Eucerin UreaRepair Replenishing Face Day Cream 5% Urea 50ml

The science behind this replenishing cream addresses the fundamental needs of compromised dry skin. Urea, a key component of the skin's own NMF, acts as a powerful humectant, drawing moisture into the stratum corneum and binding it there. It also provides mild keratolytic action, gently smoothing away rough, flaky patches that give dry skin its characteristic uneven texture. Ceramide 3 replenishes the lipid matrix of the skin's natural barrier, sealing in hydration and defending against external irritants that can further aggravate dryness. Additional NMFs—including amino acids such as alanine, glycine, and arginine, alongside sodium PCA and carnitine—work synergistically to support the skin's own moisturising systems. The formula also contains lactate (sodium lactate) and lactic acid, further enhancing the skin's ability to bind and retain water. This comprehensive approach ensures that hydration is not merely applied but actively maintained.

What makes this day cream particularly suitable for very dry facial skin is its thoughtful balance of richness and lightness. Unlike heavier ointments that can feel greasy or sit on the surface, this cream has a light, non-occlusive texture that absorbs quickly and completely. It leaves no sticky residue, making it an excellent primer for makeup—foundation glides on smoothly over a well-hydrated base without pilling or sliding. For those who shave, it soothes post-shave irritation and calms the skin without clogging pores or causing breakouts. The formula is gentle enough for daily use, even on sensitive dry skin, and has been dermatologically tested to ensure tolerability. It is also suitable for use on the neck, an often-neglected area that shows signs of dryness and ageing.

Apply each morning to a thoroughly cleansed face and neck, gently massaging until fully absorbed. For best results, use consistently as part of a complete dry skin routine, following the Eucerin UreaRepair 5% Urea Gentle Shower Gel and preceding the UreaRepair Replenishing Face Night Cream if additional overnight care is desired. With regular use, Eucerin UreaRepair Replenishing Face Day Cream 5% Urea transforms dry, tight, rough facial skin into a smooth, supple, and comfortably hydrated canvas—proving that very dry skin can look and feel healthy with the right daily care.

How to Use: 

Start by cleansing your face, then pat dry. Gently massage the cream into your face and neck.

Ingredients: 

Aqua, Glycerin, Urea, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Alanine, Carnitine, Glycine, Sodium PCA, Arginine HCL, Phytosphingosine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Oleic Acid, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride.