Best moisturizer on Reddit
547 reviews from r/SkincareAddiction, r/Sephora, r/tretinoin and 36 more subreddits
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#1
Vanicream
4.8
(80)
"Vanicream in the big tub, the one with the pump!"
"Excellemt for sensitive skin"
"It’s a huge tub and I use it all over"
"Highly recommend Vanicream! They have a lotion and a cream version."
"Vanicream."
"I use vanicream and love it."
"I use Vanicream or La roche posay for my face and aveeno for my body."
"Been using Vanicream for 4yrs now."
"Another vote for Vanicream in the tub."
"Vanicream in the tub followed by a facial oil and I have no flaking."
#2
CeraVe
4.6
(77)
"I've been using it on my face for ages"
"Cerave Moisturizing Cream in the tub followed by Cerave Healing Ointment."
"Cerave moisturizer cream is my go to in the winter."
"CeraVe Night Cream. It’s a SkinCeuticals triple lipid dupe and only $20."
"Cerave in the tub seems to immediately soak into my skin."
"Cerave"
"Cerave Moisturizing Cream is fungal acne safe."
"Cerave moisturizing cream white tub blue cover. Best."
"It’s amazing."
"CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is a great choice."
#3
La Roche-Posay
4.6
(28)
"Just add La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 and/or Cerave Healing Ointment on top of whatever moisturizer you have already."
"La Roche Posay Cicaplast works well."
"I love it."
"La roche posay lipikar, it comes in a "light" version."
"My scaly self uses LaRoche Posay Cicaplast Balm B5."
"My skin loves the la roche possay toleriane double repair face moisturizer."
"La roche posay. All of their products are very high end and worth the money."
"La Roche posay and dr jarts ceramide are the absolute best."
"La Roche Posay - the whole line is for sensitive skin. Works wonders for my dry skin."
"Not from Sephora but La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ is my go to."
#4
First Aid Beauty
4.8
(19)
"I loveee first aid beauty: ultra repair cream."
"100/10 product for me (no that’s not a typo lol). A heavy moisturizer but feels lightweight and absorbs quickly."
"First Aid Beauty is best for oily skin."
"My holy grail is FAB ultra repair."
"I use First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream and I love it."
"First Aid Beauty ultra repair cream."
"FAB ultra repair cream"
"My HG for dry winters is First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream."
"I will forever recommend First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair cream."
"Firstaid!!"
#5
Cetaphil
4.7
(19)
"I’ve been using Cetaphil and really love it."
"Cetaphil moisturizing cream."
"For me, it’s the cetaphil moisturizing cream (the one that comes in a tub)."
"Cetaphil for sensitive skin is AMAZING."
"I use Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream in the tub head to toe every day."
"Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream in the tub. Hands down."
"If you want THICK go for the cetaphil moisturizing cream."
"Cetaphil, it's awesome, I have sensitive skin too."
"During the day I use the Cetaphil moisturizing cream."
"I've used this stuff for over 20 years for face and body!"
#6
Purito
4.6
(19)
"I like the Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream."
"The Purito mighty bamboo panthenol cream has been really great for me this fall/upcoming winter."
"My current favorite–Purito Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer."
"Quickly became my holy grail."
"My current favorite moisturizers for winter: Purito Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer."
"My favourite is Purito oat-in intense cream."
"Purito Oat-in Intense Cream or the Mizon Phyto Plump Collagen Night Cream."
"Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream. started using it and it works great for me."
"Purito oat in calming gel cream."
"It's fungal acne safe too if that's a concern."
#7
Aestura
4.9
(17)
"Another vote for Aestura Atobarrier Cream."
"Aestura AtoBarrier 365 Cream... stock up when there is a sale."
"Numbuzin 1 Serum followed by Aestura Atobarrier cream is a great combo for my dry, mature, clog prone skin."
"AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream with Ceramide, Korean Moisturizer for Barrier Repair have been amazing for my very dehydrated skin."
"I love Aestura’s 365 cream."
"Aestura is a gift given by gods or something."
"Aestura for my skin works well."
"The Aestura is amazing for barrier repair."
"My go-to is aestura 365 cream *and* numbuzin 2 serum followed by Biodance moisturizer."
"I honestly cant recommend this enough for dry skin."
#8
Farmacy
4.9
(16)
"Farmacy halo are the only moisturizers that have felt light on my face."
"Farmacy Honey Halo - which is a splurge buuut. The best."
"Farmacy Honey Halo saved my life"
"Farmacy’s Honey Halo is one of my all-time favorite moisturizers."
