Your skin, explained
Dry & Sensitive Skin
Your recommended routine
For dehydrated skin that feels tight no matter what you put on it — three steps (a cleanser that doesn’t strip, four-weight hyaluronic acid, a sealing moisturizer) that layer hydration and lock it in.
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Kris on dry skin
“Dry skin, for me, wasn't about drinking more water or layering ten things. It was about sealing in what I had — and my skin finally stopped feeling tight.”
Kris, founderThe basic routine for dry skin
Why these ingredients
What the research points to for Dry & Sensitive Skin
“Surface water isn't hydration. We pair humectants like hyaluronic acid with ceramides and squalane, so skin draws in moisture and actually holds onto it.”
What’s happening to your skin
Why skin feels dry and tight
- A lipid-depleted barrier lets water evaporate too quickly
- Humectants alone can leave skin thirsty without something to seal them in
- Cold air, hot showers, and harsh cleansers strip lipids fast
- Sealing in moisture matters as much as adding it
With humectants and barrier lipids together, skin looks dewier and feels comfortable — not tight by mid-afternoon.
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Daily Cleanser: The Barrier-Safe First Step That Also Evens ToneRead the research →
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Hydration Serum with 4 Weight Hyaluronic Acid
For dehydrated skin — four molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to layer hydration from the surface inward, best sealed with a moisturizer.
Renewal Cream with Retinol & Ceramides
For dry skin using actives — retinol balanced by ceramide NP so the barrier stays supported and comfortable.
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