Moisturiser 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 great—it helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier so it can do what it does best: seal in hydration and protect against damaging external factors. Your barrier is the skin’s first line of defence against dehydration and discomfort, and moisturiser is integral to keeping it strong. Just as importantly, the right formula can also target visible signs of ageing—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 moisturisers to choose from: BL+ The Cream and BL+ The Cream Light. Choosing the right one comes down to your skin type, skincare 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 moisturisers, they share a very important similarity: they both contain our exclusive BL+ COMPLEX. Composed of patented Blue Lagoon Microalgae and Silica, this bioactive powerhouse strengthens the skin barrier, stimulates collagen synthesis, and prevents collagen breakdown. Paired with an advanced delivery system, the BL+ COMPLEX penetrates the deepest layers of the epidermis, reinforcing its cellular structure from within. This helps improve overall skin health while targeting fine lines, wrinkles, photodamage, and other signs of ageing.

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 skincare 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 makes BL+ The Cream ideal for delivering 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 moisturises 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 to quench and firm the skin. In place of shea butter, it locks in moisture with squalane—a lighter-weight, non-comedogenic emollient that mimics the skin’s natural oils and absorbs quickly—and includes aloe vera and panthenol to soothe and calm.

Skin Types Suited for BL+ The Cream

BL+ The Cream is a daily moisturiser that offers rich nourishment for normal, dry, dehydrated, sensitive, or mature skin types—or anyone who needs intense hydration and firmness. It’s also a great product to incorporate 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 benefits from soothing aloe vera and skin-strengthening ceramides. Its fresh, lightweight texture also makes it the perfect daily moisturiser for warmer, more humid climates and for layering under makeup.

The Clinical and User Trials

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

• 100% agreed the product provides intense hydration
• 100% agreed the product intensely nourishes the skin
• 100% agreed skin feels more supple
• 100% agreed the product improves skin’s firmness
• 97% agreed the skin barrier feels stronger and healthier
• 97% agreed the product smooths 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 favourite 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+ The 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 Cream Light

The Cream Light just launched and is already receiving rave reviews from skincare enthusiasts who love its 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, smoother, 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-ageing benefits." – Brianna

"Most high-end moisturisers 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 moisturiser 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 make the best decision for your individual skincare routine—and start your journey towards healthy, radiant, revitalised skin.