"Amazing."
"Farmacy Honey Halo, DamDam Tokyo Mochi Mochi luminous cream, and Dieux Instant Angel are all great."
"The only thing that works for me as a wintertime moisturizer is the Farmacy Honey Halo."
"Farmacy honey halo!"
"I really like Farmacy Honey Halo."
"Farmacy honey halo."
#9
Illiyoon
4.9
(16)
"Illiyoon ATO ceramide cream!!!!!!"
"I use Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream. It’s very hydrating."
"Illyoon is one that I love!! Using for many years now, but I do enjoy Aestura as well!!"
"I swear by illiyoon!"
"Illyoon is what I have been using and it’s very nice."
"It's the best thing that's happened to my skin in a long time"
"I’ve been using the Illiyoon as my moisturizer after Tret."
"Illiyoon ATO Ceramide Cream is so thick and creamy and healing."
"I’ve been enjoying the Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream!"
"Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream 💞."
#10
Dieux
4.8
(16)
"Dieux instant angel. It’s fucking fantastic."
"Dieux Instant Angel is my HG!"
"Dieux instant angel, tatcha indigo overnight cream, tatcha dewy skin"
"Dieux instant angel."
"Dieux instant angel! My ride or die, holy grail."
"Dieux instant angel for day"
"I found it better than Instant Angel for my skin type."
"Dieux instant angel. Best ever."
"Dieux’s instant angel is perfection for dry skin 👍🏻"
"Dieux air Angel is amazing"
#11
Aveeno
4.5
(17)
"I like that oat gel moisturiser by Aveeno."
"Aveeno oat gel moisturiser, it’s super light but also mositurising."
"When my skin is sensitive or irritated I use Aveeno."
"Works brilliantly for us."
"Beautiful product!"
"Aveeno for extremely dry skin. It’s really helped me."
"Johnsons baby oil on damp skin with a layer of aveeno on top"
"Aveeno skin therapy balm, Skin1004 hyalu cica moisture cream, YTTP air whip moisture cream."
"Honestly, Aveeno is amazing for that imo."
"It helped me a lot."
#12
Tatcha
4.6
(15)
"Then at night tatcha dewy skin cream or silk cream."
"Tatcha dewy cream!"
"My skin loves Tatcha dewy cream."
"Tatcha dewy skin cream!"
"Tatcha Dewy Skin is amazing and made a huge difference in my skin."
"Tatcha dewy skin cream is my HG."
"Super dry skin girl here and I love tatcha dewy skin cream."
"Tatcha Dewey cream will be your new BFF!!"
"I love Tatcha dewy."
"Tatcha dewy cream is one of the best."
#13
Bioderma
4.8
(14)
"The best moisturizer I have used."
"Personally I use bioderma sebium hydra and it has never broken me out."
"Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume (mineral oil based)."
"Can recommend Bioderma sebium hydra!"
"Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm or Mixa Panthenol comfort balm."
"Works like a charm for oily skin"
"Is more hydrating."
"It’s made specifically for skin being treated with harsh products."
"Bioderma SebiumHydra helped keep my sensitive skin happy."
"Loving the bioderma sebium hydra for oily skin."
#14
Kiehl's
4.6
(13)
"Khiels Ultra Facial Cream 10/10!"
"- kiehls ultra facial cream"
"Kiehls has been saving my life lately! Great for eczema flare ups."
"Honestly rn I am using kiehl’s ultra facial cream and it’s great."
"The *best* that I’ve found is Kiehls ultra facial cream."
"Strongly recommend Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream :)"
"Kiehl’s ultra facial cream."
"Kiehls is the best for me."
"I also use the kiehls ultra facial cream."
"I have slightly sensitive skin and seem to do well with Kiehls"
#15
Weleda
4.8
(12)
"Weleda Skin Food or LRP Toleriane Riche."
"Definitely check out Weleda Skin Food."
"Weleda skin food... Like a drink of water for your skin."
"Get Squalane oil... then add Weleda Skin food moisturizer for night time."
"Weleda Skin Food"
"Waleda skin food ! Rub it on your fingers and press it into the skin."
"Weleda Skin Food at night and Weleda Sensitive Care Facial Cream - Almond during the day."
"Weleda skinfood!"
"Is worth a shot, very hydrating."
"I like Weleda Skin Food for when my skin is super dry."
#16
Dr. Jart
4.8
(12)
"Brilliant"
"Dr Jart Ceramidin, Dieux Instant angel, and Skinfix Barrier + triple lipid cream."
