients who want to minimize existing lines/wrinkles, and prevent further development of wrinkles and eye concerns. Peptides + caffeine helps with puffiness, crow's feet, elasticity, and brightening of the under-eye area. Use as first step after cleansing and follow up with AlphaRet Eye Cream.

    Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician

    Recharges and Refreshes the Eye Area

    InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE is a powerful formula made to visibly revive tired eyes. It helps smooth crow's feet and wrinkles while reducing puffiness and dark circles, giving the delicate skin around your eyes a more rested, youthful look. Apply a small amount around the eye area morning and night.

    Targets Signs of Aging Fast

    A specialized peptide works quickly to soften the look of crow’s feet, while patented delivery technology helps nourishing ingredients reach the skin where they are needed. With each use, skin feels firmer, smoother, and more supported. For best results, layer it after InterFuse LINES, or pair it with AlphaRet EYE in the evening.

    Reduces Puffiness and Brightens

    Caffeine and a targeted yeast derivative help minimize under-eye puffiness, while brightening agents work to improve luminosity. The result is a more vibrant, refreshed appearance, perfect for busy days or after a restless night. Kakadu plum, the richest natural source of vitamin C, adds brightening, anti-aging, and protective benefits to the under-eye area.

    Delivers Lasting Hydration and Comfort

    A blend of humectants locks in moisture to keep the delicate under-eye skin soft and supple. This hydration boost helps reduce dryness and crepiness, making it a good step for both morning and evening routines. Jojoba esters mimic the skin's natural sebum, offering lightweight hydration and barrier support without clogging pores.

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