This Cream Makes My Thirsty Skin Breathe A Sigh Of Relief & I Saw Results In Just One Use

I have perpetually tight, thirsty skin—or at least I did before I stumbled upon the Three Ships Radiance Day Cream. The cult-favorite treatment garnered nearly 1,000 customer reviews—and I'm here to tell you that it's 100% worth the hype.

The cream’s star ingredient? Squalane, a deeply moisturizing plant-derived oil that works wonders on aging skin.

Three Ships uses science-backed ingredients that offer visible results (both short- and long-term). Like every product in the brand’s lineup, this cream is vegan, cruelty-free, and dermatologist-tested.

If you’re not familiar with squalane, think of it as the cousin to squalene, which the body produces naturally for skin hydration and barrier protection. Unfortunately, as we get older, our bodies produce less squalene naturally—which results in that dry, tight, thirsty skin I mentioned earlier.

Enter: Squalane, a hydrogenated form of squalene that’s been shown to calm inflammation, support the skin barrier, and slow down signs of aging (read: fine lines and wrinkles).

Squalane encourages the body’s production1 of collagen, which improves the skin’s elasticity and gives it a plumper, firmer appearance. It’s also a natural detoxifier2 with antioxidant properties that help fight skin damage and free radicals (both of which can speed up signs of aging!).

I used to feel like no matter how many products I lathered on at night, I’d always wake up with thirsty skin—but after my very first night of applying this cream, my morning skin was dewy and nourished.

The cream quickly found a standing spot in my skin care routine: I use it in the morning after my toner (but before my SPF) and at night after my water-based serum (another Three Ships product I can’t stop raving about). During my first week of testing, I felt like my skin was making up for years of lost moisture; and I had a newfound glow to show for it.

I’m also seeing significantly less inflammation in my skin. Instead of its typical redness and puffiness, the skin is looking plump and radiant (yes, this product was aptly named).

The ingredients and rave reviews drew me in—but what’s kept me consistent with the Three Ships Radiance Cream is my own immediate results.