Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream Review

Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream
3.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
2.8 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Ingredients

Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic Acid, Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract, Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Stearyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Octadecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Fragrance, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin
Review

Does Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream has to offer:
 
✅ Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.3 out of 10.

  

Key Benefits of Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream:
 

🔵 Basic Moisturizer for Combination and Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream is lightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 3.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a low humectancy of 2.8 out of 10 and a moderate occlusivity of 3.8 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Cetyl Ricinoleate (est. ≈6.0%).

This product, when used alone as a moisturizer, provides moderate hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. This could work for people with oily skin who need a basic level of hydration.

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.

Pros & Cons of Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ Basic moisturizing that can work for combination and oily skin
✅ Lightweight texture
 

⭕ Cons: 

✅ We couldn't find any
   

Summary: Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Nu Skin Moisturize Me Intense Hydrate Cream
, as a moisturizer, provides basic, lightweight hydration, making it suitable for combination and oily skin.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
6
5.9
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Function:
Origin:
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
Function:
Origin:
Cetearyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Cyclopentasiloxane
Function:
Origin:
Caprylic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Function:
Origin:
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
Function:
Origin:
Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
Function:
Origin:
Rhodiola Rosea Extract
Function:
Origin:
Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Function:
Origin:
Propanediol
Function:
Origin:
Stearyl Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Function:
Origin:
Octadecane
Function:
Origin:
Glyceryl Stearate
Function:
Origin:
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Function:
Origin:
Xanthan Gum
Function:
Origin:
Citric Acid
Function:
Origin:
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Function:
Origin:
Fragrance
Function:
Origin:
Hydroxyacetophenone
Function:
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Chlorphenesin
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
2.8
2.5
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.6
6.0
1.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 2.8 10
2.8
2.5
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.6 20
3.8
6.0
1.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2.5
0.3
All humectants 2.8 10
2.8
All humectants
2.8
2.5
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
1.3
0.3
All occlusives 7.6 20
3.8
All occlusives
7.6
6.0
1.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
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.
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
Est. %5.9
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Glycerin
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Cyclopentasiloxane
Est. %2
Function
Origin
CyclopentasiloxaneA lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Caprylic Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Caprylic Acid
Dimethicone
Est. %1.3
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.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerA polymeric ingredient that creates lightweight and refreshing gel textures. It also works as a viscosity controlling agent.
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
Rhodiola Rosea Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rhodiola Rosea Extract
Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit ExtractA very bitter extract from the fruits of a Chinese tree. It contains antioxidant alkaloids, including Evodiamine, which are able to suppress skin inflammation and treat UV-induced skin damage.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Stearyl Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearyl Dimethicone
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Octadecane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Octadecane
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
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.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerThis ingredient can refer to several kinds of dimethicone crosspolymers. Like other silicones, it makes products feel slippery and non-greasy but can also increase the thickness or improve the water-resistance of a formula.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
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.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateA chelating agent that disables harmful heavy metal ions present in skincare.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyacetophenoneAn antioxidant compound that can be found in many plants, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It can boost the preservative action of other conservants.
Chlorphenesin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ChlorphenesinA preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.