Cult favorite

Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration

A colloidal-oatmeal and ceramide face-and-body cream with NEA, psoriasis and rosacea seals; dependable relief at a mid-range price.

7.8

Good

Beauty score

#7 of 13 moisturizers

Community

—/10

Format: Cream
Size: 6 oz
Typical price: $42.00
Price tier: Mid-range

Barrier repair Dryness relief Long-lasting moisture Soothing Redness

Made for: Dry skin · Sensitive skin · Combination skin · Oily skin

Key ingredients:Colloidal oatmeal Ceramides Shea butter Squalane Allantoin Glycerin

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Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score

The verdict

A colloidal-oatmeal and ceramide face-and-body cream with NEA, psoriasis and rosacea seals; dependable relief at a mid-range price.

Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration is First Aid Beauty's best-selling face and body moisturizer, built on 0.5% colloidal oatmeal (an OTC skin protectant), ceramide NP, shea butter, squalane and allantoin. The brand says it relieves dry, distressed skin and eczema and holds seals from the National Eczema Association, National Psoriasis Foundation and National Rosacea Society. The brand describes a fast-absorbing cream with 24-hour hydration. Caveats: it contains eucalyptus leaf oil, and $42 for 6 oz costs more than drugstore barrier creams.

Best for

Dry, rough or eczema-prone patches on face and body
Winter barrier support for sensitive skin
Households that want one cream for the whole family

What we love

0.5% colloidal oatmeal skin protectant plus ceramide, shea butter and squalane
Recognized by the National Eczema Association, Psoriasis Foundation and Rosacea Society
Works on face and body, from 2 oz travel tubes to 14 oz jumbo tubs
Vegan, gluten-free and FSA/HSA eligible according to the brand

Worth knowing

Contains eucalyptus leaf oil, which some sensitive skin may react to
Pricier per ounce than drugstore barrier creams
Dense cream texture is more than oily skin typically needs

How it scored

The breakdown.

Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.

7.8Good

Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.

Results30%8.0
Years of creator reviews and recognition from the National Eczema Association, National Psoriasis Foundation and National Rosacea Society support its dry-skin relief; the brand's own hydration study is small (21 people).
Formula & ingredients20%7.9
Colloidal oatmeal, ceramide NP, shea butter, squalane and allantoin make a solid barrier formula, but eucalyptus leaf oil is an avoidable irritant for some sensitive skin.
Texture & experience15%7.9
Testers at Reviewed and Marie Claire describe a thick but silky cream that spreads easily and absorbs quickly; the tub format and eucalyptus leaf oil are the main drawbacks.
Value20%7.3
At $42 for 6 oz it costs roughly three times as much per ounce as drugstore ceramide creams, though larger sizes lower the unit price.
Community love15%8.0
A long-running cult favorite: Reviewed's 2026 testers named it the best overall face moisturizer and Marie Claire's eczema roundup calls it as dependable as ever.

Beauty profile

Inside the bottle.

Texture

Thick, whipped cream that the brand describes as a fast-absorbing, barrier-building formula

Format

Cream

Size

6 oz / 170 g

Key ingredients

Ingredient encyclopedia →

What’s in it: Skin protectant 0.5% colloidal oatmeal (the OTC active), ceramide NP, hydrogenated shea butter, squalane, allantoin and glycerin, with feverfew, green tea and licorice root extracts. Also contains eucalyptus globulus leaf oil. The brand claims 24-hour hydration.

How to use

Apply from head to toe once or twice daily, or as needed.

Free from (brand-stated)

artificial fragrance
drying alcohols
gluten
soy
nuts
parthenolide

Claims & certifications

National Eczema Association Seal
Vegan
FSA/HSA eligible

Full ingredient list (INCI)22 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand

Active: Colloidal Oatmeal 0.5% (skin protectant). Inactive: Water,
Stearic Acid,
Glycerin,
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate,
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,
Glyceryl Stearate,
Glyceryl Stearate SE,
Cetearyl Alcohol,
Dimethicone,
Squalane,
Hydrogenated Shea Butter,
Phenoxyethanol,
Caprylyl Glycol,
Xanthan Gum,
Allantoin,
Sodium Hydroxide,
Tetrasodium EDTA,
Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Extract,
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract,
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract,
Ceramide NP,
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.

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What people say

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4 verbatim quotes · 3 positive · 1 mixed

Reviewed

The cream is thick but silky, allowing a dime-sized amount of formula to spread easily and evenly around our tester’s entire face.

AnonymousReviewedSource

Reviewed

The cream felt cool on our tester’s skin as it began to absorb, and her skin went from dry and rough to ultra-smooth.

AnonymousReviewedSource

Marie Claire

First Aid Beauty may have gotten a facelift, but the Ultra Repair Cream inside the updated packaging is as dependable as ever. It’s rich but fast-absorbing

AnonymousMarie ClaireSource

Marie Claire

It comes in a jar, so you’ll want to use clean hands (or a spatula) to avoid introducing bacteria

AnonymousMarie ClaireSource

Price & value

Is it worth it?

Typical price

$42.00

for 6 oz / 170 g

DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury

About 27% more than the typical moisturizers we review. Our value score: 7.3/10 for a mid-range pick.

Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.

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FAQ

Good questions.

Is First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream fragrance-free?

First Aid Beauty says its formulas contain no artificial fragrance, and the ingredient list has no added fragrance. It does contain eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, so people who react to essential oils should patch-test first.

Can it be used for eczema?

The brand says its 0.5% colloidal oatmeal, an OTC skin protectant, helps relieve eczema-related dryness, and the cream is accepted by the National Eczema Association. Persistent or severe eczema should still be managed with a dermatologist.

Can I use it on my face?

Yes. First Aid Beauty labels it for face and body and lists dry, combination, oily, sensitive and eczema-prone skin.

What sizes does it come in?

The brand sells 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 14 oz sizes; the 6 oz tub is $42 and larger tubs cost less per ounce.

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