If you’re a regular consumer of skincare content, chances are you’re already well acquainted with Dr Sam Bunting Flawless Moisturiser Intense. It’s one of those products that beauty writers, dermatologists and skinfluencers recommend on repeat. Not because it’s buzzy or gimmicky, but because it just works. And, there’s no better time to have it in your arsenal than now, when central heating, biting wind, or a little too much enthusiasm for exfoliating acids can leave skin looking worse for wear.
What is it?
A moisturiser designed for all skin types, but especially sensitive skin which nourishes, moisturises and helps strengthen and repair the skin barrier.
What Do I Think?
This is, quite simply, a skin saviour. A moisturiser designed for proper barrier repair. It’s the kind you need when your face feels tight, red, flushed, or generally out of sorts. It’s deeply hydrating without being heavy, sinks in beautifully, and won’t clog pores despite its satisfyingly rich texture.
The INCI list is practically a roll call of everything you’d want in a product designed to calm and restore. Sunflower Shoot Extract for energising tired skin cells, Centella Asiatica and Madecassoside to fight inflammation and strengthen skin against environmental stressors, Lactobacillus Ferment to support a healthy microbiome, and Ectoin to protect against blue light and pollution while encouraging barrier repair. Then there’s the comforting hit of glycerin, squalane, ceramides and panthenol, which deliver hydration, soften irritation and lock in moisture, ensuring skin stays soothed and resilient.
In use, it feels plush, silky, and properly comforting but manages to not feel greasy or claggy. Within minutes, my skin feels less reactive, looks calmer, and takes on that fresh, healthy post facial glow that suggests you’ve been very kind to it indeed. I particularly rate it for post-retinoid irritation or after a day when I’ve tested something that doesn’t agree with me and instantly regretted it.
Would I recommend?
If your skin barrier is crying out for help, or you simply want a reliable, year-round moisturiser that has your back no matter what you throw at it, this is well worth a spot in your routine.
Brands Product Description
Our first NAD⁺-boosting barrier repair moisturiser that’s clinically proven to be suitable for sensitive skin. If your skin is sensitive, red, dry, or eczema-prone, it’s crying out for more than simple hydration. Dr Sam Bunting Flawless Moisturiser Intense is the best moisturiser for dry, sensitive skin or acne-prone because it not only restores your skin barrier but also helps boost NAD⁺, your skin’s “cell battery.” This makes it a daily essential for skin longevity. Ultra-hydrating without feeling heavy, it won’t clog your pores and absorbs in a flash.
Key Ingredients
- Sunflower Shoot Extract (2%) – Boosts NAD⁺ & reduces DNA damage.
- Glycerin (4%) – A humectant which draws and holds water inside the skin to prevent skin from becoming dry or dehydrated.
- Ceramides – Helps prevent moisture loss by restoring the lipid barrier.
- Panthenol (2%) – Calms redness & strengthens the skin barrier.
- Squalane (1%) – Hydrates and softens the skin.
- Ectoin (1%) – has anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties which can help calm skin inflammation, protect against allergens and help soothe skin that’s prone to redness and sensitivity.
- Aquaxyl (0.84%) – Prevents water loss.
How I Use It
I use it morning and night after my serums. If wearing in the day, I’d apply it before sunscreen.
Would I Repurchase/Buy?
Yes I would.
How Much?
£36.00 for 50ml. And if you fancy giving it a go, you can get 10% off with code SKINT_SKINCARE (affiliate) at DrSamBunting.com.
