Moisturizer is a non-negotiable step in any well-rounded skincare routine. Regardless of your skin type, a good face cream doesn’t just leave your complexion looking and feeling good, it keeps the skin’s natural moisture barrier balanced so that it can do what it does best: seal in moisture and protect the skin from damaging external factors. Your barrier is the skin’s first line of defense against dehydration and discomfort, and moisturizer is integral to keeping it strong. Just as importantly, the right formula can also target visible signs of aging—such as fine lines, loss of firmness, and uneven texture—helping to keep skin healthy, resilient, and youthful-looking over time.

At Blue Lagoon Skincare we have two ultra-nourishing moisturizers to choose from: BL+ The Cream and BL+ The Cream Light. Choosing the right one comes down to your skin type, skin-care concerns, and personal preference. We compare the two formulas to help you make the best decision for your specific routine.  

The Cream vs The Cream Light 

While there are several differences between the two moisturizers, they share a very important similarity: they both contain our exclusive BL+ COMPLEX. Composed of patented Blue Lagoon Microalgae and Silica, the bioactive powerhouse strengthens the skin barrier, stimulates collagen synthesis, and prevents collagen breakdown. Paired with an advanced delivery system, the BL+ Complex is able to reach the deepest layers of the epidermis, giving it the ability to strengthen its cellular structure from within. This helps improve the overall health of your skin while targeting fine lines, wrinkles, photodamage, and other signs of aging.  

Both The Cream and The Cream Light contain the BL+ COMPLEX. Below, we break down their differences:  

BL+ The Cream  

Our best-selling BL+ The Cream features a rich, luxurious texture and is formulated to restore moisture, radiance, and firmness to the skin, with the added benefit of smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. In addition to our BL+ COMPLEX and Blue Lagoon Seawater, it includes gold-standard skin-care ingredients like niacinamide, to improve tone and texture; hyaluronic acid and glycerin, to draw water into the skin; ceramides, to fill in gaps between skin cells; and squalene, to help seal moisture into the skin. The addition of ultra-nourishing shea butter and plant oils mean BL+ The Cream is great for adding intense, long-lasting hydration that leaves skin unbelievably supple and dewy.  

BL+ The Cream Light  

BL+ The Cream Light, on the other hand, is a lightweight, non-greasy formula that deeply moisturizes without weighing the skin down. It’s ideal for anyone looking for a fresher, lighter feel while still benefiting from deep hydration and skin-balancing properties. BL+ The Cream Light contains the BL+ COMPLEX and electrolyte-rich Blue Lagoon Seawater, as well as niacinamide, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid that all work to quench and firm the skin. In place of shea butter it locks in moisture with squalane—a lighter weight, non-comedogenic emollient-occlusive that mimics the skin’s natural oils and absorbs quickly—and includes aloe vera and panthenol to soothe skin.  

Skin Types Suited For BL+ The Cream 

BL+ The Cream is a daily moisturizer that offers rich nourishment for people with normal, dry, dehydrated, sensitive, or mature skin types—or anyone who needs intense hydration and firmness. It’s also a great product to incorporate into your routine during the colder, drier winter months to keep the skin barrier supple and resilient against the elements. 

Skin Types Suited For BL+ The Cream Light 

BL+ The Cream Light is ideal for normal, blemish-prone, and combination to oily skin types, while sensitive skin can benefit from soothing aloe vera and skin-strengthening ceramides. The fresh, lightweight texture also makes it the perfect daily moisturizer for warmer, more humid climates and to layer under makeup. 

The Clinical and User Trials 

For BL+ The Cream, user satisfaction test collected after 12 weeks showed that:  

• 100% of users agreed that the product provides INTENSE HYDRATION 
• 100% of users agreed that the product intensely NOURISHES the skin  
• 100% of users agreed that skin is more SUPPLE 
• 100% of users agreed that the product improves skin’s FIRMNESS   
• 97% of users agreed that the skin barrier feels STRONGER and HEALTHIER   
• 97% of users agree that the products SMOOTHES skin 

An independent clinical study conducted by a dermatologist after four weeks of use found that BL+ The Cream Light was able to provide:  

• up to 31% reduction in wrinkle depth* 
• up to 29% improvement in skin elasticity** 
• up to 33% improvement in skin smoothness (crow’s feet)* 
• up to 25% improvement in skin smoothness (cheek)* 

* Assessed using Primos CR-SF measurement device ** Assessed using a Cutometer® 

What Our Customers Are Saying 

BL+ The Cream  

One of the first products launched in the BL+ Skincare range, The Cream continues to be a fan favorite for its ultra-luxurious texture and gentle-yet-effective formula:  

“I feel an immediate difference when I use this cream. My skin feels soft and nurtured, and a little goes a long way. I won't be using any other brands on my face going forward!” - Mary  

“My skin looked healthier and brighter. I have rosacea and my skin tends to flake at night, but with BL+ Cream I had none of these problems. My skin felt well hydrated and I would definitely recommend it!” - Carine  

“I was introduced to this cream on my trip to Iceland and became OBSESSED! It feels nurturing and hydrating on my skin and gives it a smooth, dewy sheen. At my last facial appointment, my facialist even commented that my skin was feeling much more hydrated.” - DC Angie   

BL+ The Light Cream  

The Cream Light just launched and is already receiving rave reviews from skin-care enthusiasts who love it’s refreshing texture that simultaneously balances and quenches the skin:  

“This is the first face cream I've used that feels like nothing on my skin yet delivers real hydration. My skin looks plumper, smoothe,  and more even. Best of all there is not a single breakout in sight.” - Maggie T 

“BL+ The Cream is a bit too heavy for me, especially in spring/summer, so this new lighter version is PERFECT! So good under makeup and keeps my skin hydrated and well-balanced but with all the much needed anti-aging benefits.” - Brianna  

“Most high-end moisturizers are too rich for me, but this one is perfect. It hydrates without shine and wears beautifully under makeup.” - Helen  

“This is the first effective cream I've found that suits my 35-year-old, combination skin. It’s light on the skin and gives a very beautiful glow!” - Eva 

The Bottom Line 

Selecting the best face moisturizer comes down to personal preference and considering factors like your skin type, climate, concerns, and desired results. It’s also important to know the differences between formulas like the rich BL+ The Cream and the lighter weight BL+ The Cream Light so that you can best make a decision for your individual skin-care routine and start your journey towards your healthy, radiant, and revitalized skin.