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 sensitive skin, and support the 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 $100

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 the skin barrier is weak, moisture escapes — so hydration alone isn’t enough.

Onsen Water Cream hydrates, strengthens, and calms — all at once.

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

Deeply hydrates and plumps

10% Glycerin

Calms irritation and redness

Mugwort Extract + Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Strengthens the skin barrier

Ceramide Care Technology

Hydrates and calms skin

Ushio Onsen Water

Locks in moisture without heaviness

Bio-Squalane

Helps sensitive skin stay stable

Dokudami Extract + Phytosphingosine

Protects against UV & pollution

Shikuwasa + Acerola Fruit Extract

Deeply hydrates and plumps

10% Glycerin

Strengthens the skin barrier

Ceramide Care Technology

Locks in moisture without heaviness

Bio-Squalane

Calms irritation and redness

Mugwort Extract + Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Hydrates and calms skin

Ushio Onsen Water

Helps sensitive skin stay stable

Dokudami Extract + Phytosphingosine

Protects against UV & pollution

Shikuwasa + Acerola Fruit Extract

✓ Dry + dehydrated skin

✓ Sensitive + easily irritated skin

✓ Redness + discomfort

✓ Weak or compromised skin barrier

✓ Anyone who wants lasting hydration without heaviness

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

Complimentary shipping on all U.S. orders over $100.

Products may be returned in good condition with all original packaging within 30 days of delivery. For questions and a prepaid return label, contact hello@deauskin.com.

Japanese Botanicals

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

Potentilla Miyabei Callus Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus)

Prunus Lannesiana (Cherry Blossom)

Saxifraga Sarmentosa (Yukinoshita) Extract

Alpinia Speciosa (Gettou) Leaf Extract

Saccharomyces / Day Lily Flower Ferment Filtrate

Strawberry Seed Extract

Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract

The water inside

Sourced from a hot spring in Izumo, Japan. Healing skin for 1,300 years.

Ushio Onsen sits in Shimane Prefecture — 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.

"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

The same waters that once healed samurai after battle now help your skin recover from the stress of everyday life. Mineral-rich with calcium, magnesium, and silica — they don't just hydrate. They create the environment where hydration actually holds.

What to Expect

Here's what consistent daily use looks like.

Day 1

Skin feels hydrated + calm

Soft, comfortable skin without heaviness.

Week 1

Sensitivity starts to settle

Less dryness, redness, and reactivity.

Week 2–4

Skin holds moisture better

A stronger barrier means less dryness and tightness.

Beyond 4

Skin stays balanced

Lasting hydration. Less sensitivity. More resilient skin.

Calm skin is consistent skin.

How Onsen Water Cream works

Most moisturizers do one thing.
This one does four — all at once.

01

Deep hydration

Mineral-rich onsen water draws moisture in. Glycerin and bio-squalane hold it.

Ushio Onsen Water + 10% Glycerin + Bio-Squalane.
02

Barrier repair

Three ceramides matching skin's natural structure rebuild what stress, weather, and over-exfoliation have stripped.

Ceramide Care Technology — NP, AP, EOP.
03

Calms reactive skin

Japanese botanicals quiet the inflammatory response that makes sensitivity flare and barriers weaken.

Mugwort + Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate + Dokudami.
04

Prepares skin for everything else

In Japan, onsen water is called a "natural lotion." It creates the environment where actives, serums, and treatments absorb better.

Ushio Onsen Water — 19 essential minerals.

Hydration, repair, calm, and absorption — in one step.

Onsen Water Cream vs. other moisturizers
Most moisturizers hydrate. That's it.
This one does the work of four products.
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How it feels
Lightweight, never heavy
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Primer-like under makeup
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Calms sensitivity immediately
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What's inside
Mineral-rich onsen water
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Skin-identical ceramides
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Japanese botanicals
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How it works
Hydrates and repairs barrier
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Calms redness + sensitivity
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Helps serums and actives work better
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The water you put on your skin matters as much as the actives.

See it on real skin

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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
100%would recommend this product
145 reviews
  • Simone
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    3 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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    3 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
    3 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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    4 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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    4 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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    4 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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    4 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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    4 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.