‘d Hanacure so much, I convinced them to sponsor this post. 
Two of the Top Skincare Creams on the Market and I’m Only Keeping One.
Let’s just set aside my vanity for a moment and appreciate the fact that I’ve been hunting for the best, luxury-quality skincare cream on the market. (And, that I’ve decided to share my findings.)
After months of trial and research, I narrowed my search down to two top contenders: SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 cream and Hanacure’s P7 Pro. SkinCeutical’s cream has been a dermatologist darling for years. It’s got that big brand reassurance that everyone seems to love.
Hanacure, on the other hand, is the brand everyone knows for that skin-tightening face mask. You know the one. The one Drew Barrymore said “changed her life?” Yeah. So when I saw they had this luxury skincare cream built around 7 potent peptides and nanotechnology, I was of course, very curious.
I did what any skincare obsessive would do and tried both. Same routine, same face, a few weeks of real-world wear. The result was an overwhelmingly clear winner.
The Setup: What These Creams *Claim* They Do
Skincare can get really bullshitty really fast. Here’s the no-frills explanation: at a high level, both of these creams promise barrier support, hydration, and healthier-looking skin. That’s the overlap. Where they diverge is how ambitious they get.
SkinCeutical’s Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 is built around replenishing the skin’s lipid balance: ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids in a dermatologist-approved ratio. It’s meant to maintain skin health, especially if you’re using actives or dealing with dryness. One 1.6 oz jar costs $155.
Hanacure’s P7Pro Cream, though, is clearly aiming higher. It’s framed around barrier support plus visible firming, with seven clinically dosed peptides and, crucially, technology designed to actually deliver those peptides where they matter. (Spoiler alert: it works.) One 1.76 oz jar costs $288, a not-insignificant bump in price from SkinCeuticals. I guess it makes sense, given what it promises it can do.
First Impressions: Texture, Feel, Reliability
Let’s talk about the experience, because that’s where cracks start to show.
The Triple Lipid Rrestore was very rich with a balm-like texture and a noticeable scent. It was nice at first, but to be honest, it started to feel a little overpowering, even a little irritating.
P7Pro was the opposite experience. There was no heavy fragrance cloud, no thick application. The texture is more silky and smooth, and feels incredibly lightweight.
Probably the best part of the P7Pro cream, though, is how well it sits under makeup and sunscreen. I almost couldn’t wear makeup after using the Triple Lipid Restore cream; it was just too heavy. P7Pro gave me that flexibility… it was rich and luxurious, but still light.
After One Week, I Noticed Some Very Significant Differences
Triple Lipid Restore did exactly what it promised: my skin felt comfortable, hydrated, and stable. If your skin barrier is compromised, I can absolutely see why dermatologists recommend it. But here’s the thing: nothing actually changed.
After a week with P7Pro, I saw differences in my skin: my jawline looked firmer, my cheeks had more bounce, the overall texture of my skin was smoother and more awake, even on low-sleep days. I was truly so astonished that I did even more research on how the difference could have been so great, and as far as I know, it can be explained through Hanacure’s “nano emulsion technology.”
Peptides are used almost universally in skincare products, but the issue is that they don’t get to where it matters. Hanacure engineered P7Pro specifically to address the delivery challenge, with nano-emulsion technology to get peptides below the surface. That’s the difference between a cream that feels nice and one that actually does something visible over time.
The Verdict? P7Pro Is 1000% Worth the Extra Money, and Then Some
SkinCeutical’s Triple Lipid Restore cream is great. It’s just a solid skincare cream that feels nice (as long as you’re not wearing makeup) and hydrates the surface of your skin.
But P7Pro feels engineered for people like me who actually want to see change when they look in the mirror. This 30-something-year-old face isn’t getting any younger, but with creams like this, at least I can try. P7Pro doesn’t just hydrate, it actively improves the appearance of my skin. If I’m paying $250+, I need results other people can see (and compliment me on. No shame.)
It’s worth mentioning, too, that Hanacure offers free shipping and 100% money-back guarantee. If you’re on the fence, you can try them both out for yourself with no risk.