Top 10 Face Moisturizers

WHAT IT DOES: While La Mer Creme is one of the pricier moisturizers on this list, its healing formula makes it worth every penny. Made with the brand’s Miracle Broth, which uses sea kelp and biofermentation to repair and heal the skin from within, this rich cream instantly soothes skin sensitivities, diminishes wrinkles, and makes dryness disappear.

FROM THE EXPERTS: In a clinical test on 31 women after using the product once, participants said skin felt firmer and looked smoother and more radiant in just hours. 

WHAT IT DOES: This clean formula means business. Formulated with a blend of peptides to nourish the skin’s barrier, seaweed hyaluronate blend to hydrate and plump, and SkinFix’s proprietary lipid complex which adds skin-like lipid fillers, ceramides, and fatty acids, this face cream replenishes the skin’s barrier to achieve dewy, hydrated, and glass-like skin.

FROM THE EXPERTS: Results from a 28-day clinical study showed a 23.6% increase in skin barrier lipids, which equates to a nearly 1% increase a day.

WHAT IT DOES: This moisturizer contains a powerful mixture of hydrating ingredients including polyglutamic acid, a hydrating peptide that boosts the efficacy of hyaluronic acid and locks in moisture to give skin a plump and bouncy look. The formula also contains plum and ice willowherb, which work together to brighten and balance oil production.

WHO IT’S FOR: While any skin type can benefit from Glow Recipe’s Plum Plump moisturizer, this whipped gel cream works best on combination skin since it is formulated to hydrate and visibly balance unpredictable skin. 

WHO IT’S FOR: Formulated with colloidal oatmeal to relieve itching, shea butter to moisturize and protect the skin’s barrier, and allantoin to calm and soothe skin, this rich cream leaves parched skin feeling smooth, hydrated, and comfortable after just a single use.

FROM THE EXPERTS: In a consumer study with 21 participants, 100% reported the product helped soothe, moisturize, and condition skin after two weeks.

WHO IT’S FOR: Packed with key ingredients like signal peptides, amino acids, and pygmy waterlily, this award-winning moisturizer works to visibly plump, firm, and restore bounce for youthful-looking skin. So, if your skin is dull, dry, or simply not bouncing back like it used to, this is a great option for you.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: This cream is free of essential oils, silicones, and fragrance.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT: Prebiotic thermal spring water is a top-performing ingredient in this moisturizer from La Roche-Posay. Known for its hydrating and soothing benefits, prebiotic thermal water helps to rebalance the skin microbiome and restore skin barrier function. 

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: Niacinamide—or Vitamin B3—also contributes to calming and restoring the skin in this lightweight cream formula.

WHO IT’S FOR: While everyone can benefit from an anti-aging moisturizer, Confidence In A Cream was formulated to minimize the look of wrinkles and fine lines and reduce the appearance of pores and discoloration, so skin looks smoother and more even toned.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: Confidence In A Cream acts as a makeup primer, helping your favorite products glide on evenly and grip onto the skin for long-wear results.

WHO IT’S FOR: For those looking to give their dry skin extra relief, this formula is a must-have. The gel-cream moisturizer provides intense moisturizing power, relieving dryness and restoring the skin's natural barrier against moisture loss to give skin a smooth, supple, and hydrated look. 

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: This moisturizer is oil-free and non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores.

WHO IT’S FOR: Those with dry skin will love this lightweight formula for its ultra-hydrating benefits. Since it’s formulated with olive-derived squalane, it nourishes the skin’s moisture barrier, softens, and improves the look of dry texture with hydration that lasts up to 24 hours. 

FROM THE EXPERTS: According to clinical trials, 96% showed a stronger skin barrier and 97% showed immediate improvement in skin dryness.

WHAT IT DOES: While protecting your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, this clear broad-spectrum facial sunscreen delivers skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, and niacinamide to moisturize, calm inflammation, clear pores, and reduce shine.

WHO IT’S FOR: The dermatologist-recommended sunscreen is free of fragrance and oils, making it an ideal choice for those with sensitive skin types—especially those prone to acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation.