Moisturize Me Intense Hydrating Cream (Canada)

It's February in Calgary and the Chinook that rolled through yesterday sent temperatures from minus-25°C to plus-8°C in under six hours. Your skin barrier never had a chance. Now you're back indoors with the furnace running full blast, and your lightweight moisturiser has already worn off by mid-morning. Tight cheeks, flaking at the corners of the nose, foundation that looks dusty by noon — this is the scenario Moisturize Me Intense Hydrating Cream (CA$35.90 / 75 ml) was built for. It's a dense, occlusive rich cream that delivers intensive moisture replenishment for dry and very dry skin, forming a protective barrier that holds hydration through a full day of forced-air heating or a frigid Prairie commute.

Who It's For

Best Suited For

• Dry and very dry facial skin that tightens within an hour of applying a lighter moisturiser
• Prairie residents in Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg facing extreme low humidity, Chinook wind swings, and cracked, moisture-depleted skin
• Anyone across Canada enduring the October-to-April indoor heating season, when forced-air furnaces run continuously and strip ambient humidity
• Mature skin where natural moisture-retention capacity has declined
• Skin recovering from over-exfoliation, early retinol use, or barrier disruption
• Those who need a dedicated night cream that works while indoor heating runs overnight

Less Suited For

• Oily or combination skin that requires a lighter-weight formula
• Humid Maritime summers in Halifax when a gel-cream or lighter lotion is more comfortable
• Skin that does not tolerate rich, occlusive textures

Pairs Well With

• Nutricentials® Hyaluronic Acid Pump — layer underneath to draw additional moisture into the skin before sealing with this cream
• Nutricentials Here You Glow Exfoliating Toner — prep and resurface before applying for better absorption
• Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Cream SPF 35 — layer SPF over Moisturize Me in the morning for a complete daytime routine
• Pillow Glow Sleeping Mask — use Moisturize Me on weeknights and layer Pillow Glow on top once or twice a week for intensive overnight recovery

What Makes Moisturize Me Intense Hydrating Cream Different

Within the Nutricentials hydration line, three moisturisers address different skin conditions and climates. Moisturize Me is the most substantive of the three — a genuinely occlusive cream rather than a repositioned lighter formula. Understanding where it sits helps route to the right option:

Key formulation features:

• Intensive Hydrating Complex: A rich emollient system designed for sustained moisture delivery specifically to dry skin — not simply a lighter formula with additional thickeners
• Barrier-Protective Agents: Work to prevent transepidermal water loss (TEWL), which accelerates dramatically in dry Canadian indoor environments and in sub-zero outdoor air
• Occlusive cream texture: Creates a physical moisture-sealing layer that remains effective through extended periods of low-humidity indoor heating — particularly relevant from October through April across most of Canada

How It Compares to Canadian Alternatives

Comparison based on publicly available formulation data and stated ingredient functions. Individual results vary by skin condition and environment.

How to Use

Apply to a clean face morning and evening. A pearl-sized amount covers the full face. Layer SPF on top in the morning. Particularly effective as a night cream when indoor heating is running.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly does Moisturize Me ship to Canada, and what are the delivery details?

Orders ship from the official Nu Skin Canada warehouse. Delivery is typically 3–7 business days across Canada, though remote or Northern areas may take longer. Standard shipping is CA$2.99, with free shipping on orders over CA$79. No membership is required to order from nubestskin.com/ca.

Is Moisturize Me too heavy for skin that isn't extremely dry?

For normal, combination, or oily skin types, the dense occlusive texture may feel too rich — particularly during warmer or more humid months. In those cases, Thirst Fix Hydrating Gel Cream or Dew All Day Moisture Restore Cream are better-suited lighter alternatives within the same Nutricentials line.

Can I use Moisturize Me as a night cream during Canadian heating season?

Yes — the product description specifically notes it is "particularly effective as a night cream when indoor heating is running." For Canadians running forced-air furnaces from October through April, applying Moisturize Me at night allows the occlusive barrier to work while the skin is at rest and not competing with environmental moisture loss.

Should I switch products between winter and summer in Canada?

Many users with dry skin find that Moisturize Me is their cold-season staple from October through April, then transition to a lighter formula during warmer months. The source FAQ specifically notes that switching to Thirst Fix or Dew All Day during humid summer months is a sensible approach for those who find the richer texture too heavy in warmer conditions.

Can I layer a hyaluronic acid serum underneath Moisturize Me?

Yes — applying a humectant serum such as the Nutricentials Hyaluronic Acid Pump first draws water into the skin, and then Moisturize Me's occlusive cream layer seals that moisture in. This is a well-established layering approach for very dry skin in low-humidity environments. Apply humectant serums to slightly damp skin for best results, then follow with the cream.

Is Moisturize Me regulated by Health Canada?

As a cosmetic product sold in Canada, Moisturize Me is regulated under the Food and Drugs Act and Canada's Cosmetic Regulations. It does not require a Natural Product Number (NPN), as NPN licensing applies to natural health supplements rather than topical cosmetics. The product is legally sold in Canada through Nu Skin's official Canadian distribution channels.

Does this product work well under makeup in winter?

Moisturize Me is a rich cream, so it benefits from a few minutes of absorption time before applying foundation or other makeup on top. During Prairie winters or in Toronto's dry office environments, the occlusive barrier can help prevent the tight, flaky skin that causes foundation to look uneven by midday. Layer SPF over the cream in the morning as directed before any makeup application.

Works With

• Nutricentials® Hyaluronic Acid Pump — CA$41.90
• Nutricentials Here You Glow Exfoliating Toner — CA$21.00
• Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Cream SPF 35 — CA$36.90
• Pillow Glow Sleeping Mask — CA$29.90
• Nutricentials Thirst Fix Hydrating Gel Cream — CA$36.90
• Nutricentials Dew All Day Moisture Restore Cream — CA$36.90
• Nutricentials® Ceramides + Postbiotics Pump — CA$41.90

Sources & References

• Nu Skin Enterprises. (2024). Moisturize Me Intense Hydrating Cream — Product Data. nubestskin.com/ca
• Health Canada. Cosmetic Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act. canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/cosmetics
• Fluhr, J.W., & Darlenski, R. (2009). Skin barrier function. In: Textbook of Aging Skin. Note: Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) is accelerated in low-humidity environments including forced-air heated interiors.

Reviewed by the NuBest Skin Editorial Team. Last updated: April 2026.

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