Is Dr Sam's Flawless Moisturiser Intense worth it?

Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 87%.

What is Dr Sam's Flawless Moisturiser Intense's Guru Score?

Dr Sam's Flawless Moisturiser Intense holds a Guru Score of 87%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

Who is Dr Sam's Flawless Moisturiser Intense best for?

Dr Sam's Flawless Moisturiser Intense is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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Dr Sam's Flawless Moisturiser Intense.

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About this product

A rich barrier-repair moisturizer formulated with sunflower seed extract, ceramides, and other actives to support skin hydration and resilience.

Guru Score

87%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far

4Gurus

4Yay

0Mixed

0Nay

What they liked

Rich but not greasy texture
Works under makeup and with retinoids
Calms irritation in cold weather

What they flagged

Too heavy for very oily skin
Pricey for the amount

What the gurus are saying

This rich, occlusive moisturizer earns praise for working alongside retinoids and tretinoin, especially in winter. The barrier-repair actives (notably sunflower seed extract) justify the heaviness rather than just sitting on top. Despite its substantial feel and non-greasy application, it may be too rich for very oily skin, though it balances hydration and acne prevention well for dry-to-combination types.

Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take August 2026

Best for

Dry skin Sensitive skin

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What the gurus are saying.

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Pampered Wolf

237k subs

✓Yay

"If your skin on your face has got drier, the one product that I would recommend to everybody, in fact, it's my favorite moisturizer of all time, although I don't reach for it as often anymore because my skin has got a lot oilier, is the Dr. Sam's Flawless Moisturizer Intense. Honestly, if you haven't tried that already and you have seriously dry skin, you can thank me later."

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Doctor Anne

56k subs

✓Yay

"I go in with the Dr. Sam's Flawless Moisturizer Intense, which is quite rich again, quite hydrating, not greasy, but something that I feel like forms a protective layer. And I use my moisturizer before my Tretinoin. This is called buffering because that again reduces irritation. It does claim to boost NAD+, but I don't use it for that."

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"I've been using this, the Dr Sam Flawless Moisturiser Intense. This is amazing because it's packed full of calming and soothing ingredients. It's more thicker and more occlusive than the Mad About Skin one, so it's perfect for topping everything off. I think mixing these two moisturizers is kind of what's delivered so well for me and my skin. The Dr Sam is amazing, next level, one of my favorite moisturizers."

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"Whilst a little too rich for me, if you're dry skinned or dry combination skin use this. It doesn't break you out, might be too thick for my skin type but it doesn't break you out. So if you're someone with very oily acne prone skin but also has an element of dryness, this could actually be a really great option because it'll hydrate the dry areas, it won't break out the oily areas and it'll kind of balance everything out."

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"I actually started using the Dr Sam Flawless Intense Moisturizer which is one of the first products that actually contained ectoin in a meaningful concentration, and I'm here to say I've got some really wonderful results. I think the results far outpaced what you could get from Centella Asiatica. It definitely helps to calm and soothe the skin, it'll really take away any inflammation or sensitivity that you have. You can also definitely see the protective benefits that it brings."

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"This really packs a punch for hydration. One of the key benefits is it prevents that transepidermal water loss, restores the moisture levels in the skin. If you've got lower moisture levels to start with you need something a little bit more to just boost that up, and this is where this product comes in. It's not as cheap as the other two products but I think it serves a purpose for those of us that have super dry skin that need just a little extra."

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"That's what I used morning and night and I started to see those results after just 24 hours which I love. And if you feel it, it's not tacky, it's not sticky, it's not greasy none of that. [...] They also have some great ferments in here which are going to support the microbiome of the skin, so you've got a lot going on with the skin but the microbiome is also a key element for minimizing the risk of breakouts which is super important to me but also to promote overall skin health."

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"I think the very best of the retinoid and retinal friendly moisturizers is the Dr Sam Flawless Moisturiser Intense. This has so many calming, soothing, and barrier supporting ingredients. This is a holy grail and I would genuinely say the best pairing with any retinoid when it comes to a moisturizer. It does come with a slightly higher price point, which I'm happy to pay any day of the week because of the amazing formulation you're getting in here."

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"This is the Flawless Moisturiser Intense which, if you look at all the benefits they've put on, actually has some really interesting ingredients in here. Obviously got some of the usuals but it's also got some ferments and things so I'm going to give that a try. I'm actually quite excited to try that out. I think that could be quite good."

Dr Sam Bunting

240k subs

✓Yay

"The reason why I like Moisturiser Intense in particular with retinoids, and I formulated it this way, is because [...] our cells need lots and lots of energy at night because of all that repair work to do, and every single action the cell takes requires energy. And to use energy correctly, you need something called NAD+, [...] so it makes sense to boost NAD+ whenever your cell is extremely active on the repair front, in terms of both the DNA and your skin barrier repairing too."

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"For me, Moisturizer Intense is the perfect moisturizer for in the air. I might have formulated it specifically with the dry air of air travel in mind, because of the array of occlusive, barrier building ingredients and future proofing ingredients as well, so it really helps oppose all the stress that goes on in the air cabin."

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"I think this is brilliant for anybody who's using retinoids, especially as we head into winter, or is just thinking about starting their retinoid journey. I think it's suitable for use with most skin types except those who've got very oily skin, who might just find it a little bit too dewy, but for everyone else I think it's going to work really well, especially in cold weather, and [...] despite being quite substantial it won't block pores, so it's really safe for those with acne."