here's the best moisturizer for your skin

here's the best moisturizer for your skin

Everyone’s skin has unique needs. Here’s how to find the right moisturizer for yours!

There are a lot of moisturizers out there – which can make finding the right one for your skin deceptively tricky.

Good news, though: whether you’re looking for an SPF moisturizer that won’t clog pores, searching for a moisturizer to help acne or wondering whether oily skin needs moisturizer, the skin health experts at Dermalogica have got you covered!

Select a concern to find out which moisturizer is right for you.

dry skin dehydrated skin oily skin uv protection sensitive skin wrinkles acne uneven skin tone dullness

the best moisturizer for dry skin

Our top pick for dry skin is Intensive Moisture Balance. This ultra-rich formula is packed with antioxidants, helps smooth dryness lines and prevents moisture loss.

  • Antioxidants help prevent free radical damage
  • Strengthens skin’s lipid barrier
  • Smoothes and moisturizes

the best moisturizer for dehydrated skin

Skin Smoothing Cream features Active HydraMesh Technology™ – a state-of-the-art complex that provides 48 hours of continuous hydration.

  • Infuses skin with 48 hours of vital moisture
  • Distributes hydration throughout the skin to lock in moisture
  • Shields skin’s natural microbiome from environmental stress

the best moisturizer for oily skin

Oily and combination skin need hydration to combat excess oil. Active Moist is formulated with a unique combination of plant extracts to help balance skin.

  • Provides effective hydration without a greasy feel
  • Smoothes and helps improve skin texture
  • Sheer, oil-free formula goes on quickly

the best moisturizer with SPF

A great daily moisturizer with SPF does it all, providing long-lasting hydration along with Broad Spectrum UV protection and pollution defense. We love Prisma Protect SPF30, because it also helps boost skin’s natural luminosity!

  • Defends against UV light, free radical damage and pollution
  • Hydrates for visibly smooth skin all day long
  • Boosts skin’s natural luminosity

the best moisturizer for sensitive skin

Choose an ultra-hydrating daily moisturizer – like Calm Water Gel – to soothe dry, sensitive skin. Its refreshing gel-to-water formula forms a weightless barrier against irritants.

  • Immediately hydrates dry, irritated skin
  • Softens, soothes and calms
  • Locks in moisture and defends skin against dryness

the best wrinkle-fighting moisturizer
for day

A great moisturizer with SPF does double duty, providing long-lasting hydration and critical UV protection. Our pick is Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50, which blends smoothly over skin for a flawless finish.

  • Provides long-lasting hydration and critical protection against UV light
  • Helps control triggers that lead to skin aging
  • Blends smoothly into skin

for night

Choose Super Rich Repair, a deeply-nourishing, peptide-rich treatment cream to help reduce the appearance of skin aging.

  • Soothes and insulates skin against extreme environmental elements
  • Replenishes barrier lipids while moisturizing
  • Fortified with Allantoin to help soothe

the best moisturizer for acne

Lightweight and ultra-sheer, Oil-Free Matte SPF30 is the ideal moisturizer for oily and breakout-prone skin. It hydrates, prevents shine and provides optimum UV defense.

  • Oil-free, lightweight formula
  • Absorbs excess oils for an all-day matte finish
  • Shields against UV damage

the best wrinkle-fighting moisturizer
for day

Brown spots and hyperpigmentation are usually UV-induced – so use Pure Light SPF50 daily to hydrate and prevent further damage while you treat uneven skin tone.

  • Advanced Oleosome encapsulation technology increases SPF performance with fewer chemical sunscreens
  • Helps exfoliate surface cells to enhance skin tone and eliminate dark spots
  • Provides sustained moisture delivery for optimal hydration

for night

Restore luminosity and treat uneven skin tone while you sleep with Pure Night. This rich nighttime moisturizer helps reduce the appearance of brown spots with an active blend of skin-brightening ingredients.

  • Provides unsurpassed brightening and skin tone improvement while you sleep
  • Helps improve barrier protection against moisture loss
  • Helps strengthen the skin against environmental damage

the best night cream for glowing skin

In addition to giving you glowing skin by morning, Sound Sleep Cocoon features encapsulated, motion-activated French Lavender Essential Oil to help you sleep.

  • Visibly increases radiance by morning
  • Reduces signs of skin fatigue and restores vitality
  • Promotes deep, restful sleep for healthier-looking skin

Want to learn more about which skin care products are right for you? Visit your local Dermalogica skin therapist for a completely customized regimen.

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