Farmacy's Honey Cloud Moisturizer Is The Perfect Fall Face Cream

The end of summer comes with one undeniable silver lining: saying goodbye to humidity. No more frizz, no more sweat sticking to your clothes — but also, no more built-in hydration. As the air dries out, so does your skin, and dermatologists agree that this is the time to start rethinking your moisturizer.

Their usual advice? Swap the lightweight lotion you’ve been using since Memorial Day for something richer and more nourishing. But here’s the catch: early fall isn’t quite sweater weather yet, and a heavy cream can feel suffocating on skin that still hasn’t fully transitioned out of warm-weather mode. What your complexion really needs right now is something in the middle —hydration that’s substantial enough to counteract the seasonal shift, yet breathable enough to keep your face feeling comfortable and clear.

And — to steal a line from Goldilocks — Farmacy’s new Honey Cloud Lightweight Barrier Moisturizer hits that happy medium of just right, and it has launched at the perfect time.

Fast Facts

• Price: $80
• Best for: Lightweight hydration
• Rating: 4.5/5
• What I like: It keeps my skin strong and moisturized without feeling thick and greasy

Farmacy’s Honey Cloud Lightweight Barrier Repair Moisturizer

The single most important factor in keeping your skin hydrated and thriving is maintaining a healthy skin barrier. Think of it as your complexion’s first line of defense: It keeps all the bad stuff (like pollution and other environmental stressors) out while locking the good stuff (aka moisture and nutrients) in.

Cold, dry air — the kind our skin is exposed to all winter — tends to weaken that barrier. Typically, you’d reach for heavy-duty creams packed with ceramides to repair the damage. But Farmacy’s new moisturizer manages to deliver the same level of protection while somehow feeling as light as a cloud.

To work this magic, the formula contains two powerhouse humectants — hyaluronic acid and PGA peptides — that attract and lock in water, along with ectoin to strengthen the skin barrier against environmental stress. To round things out, honey, calendula, and chamomile help soothe irritation and further fortify the barrier.

Honey Cloud was designed as a lighter alternative to Farmacy’s fan-favorite Honey Halo Moisturizer — which is one of those thick, ceramide-packed products I mentioned earlier — and is technically meant for oily, combination, and sensitive skin types. FWIW, I have none of those... but am still deeply obsessed.

My Review

Though it’s early in September, my dry skin — which thrived in hydrated bliss all summer — is already feeling the effects of the changing season.

The problem? It’s still over 75 degrees outside, and there’s nothing I hate more than slathering on a thick moisturizer in that kind of heat. As a longtime Honey Halo user, it felt like the perfect time to swap in its cloud-like cousin — and boy, was that the right call.

First of all, I love the immediate experience of using the product. The texture is creamy yet feather-light, sinking in instantly and leaving behind a silky, slightly matte finish that feels breathable and blessedly non-greasy. It’s fragrance-free (another factor that makes it an A+ pick for sensitive skin), but still has this clean, powdery scent I really love.

I’ve been wearing it in the mornings (I still use a heavier cream at night, when my skin needs a little extra love), and it layers so well under makeup that I’ve started skipping primer entirely. And even after just a few weeks, I can tell a difference: My face feels hydrated and comfortable, without that tight, parched sensation that usually creeps in this time of year.

The Verdict

If you’re looking for a fall moisturizer that delivers the perfect amount of hydration without being too much, Farmacy’s Honey Cloud is the formula for you. It’s dreamy, creamy, and exactly the “just right” option Goldilocks would approve of.