Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream 2.7 Fl. Oz. I Deeply Hydrating Japanese Moisturizer for Extra Dry Skin on Face, Body & Hands - Moisturizing Lotion for Day & Night & After I Safe for All Skin Types

I originally ordered this product years ago when it was included as an item in a mail order catalog and I've never used anything since. You can use this cream anywhere on your body, including on your eyelids, and it instantly washes off of your hands with or without soap since it isn't a greasy cream. It does smell like camphor when you first apply it, but within minutes the smell disappears. This is the only cream I've ever found that can really make a difference when it comes to moisturizing skin so dry that it flakes (on my face) or so dry that I have little cuts in my skin (hands and legs). I can't imagine anyone using this being disappointed...and stop whining about the camphor smell! It disappears in minutes. I believe the first time I ordered this I read that it was invented by a Japanese doctor who made it for female mountain climbers in Japan whose skin was so raw they couldn't bear to touch it.

Update 12/23/2018:Repeat ordering. This time received a generous amount of free trial size gifts, good for me to experiment with Yu-Be’s other products that I haven’t tried before. Have been using it all these years and it’s definitely the best I will stick to. Whenever I tried other brands, my skin easily developed some problem. This is the only thing that can sooth it and immediately return my skin to its prime condition. Great product!Original review:My skin is very sensitive and at the time when my skin reacts to everything, this is my final resort to keep it calm. It feels very greasy at first but it's actually water soluble and easily absorbed by the skin. It smells of herbs.

For me, this is like Carmex for my face. I don’t think it’s at all intended for the face however I have a connective tissue disease and no night cream I ever tried could soften my face like Yu Be. I originally tried a sample and knew I had to get more. The contents of the jar is just a really thick ointment almost like wax. Because of the color, texture and smell, I say it’s like Carmex for skin. This may not appeal to some people but it’s also great on elbows, hands, feet, cuticles, etc.

I tried Yu-Be as a replacement for Dermatone's Camphor Ice, which apparently is no longer available. Yu-Be is very pleasant to use. It has a creamy consistency, absorbs completely, and softens even the roughest skin. There is no greasy feel. There is a slight whiff of camphor at first, but it dissipates quickly.The 2.2 ounces will probably last me a while since it works so well, but when I re-order I'll probably order YuskinA, which apparently is the same product but sold for the Japanese market. At this time, YuskinA can be purchased through Amazon for $15 for 4.2 ounces.

I am going to say that this Yu-be is really good stuff. It really is. I'm also going to let the buyer be aware that this is the EXACT same stuff as YuskinA which is the way it's marketed in Japan. Yu-Be is the western market name for the SAME exact thing. The difference is size and price. It's major. For 2.5 ounces of Yu-Be you're paying $25.00 plus/or free shipping. For YuskinA you pay $25.00 for 9.171 ounces of product plus free shipping! That's about 7 more ounces of product you're getting! Yes the YuskinA comes directly from Japan so the wait time can be longer --I waited 1 month. But for me personally I think it's worth the wait and weight! I actually used my YuskinA to refill my Yu-Be jar so I can carry it in my purse. If you're looking for good quality skin cream and don't care about price, stick with Yu-Be otherwise get the YuskinA and save your money. Don't waste it on re-packaging and marketing of the exact same product.-Ahmeenah

I bought this to use on my face during the winter. To give you an idea of my skin type in the winter it is dry particularly around the crease areas of my eyes, mouth, and nose. I have dark olive skin and dry skin is very visible on me. Previously the only product I could find that would do a half decent job of moisturizing with out giving me greasy skin (and causing a break out) was Keihls Ultra Facial Cream (1.7 oz is $26.50). That product was good, but I really had to put a lot on as it absorbed quickly. I have found the Yu-Be to be just as moisturizing and you have to use far less product. The 2.2 oz jar will probably last me all winter (just for my face). I don't love the smell of the product, but the odor disappears quickly. I am very relieved to find something I can use, I have wasted so much money on other products.