Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer Review

Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer
8.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
9.4 Humectancy icon Humectancy
8.1 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Ingredients

Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Algae Extract, Cetyl Phosphate, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Trehalose, Glycerin, Caffeine, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Myristyl Laurate, Phytantriol, Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Phytosphingosine, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Laurate, Myristyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Tocopherol, Glycine, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Hydroxyproline, Proline, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA
Review

Does Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer has to offer:
 
✅ Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 8.8 out of 10.

  

Key Benefits of Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer:
 

🔵🔵🔵 Rich Moisturizer Perfect for Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer is intensely moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 8.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a very high humectancy of 9.4 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈6.0%), and a very high occlusivity of 8.1 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Dimethicone (est. ≈9.0%) and Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride (est. ≈2.5%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with dry skin who want intense hydration. It combines a high concentration of humectants and occlusive ingredients to provide effective dual-action moisturizing specifically for dry skin.

The occlusive profile of Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer

 
CreamScan identified a few things to consider before adding Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Best for Dry Skin - May Be Too Thick for Other Skin Types

With high occlusivity, this product is optimal for dry skin but may be too thick for combination and especially oily skin. Even on normal skin, it can feel too rich depending on the quantity applied, the environment, and individual preferences.

If you have oily, combination, or normal skin and are considering purchasing this product for the first time, it might be a good idea to try a sample before buying.

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Caffeine, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Caffeine provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that Caffeine may reduce wrinkles, its efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

📌 Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ Rich moisturizer perfect for dry skin: highly occlusive and humectant-rich
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry
⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer
 is an ideal moisturizer for dry skin, combining a very high concentration of humectants and occlusive ingredients in a rich, thick texture.
 
That said, there are some things about Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer worth noting.
 
With its high occlusivity, Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer is ideal for dry skin but may feel too thick on other skin types. If you have oily, combination, or normal skin, it’s a good idea to try a sample before purchasing.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream Moisturizer is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
-0.85
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Butylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Cetyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Function:
Origin:
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
Function:
Origin:
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Myristyl Myristate
Function:
Origin:
Glyceryl Stearate
Function:
Origin:
Algae Extract
Function:
Origin:
Cetyl Phosphate
Function:
Origin:
Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
Function:
Origin:
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Function:
Origin:
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Function:
Origin:
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
Function:
Origin:
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil
Function:
Origin:
Tocopheryl Acetate
Function:
Origin:
Cholesterol
Function:
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Linoleic Acid
Function:
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Trehalose
Function:
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Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Caffeine
Function:
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PEG-10 Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Myristyl Laurate
Function:
Origin:
Phytantriol
Function:
Origin:
Acrylates Copolymer
Function:
Origin:
Lecithin
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Function:
Origin:
Phytosphingosine
Function:
Origin:
Propylene Glycol Stearate
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
Origin:
Polysorbate 20
Function:
Origin:
Caprylyl Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Sorbitan Laurate
Function:
Origin:
Myristyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Function:
Origin:
Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Glycine
Function:
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Sodium Hydroxide
Function:
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Carbomer
Function:
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Hydroxyproline
Function:
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Proline
Function:
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Citric Acid
Function:
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Hexylene Glycol
Function:
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Disodium EDTA
Function:
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Ratings

