Best Face Moisturizers
All SkincareDaily and SPF-rated face moisturizers for every skin type.
The value-size 19 oz tub of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream delivers the same ceramide-and-hyaluronic-acid formula in a family-friendly jar. Patented MVE Technology releases hydration for 24 hours; fragranc...
Why we like it: Best-value way to buy the cult-classic ceramide cream when one person, or a whole household, goes through it fast.
8 fl oz tub of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream with three essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and patented MVE Technology for 24-hour release. Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and accepted by the National...
Why we like it: The benchmark drugstore moisturizer for dry and tretinoin-irritated skin at a hard-to-beat price per ounce.
An oil-free hydrator with hyaluronic acid, aloe bioferment, and vitamins C and E aimed at all skin types
Why we like it: A premium pick for shoppers who want a department-store moisturizer at a daily-use price.
Aveeno Positively Radiant daily face moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 15 and Total Soy complex to brighten tone, in a 4 oz jar. Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. Reviewers credit it for evening d...
Why we like it: A daytime brightening moisturizer with sun protection built in, sized as a four-ounce jar value.
A 1.7 oz hyaluronic acid gel-cream that promises 48-hour hydration for normal-to-dry skin
Why we like it: A go-to lightweight hydrator for anyone with normal-to-dry skin who hates a greasy finish.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 15 and a lightweight, fragrance-free, oil-free formula in a 4 fl oz bottle
Why we like it: A long-standing dermatologist-recommended daily face lotion with built-in SPF for everyday use.
Lightweight gel-cream moisturizer formulated for oily and combination skin with niacinamide, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid in a 1.7 oz tube. Oil-absorbing and non-comedogenic with a matte finish unde...
Why we like it: The CeraVe answer for oily skin: ceramide barrier support without the heavy cream finish.
A 16 oz fragrance-free moisturizer marketed for dry and sensitive skin and dermatologist tested
Why we like it: A no-nonsense moisturizer for shoppers who use a lot of cream and want a low cost per ounce.
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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 19oz
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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 8oz
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Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
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Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 15
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15
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CeraVe Oil Control Gel-Cream
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Amazon Basics Ultra Moisturizing Skin Cream
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| Type | Body & Face Moisturizing Cream | Body & Face Moisturizing Cream | — | Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 15 | — | Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 | Oil-Control Gel-Cream | — |
| Size | 19 oz | 8 oz | — | 4 oz | — | 4 oz | 1.7 oz | 16 ounce |
| Key Ingredient | Ceramides + Hyaluronic Acid + MVE tech | Ceramides + Hyaluronic Acid + MVE tech | — | Total Soy Complex | hyaluronic acid | Glycerin | Niacinamide + Ceramides + HA | — |
| Skin Type | Dry / very dry | Dry / very dry | all | All | normal to dry | Sensitive | Oily / combination | — |
| Fragrance | Fragrance-free | Fragrance-free | — | Light | free | Fragrance-free | Fragrance-free | free |
| Certifications | NEA Seal | NEA Seal | — | Non-comedogenic, SPF 15 | — | Non-comedogenic, SPF 15 | Non-comedogenic | — |
| Oil Free | — | — | yes | — | — | — | — | — |
| Key Ingredients | — | — | hyaluronic acid aloe vitamin C and E | — | — | — | — | — |
| Feature | — | — | 100 hour hydration | — | — | — | — | — |
| Texture | — | — | — | — | gel cream | — | — | — |
| Focus | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | dry and sensitive skin |
| Tested | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | dermatologist tested |
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Price | $17.06 | $13.34 | $17.00 | $18.47 | $20.99 | $14.97 | $16.18 | $7.85 |
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