The Best Face Moisturizers of All Time, No Matter Your Skin Type

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer ($69)

If you've ever imagined what a cloud might feel like on your skin — pillowy soft, lush with moisture, oh so comforting — then you'll appreciate how the Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer delivers exactly that. Meant to be used at night, the mixture of hydrating peptides and amino acids means your face will be in heaven when you wake up. What's more, it now comes in refillable packaging, so you can pop in a new vat when you (inevitably) run out.

Cetaphil Oil-Free Hydrating Face Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid ($15)

The Cetaphil Oil-Free Hydrating Face Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid is the definition of no-frills, and gets the job done against flakes for anyone with a drier skin type. Even better: that price point. This drugstore pick is formulated with hyaluronic acid, which helps boost hydration, and it's fast-absorbing as well as lightweight. No wonder it's a hit with dermatologists and beauty editors alike.

You to the People Superfood Air-Whip Lightweight Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid ($48)

We know, we know: kale and spinach in a moisturizer? But stay with us — the Youth to the People Superfood Air-Whip Lightweight Face Moisturizer is the perfect lightweight face cream for people with oily skin. It's made with hyaluronic acid so it doesn't skimp on the hydration, but the gel consistency also makes it featherlight in texture so it won't feel too heavy or thick on the skin. It's also made with green tea, an antioxidant that helps soothe inflammation. Salad need not apply.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel ($28)

Made up of mostly hyaluronic acid, the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel is a Kerry Washington- and editor-approved face moisturizer for anyone over the summer months or people with oily skin. It's refreshing, lightweight, oil-free, and the list goes on. It's even great to use as a primer before makeup.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer ($24)

We can't sing enough praises about the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer — it works for anyone with a face, but especially those with sensitive skin. Noncomedogenic, oil-free, and packed with hydrating ceramides and niacinamide, this formula is almost too good to be true (but luckily, it's not).

Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream ($20)

The ceramide-packed, fragrance- and alcohol-free Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream was first launched in Japan years ago, formulated to be effective but safe for people with sensitive skin. You'd never know that, though, because if you close your eyes and slather on the thick, hydrating cream, you'd think you were using something that costs double the price.

Origins Clear Improvement Pore Clearing Moisturizer ($43)

If mint leaves and bubble gum had a baby, it would smell exactly like the Origins Clear Improvement Pore Clearing Moisturizer — only it wouldn't feel nearly as good on your skin. It's not just the scent, either; the formula itself works like magic by hydrating all the right parts and letting the acne-fighting salicylic acid and bamboo charcoal take care of the rest.

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion ($14)

For the acne-prone folks out there, this Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion is a dermatologist-recommended, editor-loved favorite that is completely free of dyes and fragrances and won't exacerbate breakouts. It's also great if you're dealing with any type of dermatitis.

Augustinus Bader The Cream ($300)

Yes, the Augustinus Bader The Cream comes with quite the reputation — not to mention price tag — but if you can swing it, this moisturizer is worth every penny. Created by Bader (a professor of applied stem cell biology and biomedical scientist, casual) and then swiftly made famous by celebrities (Kate Bosworth, Ashley Graham, Kim Kardashian, just to name a few), it contains a proprietary blend of molecules to treat fine lines.

Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer ($40)

Even though retinol itself can have pretty drying effects — it does rev up your cell renewal better than any other ingredient on the market, after all — the Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer is loaded with a heap of hydrating ingredients like vitamin B3 to help combat any flakes or peeling. Consider it a win-win.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream ($72)

If the luxurious purple vat of the Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream isn't enough to sway you, its decadent texture will. The formula is packed with antioxidant-rich Japanese purple rice bran, skin-softening algae, and hydrating amino acids — all of which are just a fancy way of saying it's really, really moisturizing.

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion ($14)

This fan-favorite moisturizer might look plain, but it's anything but basic. It's made with three essential ceramides that help restore the skin's barrier, and it's also made with hyaluronic acid to boost hydration as well as protect your skin's barrier. Plus, it's fragrance-free and oil-free.

Kelsey Castañon is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor, and content strategist with more than 13 years of experience in publishing. She is currently the senior content director at PS, where you can find her stockpiling (and reporting on) everything from skin care to wine.
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