Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturiser Review

Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturiser with TriHex Technology® 59ml is a fragrance-free, oil-free daily moisturiser built around Alastin's peptide complex, plus Tremella Fuciformis (silver mushroom) extract and oat kernel extract for hydration and barrier support. It suits dry, sensitive, combination and post-procedure skin, and layers well under SPF or after a hydrating serum such as HA IMMERSE.

What's actually in the formula

The formula is built around Alastin's proprietary TriHex Technology®, a peptide complex that includes Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12. These are signalling peptides, included to help support the skin's own processes for clearing older, damaged collagen and elastin and making way for newer protein production. It's the same underlying technology used across Alastin's wider range, including the brand's Restorative Neck Complex.

Alongside the peptide complex, the moisturiser is formulated with:

• Tremella Fuciformis (silver mushroom) extract — a humectant included to help draw and hold moisture in the skin
• Oat kernel extract — added for its calming, soothing properties
• Linoleic acid — a fatty acid that helps support the skin's barrier

The formula is fragrance-free, oil-free and described by Alastin as non-comedogenic. Alastin's own marketing also references broader antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredients typical of this product tier — such as bisabolol and tocopherol (vitamin E) — which are common in fragrance-free, barrier-supporting formulas of this kind; check the full ingredient list on pack or at checkout for the complete INCI. For more on what these do, see our glossary entries on Bisabolol and Tocopherol.

What it feels like on skin

This is a genuinely rich, cream-textured moisturiser rather than a light lotion. It's designed to deliver a dewy, hydrated finish, and some users may notice a slightly heavier feel on initial application before it settles in. It's formulated to absorb without leaving a greasy residue or clogging pores, and Alastin positions it as suitable for layering under sunscreen as part of a morning routine.

Who it's suited for

Alastin markets this moisturiser as suitable across a broad range of skin types and concerns, including:

• Dry, combination, oily and sensitive skin types
• Those wanting a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic option
• Skin showing fine lines, wrinkles or environmental damage
• Post-procedure recovery — for example after laser treatment, chemical peels or microneedling

If very oily or acne-prone skin is your main concern, the rich texture here may feel heavier than a gel-based alternative; a patch test is a sensible first step for any new formula, particularly around a procedure.

How to use it — and what to pair it with

Apply to clean skin, morning and evening, as the final hydrating step before sunscreen. Because Ultra Nourishing Moisturiser is a rich cream rather than a hydrating serum, many customers apply it after a lighter, humectant-led serum to layer hydration rather than seal in a heavier product first. Alastin's own HA IMMERSE Serum is designed as that lighter first step — see our HA IMMERSE Serum review for how the two work together as a serum-then-moisturiser pairing.

For other hydrating options across the range, our round-up of the best Alastin products for hydration compares this moisturiser against the rest of the line-up. For the full Alastin range, visit our Alastin reviews hub.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, please contact our team for advice before use.

Our verdict

Ultra Nourishing Moisturiser is a coherent, fragrance-free formula — TriHex Technology®, Tremella Fuciformis extract, oat kernel extract and linoleic acid work together to support hydration and the skin barrier rather than relying on a single headline ingredient. It's a sensible everyday pairing for anyone already using Alastin serums, and a reasonable choice for sensitive or post-procedure skin, though its rich texture may feel heavier than ideal for very oily skin types.

FAQs

What does TriHex Technology® do?

TriHex Technology® is Alastin's patented peptide complex, formulated to support the skin's natural process of clearing older collagen and elastin fragments and encouraging new protein production. It appears across several Alastin products, not just this moisturiser.

Is this moisturiser suitable for sensitive or post-procedure skin?

Alastin markets it as fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin and post-procedure recovery, including after laser treatment, chemical peels or microneedling. As with any new product, patch test first, particularly around a procedure, and follow your practitioner's aftercare advice.

What's the difference between the 59ml and 29ml sizes?

Both are the same formula; the 29ml is a smaller size, useful for travel or trialling the product before committing to the full-size jar.

Can I use it with retinol or other active ingredients?

The formula itself is fragrance-free and generally well tolerated alongside other skincare. If you're introducing it alongside strong actives such as retinol, bring it in gradually and contact our team if you'd like personalised advice.

Is it safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, please contact our team for advice before use.