L'Oreal Paris Hydra Genius Hyaluronic Acid Plus Aloe Liquid Hydrating Moisturiser, Rehydrating and Reinvigorating Face Serum for Normal to Combination Skin, White, 70 ml (Pack of 1)

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What We Love: Complete with an antioxidant-rich formula, this moisturizer helped to plump our skin and minimize the appearance of fine lines. Look for products that have hydrating ingredients like the ones listed below. The most important thing is that the product is well formulated using quality ingredients and works well for your specific skin concerns. What We Love: This moisturizer left behind a pearlescent sheen that gave our face a dreamy glow — sans makeup. What We Love: Developed with a slew of naturally hydrating ingredients, this moisturizer is safe for all skin types to use.

Truthfully, we could wax poetic about this moisturizer for days, but there is one downside to this product: It doesn’t mesh well with makeup. Save this one for makeup-free days when you want to give your skin a breather. Although we loved this moisturizer, we noticed it had a slight sunscreen smell at first, but once the formula absorbed into our skin, the scent faded away.

This daily philosophy applies to all skin types and not just dry skin. "Overwashing without the appropriate use of a moisturizer will actually trigger an overproduction of oil on your skin," Divya Shokeen, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Torrance, California, previously explained. In short, if you don't rehydrate your skin, it will become dried-out and irritated — which then opens your skin up to a cache of troubles. Casals JP, et al. (2021). Urea in dermatology: A review of its emollient, moisturizing, keratolytic, skin-barrier enhancing, and antimicrobial properties. The water gel moisturiser has a fresh water-like texture, leaving skin evenly hydrated with a supple, dewy glow that lasts all day long.

Replenish skin’s moisture barrier with the Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturiser, clinically proven to instantly deliver 6x more hydration* and boost moisture for up to 72 hours. This super-rich cream is a great example of an occlusive, which Levine says can soothe and hydrate the skin. “These types of formulas create a protective film that traps moisture into the skin, softening and hydrating it in the process,” she adds. She also spoke to experts to discuss what to look for when selecting facial moisturizers. Experts she spoke to included:If you have sensitive skin, use moisturizers with soothing ingredients that are free of acids, fragrances, and dyes. Ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid make great additions to facial moisturizers. “Ceramides are an excellent ingredient incorporated in moisturizers to protect the skin,” says Zubritsky. “These fatty acids help support the skin’s barrier to seal in moisture and keep out harmful elements.” While we didn’t test the product out for long enough to fully experience the anti-aging benefits, we’re confident that with extended continued use we’d see a significant difference in fine lines and wrinkles due to its potent formula. Steer clear of applying the moisturizer too close to your eyes; we made that mistake once and it stung. According to Dr. Engelman, you should use a moisturizer with SPF 30 if you plan to spend the day mostly inside, but you'll need to reach for a product with SPF 50 if you're going to be outside for a few hours. Reapply every two hours to stay protected.