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title: "Why Switch from Effective Estriol to Another Moisturizer"
description: "Why switch from an effective estriol cream? Learn how face-specific topical estrogen, texture, and added moisturizer can improve your skincare routine."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/why-switch-from-effective-estriol-to-another-moisturizer"
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# Why Switch from Effective Estriol to Another Moisturizer

> Why switch from an effective estriol cream? Learn how face-specific topical estrogen, texture, and added moisturizer can improve your skincare routine.

## Why might someone switch from an effective estriol product to another moisturizer?

Someone might switch even if estriol is working because the feel of the product matters too. Here at Alloy, our FAQ explains that M4 Estriol Face Cream was made to give the proven benefits of estriol in a formula designed specifically for the face, without the texture issues of vaginal estrogen creams. It’s fragrance-free, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave a white or sticky residue.

Dr. Ellen Gendler also notes that topical estrogen can act as your moisturizer, or you can use another moisturizer after it. So a change isn’t necessarily about estriol stopping working, it may just be about wanting a face-specific formula, a better texture, or more hydration in the routine.

You can read more in our article on [topical estrogen and skincare](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/why-topical-estrogen-should-be-part-of-your-skincare), or look at [M4 Face Cream Rx](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/m4) if you want an estriol product that’s built to function as a moisturizer.


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