Why Oils Beat Creams: Smarter Hydration with Quench + Shield

Oil vs. Cream Moisturizers: How Quench Hydrating Serum and Shield Oil Give You Control

From Founder Angela Hugghins:

In the facial studio I get asked this a lot:
“Why do you recommend oils instead of traditional cream moisturizers?”

Here’s the short answer: control and flexibility.

Let's get into some skincare fun.

Creams can be fine. But they’re pre-mixed blends of water, oil, emulsifiers, thickeners — and often, extra fillers your skin didn’t ask for. Most people don’t realize that creams are trying to do two jobs at once:
Hydrate with water-based ingredients, and moisturize with oil-based ones.

But your skin doesn’t always want the same ratio every day.

Some of you need more hydration from serums and barely any oil.
Some need more oil and still need that water layer.
Some are bone-dry one week, and hormonal-oily the next.

Separating water and oil steps gives you options.
It makes your routine adjustable, minimal, and intelligent.

And no matter your skin type, you need hydration first.
Dehydrated skin isn’t the same as dry skin. Even oily skin can be thirsty underneath. Water evaporates easily from the skin so this is why it's our base layer and everything else piles on top. Think of it as your silk undershirt in cold weather.

Quench Hydrating Serum delivers water-based hydration that your skin can actually absorb, helping reduce sensitivity, balance oil production, and prep your barrier to receive and hold moisture more effectively. It’s the foundation everything else builds on.

And when it comes to oils? Weight matters.
Heavier oils tend to sit on top and feel greasy. Lighter, bioavailable oils — like the ones in Shield — absorb quickly, support the skin barrier, and feel breathable. And the best part? It’s adjustable. This would be your sweater, continuing with the above cold weather layering analogy.

Together, Quench + Shield deliver deep hydration, targeted moisture, and barrier support without overcomplication. Just two products. Maximum impact.

→ Start with the Duo. Hydrate with Quench. Seal it in with Shield. Adjust as needed. That’s real skin care.
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I hope this opens up a whole new way of seeing skincare for you. What other skin questions do you have? I'd love to help you get clarity.