Experiment Molecular Mesh Barrier Repair Face Moisturizer - 2 fl oz | Soothing lightweight face cream with phytosphingosine & centella, vegan for sensitive skin

WOWZA. This is totally worth the hype. I’m in my 50s & have oily skin (sometimes combo), and my skin is extremely sensitive. This cream isn’t oily, but it does leave a dewy/bouncy texture which I really like—not quite a “glass skin” look, but nice & dewy making skin look fresh. It’s lightweight, but rich & moisturizing. This doesn’t make my skin oiler at all (although, again, it does leave a bit of a dewy/bouncy texture, so if you are looking for something with a matte finish, then this is probably not the one for you) & it’s completely fragrance-free and has never bothered my skin once, and I even use it on and around my eyes. This cream is the BEST I’ve ever tried—hands-down (and I’m old enough that I have tried many). I started by using it at night layering it after azelaic acid & tretinoin & I’m thrilled with the results! I wake up with incredibly moisturized skin. Prior to using this cream, I was having some minor irritation from the tretinoin & this miracle stuff completely banished all irritation! Since I started using this on top I’ve had ZERO irritation from the tret. Since it was doing so well at night, I thought I’d give it a try during the day, although I was afraid it would be a bit rich for daytime use. But my fears were unfounded, but note that I apply it fairly lightly during the day. It’s been fantastic during the day as well. I considered the price a little high for this cream when compared to others, but honestly, I now feel it’s more than worth the cost. I think it’s a very fair price for the quality you get. I’ve been using this for about 2 months now and I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to go back to another face moisturizer! It checks all my boxes, and I will definitely be purchasing again. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

If you liked that purple moisturizer from a certain brand but don't want to break the bank, this is the perfect dupe! My skin barrier used to be compromised, it was rough, dry, would burn from products that didn't used to burn me, but this moisturizer fixed it! It doesn't have any overwhelming fragrances in it and it does not burn sensitive areas on the face or the eye area at all! I like to apply a little more of this product on problem areas like around the mouth (which would stretch and sometimes get dry or cause makeup to peel whenever I'd smile) as well as under the eye to better prep that area to wear a powder product on top. It has a somewhat thick consistency so you could get away with using less to make it last. I've been perscribed Tretinoin and Clindamycin and I've used this product over those with no issue. I've worn this product every day under liquid makeup as well as powder makeup, it makes a great skin prep for foundation. It leaves the skin feeling really soft and hydrated all day long so your makeup can sit over it comfortably. If you tend to be dry, have a compromised skin barrier, or you skin tends to "eat" most moisturizers up and leave behind nothing which causes you to feel dry, give this a try! This is my second purchase for a reason!

This is genuinely one of the best moisturisers, if not the best that I have ever used. It spreads really nicely and instantly floods my skin with hydration and moisture. It has the perfect balance between lightweight and rich and also has all the things I look for in a moisturiser (fragrance free, calming, great occlusion) - I will definitely be repurchasing this over and over again

For the price point of this product it’s a great value. It’s somehow simultaneously thick and luxurious yet light weight and bouncy. In the product description it says that it’s bouncy and I thought to myself. What do you mean bouncy? How is a moisturizer bounc? But when I received it and used it immediately, yes this is bouncy. It has the thickness of a heavier cream yet the mobility and density of a gel almost. It’s an amazing hybrid. I often have a hard time with thick creams as they tend to be clogging with my skin type, but this one is just thick enough to be moisturizing and repairing, but not too dense as to cause clogged pores. It goes on silky, smooth, and light weight. It doesn’t feel greasy at all, but provides a Dewey finish that slowly absorbs. I have had no issues with layering it with make up. It’s been a great addition for my skin during these winter months to help protect it from drying out. I typically use it at night to help walk in moisture, but it’s also great for mornings when I wake up and my skin is a little bit dry and sensitive from retinal use. Overall extremely happy.

I have used this for a long time now and I love it, it does everything it says it’s supposed to. Redness reduction aside as for that part I’m not sure if it’s this product or what I consume on a daily basis. That aside it doesn’t break me out, it’s moisturizing, fragrance free, works well at night or under makeup during the day, plays well with other skincare as well. I love it. The only reason for one less star is I’m not sure about the redness reduction.

OBSESSED. Super hydrating, non irritating. I have veeeeery sensitive skin. I’ve been using this along with the super saturated serum and the buffer jelly treatment oil at night and I wake up with baby soft skin. Doesn’t make me break out. My skin is no longer itching from dryness, and I no longer have rough dry patches. My skin feels hydrated and supple. It’s fragrance free and free of irritating ingredients, so I can comfortably use this moisturizer after exfoliating, along with retinols, etc. I feel like my new routine with Experiment products is helping repair my skin barrier!!!

I have 40+ dry sensitive skin, that flakes and breaks out easily. I had been using La Mer's Creme de la Mer for years but the recent cost of living crisis had me rethink their insane prices and what I was sacrificing to cover the cost (when you have problem skin you will do literally anything to cure it). It was the only thing that worked to keep my skin hydrated UNTIL I found Experiment's Molecular Mesh Barrier Repair. This AMAZING CREAM is a miracle in a tube for my skin. While it can be described as greasy, my skin drinks it up and feels supple and soft all day (12 hours). It instantly relieves that tight dry, irritated feeling when applied. It layers so nicely with all my primers and makeup. I never experienced any flare ups or irritation. It has very little to zero fragrance which I love. Honestly, the chemists that developed this formula deserve all the kudos. The price is very fair for the quality and I don't mind the squeezy packaging at all. I'm on my third tube, about to buy a fourth. If I ever met the inventors of Experiment, I would hug them!!! Having troublesome skin is an emotional journey and when you find something that works, and is affordable, you just feel nothing but gratitude. I hope this review is helpful to others.

I wanted to love this moisturizer because I love Experiment's brand... Unfortunately, I had to return this product to Amazon because it made me break out so badly! I woke up the next morning after using it to acne all over my face and neck that was very sensitive and rash-like.

If you have oily or combination skin stay away from this. This gave me acne all over my face and irritated me maybe not for me.