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- Every skin type typically requires a different moisturizer with a unique formula to hydrate while providing other benefits.
- Natural Moisturizing Factors from The Ordinary is the best facial moisturizer for most people, able to hydrate sensitive to dry skin with its hyaluronic acid composition.
Face moisturizer is an essential skin-care product, but the various brands are far from "one size fits all." Just as every body is different, so is every skin type.
When selecting a moisturizer, it's important to use the right one for your skin, especially if you moisturize your face two to three times a day. Using a moisturizer that isn't quite right could lead to unwanted problems.
Typically, those with oily or combination (oily and dry) skin will find that an oil-based moisturizer isn't appropriate, as the excess of oils can leave an imbalance that feels greasy. People with such skin types usually find a water-based product the most beneficial. On the other hand, those with particularly dry skin won't find a water-based moisturizer to be their best choice. And people with sensitive skin should be mindful of a moisturizer's ingredients list, opting for products with a short list of intensely hydrating ingredients that don't include alcohol.
If finding your right match in a moisturizer is starting to sound like a science experiment, don't worry. We've done the legwork for you, searching the internet until we could find the best facial moisturizers for each skin type. It's important to note that not every cream will work for everyone, and your results may vary. If you have highly sensitive skin, consult a dermatologist, who might also have helpful recommendations on which cream to pick for your skin.
Here are the best face moisturizers you can buy:
- Best face moisturizer overall: The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors
- Best face moisturizer for dry skin: Belif True Cream Aqua Bomb
- Best face moisturizer for oily skin: Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb
- Best face moisturizer for sensitive skin: Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream Light
- Best face moisturizer for combination skin: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer
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