STEP 03 · MOISTURIZE
Cream
Rich seal. Never heavy.
Seals in hydration and reinforces the barrier, then melts in and stays out of the way. Sinks in fully and leaves skin cushioned and comfortable — never greasy, never heavy. Fragrance-free, on purpose.
$82
No added fragrance · No essential oils · No drying alcohol
Most moisturizers work by sitting on top.
That greasy film most creams leave isn’t your skin getting moisturized. It’s a layer sitting on top of a barrier that’s still damaged underneath. Coat over it long enough, and skin stays dry no matter how much cream goes on top.
Cream is built the other way around. It replaces the barrier lipids skin has lost, instead of just covering the gap.
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Melts in
Rich going on, weightless once it’s in — it disappears into skin instead of sitting on top.
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Seals
A light, breathable layer that slows moisture loss overnight without ever feeling heavy or occlusive on the skin.
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Feels light
Skin feels cushioned and comfortable, never greasy. That’s the whole point.
Skin that's lost its seal.
Barrier loss doesn’t happen at one age. It happens at fifteen from over-washing, at thirty-five from actives, at sixty-five from thinning skin and dry air. The damage looks the same. So does the fix.
Cream is fragrance-free, dye-free, and made for skin that needs its lipids put back — which, sooner or later, is most skin.
PaxDerm Barrier Complex™
Our skin-identical blend of Ceramides NP, AP & EOP with cholesterol and phytosphingosine — the exact lipids your barrier is built from, in the ratio it recognizes. Delivered here in a rich, occlusive base.
See the full ingredient story on the Ingredients page.
Every ingredient, and what it's doing there
We publish the full ingredient list, in the standard order, from the largest amount down. No numbers next to names, no asking you to trust a marketing term.
Never in this bottle
Fragrance. Essential oils. Mineral oil. Dyes.
Fragrance is the most common cause of cosmetic contact allergy, and it is in most premium moisturizers on the market, including several that cost three times as much as this one. It does nothing for your skin. So it’s not in ours.
How to use it
- Start with clean, dry skin (apply after Serum)
- Two to three pumps. Warm between palms, then massage into face and neck.
- Allow a moment to absorb before makeup or sunscreen.
Morning and night, as the final step in your routine.
Tip: apply right after your Serum, while skin is still slightly damp — it seals the barrier lipids in before they have a chance to evaporate.
Questions
Will this feel heavy or greasy?
No. It’s built not to. The emollients are lightweight esters that absorb rather than sit on top, and the occlusive layer is breathable — enough to hold moisture in without the greasy film heavier creams leave.”
Can I use it with retinol or acids?
Yes. It’s a reasonable thing to pair them with. Actives put stress on the barrier; sealing it at the end of the routine is a straightforward way to give some of it back.
Is it really fragrance-free?
Yes — and not as an afterthought. No parfum, no essential oils, none of the citrus or lavender oils hiding in most “clean” formulas. Fragrance is the single most common cause of cosmetic skin reactions, so we left it out on purpose. It’s not a box we ticked. It’s the whole point.
Is it OK for a teenager?
Yes. Nothing in it is age-specific, and teenagers using acne treatments are among the people whose barriers take the most damage.
Is it OK for sensitive skin?
Yes. It’s formulated for it — fragrance-free, dye-free, no drying alcohol. We haven’t yet completed third-party sensitivity testing, so we won’t put a claim on the label we can’t back. When we have, we’ll say so here.
Why glass bottle?
It’s inert, it doesn’t leach, and it doesn’t end up in a landfill in eighteen months. It’s also heavier and more expensive, which is a trade we made on purpose.
Returns?
30 days, opened or unopened. Email support@paxderm.com and we’ll send instructions.
Complete the Routine
Cream works best paired with what comes before it.
Serum
- Ceramides and peptides that dry down fast, not tacky.
- Barrier lipids and peptides, without the residue.
- Hyaluronic acid and peptides that sink in, not sit on top.
$88
Cleanser
- Surfactants that lift oil and makeup without stripping the barrier.
- Ceramides and niacinamide support skin while you wash.
- Fragrance-free, with no tight or squeaky after-feel.
$52
Full Routine
- Save $33
- Free standard shipping
- Cleanse, hydrate, comfort – the full routine
$189