, your , and your ; they don’t hold a candle to this hard-working staple. Because moisturizer is so essential, there’s a seemingly endless array of products—some even dubbed —marketed to plump, firm, hydrate, and even turn back the clock.
Between the and , it can be hard to know which one suits your skin type—let alone your budget. To that end, we spoke to a handful of dermatologists to help narrow it down to a list of the 26 best moisturizers to consider now.“A good moisturizer should contain ingredients to increase water content and support the skin barrier,” says , MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City.
How do you ensure the formula you choose does just that? There’s a skin care trifecta to get to know. “Moisturizers need to contain three components: humectants, emollients, and occlusives,” says , MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City.
Here’s a breakdown of what each does:These terms are often conflated in the world of skin care, but there are important differences.
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