Best Face Moisturizer
Derek Zoolander said it best: "Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty." When it comes to choosing our most beauty-boosting moisturizers, ELLE editors fall into two camps: the luxury face cream devotees ("super luxurious and super worth it") and the drugstore squad ("no-fuss moisturizer at a good price point"). Whether you get your moisture fix from a fancy cult-favorite or CVS, there's a beautifying face cream for every skin type. Below, shop 11 ELLE Editor-approved face moisturizers to keep you looking like the international model you
Aqua Cream
I've been dabbling here and there with adding Korean skin products to my skincare regimen. What I love about this moisturizer is not only does it keep my skin from drying out but it contains a bit of retinol, that anti-aging miracle worker my dermatologist swears by. I've incorporated this moisturizer seamlessly into my daily routine and my sensitive skin had no issue with it. It's pricy but a really great product that has lasted me
Charlottes Magic Cream
"There is so much cult-ish obsession over this that I was worried when I finally tried it, I'd be disappointed. I am not! It's rich, but absorbs well, so I don't feel or look greasy. I also really, really love the facial-massage instructions included on the label, which has meant that I no longer just apply my moisturizer, but have at least 10 seconds of blissful me-
Youth Revolution Radiance Crème & Masque
I don't often have 'empties' for beauty products, but this moisturizer is so amazing that I am now on my second jar. I adore its whipped texture—it feels like I'm putting icing on my skin, except it's a formula chock full of amazing ingredients like white peony and green tea. I apply it at the very end of my nighttime routine and wake up with incredibly plump, even-toned, smooth
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Water Face Gel
"My skin is so dry that it cracks open during the winter, which made me believe I needed a super oily and heavy moisturizer. But this milky blue gel changed my mind. It's as light as freaking angel wings and sinks into the skin without a trace, but relieves parched skin immediately. Hi, hyaluronic acid! I've been pairing this with the brand's Hydro Boost Hydrating Face Serum, because I'm greedy!"— Estelle Tang, ELLE.com Senior Editor
Hope In A Jar
This moisturizer does the trick. The cream is light, which makes my face feel healthy and fresh. If you have combo skin, this is a no-fail face cream.This is one of those stereotypical products you see on those 'French Girl' lists, but it really does work. I wear it during the day with an SPF oil layered on top, then glob it on at night like a mask"I've finally found the perfect lightweight moisturizer that hydrates my skin without leaving me feeling greasy. With all natural ingredients like avocado, grapefruit, and citrus oils, I know exactly what I'm putting on my face. Plus, the airless pump container provides a very .
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