epii Double Up Cream Ectoin & Panthenol (50ml)

Comfort for skin that feels dry, tight or on edge. Some days your skin just feels tight, whether it is the heating, the weather or a busy week. On those days you want a moisturiser that simply makes it feel comfortable again. epii Double Up Cream Ectoin & Panthenol is a barrier-focused Korean moisturiser for dry, tight or stressed-feeling skin. It holds two creams in one tube: ectoin helps defend skin from everyday external stress, and panthenol helps reinforce the moisture barrier for lasting comfort. Perfect for: dry, tight or sensitive-feeling skin, and retinoid or acid eveningsWhen: last step, morning and nightKey ingredients: ectoin, panthenol, squalane, niacinamide, hyaluronic acidWhy we chose itSome moisturisers try to do everything. This one does one job well: comfort. epii pair ectoin with panthenol in a simple formula with no retinoid and no exfoliating acids, so it is an easy last step for almost any routine, and a kind one on nights you use stronger actives. What it doesepii's own words for it: it hydrates and supports the look of a healthy skin moisture barrier. Both creams are built on panthenol, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. The inner cream adds ectoin, an ingredient known for helping skin cope with dryness and environmental stress, with squalane for softness. The outer cream adds allantoin and betaine for moisture and comfort. Best forDry or tight-feeling skinSkin that feels stressed by weather, heating or a busy routineA comfortable last step on retinoid or acid eveningsOne moisturiser for morning and nightNot ideal ifYou avoid essential oils: it contains rosewood (Aniba rosodora) oilYou avoid silicones: it contains vinyl dimethiconeWhere it goes in your routineThe last step of your skincare, after toner and serum, morning and night. Before use, tap the tube lightly on your palm a few times. Squeeze from the centre of the tube and apply evenly across your face. In the morning, follow with sunscreen. Pro tip: for a firming evening routine, use epii HPT6 Ultra Drop 10% after toner, let it absorb, then finish with Double Up Cream Ectoin & Panthenol. Want to work on dull or uneven-looking skin instead? Its sister cream is epii Double Up Cream NAD+ NMN & TXA. Good to knowFor external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes and stop using it if irritation occurs. It contains rosewood oil, an essential oil, plus turmeric and neem extracts, so patch test first if your skin is reactive. Store the tube upright and use within 12 months of opening. Made in Korea. epii is a Korean brand from Seoul; the name blends 'epidermis' and 'individual'. Ingredients (outer): Water (Aqua), Squalane, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Betaine, Adenosine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin. Ingredients (inner): Water (Aqua), Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Betaine, Ectoin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tromethamine, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil. Quick facts: 50 ml · Ectoin + panthenol · Two creams in one tube · Last step, AM and PM · No retinoid, no exfoliating acids · Contains rosewood oil · epii, Korean brand