Dry and Rough Skin Solution

The INKEY List Dry and Rough Skin Solution is a 10% urea moisturiser made for skin that is genuinely very dry — the kind that feels rough and flaky rather than just a little thirsty. It is clinically proven, developed alongside dermatologists, and thin enough to sink in fast instead of sitting on top like a heavy cream.

What it actually does

• Hydrates on contact. The brand describes immediate hydration for very dry skin from the 10% urea concentration.
• Smooths rough patches. Urea also gives a mild exfoliating action, which is what softens that sandpapery surface texture.
• Keeps dryness at bay for up to 48 hours, according to The INKEY List.
• Calms irritation with 1% colloidal oat, added to soothe skin that looks red and feels reactive.
• Absorbs quickly and layers well. The texture is light enough to sit under your other products, and under makeup, without getting in the way.
• Built with dermatologists, and aimed at delivering relief without the thick, occlusive creams usually marketed for very dry skin.

How to use

1. Use it morning, night, or both. It fits either end of the day.
2. Cleanse and apply your serums first. This is the moisturiser step, not a treatment step.
3. Take a pea-sized amount and work it over the face and down the neck.
4. Add extra where you need it. The brand suggests topping up on the patches that run drier than the rest.
5. Finish mornings with SPF as your final layer.

Spacing note from the brand: do not pair 10% urea in the same session with AHAs such as glycolic, mandelic or apple cider vinegar, with BHAs such as salicylic acid or the C-50 blemish treatment, with a PHA toner, or with retinol. Alternate them across different days to avoid over exfoliating. The INKEY List also suggests protecting a stressed barrier by skipping very hot showers, gritty scrubs and cleansing brushes.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is this too strong for skin that's only a bit dry?

It is positioned as a specialist treatment for very dry, rough, flaky skin. For ordinary dryness or dehydration, the brand recommends its Ceramide Night Treatment, or alternatively the Peptide Moisturizer.

Can I use it with my exfoliating acids or retinol?

Not in the same routine. The INKEY List advises alternating days so you are not combining 10% urea with AHAs, BHAs, a PHA toner or retinol at once.

Will it pill under makeup?

The formula is described as lightweight and quick to absorb, meant to sit alongside the rest of your routine and to be worn under makeup.

How long does delivery take?

Expect 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. See our Shipping Policy for more.

Which payment methods do you take?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. There is no cash on delivery.

Can I return it?

Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery. Approved refunds return to the original payment method within 15 to 30 days.