Top 10 Winter Face Moisturizers

WHO IT'S FOR
Meet your new secret weapon for defeating dry patches and ashiness. This thick, moisturizing formula is made with calendula and chamomile in a rich, thick base of oils and beeswax to repair and heal even the most parched areas.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
While we're all about a luxury buy from time to time, rumor has it this product is an excellent alternative to the much more expensive La Mer Creme de la Mer moisturizer.

WHAT IT DOES
The SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 Anti-Aging Cream is a corrective treatment that provides the skin with a unique ratio of 2% pure ceramides, 4% natural cholesterol, and 2% fatty acids, all of which help restore the skin’s moisture barrier, elasticity, and natural hydration levels. The result? Healthy, radiant, and supple skin.

WHO IT’S FOR
Those with dry, mature skin types will benefit greatly from this cream, which also promises to hydrate the skin for up to 24 hours.

WHAT TO KNOW
Only Charlotte Tilbury could create a moisturizer that effectively combats the effects of winter on the skin and also serves as the perfect makeup base. If you're in need of a daytime face cream that will help keep your makeup looking flawless, this is it.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
Formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E, and peptides, this moisturizer not only hydrates your skin, but also evens your skin tone while providing anti-aging benefits.

WHO IT'S FOR
Safe for all skin types, this moisturizer is perfect for imparting a heavy dose of moisture to dry, parched, and irritated complexions. From eczema to generally stressed skin, it's a godsend.

FROM THE EXPERTS
In a consumer study, 100% of users found that this moisturizer helped soothe, moisturize, and condition the skin, as well as provide lasting improvement in dryness.

BEST FOR
All skin types—especially helpful in winter for those whose skin tightens, flakes, or feels parched under cold, dry air.

PRO TIP
Apply to damp skin morning and night. Use a thicker cream or oil over it if your skin still needs extra protection during extreme cold spells.

WHY YOU NEED IT
This moisturizer has been proven to deliver 3 times the hydration, visibly reducing lines and sealing in moisture so that your complexion is left with a healthy, dewy glow. When winter hits, it's definitely a product you can rely on to keep your skin plump and soft to the touch.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
This formula is made with hyaluronic acid boosted by Hadasei-3, a ferment of Japanese superfoods that visibly plumps skin and protects against oxidative stress.

WHO IT'S FOR
Oily skin needs moisturizer too. In fact, sometimes it needs more of it in order to prevent even more oiliness. This formula has an ultra-lightweight feel and hydrates for 24 hours, leaving the skin softer, smoother, and healthier-looking—never greasier-looking.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
This moisturizer contains squalane and glycerin, both of which help strengthen the skin's barrier and leave it feeling comfortable and well-balanced.

WHO'S IT FOR
Skin lean more on the sensitive side? Thanks to the power of prebiotic thermal water and ceramide-3, this formula is ideal for soothing and comforting skin that is easily irritated. 

REVIEWER HIGHLIGHT
"This is my go to moisturizer nightly and some mornings when my skin is dry. Very nourishing and healing for my skin. I have sensitive skin and this helps calm my skin when using active ingredients." 

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
Formulated with hyaluronic acid (an ingredient that can hold 1,000 times its weight in water, btw), this gel-cream moisturizer drenches the skin in hydration without feeling greasy or heavy. It has the long-lasting moisturizing power of a cream but the light, bouncy texture of a gel, so it absorbs almost instantly upon contact and leaves the skin feeling soft and supple.

REVIEWER HIGHLIGHT
"I was amazed at how light this felt and how little was needed. It really leaves my skin feeling moisturized. I used to have skin so dry that it was flaking off, but since using this, I no longer have that problem."

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Sometimes simpler is better, and this drugstore buy is proof. Featuring CeraVe's three essential ceramides plus hyaluronic acid, the formula helps restore the skin's barrier and provides 24-hour hydration—all with a $6 price tag and 56,000 reviews on Amazon.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
This stuff isn't just for your face. In fact, it's highly regarded for its power to soothe and moisturize even the driest elbows, knees, and hands.