QRxLabs Squalane + Hyaluronic Acid Cream - Daily Face Moisturizer, 2oz

This is my second-favorite moisturizer after Creme de La Mer. The price points do not even compare. I have tried so many products, and this one does what it says. It’s lightweight, it’s hydrating, it’s non-irritating (I have incredibly sensitive skin) and I like the fragrance. The fragrance is REALLY STRONG. If you like lemongrass, you will like it. If you can’t stand lemon verbena/lemongrass/lemon scent, you will not like it. I have multiple sensitivities and am allergic to some perfumes/fragrance components. No issue with this face cream. I had only moderate expectations for this product. I was so pleasantly surprised. I would put this up against some of the super expensive cult moisturizers any day of the week. QRxLab’s cream is not as good as La Mer’s Soft Cream (their lightweight moisturizer), but it is a fraction of the price for 8/10 of the performance. I have been using it without any serums underneath. My skin has been soft, moisturized, and calm — even in a dry winter.

Having suffered for 10+ years with psoriasis due to menopause I read an article that squalane helped heal someone's eczema. Now these are similar in that my psoriasis began as eczema (even had it biopsied and confirmed as eczema) but once it continued beyond a year my doctor declared it as psoriasis. It covered the top of my arches on both feet so it's unsightly, like "red" alligator skin, itched like crazy, and is so embarrassing! I was ready to try anything to get it under control. Found this product in my search on Amazon, and it was affordable enough to experiment with. Twice a day I used my steroidal cream as usual, then moisturized with squalane, a little goes a long way. After about 2 months the itching and redness got significantly better that I stopped using the steroid cream. After 3 1/2 months my skin looks better, feels smoother, and doesn't itch. There's still a spot that was extremely coarse but I will keep on it with the squalane. This is such a Godsend that I am putting this order in as a subscription so I will never run out. It smells beautiful too, light lemony, verbena! Update 5/2/22: After giving this great review, I have not received my order for more cream which was made on 2/25/22. I even kept my order after being asked if I wanted to cancel. To this day my order has not been filled!!! So tempted to delete this review

I actually really like this moisturizer. Bc of the ingredients I figured it’d be moisturizing but goes on more like a gel and didn’t think it’d be as moisturizing at first due to the light gel like weight of it. (I have normal to dry skin) But it’s my go to when I need something quick under my sunscreen when getting ready for work. A little goes a long way, too. They need to get rid of the scent though. Seems unnecessary and isn’t a great smell. It’s a bit strong and I personally find it gross bc it smells synthetic for some reason. Smell goes away after application. If they took out the smell, I wouldn’t be continuously shopping around for an alternative UPDATE: Well this is unfortunate. I really liked this moisturizer, but the past 3 jars I’ve ordered had these tiny little granules in the product. I even brought this up to the seller, but obviously to no avail. I really didn’t want to do a low rating review with pic proof but I’m hoping that they pay attention this time. It’s disgusting smearing whatever the tiny things are over my face and I don’t understand how it was so great before and now every single one I’ve gotten since December has been like this. I’d even bought this for my mother and recommended to friends. Is there no quality control with this company? UPDATE 2024: It’s Sept 2024 and Idk what happened, maybe they got the memo but now the moisturizer is perfectly smooth and has no granules in it!! I kept repurchasing until they got it right bc my skin really likes this moisturizer beyond all the others I’ve tried and I hoped they’d fix that gross problem. Also, the scent seemed to be less intense, so much so that I checked the ingredients to see if anything changed. Speaking of which, apparently even essential oils (which was presumed to be a safer alternative to ingredients listed as “fragrance (parfum)” which is synthetic and in many beauty products, laundry detergents, soaps, etc) emit VOC’s. I thought essential oils were safe but apparently not! Uncented is the safest form

I am someone with EXTREMELY sensitive combination skin (oily T-zone, desert dry everywhere else). If I so much as look at something my skin doesn't like, I break out - so imagine my dismay when the moisturizer that I had been using for years got discontinued and I had to go on the hunt for a replacement -_-... I spent months searching for something my skin agreed with, and went through several bad breakouts along the way. I was at my wits end when I came across this cream on an absurdly high page number of my search. After reading the ingredients list and not seeing any of my usual skin issue triggers (and the major plus being "Made in the USA") I decided to give it a try. Nearly 6 months later and I'm already gearing up to buy my third bottle! My skin loves this cream. It's not too heavy or greasy for my oily areas and keeps the dry parts of my face well moisturized. I've worn it on 90F+ heatwave days, and it still doesn't feel like too much on my skin. I've even started using it on areas on my arm where I have light eczema, and it works wonders there as well - helping to moisture the dry patches faster than my regular body butter alone. My only complaint is about the small size, especially since it works so well on other areas than the face. So long as the ingredients stay the same, I plan on using this as long as they're making it.

Edit to add: company offered me a refund and I declined as I had found a lid from another jar I had from another beauty product. Also writing this addendum on August 1st and have since purchased again. Product now has thicker lids for the jar. Fantastic product and company! ***Love this product…… but every time I purchased either from Amazon, or directly from company the cheap lid shatters and cracks. Here I sit again with plastic wrap over my jar of moisturizer. To say the least packing this in a cosmetic bag is going to be a big No! Please QRx fix this issue! Can you send me another lid??? Edit**** company contacted me and was willing to give me a full refund. I was able to find a lid from another product that fit perfectly. I declined as I love this product. Company is stellar to have addressed my concern

This moisturizer feels like silk on your skin. It hydrates without being greasy and absorbs fast. Packed with squalane and hyaluronic acid for a healthy glow. Perfect for all skin types, especially if you’re into clean, plant-based skincare.

I have previously bought this item and liked the lemon verbena scent, plus good moisturizer. With this new packaging they changed the scent and it smells like cheap perfume, which gives me a headache .

I've got super sensitive skin plus rosacea and this stuff really helps moisturize. Haven't used it consistently enough to see how it affects my redness but will keep at it. Going to repurchase!

I was really surprise with this cream, good texture and smells really good.

I don't know about collagen production but the skin feels nice.

I like this product would buy again

Irritated skin. Would not recommend