Onsen Water Cream

Onsen Water Cream

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
145 Reviews

A lightweight water cream designed to deeply hydrate, calm sensitivity, and support skin barrier.

SKIN TYPES
All, including sensitive skin.

SKIN CONCERNS
Dryness, dehydration, redness, sensitivity, barrier support

$55 | 50ml
Replaces 4 products, lasts 2-3 months.

FREE SHIPPING ON U.S. ORDERS OVER $150

Cruelty-Free

Fragrance-Free

Vegan

Derm-Approved

Regular price $55.00
Regular price Sale price $55.00

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Most moisturizers only hydrate. But when skin is irritated, the barrier weakens and moisture escapes. That’s why hydration alone isn’t enough.

Onsen Water Cream hydrates, repairs, and calms all at once.

Skin-identical ceramides strengthen the skin barrier. Japanese botanicals calm irritation and redness. Mineral-rich Onsen Water, known in Japan as a “natural lotion”, delivers deep hydration and increases skin moisture by up to 165%.

The result: soft, calm, balanced skin. Hydration that lasts all day.

Deeply hydrates and plumps

10% Glycerin—draws and retains moisture for long-lasting hydration.

Calms irritation and redness

Mugwort Extract + Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate: soothes everyday sensitivity.

Reinforces the skin barrier

Ceramide Care Technology—ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) that mimic skin’s natural structure to strengthen the barrier.

Soothes and primes skin

Ushio Onsen Water—19 essential minerals that hydrate, calm, and help skin absorb treatments better.

Locks in moisture without heaviness

Bio-Squalane—lightweight, breathable.

Supports balanced, comfortable skin

Dokudami Extract + Phytosphingosine—helps sensitive skin stay stable.

Protects against environmental stress

Shikuwasa + Acerola Fruit Extract—antioxidant support against UV and pollution.

Deeply hydrates and plumps

10% Glycerin—draws and retains moisture for long-lasting hydration.

Reinforces the skin barrier

Ceramide Care Technology—ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) that mimic skin’s natural structure to strengthen the barrier.

Locks in moisture without heaviness

Bio-Squalane—lightweight, breathable.

Calms irritation and redness

Mugwort Extract + Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate: soothes everyday sensitivity.

Soothes and primes skin

Ushio Onsen Water—19 essential minerals that hydrate, calm, and help skin absorb treatments better.

Supports balanced, comfortable skin

Dokudami Extract + Phytosphingosine—helps sensitive skin stay stable.

Protects against environmental stress

Shikuwasa + Acerola Fruit Extract—antioxidant support against UV and pollution.

  • Dry, dehydrated skin
  • Sensitivity and redness
  • Damaged or stressed skin barrier
  • Skin that reacts to heavy moisturizers
  • Anyone who wants lightweight hydration that lasts

Most moisturizers use water as filler. Onsen Water Cream uses water that’s been healing skin for 1,300 years.

Ushio Onsen Water from Izumo, Japan—rich in calcium, magnesium, and silica—calms inflammation, supports barrier repair, and creates the ideal environment for skin to receive hydration.

It’s not just a moisturizer. It’s the foundation that creates the right environment for actives to penetrate effectively.

For best results, apply Onsen Water Cream morning and night as your final step, after serums and treatments

Apply

Apply a small amount evenly across the face and neck.

For enhanced results, pair with De-Spot or C³ Glow Veil.

Ushio Onsen Water is sourced from Izumo, Shimane Prefecture—which is nicknamed “the prefecture of beautiful skin”.

For over 1,300 years, people have traveled to these waters to heal—muscles, joints, skin conditions. In Japan, doctors still prescribe onsen visits for recovery. The same waters that once healed samurai after battle now help your skin recover from the stress of everyday life.

“Bathing just once in this hot spring will clear your skin... people call it ‘the water of the gods’”—Izumo no Kuni Fudoki, 733 AD

Full Ingredients List

Fragrance-free. Cruelty-free. Vegan. Derm-Approved.

Complimentary shipping on all U.S. orders over $150.

New, unopened products may be returned within 30 days of delivery. For questions and a prepaid return label, contact hello@deauskin.com.

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Offense–Defense Skincare™

Most high-performance skincare makes you choose: potency or gentleness, results or comfort. DEAU eliminates the tradeoff. Our formulas treat powerfully and protect deeply for long-term skin health.

Treat (Offense)

Powerful actives that visibly improve skin concerns.

Protect (Defense)

Soothing ingredients that strengthen and protect.

Intentional Japanese Botanicals

Each DEAU formula includes Japanese botanical extracts, carefully curated to reflect a formulation mindset rooted in balance, restraint, and respect for skin—principles central to Japanese skincare.

Intentional Japanese Botanicals

Real Results

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Onsen Water Cream with actives?

Yes. Apply after serums and treatments. It helps lock in actives while keeping skin calm.

Is it safe for sensitive skin?

Yes. Formulated specifically to calm and support sensitive, reactive skin.

Will it feel heavy or greasy?

No. The water cream texture absorbs quickly and feels lightweight—never heavy.

Can I use it morning and night?

Yes. Designed for daily use, twice a day.

How long until I see results?

Most notice improved hydration and comfort within the first week of consistent use.

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 145 reviews
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Total 4 star reviews: 8
Total 3 star reviews: 0
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145 reviews
  • Simone
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    2 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    redness calmed down in 3 weeks

    I have redness and sensitivity across my cheeks that nothing has consistently improved. 3 weeks into using this and my skin started looking calmer throughout the day. Not completely gone but noticeably less reactive. Something in this is doing more than other moisturizers have.

  • Ani
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    2 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    gentle enough after a scratch

    My toddler caught me across the cheek and every product I tried to put on it stung. Put this on expecting the same. It just felt calm. Completely gentle. The scratch cleared up faster than I expected. My go-to now when my skin needs something calm.

  • Ash
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    Verified Buyer
    2 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 products and my skin is the best it's been

    Cleanser, this, SPF. That's it. My skin has been more hydrated and clearer than it was with a 10 step routine. Sometimes the answer really is less.

  • Vee
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    Verified Buyer
    3 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    winter sorted

    My skin gets really dry in winter and I always have to switch to something heavier. This year I just used more of this and never switched. Skin stayed comfortable and hydrated through the whole winter. That's never happened before.

  • Bea M.
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    3 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    finally something light enough for my oily skin

    I have oily skin and most moisturizers are too heavy or leave a film by noon. This one absorbs completely in under a minute. My skin stays hydrated all day without adding any extra shine. No breakouts in 2 months. First moisturizer I've actually stuck with.

  • Clara
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    3 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    my makeup sits so much better on top

    I wear makeup every day and my moisturizer has to perform under foundation. This absorbs in about 45 seconds and my foundation sits perfectly on top. Zero pilling or sliding. My skin has also been more hydrated overall for 2 months. Two wins in one product.

  • Tam
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    3 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    noticed when I ran out

    I ran out for 4 days while waiting for my reorder. Those 4 days told me more than weeks of using it did. Skin was tighter, duller, more reactive. Back on it and back to normal within 2 days. That's how I know it's actually doing something.

  • Petra W.
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    3 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    works in florida humidity

    Living in Florida means most moisturizers add to the stickiness I'm already fighting. This one absorbs completely even in the heat and humidity. My skin stays hydrated without feeling like my face is wrapped in something. First one that's worked here.