Extreme Cream Firming Ceramide Peptide Moisturizer
Summary of Reviews
INNBEAUTY PROJECT's Extreme Cream is a rich, fluffy reverse-emulsion moisturizer that delivers instant dewy hydration and layers well under makeup and sunscreen, per several creators. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss highlights its ceramide complex and 7% lifting peptides, noting it's great for the neck and decollete, though it feels oilier and lighter than Cetaphil. Dr. Sam Ellis calls it a close, budget-friendly alternative to Augustinus Bader, with a similar texture but its own lipid and peptide blend.
Full Reviews
Positive
- “This is incredible”
- “It wears so well with makeup”2:49–2:55
- “It soaks right into the skin”2:52–2:58
- “It doesn't fight with my sunscreen, so it plays well with other skin care products as well”2:57–3:02
- “It sinks right into the skin, like I said, but in a way where it feels like it's hydrating your skin, but it doesn't have that when you're using a super super thick cream feeling”3:05–3:12
- “This is amazing”
- “I also love that you can replace the cartridge”
- Source: 10 beauty products I repurchase again and again - Jun 12, 2026
- “That is great and it layers so beautifully with makeup”14:36–14:40
- Source: May 2026 beauty favorites: complexion, eyes, lips, skincare & haircare - May 29, 2026
- “Their viral cream that went totally off the charts last year, is available at 48 bucks, and it has 7% lifting peptides and ceramides, and it's great for elasticity in the neck area”14:17–14:24
- “I personally love this one”14:29–14:31
- Source: Sephora Sale Faves for Every Concern from a Dermatologist - Apr 4, 2026
- “This has a very unique reverse emulsion formula where the water is basically encased in oil”4:49–4:55
- “When you apply this formula onto your skin, you're going to get that instant dewy, hydrated look”4:58–5:05
- “It offers anti-aging benefits as well because of the peptides and the bioreetinol in it, which is going to help to firm your skin and give your skin some bounce that it has lost”5:05–5:09
- “You're going to hydrate, you're going to help with firmness, and you're going to help with the overall barrier health and skin bounce of your skin”5:11–5:18
- Source: Best Skincare of 2025 | Dermatologist-Approved Products - Dec 20, 2025
- “It has a ceramide complex with ceramide NP, EOP, and AP in it”1:42–1:48
- “Ceramides like we mentioned are going to keep our skin feeling soft and supple and nice and flexible”1:45–1:52
- “It's really really good for your neck and even your decollete”1:52–1:58
- “It is thick but still relatively fluffy. So, it's not going to sit down and just make you suffocated completely”1:58–2:04
- “It is much more lightweight than Cetaphil and it is oilier in terms of residue than Cetaphil”2:04–2:10
- Source: Best neck creams for crepey skin, wrinkles and tech neck - Feb 21, 2026
- “You want to be careful if you've never used a retinol alternative because the first time I actually purchased this if I'm not mistaken and it was too strong for me. I started like peeling”18:50–18:58
- “This time around I didn't have any issues with peeling or being too strong”20:00–20:05
- “I just feel like it has helped especially with that line that I have here in the middle. This line used to be a little bit more indented and I feel like it has really helped just kind of smooth it out”
- “I really, really feel like this is a game changer, especially if you're into retinol or don't want to use retinol and want to use a more natural form of retinol”
- “I highly, highly recommend this if you're looking for a good retinol alternative or something anti-aging”21:17–21:21
- Source: InnBeauty Project Skincare Review - Apr 1, 2026
- “It's a reverse Emulsion so what a reverse Emulsion is is it's basically oil and water versus water and oil it makes it creamier thicker it basically gives it that almost like waterproof seal type of feeling and texture which is my favorite thing”3:52–3:57
- “it locks everything else in it locks the Moisturizer in it's not going to just settle into your skin and if you have dry skin just kind of dissipate it sits on your skin in the best way”4:08–4:15
- “I have had some like kind of nice tingling when I put it on so like I like that feeling because I feel like it's working”
- “my skin just looks so plump when I wake up in the morning using this and the long lasting hydration is definitely there with it”
- “my one complaint is this packaging I think it's way too bulky too heavy it's Lux but also I would be happy just for like a smaller More Travel friendly packaging”
- “if you do have more sensitive skin I'm wondering if this may be a little much for you”
- “this is Rich so I personally would recommend wearing it at night”4:39–4:43
- “I've been using this sunscreen nonstop same with the extreme cream those are definitely I would say my two favorites”
- Source: Innbeauty Project honest brand review - Jul 9, 2024
- “I would say if you're in the market for a great cream, day or night, go for In Beauty Extreme Cream. That is a classic”18:15–18:19
- “It is very very like peptide-rich, ceramide-rich I believe”18:22–18:27
- “It reminds me a lot of the Augustinus Bader like $300 moisturizer”18:27–18:32
- “So, that one is always on my list for a Sephora sale”18:30–18:37
- Source: Sephora VIB Sale Top 30 Hits and Misses - Apr 13, 2026
- “This is another one of those products where the texture is the star of the show”10:53–11:00
- “This is so gorgeous to apply. It leaves your skin looking glowy, feeling deeply nourished”11:00–11:07
- “It's got your peptides. It's got your ceramides”11:07–11:11
- “This is supposedly a dupe of the Augustus Butter Moisturizer”11:22–11:29
- Source: Best in beauty 2025 - Jan 24, 2026
- “This has infused with plant-based bioreetinol peptides and camide complex”27:14–27:21
- “This feels incredible”27:29–27:30
- “I basically love anything from this brand”27:21–27:26
- Source: Sephora Sale 2026: What to Skip, Hidden Gems & Top Picks - Apr 10, 2026
- “I also think you could swap this for the INNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream which is $50 and also be very satisfied”6:25–6:34
- “It has a very similar texture to Augustinus Bader because both are reverse emulsions, meaning that there are water droplets suspended in oil, which gives that rich but not greasy feel”6:32–6:40
- “While the Extreme Cream doesn't have TFC8, it does have its own blend of lipids and anti-aging peptides”6:42–6:50
- “If what you're after is a deeply nourishing skin rejuvenating moisturizer, the Extreme Cream gets you very close at a fraction of the price”6:50–6:55
- Source: Science-backed skincare dupes saving patients thousands - May 29, 2026
Mixed / Negative
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
What creators say
- Consensus
- 4.6 / 5 from 8 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Fine lines & firmness (3)
- Features
- Nourishing (3) · Easy to use (3) · Hydrating (3) · Dewy finish (2) · Lightweight (2)
- Value
- Value for money (2)
- ⚠ can feel greasy (1)
- ⚠ irritated some skin (1)
- ⚠ packaging issues noted (1)
- ⚠ may not suit sensitive skin (1)
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Product details
Details
- Type
- moisturizer
- Finish
- dewy
- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Heptapeptide-7, Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76, Squalane, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
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