Holy Hydration! Face Cream — Reddit Reviews
by e.l.f.
Updated September 17, 2026
Hyaluronic acid cream boosts hydration for dry skin; heavy for oily types.
What the community says
A hyaluronic acid-rich cream for dry skin shaping the Holy Hydration line's appeal. It suits those needing a boost but can feel too heavy or greasy on oily or sensitive skin. Not a universal fit, especially for rosacea or eczema sufferers.
What this means for you
What people love
- Fragrance-free formula favored by sensitive skin users
- Hydrates deeply with hyaluronic acid and peptides
- Includes SPF in some variants for added sun protection
Watch out for
Product details
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 60 mentions across 23 threads
e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Face Cream on Reddit, in one place — 23 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/acne and 4 more, summarized.
“Swapping between elf holy hydration, glow recipe HA cream, and CeraVe.”
Positive
“any moisturizer. Swapping between elf holy hydration”
Positive
“(Edit: and spf !!!)”
Positive
“PM: SA Cleanser, pure skin toner, niacinamide, elf holy hydration cream + holy hydration eye cream and finish with tactumpump”
Positive
“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
“I feel like using the thicker moisturizer has helped protect from some of the irritation sunscreen can cause.”
Positive
“thicker moisturizer”
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
“Elf Holy Hydration Skin Barrier Cream”
Mentioned
“Some of the moisturizers I like/ or currently use are”
Mentioned
“I might also add in a standard moisturizer before your Avene Cicalflate.”
Mentioned
Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- FaceYou’re here
Holy Hydration! Face Cream
60 mentions
EyeHoly Hydration! Eye Cream
6 mentions
