A Derm Says This $35 Moisturizer Includes an Ingredient That Can Reverse Skin Damage, and It’s Already Sold Out 3 Times
Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to replace the thick moisturizers you’ve been using all winter with products designed for warm weather. As the temperature rises, it's all about lightweight products that protect your skin from the sun, decrease hyperpigmentation, and allow your pores to breathe through the inevitable sweat and grime. Lucky for us, one of the most popular moisturizers that checks all of these boxes—Three Ships Radiance Grape Stem Cell + Squalane Day Cream ($35)—is back from hiatus after selling out three times.
The derm-favorite formula is beloved for its ability to protect and hydrate skin with a single application. Its hero ingredient, grape stem cell extract, offers exactly the sort of antioxidant defense your skin needs during the warmer months. “Grape stem cell extract is a potent antioxidant that can protect skin against free radical damage," says Rachel Nazarian, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York.
- Rachel Nazarian, MD, FAAD, board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York
Considering you'll likely spend your fair share of time outdoors between now and Labor Day, your skin is more susceptible to damage, which usually appears in the form of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. According to Dr. Nazarian, grape stem cell extract works to reverse that damage, as it protects your skin from the environmental stressors that cause these premature signs of aging.
The product's second name-checked active, squalane, is often referred to as the "big gulp" of hydration. “It’s a natural substance our skin contains, and improves skin barrier function and adds hydration,” explains Dr. Nazarian. Like collagen and hyaluronic acid, it tends to diminish within your body as you age, so it's important to replenish your supply with topical products, like this one. Other skin-nourishing hydrators in the mix include vitamin E, linoleic acid, and shea butter, which pack a hefty dose of moisture without ever feeling greasy or goopy.
Overall, Dr. Nazarian gives this moisturizer a derm stamp of approval. “This is probably just a great product for somebody who has dry skin,” she said. And one reviewer confirmed, “I usually get very dry spots on my skin and I find it hard to find a lotion that soaks into my skin. This does the trick!”
If you've got sensitive skin, you may want to proceed with caution, as the formula does include essential oils, which are known to cause irritation in certain skin types. But if you're looking for a moisturizer that will give your skin everything it needs from now through Labor Day, this stuff has got you covered. Shop it while it's still in stock.
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