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

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!

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.

I actually love this moisturizer! The only thing I don’t like is the metal tube, when you puncture the top, it does push out a few days of product and you need to be prepared to either lose some or capture it and save it for later. This face cream is luxurious without the price tag. I add my typical face mist and serum and add this on top as a final step. I can still feel the moisture the next morning but it does not feel greasy or heavy. It’s very bouncy and hydrating without weighing you down. I’m not sure how it would feel under makeup, so I use this as a night time cream, I haven’t tried it under makeup but I do love this and will repurchase.

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!!!

Edited: This stuff is great but you need to use a large amount to get effects! It is pricey for a moisturizer but I appreciate that it does make my face feel smooth and moisturized!

A cream moisturizer that hydrates dry sensitive skin (i’m on accutane) without triggering breakouts. I adore the texture of this! It’s so smooth it almost feels like a gel crème. It effectively moisturizes but doesn’t feel heavy or greasy! Definitely try it! The only thing I don’t love is the packaging, the metal tube, but i can overlook it because the formula is so lovely.

This is the one. I’ve been using Experiment Molecular Mesh Barrier Repair Moisturizer for a little over 6 weeks, mostly while doing the sandwich method with Tretinoin, and I genuinely love it. Starting Tret is basically agreeing to let your face go through a tiny identity crisis for a while, and this moisturizer has helped keep mine from completely falling apart. It’s lightweight, soothing, and somehow still manages to feel really moisturizing without being heavy or greasy. My skin feels calmer, less irritated, and way less dramatic when I use this consistently. What I really like is that it layers well. It doesn’t pill, it doesn’t do anything weird under or over tret, and it helps take the edge off the dryness and flaking that come with being a new tret user. It just quietly does its job, which honestly is more than I can say for a lot of expensive skincare. A little goes a decent way, and it has absolutely earned its place in my routine. If your skin barrier is feeling fragile, irritated, or personally offended by Tretinoin, this is definitely worth trying.

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.