ZEROID Richenic Cream (Urea 5%)
A dermocosmetic cream that softens genuinely dry, rough skin while calming redness.
What it is
A cream from ZEROID, a Korean dermocosmetic brand, built around urea (a moisture ingredient that also gently smooths rough, flaky skin) plus a barrier-repair technology and calming centella to soothe irritation. The texture is rich but sinks in, and it works on the face as well as very dry body spots like hands, elbows and feet. It is aimed at very dry, rough, cracked or easily irritated skin.
What reviewers say
People with stubbornly dry, rough, cracked or flaky skin praise how quickly it smooths texture and relieves tightness, and many like that it comes from a derm-focused brand and calms redness too. The honest notes: the urea can tingle slightly on cracked or very sensitive skin, the formula is rich so it suits dry rather than oily skin, and it feels more functional than a lush, sensorial cream.
What reviewers love
- Urea smooths and hydrates rough, cracked, very dry skin
- Calming centella helps settle redness and irritation
- Barrier-repair formula from a dermocosmetic brand
- Works on the face and dry body areas like hands and elbows
Watch-outs
- Urea can tingle on cracked or reactive skin
- Rich texture, better for dry than oily skin
- Functional feel rather than a lush cream
Who it's for
| Very dry / rough | Urea softens flaky patches and smooths texture |
| Cracked / irritated | Calming ingredients settle redness and discomfort |
| Oily | Likely too rich, choose a lighter cream |
Key ingredients
- Urea: Hydrates and gently smooths rough, flaky skin
- Barrier-repair complex: Strengthens and reinforces the skin barrier
- Centella: Calms redness and soothes irritated skin
How to use it
Apply to clean skin as your moisturiser, focusing on dry, rough or cracked areas, and use it on the body too where needed. If your skin is very reactive, start once a day, since urea can tingle at first, and build up as tolerated.
FAQ
What does the urea do?
It hydrates and gently smooths rough, flaky skin, which is why it suits very dry or textured areas.
Can I use it on my body?
Yes, it works well on very dry body spots like hands, elbows and feet.
Will it sting?
It can tingle briefly on cracked or very sensitive skin. If that happens, use it less often or on intact skin only.
The bottom line
A focused, derm-brand cream that genuinely helps very dry, rough and cracked skin while calming redness. Best for dry skin types, and worth easing into if you are highly reactive.
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