Summer Fridays Rich Cushion Face Cream - Ultra Plumping Barrier Repair Cream + Makeup Primer - Infuses Skin wi

★ 4.5 · 133 reviews

$52

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The Quick Take

What it is

A rich, plush face cream that doubles as a primer, loaded with glycerin, squalane, and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and blur fine lines. Built for anyone whose skin drinks in hydration like it's going out of style.

Why It Made The Cut

What earns it a place in this cart

4.5 stars across 133 reviews signals real staying power in a crowded cream category—people keep coming back to this one.

Primer + moisturizer = one less step, twice the glow.

Our Take

The multitasker that actually delivers on both fronts.

A 1.69 oz ultra-rich cream that works as both skincare and makeup primer, designed to plump skin and prep your canvas without clogging pores.

$52 for a luxury-positioned cream with clinically tested hydration claims and hybrid functionality is in line with prestige skincare; whether it justifies the investment depends on how much primer duty you ask it to do.

Who it is forIdeal for anyone with dehydrated, mature, or sensitive skin who wants one product to handle both moisturizing and creating a smooth makeup base—especially if you prefer fragrance-free formulas.

How We Judged It

What to check before you buy

Hydration Arsenal

Glycerin, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate

This is a humectant-heavy lineup designed to pull moisture into skin and hold it there. The combination of glycerin and squalane creates a barrier that feels luxe without suffocating—ideal if you want plumpness without the heavy residue.

Dual Function

Works as moisturizer and makeup primer

You can apply this under makeup or wear it solo. Non-comedogenic and fragrance-free means it won't trigger breakouts or sting sensitive skin, making it flexible enough for most routines.

Texture & Feel

Rich, cushioning formula in 1.69 oz

This is a dense cream, not a lotion—expect a substantial, almost whipped texture that melts in. A little goes a long way, so the size should last longer than the packaging suggests.

Good To Know

Straight from the listing

Ultra-Rich Formula - Our rich facial cream delivers skin-plumping hydration, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and support the moisture barrier. This formula is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free.
Key Ingredients - Surged with a power trio of super-hydrators—Glycerin, Squalane and Saccharide Isomerate (a plant sugar-derived humectant)—this hydrating face moisturizer delivers up to 24 hours of moisture…
Clinically Proven - In an independent clinical study of 32 participants ranging in age from 31-60, 100% saw a significant improvement in measured hydration after using the face moisturizer one time for 8…
How to Use - Apply the moisturizing cream to cleansed skin and massage in gently with fingertips. During daytime, follow with ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk.

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Context

Where this sits

Summer Fridays pitches this as a clinically tested hydration workhorse—100% of 32 participants saw measurable improvement in hydration after one 8-hour use.