Alastin makes two everyday moisturizers, both $115, both built on the same TriHex Technology. The only real question is which texture your skin wants. Ultra Nourishing is the richer of the two, and in a Canadian autumn it is usually the right answer.
Quick answers
- What is Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer?
- A daily face moisturizer with TriHex Technology, 59.1 ml, $115, formulated for skin that reads dry, tight or depleted.
- How is it different from Ultra Light?
- Same price and same size. Ultra Nourishing has the richer, more cushioned finish. Ultra Light is the lighter, faster-absorbing one.
- Which should I choose?
- Dry, mature, or currently on a retinoid: Ultra Nourishing. Oily, combination, or humid-weather months: Ultra Light.
- Is it fragrance-free?
- Alastin lists it as fragrance-free and oil-free, non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic.
- Can I use it with Restorative Skin Complex?
- Yes. Serum first, moisturizer on top. That is the intended pairing.
What Ultra Nourishing is
Alastin's reputation was built in clinics rather than on shelves, and most conversations about the brand start with its serums. The moisturizers get less attention, which is a shame, because they are the step that decides whether the rest of your routine feels comfortable or not.
Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer is the richer of Alastin's two daily moisturizers. It is 59.1 ml, $115, fragrance-free and oil-free, and it carries the same TriHex Technology that runs through the rest of the range. The finish Alastin describes is dewy rather than matte.
It is not a heavy occlusive balm. It is a cushioned, comfortable cream that sits well under sunscreen and does not pill, which matters more than richness on its own.
Ultra Nourishing or Ultra Light
Both are $115. Both are 59.1 ml. Both use TriHex. Price is not the deciding factor here, texture is.
Ultra Nourishing
Moisturizer
Ultra Light
Moisturizer
| If this is you | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Skin feels tight after cleansing | Ultra Nourishing | Tightness is the clearest signal that the lighter texture will not be enough. |
| Running a retinoid | Ultra Nourishing | Retinoid weeks are when a richer moisturizer earns its place. Comfort keeps you consistent. |
| Oily or combination | Ultra Light | Faster absorption, less cushion, no heaviness through the day. |
| Toronto in January | Ultra Nourishing | Indoor heating strips moisture from skin all winter. Most people size up in October. |
| Toronto in July | Ultra Light | Humidity does some of the work for you. |
| Genuinely unsure | Ultra Nourishing | The richer one can be applied thinly. The lighter one cannot be made richer. |
Plenty of people run both, one for the warm months and one for the cold. At the same price, switching costs nothing but a second jar in the cupboard.
What is inside it
| Ingredient | What Alastin says it does |
|---|---|
| TriHex Technology | Alastin's proprietary blend of peptides and botanical ingredients, the through-line across the range. |
| Linoleic acid and phospholipids | Help to support the skin's barrier function. |
| Oat kernel extract | Calming. |
| Caprylic and capric triglyceride | Emollience and moisture. |
| Silver mushroom, rice bran, sunflower, rosemary leaf | Supporting botanical extracts. |
The barrier ingredients are the point. Linoleic acid and phospholipids are what separate this from a generic rich cream. If your skin has been reactive, flaky or stinging under actives, that combination is what you are actually buying.
Who it suits
- Dry and dehydrated skin. The obvious case, and the one it was built for.
- Skin on a retinoid. Whether that is Alastin's own Renewal Retinol or something from another brand, the dry, flaky weeks are where a cushioned moisturizer keeps you on schedule.
- Mature skin. Skin holds less water as it ages, and a lighter finish often stops feeling like enough somewhere in your forties.
- Sensitive skin. Fragrance-free, and Alastin lists it as hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.
- Anyone heading into a Canadian winter. Indoor heating is the single most underrated cause of winter dryness.
Where it sits in a routine
It is the last treatment step of your morning and the last step of your evening, sunscreen aside. Its job is to seal in what came before it.
Restorative
Skin Complex
Restorative
Eye Treatment
SilkSHIELD
SPF 30
- Cleanse. Whatever you already use, as long as it does not leave skin squeaking.
- Serum. Restorative Skin Complex in the evening if anti-ageing is the goal, or your vitamin C in the morning.
- Eyes. One pump of Restorative Eye Treatment, morning and evening.
- Ultra Nourishing. One pump, face and neck, morning and evening.
- Sunscreen. Mornings only, and every morning.
How to use it
Alastin's instruction is one pump each morning and evening, applied to the face, avoiding the eyes. That is genuinely all there is to it.
Two things worth adding. Apply it while skin is still slightly damp from cleansing or a mist, which gives it something to hold onto. And take it down the neck, because the neck loses moisture faster than the face and is the first place people notice they skipped a step.
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Shop Ultra NourishingFrequently asked questions
What is Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer used for?
It is a daily face moisturizer with TriHex Technology for skin that feels dry, tight or depleted. It is 59.1 ml and $115. Alastin lists it as fragrance-free, oil-free, non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic.
What is the difference between Ultra Nourishing and Ultra Light?
Texture, not price or size. Both are $115 and 59.1 ml with the same TriHex Technology. Ultra Nourishing has the richer, more cushioned finish and suits dry, mature or retinoid-treated skin. Ultra Light absorbs faster and suits oily and combination skin.
Can I use Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer with Restorative Skin Complex?
Yes, and that is the intended pairing. Restorative Skin Complex goes on first as the serum step, Ultra Nourishing goes over the top. Both are built on TriHex Technology.
Is Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer good for sensitive skin?
Alastin formulates it fragrance-free and lists it as hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, and it includes oat kernel extract for its calming properties. As with any new product, patch test first if your skin is reactive.
How long does one bottle last?
At one pump morning and evening, the 59.1 ml bottle typically runs two to three months depending on how generously you apply it.
Where can I buy Alastin in Canada?
From an authorized Canadian retailer. Your Skin Solution is an authorized Alastin retailer, with free shipping on orders over $99 within Canada and samples with every order.
Product names, sizes and technology descriptions are as published by Alastin Skincare. Prices are current as of 9 September 2026 and may change. Descriptions refer to visible, cosmetic change in the appearance of skin. Individual results vary. This article is general information and is not medical advice. If you are being treated for a skin condition, or are following an aftercare protocol from a clinician, follow their guidance.