How do I pick the right moisturiser for me?

Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin is particularly good for those looking for a light but intensely hydrating face moisturiser. You can find information on alternative moisturisers and different skin types throughout our website but, if you are unsure, we recommend that you ask a pharmacist or dermatologist for a face-to-face diagnosis.

How should I prepare my skin before using Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin?

Start your skincare routine by cleansing your face thoroughly but gently with Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Refreshing Cleansing Gel . Follow with Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Clarifying Toner . If you are looking for a quick and convenient cleansing solution, try Eucerin DermatoCLEAN 3 in 1 Micellar Cleansing Fluid . Once your skin is clean, it will be better prepared to absorb the active ingredient in AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin.

Why should I integrate sun care for my face into my daily routine?

It is very important to protect facial skin from the sun. It’s thinner and more sensitive to UVA and UVB radiation than the skin on the rest of the body. And, because it isn’t protected by clothing, our face is exposed to the sun all year round. Prolonged UV exposure also decreases Aquaporin activity, causing the skin to look and feel dry and dehydrated. Sun protection can help you to avoid cellular DNA damage, photoageing and hyperpigmentation.

Why does dehydrated and sensitive skin need special sun care?

Skin is often dehydrated or sensitive because its natural barrier is compromised. As a result, it is more reactive to sunlight and more susceptible to sun damage. Sunlight can cause sensitive skin to dehydrate further, aggravating symptoms and making it to look and feel drier than before. It is a good idea to use products that have been specially formulated for sensitive skin because they are less likely to trigger a reaction. For normal daylight UV rays try Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE with SPF 25 and UVA protection for all skin types and, for higher protection, Eucerin Sun Fluid Mattifying SPF 50+ .

Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin

Name: Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin
Brand: Eucerin

For dehydrated, sensitive skin

A unique moisturiser that provides intense, 24-hour hydration to dehydrated, sensitive skin.

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I've been using this product for a good year now and I'm super happy with it. It has a great consistency and gives a nice and fresh feeling.

Tobias, 2019

Product Info

Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin is a refreshing face moisturiser that enhances skin’s own hydration system and leaves skin supple, smooth and radiant.

Our skin needs water to work efficiently and effectively. Well hydrated skin is smooth and supple and looks radiant. When skin´s natural protection barrier is compromised, it loses moisture and becomes dehydrated. Dehydrated skin looks dull, feels tight and is unable to keep external irritants at bay. It becomes sensitive as a result. Intense and long-lasting hydration is necessary to keep skin looking and feeling its best.

Most moisturisers improve skin hydration by limiting the evaporation of water from the skin and/or by binding moisture in to the outer layer of the skin with humectants such as glycerin. Our skin also has its own hydration system – the Aquaporins. They transport water between skin cells and support skin’s hydration from within. Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE enhances their natural strength. The formula contains Gluco Glycerol, a state-of-the-art hydrating ingredient, which has proven to increase the number of Aquaporins in the skin. This means that, in addition to limiting evaporation and binding water into the outer layers of skin, Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE enhances skin’s own hydration system.

The light, refreshing texture of Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin provides intense, 24-hour hydration and is easily absorbed by the skin. It relieves tightness and leaves skin smooth and supple. Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE is clinically and dermatologically proven to be compatible with sensitive skin and doesn’t contain fragrance or parabens.

Clinical and dermatological studies

The product has been clinically tested in both in-vitro and in-vivo studies that verify the efficacy of the range and its compatibility with sensitive skin.

365 women (aged between 20 and 45) took part in a usage test in September 2014 where they tried the product for two weeks. 88 of these women tried AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin. The results were analysed by dermatologists as well as being self-assessed.

Main findings

Immediate results: 98% noticed an immediate improvement in skin hydration.
Intense moisturisation: increased moisturisation a full24 hours after first use.
Long-lasting moisturisation: an increase in moisture was still evident 3 days after stopping regular use.
Skin feels smooth and supple: 89% noticed their skin felt more smooth and supple.
Relieves discomfort: 94% said it “alleviates the feeling of skin tightness”.
Highly compatible with sensitive skin: 97% agree that the product is “suited especially to sensitive skin needs”.

Properties

fragrance-free
paraben-free
non-comedogenic
absorbs quickly
ideal make-up base

How to use

Instructions

Apply morning and evening by gently massaging into your face, neck and décolleté. Avoid contact with eyes.

Your daily skincare routine

Step 1: Cleanse

Remove any waterproof eye make-up with Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Waterproof Eye Make-up Remover, then cleanse skin thoroughly using Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Refreshing Cleansing Gel.

Step 2: Tone

Tone skin with and Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Clarifying Toner.

Step 3: Special care

First apply any special care products you are using, such as Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE Revitalising Eye Care

Step 4: Care

Follow with Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin.

Step 5: Protect

If your skin is going to be exposed to strong sun, protect it with sun care for normal to combination skin such as Eucerin Sun Fluid Mattifying SPF 50+.

