Urea skincare has been rotating in and out of my skincare routine for a handful of years now. Ever since reading F.C.’s rave review on SimpleSkincareScience, I really wanted urea to work in my skincare routine. From lotions to serums, and a variety of moisturizers. Considering how often I try out a urea-containing product, I thought I should take the time to sit down and review one!
This post will be on a moisturizer I used in my skincare routine this year, Sebamed Extreme Dry Skin Relief Face Cream 5% Urea.
General Information About Sebamed Extreme Dry Skin Relief Face Cream 5% Urea
“Fast relief of itchiness and flaking symptoms of very dry skin. 5% concentration for efficient care. Natural skin-related ingredient. Humectant capacity prevents excessive moisture loss. Urea complex helps to peel away dead or dry skin. Intensive hydration to restore moisture balance.“
– Sebamed website
Price: $19.99 USD
Packaging: White plastic jar with twist-off plastic lid.
Amount: 50ml
Where to Buy: Sebamed
Sebamed Extreme Dry Skin Relief Face Cream 5% Urea Ingredients
Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Urea, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Sodium Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate.
Highlighted Ingredients
The photo up above sums up the benefits of the highlighted ingredients nicely.
- 5% Urea
- Centella Asiatica Constituents
- Panthenol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Bisabolol
Sebamed Extreme Dry Skin Relief Face Cream 5% Urea Application & Texture
After cleansing, or after serum, I apply 2 dime-nickel size amounts of Sebamed Extreme Dry Skin Relief Face Cream all over my face and neck. It is a lovely gel-cream texture – enough to provide moisture to my normal-dry skin type while being light enough for the summer months. It is opaque white, blends very easily. Unfortunately it has a strong fragrance and I tend to hold my breath on application because it is too much.
My Experience Using Sebamed Extreme Dry Skin Relief Face Cream 5% Urea
As the day progressed, Sebamed Extreme Dry Skin Relief Face Cream did keep my face comfortably moisturized. However, my skin would feel quite dry to the touch. Although my skin felt fine, it was as if there was no trace of moisture on my face. Only if I used my go-to sunscreen for the summer would I feel some type of residue. In addition, the fragrance became a problem. It does eventually disappear, but it doesn’t negate the fact that I have been getting more headaches than usual.
Final Thoughts on Sebamed Extreme Dry Skin Relief Face Cream 5% Urea
Pros:
- Cosmetically elegant gel-cream
- Kept my skin feeling comfortably moisturized
In-Between Feels:
- No moisturized feeling to be found long after application if worn on its own; Using a sunscreen overtop, I never noticed an issue
- Quite pricy for the amount and how much I need to use; It could also be that it’s more expensive outside of Germany, in which case it would be a better value to buy in-store at a German drugstore that carries it
Cons:
- The fragrance is headache-inducing
Overall, Sebamed Extreme Dry Skin Relief Face Cream 5% Urea was alright. I would consider trying the fragrance-free version, but I still won’t be 100% satisfied with it as my sole, go-to moisturizer.
That’s it for this review! As always, I hope you find content like this helpful and informative.
xo, M