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professional skin treatment pairing

pro skin treatment

Get the best skin you've ever had with our customizable skin treatment with treatment modality enhancement options.

Recommended for:

  • Dehydration
  • Congestion
Duration 30 minutes + 60 minutes
Categories fully customizable treatment

pro clear skin treatment

Your journey towards clear skin starts here. Pore softening techniques, extractions, and anti-bacterial actives work together to clear and calm congested breakout-prone skin.

Recommended for:

  • Breakouts
  • Congestion
Duration 30 minutes + 60 minutes
Categories clear and calm acne treatment

FAQ

What skin types is Active Moist best for?

This formula was designed to help balance hydration for normal, combination and oily skin without feeling heavy or greasy.

What skin concerns does it target?

Helps with surface dehydration, oiliness, and uneven surface texture.

How do I use Active Moist?

After cleansing and toning, apply over face and neck in light, upward strokes. Use twice daily, morning and night. Make sure to follow with an SPF on top in the daytime.

Is it oily or greasy?

No - it's an oil-free, lightweight moisturizer that absorbs quickly and leaves no greasy feel.

Will it clog pores or cause breakouts?

Formulated oil-free and commonly used by people with oily or acne-prone skin; individual reactions may vary.

What is the texture like?

This formula has a sheer, lightweight texture that spreads easily and absorbs quickly.

Does it have a scent?

Dermalogica formulas never use artificial fragrances. However, botanical extracts and essential oils included for skin benefits may have a natural scent. Some users may notice a subtle fragrance.

Overall rating: 4.737965 / 5 from 1828 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This active moist moisturizer is praised for its lightweight, non-greasy formula that hydrates and smooths the skin. Customers appreciate its ability to improve skin texture and combat dehydration, with many noting its fantastic smell and how it leaves the skin feeling soft and hydrated.

Summary topics

  • Skin Appearance (3%): Customers loved how this product made their skin look healthy, smooth, and amazing after using it for a couple of weeks.
  • Facial Hydration (4%): Customers raved about how their face feels hydrated, smooth, and refreshed after using the product.
  • Lightweight Formula (6%): Customers expressed appreciation for the lightweight and non-greasy face cream that is easy to apply and not greasy.
  • Active Moist Effectiveness (4%): Customers appreciated the Active Moist, considering it the best moisturizer they have ever used.
  • Product Fragrance (8%): Customers appreciated the smell of the product, with many describing it as great, fantastic, and lovely.

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Review highlights

  • "This remains the best moisturizer- light, feels good, absorbs well and smells nice." — Elaine F.
  • "My face feels clean, but my skin is soft and supple!" — Melissa Z.
  • "Nice light weight moisturizer that feels clean and soft." — Gs

Reviews

Always right choice for me

"This moisturizer has a lightweight, smooth texture that absorbs quickly without feeling greasy. It keeps my skin hydrated and soft throughout the day, making it perfect for daily use. I really enjoy how comfortable and refreshed my skin feels after applying it!"

— Yunqing C. (5/5)

I love this moisturizer and

"I love this moisturizer and have used it for years. I tan year around and work in a dirty environment so I use it in the morning and before bedtime. It's light and has no fragrance and I pair it with my regime of Pre Cleanse and Special Cleansing Gel. Results are it keeps my skin moist and smooth. I have combo skin and it works great so give it a try"

— Elaine L. (5/5)

This moisturizer is great for

"This moisturizer is great for all skin types. Light, doesn't feel overly thick on the skin. Texture is a little more watery than I would like, but over all great on the skin."

— ERICA O. (5/5)

Best Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

"This is one of the only moisturizers that doesn't irritate my skin. It leaves my skin smooth, refreshed, and feeling calmed and nourished. Highly recommend and it's my go to for face care."

— Jessica W. (5/5)

Favorite

"I love Dermalogica's Active Moist. My face feels smooth, fresh, and moisturized."

— Sabrina E. (5/5)

I have been looking for

"I have been looking for something to moisturize my skin but others make it too grease or just don nothing. This moisturizer makes my life easier. My skin is looking healthy and not greasy."

— Alejandra R. (5/5)

I actually ordered this by

"I actually ordered this by mistake - It’s a good daily moisturizer, but I prefer the skin smoothing moisturizer better for my skin type."

— Kelly B. (4/5)

Great product

"Light for oily skin but moisturizing. This is my 4th purchase of this product."

— Joy T. (5/5)

Love it!

"I love this moisturizer, it’s light but keeps my skin feeling hydrated without being heavy"

— Sandra P. (5/5)

My favorite Moisturizer

"Of all the dermalogica products I use, this is the one I have been using for the longest. It’s the perfect consistency, it goes on light and instantly makes my skin feel and look hydrated!"

— Andrea H. (5/5)

Q&A

can teens use this
Hi there Courtney, thank you for reaching out to Dermalogica! Yes, teens can use the Active Moist! Please let us know if you have any further questions as we are happy to help. Kind Regards, Beatriz.
Does this product contain phenoxyethanol? I ordered this product because it was not listed under ingredients online but the chemical was included on the box I ordered.
Hello Miri, Thank you for reaching out to Dermalogica. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. There have been slight updates to this formula that have not yet been changed on the website, this is why we have the following statement on all ingredient lists: "Dermalogica is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging." Please rest assured that the product you have is genuine and the ingredient list matches what I found in our database. I will pass this on to our website team for an update. Please let us know if you have any additional questions, we are happy to help. Kind Regards, Melissa Virtual Professional Skin Therapist
I have very dry, sensitive skin and am still breaking out at 51 years old. I am looking for a non-comedogenic moisturizer. What would you recommend?
Hi, Jennifer! Thank you for reaching out to Dermalogica. The Active Moist makes a great moisturizer for acne prone skin as it's an oil-free moisturizer, which makes helps manage and prevent congestion! The Active Moist also provides enough hydration without feeling greasy, which is crucial for acne-prone skin. Please let us know if you have any further questions as we are happy to help! Kind Regards, Beatriz.
Is active moist moisturizer beneficial for acne prone skin?
Hi there, Veronika! Thank you for reaching out to Dermalogica. Yes, the Active Moist is beneficial to use on acne prone skin as it helps promote a healthy skin barrier without clogging the pores! Please let us know if you have any further questions as we are happy to help! Kind Regards, Beatriz.
Can this moisturizer be used following the clear and brighten kit, or would this be too drying?
Hello Sarah, Thank you for reaching out to Dermalogica. The active moist moisturizer is okay to use along with the clear and brighten kit, however it would be best to get a personalized recommendation of a moisturizer that may be best suited for your skin type and concerns for best possible results! Please feel free to reach out to us for more personalized recommendations at [email protected] or you can chat live with a virtual professional skin therapist at dermalogica.com by clicking on the support button in the bottom corner of the screen! In Best Wishes for Skin Health Willow Virtual Professional Skin Therapist