Dermalogica
skin smoothing cream moisturizer
A moisturizer with hyaluronic acid complex and botanical extracts; Dermalogica says its Active HydraMesh Technology provides up to 48 hours of hydration.
- Fragrance free
- normal skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
What it is
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is a face moisturizer recommended by the brand for normal, dry, and combination skin. Dermalogica describes its Active HydraMesh Technology as a moisture-supporting complex and says the cream provides up to 48 hours of hydration.
Key ingredients
- Active HydraMesh Technology: Dermalogica says this complex helps reduce transepidermal water loss while supporting skin hydration.
- Hyaluronic acid complex: The brand describes it as helping distribute hydration through the skin.
- Mallow, cucumber, and arnica: Dermalogica says these botanical extracts help soothe and hydrate.
- Grape seed, vitamin C, and vitamin E: The brand describes these as antioxidant ingredients that help defend skin.
How to use
After cleansing and toning, apply over the face and throat in light, upward strokes. Dermalogica recommends using it morning and night.
Who should be careful
The official ingredient list includes Cananga odorata flower oil, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, and linalool. Dermalogica says it does not use artificial fragrance but notes botanical extracts and essential oils can create a subtle natural scent; the brand suggests patch-testing if skin is sensitive or sensitized. This is general product information, not medical advice.
What the brand claims
Dermalogica says Active HydraMesh Technology helps provide 48 hours of continuous hydration and protect against environmental stress. These are manufacturer claims, not our test results.
This page reports what is printed on the label for Dermalogica skin smoothing cream moisturizer. Data is taken from the manufacturer page linked above.
Sources
- https://www.dermalogica.com/products/skin-smoothing-cream (checked 2026-10-11)
- https://www.dermalogica.com/products/skin-smoothing-cream.json (checked 2026-10-11)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dermalogica |
| Size | 0.5 oz, 1.7 oz, 3.4 oz, and 5.1 oz |
| Form | Face moisturizer |
| Texture | Rich cream |
| Finish | Non-greasy |
| Key ingredients | Active HydraMesh Technology, hyaluronic acid complex, mallow, cucumber, arnica, grape seed extract, vitamins C and E |
| Routine step | After cleansing and toning |
| When to use | Twice daily, morning and night |
| Key ingredient | None stated |
| Best for | normal, dry, combination skin |
| Fragrance free | Yes |
| Worth knowing | Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate |
| Full ingredient list | Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, GlycerinAloe Barbadensis Extract, Dimethicone, PEG-8, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract Saccharide Isomerate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract, Parietaria Officinalis Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower ExtractAscorbyl Palmitate, Trehalose, Algin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Serine, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Urea, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pullulan, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, HexanediolPentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium, Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Methylpropanediol, Polysorbate 60, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Aminomethyl, Propanol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxystearic Acid, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol |
| Size | Not stated |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
Common questions
Which skin types does Dermalogica recommend it for?
Dermalogica recommends it for normal, dry, and combination skin.
How often should it be used?
The brand directs applying it after cleansing and toning twice daily, morning and night.
What does Active HydraMesh Technology do?
Dermalogica says it helps reduce transepidermal water loss and provides up to 48 hours of hydration.
Is it free of fragrance?
Dermalogica says it does not use artificial fragrance, while noting botanicals and essential oils may give the formula a subtle natural scent.