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The 30-second answer
Neither brand wins everything; each is stronger for a different problem. For rough, flaky skin: Hayah Urepar (EGP 357) is the only one with a stated active, 10% urea. For very dry, itchy skin: Dermactive Emollient Extreme (EGP 299). For irritated patches: Dermactive Cica (EGP 195 for 50 ml). For everyday moisture at the lowest price: Hayah Starline (EGP 275 for 200 ml). Either way, apply it to still-damp skin after a shower.
For itchy dryness
For irritation
For daily moisture
Hayah and Dermactive in two lines
- Hayah Laboratories: a 10% urea cream with a stated strength, plus a daily moisturiser at a lower price per ml.
- Dermactive (Acti Repair): a range built by problem: barrier repair and itching, roughness, and irritation.
- For both, most product pages do not list full ingredients, so this comparison uses stated use, size and price.
The five products in detail
Hayah
#1
10% ureaBody
Hayah Urepar Body Cream 10% Urea 200 ml
The only product here whose active ingredient and strength are stated
EGP 357
EGP 1.8 per ml · 200 ml
- 10% urea, a well-known moisturising strength that helps skin hold water
- For dry, rough skin
- A cream, and creams moisturise more than lotions (per the AAD)
Heads-up: Do not use on broken, cracked or bleeding skin; it may sting a little at first
#2
DailyCreamBest value
Hayah Starline Moisturizing Cream 200 ml
A daily moisturiser for dry skin at a lower price
EGP 275
EGP 1.4 per ml · 200 ml
- Deep hydration and nourishment for dry skin
- Helps keep moisture balance
- EGP 275 for 200 ml
Heads-up: Ingredients are not listed on the product page
Dermactive
#3
Skin barrierFor itching
Dermactive Acti Repair Emollient Extreme 200 ml
For very dry, sensitive skin with itching
EGP 299
EGP 1.5 per ml · 200 ml
- Helps repair the skin barrier
- Relieves dryness and itching
- Long-lasting hydration for very dry, sensitive skin
Heads-up: It is a lotion, and lotions moisturise less than creams; ingredients are not listed on the product page
#4
For roughnessCream
Dermactive Acti Repair Smoothing Cream 200 ml
For rough, flaky skin
EGP 299
EGP 1.5 per ml · 200 ml
- Smooths rough skin
- Reduces dryness and flaking
- Long-lasting hydration
Heads-up: The smoothing ingredient is not named on the product page
#5
CicaFor irritation
Dermactive Acti Repair Cica Cream 50 ml
For dry, irritated patches
EGP 195
EGP 3.9 per ml · 50 ml
- Soothes and hydrates dry, sensitive skin
- Supports skin barrier repair
- Small tube for targeted areas
Heads-up: The highest price per ml here (EGP 3.9)
Element-by-element comparison
| Element | Hayah | Dermactive |
|---|---|---|
| Stated active | 10% urea in Urepar | Not listed on pages |
| Dryness with itching | — | Emollient Extreme |
| Roughness and flaking | Urepar | Smoothing Cream |
| Irritation and redness | — | Cica Cream |
| Daily moisture | Starline | — |
| Lowest price per ml | EGP 1.4 (Starline) | EGP 1.5 (Emollient, Smoothing) |
| Texture | Creams | Lotion and creams |
| Product | Brand | Size | Price | Per ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayah Starline Moisturizing Cream 200 ml | Hayah | 200 ml | EGP 275 | 1.4 |
| Dermactive Acti Repair Emollient Extreme 200 ml | Dermactive | 200 ml | EGP 299 | 1.5 |
| Dermactive Acti Repair Smoothing Cream 200 ml | Dermactive | 200 ml | EGP 299 | 1.5 |
| Hayah Urepar Body Cream 10% Urea 200 ml | Hayah | 200 ml | EGP 357 | 1.8 |
| Dermactive Acti Repair Cica Cream 50 ml | Dermactive | 50 ml | EGP 195 | 3.9 |
Which one suits you?
- Very dry and itchy: Dermactive Emollient Extreme. If you want something richer, a cream beats a lotion.
- Rough elbows, knees and feet: Hayah Urepar for a stated active, or Dermactive Smoothing for less.
- Irritated or red patches: Dermactive Cica for targeted areas.
- Ordinary dryness on a budget: Hayah Starline.
Can you swap one for the other?
For ordinary moisturising, yes: Starline, Emollient Extreme and Smoothing are all moisturisers for dry skin. Urepar is different because it contains 10% urea, which should not go on broken skin; if your skin is cracked or bleeding, use a urea-free moisturiser and ask a doctor. Cica Cream comes in a small tube and is meant for irritated patches, not the whole body.
How to moisturise dry skin properly
- Apply moisturiser while skin is still damp after a shower or hand-washing, and whenever skin feels dry (per the AAD).
- Keep showers short and warm, not hot, and pat dry without rubbing.
- Creams and ointments moisturise more than lotions (per the AAD).
- Smooth it on in the direction of hair growth without rubbing, and repeat several times a day if dryness is severe (per the NHS).
- Choose products labelled fragrance-free; “unscented” is not the same thing (per the AAD).
- Run a humidifier in the bedroom in winter and clean it regularly.
And in winter, do not forget sunscreen; see do you need sunscreen indoors?
Important safety notes
- Do not put urea cream on broken, cracked or bleeding skin (per DermNet).
- If any moisturiser causes ongoing burning, stinging or spots, stop and ask a pharmacist (per the NHS).
- Emollients soak into clothes and bedding and can make them catch fire more easily; keep away from flames and cigarettes (per the NHS).
- If dryness continues despite moisturising, see a dermatologist; it may be eczema or psoriasis (per the AAD).
Not sure which one?
Beseha pharmacists answer on WhatsApp. Tap the “Ask a pharmacist” button, tell them where the dryness is and how it feels, and they will point you to the right moisturiser.
FAQ
Is Hayah or Dermactive better for dry skin?
It depends on the problem: for roughness, Hayah Urepar 10% urea (EGP 357); for itchy dryness, Dermactive Emollient Extreme (EGP 299); for irritation, Dermactive Cica (EGP 195); for budget daily moisture, Hayah Starline (EGP 275).
What does 10% urea in Urepar do?
Urea helps the outer skin layer hold water for longer, and 10% is the common moisturising strength (per DermNet). Do not apply it to broken skin.
Which is cheaper?
Cica Cream has the lowest price (EGP 195) but for 50 ml. The lowest price per ml is Hayah Starline at EGP 1.4, then Emollient Extreme and Smoothing at EGP 1.5.
Can I use a body moisturiser on my face?
These product pages do not clearly say they are for the face. If your face is dry, ask a pharmacist for a face moisturiser.
When should I apply moisturiser?
While skin is still damp after a shower or hand-washing, and whenever it feels dry (per the AAD).
Lotion or cream for dry skin?
Creams and ointments moisturise more than lotions (per the AAD), so choose a cream if your dryness is severe.
When should I see a doctor?
If dryness continues despite moisturising, or there is severe itching or bleeding cracks; it may be eczema or psoriasis.
The bottom line
Hayah is stronger if you want a stated active (10% urea) or the lowest price per ml. Dermactive is stronger for a specific problem: itching, roughness or irritation. Whichever you pick, apply it to damp skin every day.
Shop all moisturisers at Beseha →
Sources
This content is for information and is not a substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Prices and availability may change; the final price is on the product page.
