Epionce Renewal Cream, Lotion or Intensive Nourishing Cream?
Posted by Gail Leroy on Oct 20, 2026
Choose by skin type and texture. Epionce Renewal Facial Cream is the rich flagship cream for dry/sensitive to normal skin. Renewal Facial Lotion has the same key ingredients in a lighter formula for normal to combination skin. Intensive Nourishing Cream is the ultra-rich option, made for all skin types and ideal at night, especially for dry or photoaged skin.
All three are Epionce moisturizers in 1.7 oz sizes, and Epionce gives the same directions for each: apply 1-3 times daily. The real differences are how rich each one feels and which skin type it is made for. Here is how they compare, based on Epionce's own product pages and ours.
Renewal Facial Cream vs. Renewal Facial Lotion vs. Intensive Nourishing Cream at a glance
Comparison table
| Renewal Facial Cream |
Renewal Facial Lotion |
Intensive Nourishing Cream |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Texture | Rich moisturizing cream | Lighter lotion | Ultra-rich cream |
| Epionce skin type | Dry/Sensitive to Normal | Normal to Combination | All Skin Types, Photoaged Skin |
| Key ingredient categories | Botanical oils and extracts, including Meadowfoam, Safflower, Flax, Apple, Avocado, Olive and Rosa Canina | The same key ingredients as Renewal Facial Cream | Botanicals including Acacia Seed, Maca Root and Green Algae, plus ceramides |
| Size | 50 g (1.7 oz) jar | 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) | 50 g (1.7 oz) jar |
| How to use | Apply 1-3 times daily | Apply 1-3 times daily | Apply 1-3 times daily; Epionce calls it ideal for nighttime use |
| Epionce list price | $112 | $112 | $132 |
| Best for | A rich daily cream for skin that feels dry or sensitive | A lighter daily moisturizer for normal to combination skin | The richest option, for very dry-feeling or photoaged skin and night use |
Epionce Renewal Facial Cream: the rich flagship
According to Epionce, Renewal Facial Cream is "the flagship Epionce product," a "rich moisturizing cream" that "helps reduce the visible appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of skin aging." Epionce lists it for dry/sensitive to normal skin.
What is in it
Its botanical blend includes Meadowfoam, Safflower, Flax, Apple, Olive, Avocado and Rosa Canina oils and extracts. Epionce describes Safflower Seed Oil as "naturally hydrating to help maintain moisture in the skin." Epionce lists the formula as paraben-free and sulfate-free.
Who tends to choose it
Renewal Facial Cream suits you if your skin feels dry, tight or easily stressed, or if you live in a dry climate and want a cream-textured moisturizer for morning and night. Our product page suggests applying a small amount to the face and neck, morning and evening.
Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion: same key ingredients, lighter feel
Epionce says Renewal Facial Lotion is "made with the same key ingredients as Epionce flagship Renewal Facial Cream but in a lighter formula for normal to combination skin types." Like the cream, it is formulated to help reduce the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and to improve the look of clarity and radiance.
Who tends to choose it
Renewal Facial Lotion suits you if a cream feels too heavy, if your T-zone gets shiny while your cheeks stay comfortable, or if you want a daily moisturizer that layers easily under sunscreen and makeup. Our product page suggests applying a small amount to clean skin in the morning and evening.
Epionce Intensive Nourishing Cream: the richest of the three
Epionce calls Intensive Nourishing Cream "an ultra-rich cream that delivers superior hydration for all skin types, with particular benefits for photoaged and dry skin." It is "ideal for nighttime use" and is made for the face, neck and décolletage.
What sets it apart
Intensive Nourishing Cream adds "skin-boosting botanicals" including Acacia Seed, Maca Root and Green Algae, combined with ceramides. On its biomimetic skin care page, Epionce explains that the formula combines "biomimetic ceramides, cholesterol and skin-identical lipids," a combination that "mirrors the natural composition of the stratum corneum to reinforce the moisture barrier." It is also the highest-priced of the three.
Who tends to choose it
Intensive Nourishing Cream suits you if your skin feels very dry, if sun exposure over the years shows on your face, neck and chest, or if you want a richer cream for your evening routine.
What about Renewal Lite Facial Lotion?
If your skin is oilier than "combination," look at the third Renewal formula. Epionce says Renewal Lite Facial Lotion provides "ultra light-weight hydration for oilier skin types" and "contains the same key ingredients as Epionce flagship Renewal Facial Cream." Epionce lists it for combination to oily/problem skin, in a 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) size. Together, the three Renewal formulas give you three skin type options: Cream, Lotion and Lite.
How to choose
- Dry or sensitive-feeling skin: start with Renewal Facial Cream.
- Normal to combination skin: choose Renewal Facial Lotion for the same key ingredients in a lighter feel.
- Oily or combination to oily skin: Renewal Lite Facial Lotion is the lightest of the Renewal formulas.
- Very dry or photoaged-looking skin, or a richer night cream: choose Intensive Nourishing Cream.
- Budget: the Renewal formulas share the same list price, and Intensive Nourishing Cream costs more.
Where your Epionce moisturizer fits in your routine
AM and PM order
Cleanse, apply any serum, then your moisturizer. In the morning, finish with a broad spectrum sunscreen such as Epionce Daily Shield Lotion Tinted SPF 50. For more on layering, see our guide on how to layer your skincare products correctly, or have a little fun with which Halloween creature matches your skin type.
Your skin type can change with the seasons
Epionce notes that its skin type guide is for general product selection only, and that your skin care professional may recommend a product different from your skin type. If your skin feels drier in winter, a richer formula at night may feel better, and a lighter one may feel better in humid months.
Explore the full line on our Epionce brand page.
FAQ
Can I use a Renewal product and Intensive Nourishing Cream in the same routine?
Epionce does not lay out a combined routine on the product pages we reviewed. Since Intensive Nourishing Cream is described as ideal for nighttime use, ask your skincare professional whether a Renewal formula in the morning and Intensive Nourishing Cream at night is right for your skin.
What is the difference between Renewal Facial Lotion and Renewal Lite Facial Lotion?
Both contain the same key ingredients as Renewal Facial Cream and come in 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) sizes. Renewal Facial Lotion is made for normal to combination skin, while Renewal Lite Facial Lotion is the ultra light-weight option for combination to oily skin.
How often should I apply them?
Epionce says to apply each of these moisturizers 1-3 times daily. Our product pages suggest using them in the morning and evening on clean skin.
Are these moisturizers paraben-free?
Yes. Epionce lists Renewal Facial Cream, Renewal Facial Lotion and Intensive Nourishing Cream as paraben-free, sulfate-free and not tested on animals. Their ingredient lists include citrus peel and lavender oils, so if your skin is sensitive, patch test first and ask your skincare professional if you have concerns.
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