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Element Eight O₂ Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Face Cream with Vitamins B5 + E for Intense Hydration and Dry Skin

This cream is designed for skin that feels perpetually dry and shows signs of aging. Its core promise is to deliver deep hydration and improve skin's texture and plumpness, leveraging a unique oxygen technology alongside hyaluronic acid and vitamins.

Sephora price

$95.00 - $250.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.8 / 5

About 85 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Clean at SephoraGood for: DrynessHyaluronic AcidFragrance FreeFine Lines and WrinklesDrynessand Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.8 / 5 overall fit

A rich, effective moisturizer for dry and mature skin that prioritizes hydration and visible plumping.

Element Eight O₂ Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Face Cream with Vitamins B5 + E for Intense Hydration and Dry Skin

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A hydrating face cream for dry skin with liquid oxygen, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to visibly plump, smooth fine lines, and boost radiance.

Normal and DryFine Lines and WrinklesDrynessand Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Use this as your moisturizer step within your routine. Ideal Routine: Cleanser, Essence, Serum, Moisturizer, Eye Cream, SPF.

One pump is sufficient for face and neck. 1 pump = 0.5ml. 50ml contains 100 pumps (two to three month supply based on daily usage). 15ml contains 30 pumps (2 weeks to 1 month supply based on daily usage).

This formulation intentionally contains performance ingredients to deliver optimal results.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A solid choice for dry and mature skin types looking for a rich, hydrating moisturizer. The inclusion of oxygen technology is interesting, though its primary benefit here is likely supporting the efficacy of other ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamins.

Deep Hydration

Users consistently praise the cream's ability to combat dryness and leave skin feeling deeply moisturized throughout the day.

Anti-Aging Benefits

Many reviewers note a visible improvement in fine lines and a firmer, plumper appearance after consistent use.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

Dry and very dry skin
Mature skin concerned with fine lines and loss of firmness
Skin that needs a rich, comforting moisturizer

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

You have oily or acne-prone skin
You prefer lightweight, gel-based moisturizers
You are sensitive to richer formulations

Routine Fit

Where this cream fits in

This is your final hydrating step in the evening, or before SPF in the morning. Apply after serums and before eye cream. It’s designed to seal in moisture and active ingredients.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

Intense hydration
Plumps and smooths skin
Luxurious texture
Contains beneficial vitamins and hyaluronic acid
Fragrance-free

Where it starts to feel redundant

High price point
May be too rich for some skin types
The unique oxygen technology's independent benefits are hard to isolate

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

Suitable for both AM and PM routines. In the morning, it provides a hydrating base for makeup. At night, it works to replenish and repair skin.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.8/ 5 overall

A rich, effective moisturizer for dry and mature skin that prioritizes hydration and visible plumping.

Hydration

4.9 / 5

Delivers intense moisture that lasts, leaving skin feeling supple and comfortable.

Texture

4.7 / 5

Luxurious and creamy, it absorbs well without feeling heavy or greasy.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Aqua

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formulation.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

Draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dry

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Glyceryl Stearate Se

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to mix oil and water components, creating a stable emulsion.

Usually helps with

Most skin types

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for very acne-prone skin

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Badness

0.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin that helps to replenish skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient/Emulsifier

Stearic Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fatty acid that softens and smooths the skin, and helps stabilize the formula.

Usually helps with

Dry to normal skin

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for very acne-prone skin

Emollient/Emulsifier

Cetyl Alcohol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin, and helps thicken the product.

Usually helps with

Dry to normal skin

Watch for

Rarely causes irritation

Emollient

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Badness

1.0 / 10

A rich butter that moisturizes and nourishes the skin, rich in fatty acids and vitamins.

Usually helps with

Dry, sensitive, and mature skin

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin

Humectant/Soothing Agent

Panthenol

Badness

0.0 / 10

Pro-vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and helps improve skin barrier function.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dry and sensitive

Watch for

None

Humectant

Trehalose

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar that helps skin retain moisture and protects it from dryness.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dry

Watch for

None

Active

Oxygen

Badness

2.0 / 10

The brand's patented technology, claimed to enhance skin cell health and ingredient efficacy.

Usually helps with

Most skin types

Watch for

Limited independent research on topical oxygen benefits

Humectant

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Badness

0.0 / 10

A smaller molecule form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin to hydrate.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dehydrated

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Badness

0.0 / 10

The salt form of hyaluronic acid, which attracts and holds water to the skin's surface for hydration.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dehydrated

Watch for

None

Emollient

Squalane

Badness

0.0 / 10

A stable, plant-derived lipid that mimics skin's natural oils, providing moisture and improving suppleness.

Usually helps with

All skin types, including oily and acne-prone

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Badness

0.0 / 10

Known for its soothing and hydrating properties, it can calm irritated skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially sensitive and irritated

Watch for

None

Solvent/Viscosity Decreaser

Dipropylene Glycol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A solvent that can also act as a humectant, but can be a skin irritant for some.

Usually helps with

Most skin types

Watch for

Potential for irritation in sensitive skin

Chelating Agent

Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.

Usually helps with

Most skin types

Watch for

Can cause allergic reactions in some individuals

Fragrance

Pentadecalactone

Badness

3.0 / 10

A synthetic musk compound used for fragrance. Although the product is listed as fragrance-free, some synthetic musks can be detected by sensitive individuals.

Usually helps with

Most skin types

Watch for

Potential for skin sensitivity or allergic reactions

Antioxidant

Tocopheryl Acetate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A stable form of Vitamin E that helps protect skin from oxidative stress.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product for optimal stability and skin compatibility.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this moisturizer good for dry skin?

Yes, this moisturizer is specifically formulated for dry skin, providing intense hydration and helping to improve skin's texture and plumpness.

Can I use this if I have sensitive skin?

While it is fragrance-free, it contains ingredients like Dipropylene Glycol and Phenoxyethanol that could potentially cause irritation in very sensitive individuals. It's always recommended to patch test first.

What is the 'Oxygen' in the ingredient list?

The 'Oxygen' refers to Element Eight's patented Liquid Oxygen (OATH™) technology, which they claim enhances skin cell health and improves the efficacy of other active ingredients.

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