SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream for Deep Hydration and Smoother, Softer Skin
SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream is a rich facial moisturizer created for skin that needs more than lightweight hydration. Its deeply conditioning formula helps replenish moisture, reduce the feeling of dryness, and leave rough or dehydrated skin feeling softer, smoother, and more comfortable.
The formula combines antioxidant vitamins C and E with sodium hyaluronate, squalane, panthenol, aloe, oat extract, allantoin, and nourishing plant oils. Together, these ingredients help attract and retain moisture while supporting a softer, more supple skin surface and providing antioxidant support against environmental stress.
Its substantial cream texture makes SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream especially well suited to dry, very dry, mature, or moisture-depleted complexions. It can also serve as the final moisturizing step over corrective serums and treatment products when a richer layer of hydration is needed.
Why You'll Like It
- Provides rich, lasting moisture for dry and dehydrated skin
- Helps reduce moisture loss and improve skin softness
- Supports a smoother, more supple skin texture
- Provides antioxidant support with vitamin C and vitamin E
- Combines sodium hyaluronate, squalane, panthenol, and nourishing emollients
- Works well as the moisturizing step after targeted treatment serums
Who Is It For
- Dry to very dry skin needing richer daily moisture
- Mature skin experiencing increased dryness or rough texture
- Dehydrated skin that feels tight or uncomfortable
- Skin that benefits from added emollient and antioxidant support
- Anyone wanting a substantial cream to complete a treatment-focused skincare routine
SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream brings together intensive moisturization, antioxidant support, and skin-conditioning ingredients in one sophisticated daily cream for skin that needs lasting comfort.
Benefits
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Deeply Moisturizes: Helps replenish moisture in dry and moisture-depleted skin.
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Reduces Moisture Loss: Emollients and silicones help create a conditioning layer that supports moisture retention.
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Smooths Rough Texture: Helps leave dry skin feeling softer, smoother, and more supple.
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Provides Antioxidant Support: Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and vitamin E derivatives help provide antioxidant protection against environmental stress.
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Supports Skin Comfort: Panthenol, aloe, oat extract, and allantoin provide soothing and conditioning benefits.
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Supports the Moisture Barrier: Squalane, plant oils, dimethicone, and other emollients help reinforce the skin's ability to maintain comfortable hydration.
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Improves the Look of Dehydration: Sodium hyaluronate helps attract moisture, contributing to a smoother and more plump-looking complexion.
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Complements Corrective Skincare: The rich cream texture makes an effective final moisturizing step after serums and targeted treatments.
For skin that consistently feels dry, tight, or depleted, Dermal Repair Cream provides the richer moisture and conditioning support a lightweight lotion may not deliver.
SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream is part of the SkinMedica skincare collection, a science-focused professional skincare line offering targeted formulas for hydration, rejuvenation, texture, and visible signs of aging.
How to Use
- Apply SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream twice daily after cleansing, toning, and applying treatment products or serums.
- Smooth over the entire face, extending to the neck and décolleté if desired. Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
- During the day, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen as the final skincare step.
Consistent morning and evening use helps maintain softer, smoother, more comfortably hydrated skin.
Ingredients
Key Ingredients:
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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate: An oil-soluble vitamin C derivative that provides antioxidant support and helps promote a brighter, healthier-looking complexion.
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Vitamin E: Tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, tocotrienols, and additional vitamin E derivatives provide antioxidant and skin-conditioning support.
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Sodium Hyaluronate: A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and binds moisture to help skin look smoother and more hydrated.
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Squalane: A lightweight emollient that helps replenish softness and support moisture retention without relying solely on heavy occlusion.
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Panthenol: Also known as provitamin B5, this humectant and conditioning ingredient helps support hydration and skin comfort.
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Aloe Vera: Helps condition and soothe skin while complementing the formula's hydrating ingredients.
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Allantoin and Oat Kernel Extract: Skin-conditioning ingredients that help support a comfortable, soothed complexion.
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Sunflower, Rice Bran, Corn, and Soybean Oils: Plant-derived emollients that help nourish dry skin and improve softness.
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Dimethicone: A skin-protective silicone that helps improve slip and smoothness while reducing the loss of moisture from the skin surface.
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Retinyl Palmitate: A vitamin A ester included as part of the formula's skin-conditioning ingredient system.
Full Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Squalane, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Cetyl Esters, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Panicum Miliaceum (Millet) Seed Extract, Allantoin, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Algin, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Aspergillus Aspidosperma Quebracho Ferment, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean Oil), Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Polysilicone-11, Lecithin, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Calcium Chloride, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellal, Beta-Carotene
Ingredients may change. Please check the packaging for the most current list.
This multi-functional formula combines humectants, emollients, antioxidants, and skin-conditioning ingredients to address several components of dry, moisture-depleted skin in one daily moisturizer.
FAQ
What is SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream used for?
SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream is designed primarily to moisturize dry and very dry skin, reduce moisture loss, and improve the feeling of roughness and dehydration. Its rich formula also provides antioxidant and skin-conditioning support, making it particularly useful when skin feels depleted or needs more substantial moisture.
Is SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream good for dry or mature skin?
Yes. The rich cream texture and combination of sodium hyaluronate, squalane, plant oils, silicones, and conditioning ingredients make it especially appropriate for dry, very dry, and mature complexions. Hydration can also temporarily soften the appearance of fine dehydration lines and help skin look smoother and more supple.
Can SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream be used with SkinMedica serums?
Yes. Dermal Repair Cream is designed to be used after treatment products, making it easy to incorporate after serums such as SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum or HA5 Hydra Collagen Hydrator. Apply treatment products first, allow them to absorb, then finish with Dermal Repair Cream to help seal in moisture.
Can SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream be used with retinol?
It can generally be used as the moisturizing step following a retinoid routine when the products are already well tolerated. Its richer texture can be particularly helpful when retinoid use leaves skin feeling dry. Because Dermal Repair Cream itself contains retinyl palmitate, users with easily irritated skin should introduce combinations with stronger retinoids thoughtfully and follow the guidance of their skincare professional when needed.
Is SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream suitable for sensitive skin?
The formula contains several ingredients associated with skin comfort, including panthenol, aloe, allantoin, and oat extract. However, it is not fragrance-free and contains fragrance, linalool, geraniol, and citronellal. Anyone with fragrance sensitivity or highly reactive skin should review the ingredient list carefully and consider patch testing before regular use.
When should I apply SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream?
Apply it after cleansing, toning, and treatment serums, typically as the final moisturizer in your morning and evening skincare routine. During the day, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen after your moisturizer.
Can SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream be used on the neck and décolleté?
Yes. After applying it to the face, the cream can also be smoothed over the neck and décolleté if desired. These areas can experience dryness and visible textural changes similar to the face, so extending moisturizer beyond the jawline can help support more consistent hydration.
Does SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream contain vitamin C?
Yes. The formula contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, an oil-soluble derivative of vitamin C, along with several forms of vitamin E. These antioxidants complement the cream's moisturizing ingredients and help support skin against environmental oxidative stress.
Is Dermal Repair Cream heavier than a typical daily moisturizer?
Yes. Dermal Repair Cream is intended to provide richer moisturization and is particularly well matched to dry or moisture-depleted skin. Someone with oily skin who prefers an ultralight moisturizer may prefer a lighter formula, while those struggling with persistent dryness may appreciate the more substantial texture.
SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream is a strong choice when your routine needs a dependable, antioxidant-rich moisturizer that prioritizes lasting hydration, softness, and skin comfort.
