Top Moisturizers
Based on community reviews & Amazon ratings
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
a boring but reliable HG; super gentle for sensitive skin & great with tret; some find the tub version too heavy or filmy.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
an absolute HG for barrier repair; amazing for tret users & irritated skin; some find it too heavy, greasy, or leaves a white cast.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
a game-changer for barrier repair; great with tretinoin & acne; very effective but expensive.
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
a cheap & effective staple for many; a huge number of users report clogged pores & breakouts; very polarizing.
Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream
feels luxurious & gives a great glow; great for dry skin; very pricey & fragrance can be an issue for some.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
a reliable & gentle derm favorite; works well for sensitive skin; frequently pills under makeup.
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
a K-beauty HG for barrier repair; super thick & affordable; too heavy for some & can cause breakouts.
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream
a winter must-have for dry skin; great for barrier repair; some find it pricey but effective.
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré
a makeup artist favorite; works great as a primer; strong fragrance is a major con for many.
Farmacy Honey Halo
a holy grail for dry skin; revives broken barriers; some find the honey scent too strong or pricey.
Dieux Instant Angel
a fan favorite for barrier support; effective & well-loved; some find it not rich enough or dislike the texture.
Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb
a favorite for dry skin; rich texture without being greasy; some dislike the fragrance.
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
a popular gel-cream; feels great & works well under makeup; not hydrating enough for very dry skin.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream
life-changing for dry skin on face & body; very moisturizing but not greasy; can cause breakouts for some due to niacinamide.
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+
a long-time classic for many; absorbs quickly with a silky feel; some find it basic or irritating.