Intensive Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Zeroid
Updated October 14, 2026
Squalane barrier cream easing tretinoin dryness; occasional clogged pores.
What the community says
A rich squalane-and-dimethicone barrier cream that cushions tretinoin dryness and settles into a matte finish. It suits dry, reactive routines needing makeup compatibility, though pore-clogging reports and occasional rosacea irritation make patch testing non-negotiable.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Pore-clogging reports and tiny whiteheads
- Can feel insufficient for very dry skin overnight
- Triggered redness and irritation for some rosacea users
Product details
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 110 mentions across 29 threads
Zeroid Intensive Cream on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 4 more, summarized.
“Zeroid's Intensive Cream (4.21/5 out of 1,539 Reviews)”
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“Personally, I like the look of ZEROID ... because their products don't seem to contain fragrance.”
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“I have a sample of the Zeroid Intensive Cream and it's okay but I'm not blown away”
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“I use the ‘soothing’ one AM, ‘intensive’ in PM.”
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“They’re so thick and moisturizing but dry down fully matte.”
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“Zeroid as an elegant alternative to greasy Aestura is really worth checking out.”
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“This Zeroid Cream”
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“it’s extremely thick, yet when I put it on my face at nighttime it’s VERY moisturizing and not greasy at all”
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“it helped me clear my skin texture issues related to dryness in around 2 months.”
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“Zeroid intensive cream”
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“Edit: my skin is very dry, sensitive but also acne prone and have been battling PD”
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“Zeroid Intensive Cream. Honestly I fell in love with this moisturizer instantly.”
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“This never broke me out, very reliable even when I ruin my skin barrier with actives, soothes my rosacea flare up, very hydrating, doesn’t pill & works well with makeup.”
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“I’ve repurchased more or less 15 160ml bottles already.”
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“HG moisturizers: Aestura ATO Cream, Zeroid Intense Cream, IsnTree Yam Root.”
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“These formulas are all very elegant in skin feel, work well, and keep my skin hydrated over a long period of time.”
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“Zeroid Intense.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Avene
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Better for Redness / Irritation
18 shared traits
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