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DERMAFACTORY Aquaporin Hydrating Cream
By Nur → Last verified 10/24/2026
What we found
Based on how this product compares to others in the moisturizers category, cross-referenced against retailer listings and market data.
Strengths
- + Glyceryl glucoside sits second in the ingredient list, in a birch-sap base
- + Exceptional per-mL value for a 70 mL gel
- + Fragrance-free in its current formula, with a short 19-ingredient list
- + Squalane content is honestly labelled at 1%
- + Took 1st Place in Hwahae's 2025 First Half hydration moisturizer awards
Worth knowing
- - Minimal occlusion, so dry skin will find it under-moisturizing on its own
- - Can feel sticky if you apply a lot at once
- - No finished-product hydration study behind it
- - The 70 mL runs out fast if you apply it generously
Key ingredients
These are the ingredients DERMAFACTORY highlights for this product, cross-checked against general dermatological and cosmetic-chemistry sources, not a full INCI list.
Fragrance: confirmed fragrance-free.
| Ingredient | What it is | What it does for skin |
|---|---|---|
| Glyceryl Glucoside | A specific active or extract in this formula. | Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources. |
| Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice | A specific active or extract in this formula. | Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources. |
| Squalane 1% | A specific active or extract in this formula. | Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources. |
| Glycerin | A humectant naturally present in skin, one of the most well-established moisturizing ingredients. | Draws water into the skin's outer layer, helping maintain hydration and support the barrier. |
| Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | A specific active or extract in this formula. | Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources. |
| Betaine | An amino-acid-derived humectant, naturally found in sugar beets and also present in snail mucin. | Helps draw and hold moisture in the skin, and has mild soothing properties. |
What the brand says
DERMAFACTORY's own marketing claims, not our own findings.
- Glyceryl glucoside second in the INCI in a birch-sap-based hydration gel
- Squalane 1% - the dose is annotated in the INCI
- Fragrance-free hydration gel at $0.13/mL (current version)
Research-Based
Our assessment comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. This product hasn't been hands-on tested yet. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
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Frequently asked
Has DERMAFACTORY Aquaporin Hydrating Cream been hands-on tested?
Not yet. Our assessment for this product comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
Has DERMAFACTORY Aquaporin Hydrating Cream won any awards?
Yes -- #1 in Hwahae Awards 2025.
What are the key ingredients in DERMAFACTORY Aquaporin Hydrating Cream?
The ingredients DERMAFACTORY highlights for this product include Glyceryl Glucoside, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Squalane 1%, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine.