Face Moisturizer Is the Skincare Step You Should Never Skip

Even low levels of sun exposure can impact your skin, so it's imperative that you incorporate SPF into your routine. This one eliminates that extra step for you! 

This is a lightweight, extremely moisturizing lotion that'll keep your skin looking hydrated and feeling protected on a daily basis. It's also one of our personal go-tos.

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Need a hydration boost on a budget? Say no more. This Neutrogena moisturizer is comparable to pricier versions, and comes packed with hyaluronic acid that returns dry, flaky skin to soft and supple. 

If anti-aging benefits are a priority, this luxe moisturizer from Elemis is clinically proven to firm skin with just 14 days of use. Padica pavonica, rose, and mimosa work together to plump, hydrate, and improve your complexion. 

If your parched skin is sending out an SOS, let First Aid Beauty come to the rescue. The face moisturizer douses skin in a super hydrating trio of colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, and ceramide 3 to ease all levels of dryness. It can be used on knees and elbows, too. 

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When winter does its worst, this is the moisturizer we turn to. Clinique's Moisture Surge cream features auto-replenishing technology that helps skin continually rehydrate itself, so it keeps on working long after the initial application.

Josie Maran's argan oil-infused face butter has a creamy consistency that instantly soothes and hydrates. Derived from 100% pure argan oil and enhanced with watermelon oil, cucumber extract, and aloe nectar, it's an affordable luxury for all skin types.

CeraVe moisturizing cream provides incredible value for a product that costs less than $20 for 16 ounces. Developed by dermatologists, this product contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which helps skin stay youthful and hydrated. Non-irritating and non-comedogenic, CeraVe cream is made for normal-to-dry skin.

We've never met a Glow Recipe product we didn't love, and this newly launched moisture cream is no exception. It's made with a unique blend of bananas, magnesium, and cica (aka tiger herb) that soothes irritation in addition to increasing hydration levels. Oh, and it smells amazing, too!

Love a gel texture? Then belif's Aqua Bomb will be a quick favorite. The jelly-like consistency is ultra hydrating, feels great on skin, and features ingredients like anti-inflammatory Lady's Mantle and moisturizing squalane. 

Charlotte Tilbury's famous Magic Cream works like literal magic. We're obsessed! A patented blend of ingredients not only moisturizes skin, but creates a noticeably more even complexion in just seconds. It's the perfect pre-makeup primer. 

Indulge in Drunk Elephant's whipped cream — loaded with plantain extract, fermented green tea, and six African oils — any time your complexion needs a dose of hydration. The rich, creamy texture is great for all skin types, but it's especially beneficial to those suffering from serious dryness.  

True confession: We weren't aware of the power of Coenzyme Q10, a magical antioxidant, before we were introduced to this wonder gel by DHC, one of our fave Japanese skincare brands. 

This brightening moisturizer truly plumps up your skin, kissing it with the perfect amount of hydration. You can also serve up a double dose and use this as a face mask when you absolutely need a moisture boost!

This multiyear award-winner is a legend in the moisturizer world. La Mer products are made with a rich blend of sea kelp, vitamins, and minerals, and distilled through a unique process designed by founder Dr. Max Huber. 

Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Chrissy Teigen are widely known to be fans.

Philosophy's Renewed Hope in a Jar has gained a serious following for it skin-enhancing formula. The lightweight, whipped moisturizer is infused with a blend of alpha hydroxy acids and Asian fruit extracts that re-energize skin and create an overall smoother texture.  

Start your morning with Too Cool For School's egg cream, made with a breakfast-like base of yolk and egg white extracts. Deliciously hydrating, these key ingredients have been scrambled up with collagen fiber and niacinamide to create a firming face moisturizer that also brightens your appearance.

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