Do’s and don’ts

Use this product if …

You are looking for a light but intensely hydrating face moisturiser.

You have normal to combination skin that is dehydrated and sensitive. Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin has been specially formulated to be compatible with sensitive skin and is clinically proven to deliver results.

Try a different product if …

You are looking for a light but intensely hydrating face moisturiser with added protection against UVA and UVB rays. Try Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE with SPF25 and UVA protection for all skin types.

You are looking for a face care product for sensitive skin that reduces the depth of wrinkles and firms the skin. Try Eucerin Q10 ACTIVE Day Cream for normal and combination skin. This product also contains SPF15+.

You are looking for an intensely hydrating face moisturiser but have dry and sensitive skin. Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE for dry skin has been specifically formulated for dry and sensitive skin and is clinically proven to be both compatible with sensitive skin and to improve skin hydration.

You are looking for an intensely hydrating body moisturiser. Try the Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE Refreshing Gel-Lotion Light.

You have hypersensitive skin, the main symptoms of which are burning, stinging or itchiness. Try Eucerin UltraSENSITIVE Soothing Day Care for normal to combination skin which contains a limited number of ingredients to decrease the risk of reaction.

Ingredients

Glyco-glycerol

Gluco-Glycerol (also known as Glyceryl Glucoside) is a nature-identical combination of glycerol and glucose. Used by blue-green algae to ensure their survival for 3.5 billion years, Gluco-Glycerol has been proven to stimulate the creation of Aquaporin 3 (AQP3) in human skin cells, thus increasing the number of aquaporins. Aquaporins control water transfer into and out of the cells. The more AQP3’s there are, the better the distribution of moisture within the deeper layers of skin.

By stimulating skin’s own water system, Gluco-Glycerol helps to moisture skin and improve its barrier function.

How it works

Reduced moisture content due to limited number of Aquaporins (schematic illustration)

The unique formula contains nature-identical Gluco Glycerol, an enhanced Glycerol derivative with excellent, scientifically proven moisturising properties. Gluco Glycerol activates the skin’s own moisture distribution channels - the Aquaporins. The formula helps to strengthen skin’s natural barrier to prevent water loss and ensure long-lasting hydration.

All Ingredients

Aqua, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Distarch Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dimethicone, Myristyl Myristate, Octyldodecanol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Alcohol Denat, Phenoxyethanol

FAQ (4)

How do I pick the right moisturiser for me?

Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin is particularly good for those looking for a light but intensely hydrating face moisturiser. You can find information on alternative moisturisers and different skin types throughout our website but, if you are unsure, we recommend that you ask a pharmacist or dermatologist for a face-to-face diagnosis.
How should I prepare my skin before using Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin?

Start your skincare routine by cleansing your face thoroughly but gently with Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Refreshing Cleansing Gel. Follow with Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Clarifying Toner. If you are looking for a quick and convenient cleansing solution, try Eucerin DermatoCLEAN 3 in 1 Micellar Cleansing Fluid. Once your skin is clean, it will be better prepared to absorb the active ingredient in AQUAporin ACTIVE for normal to combination skin.
Why should I integrate sun care for my face into my daily routine?

It is very important to protect facial skin from the sun. It’s thinner and more sensitive to UVA and UVB radiation than the skin on the rest of the body. And, because it isn’t protected by clothing, our face is exposed to the sun all year round. Prolonged UV exposure also decreases Aquaporin activity, causing the skin to look and feel dry and dehydrated. Sun protection can help you to avoid cellular DNA damage, photoageing and hyperpigmentation.
Why does dehydrated and sensitive skin need special sun care?

Skin is often dehydrated or sensitive because its natural barrier is compromised. As a result, it is more reactive to sunlight and more susceptible to sun damage. Sunlight can cause sensitive skin to dehydrate further, aggravating symptoms and making it to look and feel drier than before. It is a good idea to use products that have been specially formulated for sensitive skin because they are less likely to trigger a reaction. For normal daylight UV rays try Eucerin AQUAporin ACTIVE with SPF 25 and UVA protection for all skin types and, for higher protection, Eucerin Sun Fluid Mattifying SPF 50+.

Complete the routine

Dehydrated, sensitive skin

AQUAporin ACTIVE with SPF 25 and UVA protection for all skin types

Dehydrated, sensitive skin

AQUAporin ACTIVE for dry skin

Dehydrated, sensitive skin

AQUAporin ACTIVE Revitalising Eye Care

Dry skin

DermatoCLEAN [HYALURON] Cleansing Milk

Our brand values

Pioneers in skincare

We deliver a holistic dermo-cosmetic approach to protect your skin, keep it healthy and radiant.

Recommended by dermatologists

We work together with leading dermatologist and pharmacist partners around the world to create innovative and effective skincare products they can trust and recommend.

Committed to innovation

For over 100 years, we have dedicated ourselves to researching and innovating in the field of skin science. We believe in creating active ingredients and soothing formulas with high tolerability that work to help you live your life better each day.