Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion Review: Is It Worth $112?

Last Updated on September 20, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti

Winter is the most challenging time for skin, isn’t it? You need a rich moisturiser that strengthens your skin’s protective barrier against the harsh winter weather. But if it’s too rich, you end up with a pimple fest all over your skin. I don’t know about you, but I don’t wanna swap flaky skin for pimples. Like, can’t I just get rid of both?

Enter Epionce Renewal Face Lotion. A lighter version of the Renewal Face Cream, Epionce swears it strikes the perfect moisture balance for normal and combination skin. Does it deliver? I’ve put it to the test for the past month. Here are the results:

Ingredients In Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion: What Does Science Say?

PETROLATUM TO MOISTURISE SKIN

I know a lot of you won’t be happy to see petrolatum in Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion, but hear me out before writing it off as useless. If you want to strengthen your skin’s protective barrier, petrolatum is one of the best ingredients for the job. It creates a protective barrier on the skin that locks moisture in and keeps germs, pollutants and other crap out of your skin.

Think of it as armour for your skin. The harsh winter weather will have a much harder time breaking it down and drying out/irritating your skin in the process. I know what you’re gonna say now, “Ok, petrolatum may have its uses, but it comes from oil!” So, what?

Petrolatum isn’t oil. It undergoes a strict purifying process that removes ALL toxins and other impurities from it. What comes out of this process – petrolatum – is completely different from oil and 100% safe. Will it give you pimples? Petrolatum itself isn’t comedogenic. But it can trap comedogenic ingredients into the skin, so be careful what you use it with!

Related: How To Strengthen Your Skin’s Protective Barrier

SAFFLOWER SEED OIL TO STRENGTHEN YOUR SKIN’S PROTECTIVE BARRIER

Derived from the seeds of the safflower plant, safflower seed oil is another goodie that helps strengthen your skin’s protective barrier – and more. Safflower seed oil is rich in Linoleic acid, a fatty acid that has moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties. It deeply moisturises skin and soothes irritations. Bye bye, dry winter skin!

P.S. I’m highlighting safflower oil, but Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion has other oils, like meadowfoam and olive, that do the same thing.

GLYCERIN TO HYDRATE SKIN

It’s all well and good to trap moisture into the skin. But what if your skin doesn’t have enough moisture to begin with? That’s where glycerin comes in. It’s a moisture magnet that attracts water from the air and the deeper layers of your skin and dumps it into the superficial layers that need it the most. In other words, it deeply hydrates skin, making it softer and suppler.

Related: Why Is Glycerin In All Your Skincare Products?

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Performance & Personal Opinion

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion has a lightweight texture that sinks in quickly and dries to a lovely sheen.. I dig the slightly dewy look, but if you’re oilier than me you may find it a bit too much. It’s technically fragrance-free, but it has a bunch of essential oils that give it a citrusy, slightly herbal scent. If you have sensitive skin, they can be irritating.

You can use both it in the AM, in between serum and sunscreen, and at night, as the last step of your skincare routine. The lotion does a wonderful job at moisturising my skin. I use it both morning and night and my skin is in top shape: softer, smoother, suppler. Even the harsh London winter doesn’t seem able to dry it out now.

FYI, this is all you can expect from this lotion. If you’re looking for something that can moisturise skin and strengthen your skin’s protective barrier without giving you pimples (I didn’t get a single one!), no one can say this doesn’t deliver.

But at this price point, I wish it went the extra mile. The cream is low on antioxidants or soothing agents. Instead, it “makes up for them” with citrus oils that can irritate sensitive skin. The lotion didn’t irritate my skin but you get the point. Lovely moisturizer, but please Epionce, take out the fragrance and add more antioxidants next time. 🙂

Packaging

A white tube with a pump applicator. Sleek and practical.

Does Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion Live Up To Its Claims?

Price & Availability

$112.00 at Dermstore

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion vs Renewal Lite vs Renewal Cream

Epionce really didn’t make this easy, did they? You’ve got Renewal Lite Facial Lotion, Renewal Facial Lotion, and Renewal Facial Cream. Three moisturisers. Nearly identical names. Very easy to buy the wrong bloody one. Here’s the difference:

Renewal Lite Facial Lotion is the one to go for if your skin gets shiny before lunch and the idea of a rich moisturiser makes you break out in a sweat. It gives you the same general Epionce moisturising vibe, just in a lighter formula.

Renewal Facial Lotion is the Goldilocks option. Not too light. Not too heavy. It gives combination skin enough moisture to stop the dry bits from complaining without making the oily bits look like they’ve been glazed.

Renewal Facial Cream is for skin that wants MORE. More richness, more moisture, more protection against dryness. If your face drinks moisturiser like water and still asks for seconds, this is the one.

So which one should you buy? If you’re oily, go Lite. If you’re normal or combination, stick with the Lotion. If you’re dry, go for the Cream. And if your skin changes with the seasons? You’re allowed to cheat. Use the lighter one in summer and bring out the big guns when winter starts trying to turn your face into parchment.