Holy Hydration! Face Cream — Reddit Reviews
by e.l.f.
Updated August 7, 2026
Fragrance-free formula with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for hydration and skin barrier support
What the community says
r/SkincareAddiction's frequently mentioned fragrance-free cream packs niacinamide + hyaluronic acid for hydration and skin barrier support, often favored by those with dry and sensitive skin but known to cause irritation and flare-ups for some eczema and rosacea sufferers.
What this means for you
What people love
- Fragrance-free formula with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for hydration and skin barrier support
- Leaves a dewy, soft finish preferred by dry skin types
- Serves as a budget-friendly alternative to pricier moisturizers with similar ingredients
Watch out for
- Can provoke redness, irritation, and eczema flare-ups in sensitive or rosacea-prone skin
- Too heavy and comedogenic for oily skin, sometimes causing breakouts
- Some find it insufficiently hydrating or too lightweight, needing additional moisturizers
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Real Reddit threads
20 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/acne +3 more
“Swapping between elf holy hydration, glow recipe HA cream, and CeraVe.”
Positive
“any moisturizer. Swapping between elf holy hydration”
Positive
“(Edit: and spf !!!)”
Positive
“elf holy hydration cream + holy hydration eye cream”
Positive
“PM: SA Cleanser, pure skin toner, niacinamide, elf holy hydration cream + holy hydration eye cream”
Positive
“Might seem like a lot but elf is actually very affordable :)”
Positive
“brought back my innesfree hyaluronic acid and elf holy hydration moisturizer.”
Positive
“Dialed down the metro and brought back my innesfree hyaluronic acid and elf holy hydration moisturizer.”
Positive
“using the thicker moisturizer has helped protect from some of the irritation sunscreen can cause”
Positive
“The elf holy hydration face serum and cream did this to me,”
Cautionary
“it took me a few weeks to narrow done what it was causing it and that was the culprit.”
Cautionary
“I also have super oily acne prone skin”
Cautionary
“And elf holy hydration and the combo works for me.”
Positive
“I know it may not for you but I feel these are inexpensive and good quality”
Positive
“then moisturise with the elf holy hydration moisturiser.”
Positive
“Some of the moisturizers I like/ or currently use are: ... Elf Holy Hydration Skin Barrier Cream”
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“I might also add in a standard moisturizer before your Avene Cicalflate.”
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“it will help to lock in the moisture of your routine”
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