All humectants
9.4
6
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
16.2
9.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
8.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 9.4 10
9.4
6
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 16.2 20
8.1
9.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
8.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 9.4 10
9.4
All humectants
9.4
6
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
2.5
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 16.2 20
8.1
All occlusives
16.2
9.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Caffeine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 2.5 3 No
All antioxidants
2.5
Algae Extract
1
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Caffeine
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
0.3
0.3
-0.85
All soothing 1.7 5 No
All soothing
1.7
2
0.3
0.3
-0.85
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Dimethicone
Est. %9
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl PalmitateA rich emollient without the oily after-feel, making it a popular replacement for mineral oil. It is derived from natural sources such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed OilDerived from the seeds of the famous Hawaiian kukui nut tree, this oil is a great emollient and occlusive moisturizer that is rich in fatty acids.
Myristyl Myristate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Myristyl MyristateAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient ester that is derived from vegetables. This soft, wax-like ester produces a soft and creamy sensorial profile. Myristyl myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Algae Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Algae ExtractThe name describes any extract made from any kind of algae. Algae extracts are moisturizing humectants – the gelatin-like polysaccharides bind and retain water, thereby hydrating the skin. Algae is a rich source of emollient and antioxidant compounds.
Cetyl Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl Phosphate
Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from the little hard seeds inside of the red, fleshy rosehip. It contains mainly emollient fatty acids and a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids, which give the oil its light orange color.
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) ExtractAn extract from lavender flowers that mostly contains lavender essential oil. It also offers many beneficial antioxidant and astringent phytochemicals such as flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids.
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil
Est. %-0.85
Function
Origin
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from blooming jasmine flowers. The main jasmine-scented compound is benzyl acetate - which has a heavy, sweet, soothing scent.

Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Cholesterol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CholesterolAn emollient and important barrier repairing lipid, effective when combined with fatty acids and ceramides. Around 25% of the skin’s lipid layer is made up of cholesterol and it is found in the membrane of every single cell in our body.
Linoleic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Linoleic AcidA fatty acid isolated from various plant oils (notably evening primrose, safflower, grape seed, and sunflower oil). It is an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that doesn't leave an oily, sticky residue and is especially suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.
Trehalose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TrehaloseA sweet-tasting saccharide that can be found in various yeasts and fungi and that is manufactured from starch for cosmetic purposes. It is one of the most popular sugars in skincare and is mainly used for its humectant properties.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Caffeine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CaffeineAn antioxidant compound that is obtained from coffee and tea leaves. It increases the microcirculation of blood in the skin and is claimed to be able to reduce the appearance of orange peel skin (although the research is lacking).
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-10 DimethiconeA polyethylene-based emulsifying ingredient. It has a water-loving portion and an oil-loving portion that help to keep the water and oil phases connected to form an emulsion.
Myristyl Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristyl Laurate
Phytantriol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phytantriol
Acrylates Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates CopolymerA highly functional synthetic ingredient that forms a protective layer on the skin and reduces static buildup. It gives an emollient feel to the product, including a silky after-feel.
Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LecithinA humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Acrylates CopolymerA synthetic polymer that can come in various forms and is often used to create light gel-like textures. Some versions can also create a light film on the skin.
Phytosphingosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhytosphingosineA key component of ceramides NP, AP, and EOP. It has barrier repair properties and stimulates the production of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor. Phytosphingosine has strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, which can be used to treat acne.
Propylene Glycol Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene Glycol StearateAn emollient and emulsifying blend of propylene glycol and stearic acid.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Polysorbate 20
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Sorbitan Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan LaurateSorbitan laurate is a sugar-based emulsifier similar to sucrose palmitate. It keeps oil broken into small droplets throughout water because of its chemical shape and nature (this is how most oil-in-water emulsifiers work by the way). These kinds of emulsifiers are mild enough to even be used in food preparations.
Myristyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristyl AlcoholA naturally derived fatty alcohol that thickens and stabilizes emulsions.
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Glycine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GlycineA humectant moisturizing amino acid that is a part of skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor. Some recent studies suggest that it may have barrier repair properties.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Hydroxyproline
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyprolineAn amino acid that may promote collagen synthesis.
Proline
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ProlineThe best humectant moisturizer of all the amino acids. It is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor and increases hydration in the top layers of the skin. It also has antioxidant activity and helps to heal damaged skin.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexylene GlycolA multifunctional ingredient that is best known for its use as a solvent. It can dissolve both water-based ingredients and oils. For this reason, it can also function as an emulsifier, allowing oil and water ingredients to mix and remain stable.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.