This intensive moisturizer works wonders for my skin, especially in dry climates. I brought this with me to a weekend getaway in the desert and it's like my skin never even knew I was there. This ceramide formula also works for highly sensitive skin and even those with rosacea.

By Brittany Romano. By Ana Morales. By Elizabeth Logan. I have to admit, I wasn't always a night cream girl. I was married to the idea of using face oils overnight for the past few years, because creams always felt a bit too heavy on my skin.

However, when this formula landed on my lap, I was sold. While it's rich, it doesn't weigh heavy on the skin as I sleep at night. I have combination skin and it really quenches the drier areas of my face, like my cheeks and nose.

I wake up with supple, smoother-looking skin every time. The dewy skin it imparts is what keeps me coming back for more—few moisturizers leave your face feeling so plump and hydrated upon application. Most other moisturizers that claim to do that wear off after 30 minutes.

With La Mer, I can also get by on less makeup because of how amazing it makes my skin look—hydrated, dewy, and fresh. This is the best moisturizer out there, period.

While I loved the smoothing benefits and instant glow I got from The Cream, I found the formula to be too heavy for my oily skin. Unlike The Cream, which is thick and opaque, The Light Cream is a moisturizer-serum hybrid, with a more liquid-like consistency.

Once I applied it to my face, my skin literally drank the product up. I was shocked by how deeply moisturized my skin felt, eliminating dry patches and flakes but leaving no trace of greasiness or excess oil.

My skin looked matte and glowing, but still felt plump and hydrated. Despite being a beauty editor, I sometimes skip sunscreen I know, I know , so I love that this is an easy way get that SPF 50 on my skin every single day.

Half my forehead will suddenly look red and puffy, then wet and weepy at the inevitable slightest scratch. The one thing I swear by when my skin is in need is this soothing cream. I love to use this cream in the morning before I apply makeup. My skin feels totally refreshed.

I love the Lipikar Balm from La Roche-Posay because it creates the perfect balance for me. My friends, family, and colleagues are probably tired of me saying this, but Dr. This nourishing cream, when used with the Ceramidin Toner , is part of my one-two punch for repairing and soothing my flaky skin.

This is technically a body cream and it is thick, which at first was intimidating to someone with skin that is simultaneously dry, sensitive, and extremely acne prone.

But I can personally testify that after years of consistently using this before bed, it has never once made me break out. Plus, a tub of this will last forever. Plus, the refreshing scent will remind you of warm summer days.

Bonus: It doubles as a prebiotic, which basically acts like food for the microbiome. The first time I used the cream, I was legitimately shocked at how much softer my face felt afterward, a result that lasted the entire day.

It took less than a week of daily use for my skin to regain its former bounce and glow. Besides, I know that the next time I inevitably go overboard, DeliKate will be right there to save my skin. Wu, contributor. It contains the greatest hits of moisturizing ingredients, all without stifling my skin.

I don't need a ton of bells and whistles in my moisturizers—just anything that'll keep my skin barrier functioning properly. Considering it's packed with emollients, the texture is surprisingly weightless and quick to absorb into skin, which keeps it from feeling stifling on my oily skin.

Even better? It doesn't seem to have led to any breakouts. I got to speak to Tata herself about the mission of this product: skin care that could give sensitive skin the same improvements as all the potent stuff on the market but without reactivity.

I mostly love the texture and smell, which had me plowing through a full bottle. I tested it in all kinds of climates from spring in California to winter in New York City, and it could hydrate appropriately everywhere I went. For skin that tends to not only get dry but irritated, too, this is my holy grail.

I love the thick consistency, which melts seamlessly into my skin, plus it has colloidal oatmeal, glycerin, and shea butter for a soothing and hydrating trifecta. And not only does it get my seal of approval, but it has the National Eczema Association's literal seal on its packing, meaning it's safe for the most sensitive of skin types.

This is technically considered a mask, I know, but if you're in the market for a serious moisturizer, Kiehl's doesn't mess around. Made with whopping I've been known to use this during the day, too, when I'm in need of a hydration boost.

Sayonara, flakes and dryness. For an option with SPF, I love this moisturizing cream that promises hour hydration.

It's light enough to wear throughout the day, offering a smooth texture that wears well under makeup. It all comes down to whether your skin is dehydrated or dry — and yes, those are two different things.

Dehydrated skin is caused by external factors like — you guessed it — not drinking enough water, your diet, caffeine consumption, and the climate. This is different than dry skin, which is something you don't have much control over. It's possible to not produce much oil, yet have normal levels of hydration or moisture i.

To find the best one for your skin needs, you need to figure out the root of your skin's issues. Dehydrated skin needs a hydrating product, while dry skin needs oil and a moisturizing product. In other words, the difference between "moisturizing" and "hydrating" products really comes down to the ingredients inside the bottle.

Ceramides, dimethicone a silicone-based smoothing agent , shea butter, and coconut oil, are just a few ingredients found in "moisturizing" skin products, says Dr. Occlusives like petroleum jelly, lanolin, cocoa butter, castor oil, mineral oil, and jojoba oil all help to provide a barrier on the surface of the skin, helping to seal in hydration.

As for hydrating products, look for ingredients that deliver water to the cells directly, like hyaluronic acid, propylene glycol, alpha hydroxy acids, urea, glycerin also labeled as glycerol , and aloe, says Dr. All of these ingredients are humectants, meaning they work like magnets, pulling moisture from the deep layers of the skin as well as from the environment and binding them in the outermost layer of the skin, says Dr.

You probably recognize hyaluronic acid from that list — it's one of the buzziest ingredients around for good reason. Lortscher says. Another ingredient that may help, according to derms: Alpha hydroxy acids. Derived from sugar cane and other plant sources, the most common types of AHAs are glycolic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid.

While you may think of them as exfoliators that help fight acne and signs of aging, they also hydrate by locking water into the skin. So what if your skin is both dehydrated and dry?

Well, you can use moisturizing and hydrating products together to fight both skin issues. But the order you apply them matters. Be sure to apply lighter-weight hydrating products first — for instance, a serum — to deliver water to your cells, followed by a heavier moisturizing product afterward to lock it in.

Otherwise, the moisturizing ingredient will prevent the hydrating ones from getting where they need to go. While your skin type likely will help you decide which is best for your skin, if you're unsure the best type for you, consult your dermatologist who can give you the best recommendation.

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