Nutricentials Dew All Day Moisture Restore Cream (Canada)

It's February in Calgary, and the Chinook that rolled in overnight swung temperatures up 18°C in four hours. Your skin — already stripped raw from weeks of minus-30 prairie air and forced-air furnace heat — doesn't know whether to absorb every drop of moisture it can find or sit confused in suddenly mild air. Most moisturisers are formulated for one condition. Nutricentials Dew All Day Moisture Restore Cream (CA$36.90) is built for exactly this kind of unpredictability: a bioadaptive botanical complex that reads your skin's hydration status and adjusts moisture delivery in real time — intensifying when skin is depleted, moderating when it isn't.

Who It's For

Best Suited For

• Dry-to-normal skin types that feel tight after cleansing, especially through Canada's October-to-April indoor heating season
• Prairie residents (Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg) contending with extreme low-humidity cold and rapid Chinook temperature swings
• Toronto winter commuters cycling between minus-20 wind chill, TTC underground heat, and back into the cold — skin that takes a beating before 9 AM
• Vancouver residents experiencing chronic grey-season skin dullness from constant dampness and limited sunlight October through March
• Anyone whose lightweight moisturiser stops working by noon in a dry heated office or climate-controlled building

Less Suited For

• Oily or acne-prone skin — the rich emollient system may feel too heavy; consider Nutricentials Thirst Fix Hydrating Gel Cream (CA$36.90) instead
• Those seeking SPF built in — layer Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Cream SPF 35 (CA$36.90) on top for daytime UV defence

Pairs Well With

• Hydra Clean Creamy Cleansing Lotion (CA$21.00) — non-stripping cleanse that preserves moisture before application
• Nutricentials In Balance pH Balance Toner (CA$18.90) — preps skin to receive hydration more effectively
• Nutricentials® Hyaluronic Acid Pump (CA$41.90) — layer underneath for an additional humectant boost on particularly dry days
• Pillow Glow Sleeping Mask (CA$29.90) — swap in overnight when skin needs intensive overnight restoration

What Makes Dew All Day Different

The formulation rests on three reinforcing mechanisms rather than a single moisturising approach:

Bioadaptive Botanical Complex

This is the defining feature of the Nutricentials line. Rather than delivering a fixed dose of moisture regardless of conditions, the bioadaptive complex responds to your skin's hydration status and environment. In the desiccating conditions common across most of Canada from October to April — forced-air furnace heat, subzero outdoor air, dry office environments — the complex increases moisture release. When skin is adequately hydrated, it moderates. This means one moisturiser functions across the full range of Canadian seasonal conditions rather than requiring a product rotation.

Hyaluronic Acid

A well-characterised humectant that draws water into the skin's upper layers and helps retain it there. Research published in Dermatologic Therapy (Papakonstantinou et al., 2012) confirms hyaluronic acid's role in maintaining skin hydration and supporting barrier function — particularly relevant for skin compromised by cold-weather barrier disruption.

Nourishing Emollient System

Provides the rich, sustained texture that distinguishes Dew All Day from lighter gel-format moisturisers. The emollient system fills in surface irregularities and supports the lipid barrier — the layer most commonly disrupted by repeated exposure to cold outdoor air and dry indoor heating. Despite its richness, the cream absorbs fully within minutes, leaving a dewy rather than greasy finish.

How It Compares

Comparison based on publicly available ingredient lists and formulation structure. Bioadaptive adaptive delivery is proprietary to the Nutricentials line and not present in the compared formulations.

How to Use

Apply morning and evening after cleansing and toning. In the morning, follow with Day Dream SPF 35 as the final step. At night, use as the last step in your routine. A pearl-sized amount covers the full face — the cream spreads easily without pulling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dew All Day ship to my location in Canada?

Yes. Orders ship from the official Nu Skin Canada warehouse with delivery typically in 3–7 business days across Canada. Remote and Northern communities may experience slightly longer transit times. Shipping is CA$2.99, free on orders over CA$79.

Is Dew All Day appropriate for sensitive skin?

The formulation is designed for dry-to-normal skin and does not contain common sensitising ingredients. However, individual skin responses vary. If you have reactive or sensitised skin, patch-test on the inner arm for 24–48 hours before full facial application. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Does this moisturiser replace SPF, or do I need to layer sunscreen on top?

Dew All Day does not contain SPF. For daytime use, apply Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Cream SPF 35 (CA$36.90) or Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Lotion SPF 35 (CA$36.90) on top. Even during Canadian winter, UV exposure — particularly snow-reflected UV — is sufficient to warrant daily SPF use.

How is Dew All Day different from Thirst Fix Hydrating Gel Cream?

Dew All Day uses a rich emollient system suited to dry-to-normal skin, delivering sustained, comfortable hydration in a cream texture. Thirst Fix Hydrating Gel Cream (CA$36.90) is a lighter, gel-cream format better suited to normal-to-oily skin that needs hydration without heaviness. Both use bioadaptive technology — the difference is emollient weight and finish.

Can I layer a hyaluronic acid serum underneath Dew All Day?

Yes. Apply Nutricentials® Hyaluronic Acid Pump (CA$41.90) first, allow it to absorb briefly, then apply Dew All Day on top. The serum adds a humectant layer; the cream seals it in. This combination is particularly useful during Prairie winters or when indoor heating is running continuously.

How long does one jar of Dew All Day last?

With twice-daily use (morning and evening), approximately 6–8 weeks. A pearl-sized amount is sufficient for the full face — using more than needed will not increase effectiveness and will reduce the jar's lifespan.

Does this product require an NPN to be sold in Canada?

Dew All Day is a topical cosmetic moisturiser, not an oral supplement. Topical cosmetics in Canada are regulated under the Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations, which do not require a Natural Product Number (NPN). NPNs apply to ingestible natural health products regulated by Health Canada's Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate.

Is this fragrance-free?

Refer to the full ingredient list on the product page for fragrance component disclosure. If fragrance sensitivity is a concern, apply a small amount to the inner arm and observe for 24–48 hours before incorporating into your full routine.

Works With

• Hydra Clean Creamy Cleansing Lotion (CA$21.00)
• Nutricentials In Balance pH Balance Toner (CA$18.90)
• Nutricentials® Hyaluronic Acid Pump (CA$41.90)
• Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Cream SPF 35 (CA$36.90)
• Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Lotion SPF 35 (CA$36.90)
• Nutricentials Thirst Fix Hydrating Gel Cream (CA$36.90)
• Pillow Glow Sleeping Mask (CA$29.90)
• Nutricentials Spa Day Creamy Hydrating Masque (CA$25.00)
• Nutricentials Hydration Kit (CA$135.00)

Sources & References

• Papakonstantinou, E., Roth, M., & Karakiulakis, G. (2012). Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging. Dermatoendocrinology, 4(3), 253–258. https://doi.org/10.4161/derm.21923
• Health Canada. (2023). Cosmetic Regulations — Food and Drugs Act. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/cosmetics.html
• Nu Skin Enterprises. (2024). Nutricentials Dew All Day — Bioadaptive Technology Data.

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

*Independent Nu Skin Brand Affiliate — not produced or endorsed by Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.*