"Dr. Jart Ceramidin + Pai Rosehip Oil."
"Dr. jart ceramidin cream is a good choice."
"Dr jart ceramidin cream is what I’ve started using now!"
"I will live and die by dr jart ceramidin cream"
"Dr Jart ceramidin -- it's heavy so I only use at night but I've experienced no breakouts/milia."
"The yellow dr.jart."
"Dr. Jart ceramidin!"
"Dr Jart Ceramidin!"
#17
Neutrogena
4.9
(11)
"My favorite moisturizer is the Neutrogena hydroboost water gel (fragrance free) moisturizer."
"Neutrogena hydroboost is lightweight and sinks in really quickly."
"The one and only moisturiser that has not broken me out."
"The first one I typically recommend is the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water gel."
"I recommend Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water gel to my patients."
"Nothing has worked better."
"[Neutrogena Hydro Boost] which you can get at DM."
"Not sure if this fits the bill, but I use / love."
"I use neutrogena hydroboost in the morning."
"Neutrogena hydro boost layered with Amlactin."
#18
Isntree
4.7
(9)
"I love the Isntree hyaluronic acid aqua gel cream."
"Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk cream :) the best one for me so far."
"Isntree yam root vegan milk cream before tret every night."
"My current favorite moisturizers for winter: Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cream."
"I really enjoy the isntree yam root cream along with their yam root cleanser, really amazing for dry sensitive skin."
"My favorite is the isntree yam cream at night"
"Isntree yam root cream."
"Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream."
#19
Aquaphor
4.7
(7)
"Aquaphor!!"
"It's great to prevent/heal windburn too."
"Look into Vanicream moisturizing cream, aquaphor, or cerave healing ointment"
"Aquaphor slathered on then put socks on over before bed."
"Aquaphor all over body."
"It does eventually wear from my lips if I’m running long."
"I do aquaphor at night"
#20
Clinique
4.4
(7)
"Clinique Moisture Surge."
"My HG is Clinique moisture surge ( the one without the SPF)"
"It is just such perfect formula."
"Clinique Moisture Surge works for me."
"I use Clinique Moisture Surge which claims to be 72 hour."
"Clinique Moisture Surge."
"But for a face cream so far I'm using Clinique Moisture surge."
#21
Laneige
5.0
(6)
"Have you tried laneige’s water bank moisturizer? Its really good and light on skin."
"Laneige cica sleeping mask 💚 is a must-try."
"It’s been a game changer for my dry skin in the winter."
"I use the Laneige Cica sleeping mask (green tub) as a nighttime moisturizer and it is great."
"Laneige Cica sleeping mask"
"I really like the laniege water bank moisturizer."
#22
Stratia
4.8
(6)
"The one that has worked best for me is Stratia’s Interface!"
"I use stratia lipid gold during the day."
"I love Stratia Interface."
"I like my two moisturizers currently: interface by Stratia and prejuvination by Dr jart."
"Not at Sephora but Stratia Lipid Gold - so fatty - soooooo good."
"Stratia Interface is super gentle & effective for me."
#23
Soon Jung
4.8
(6)
"Currently using the soon jung 2x barrier cream day and night and it’s amazing!"
"If you can find the old Soon Jung hydro barrier cream (in the jar), that is great for your skin type."
"My HG is the Soonjung 2x barrier cream, always works for me."
"I’m using Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream and although the consistency looks very lightweight, it is definitely more hydrating."
"I love Korean products."
"I've been using Soonjung's 2x barrier cream."
#24
Naturie
4.7
(6)
"Naturie hatomugi skin conditioning gel is a great option."
"Naturie hatomugi skin conditioning gel."
"Naturie hatomugi skin conditioning gel."
"It’s very soothing and once it dries down, leaves no residue or shine."
"Naturie hatomugi skin conditioning gel. It’s a gel moisturizer that eventually dries down."
"Naturie hatomugi skin conditioning gel."
#25
Eucerin
4.7
(6)
"I use the Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream."
"Try something more occlusive such as Eucerin original healing cream."
"Try something more occlusive such as Eucerin original healing cream."
"I use tret and have not found a better moisturiser than Eucerin Advanced Repair cream."
"I’ve recently started using the eucerin original healing cream."
"Eucerin Advanced Repair cream or Eucerin Roughness Relief cream. Lotion isn't as great."
#26
Skin1004
4.5
(6)
"Skin 1004 Centella Soothing Cream. Keeps my skin hydrated through the night but is still very light."
"Skin1004 hyalu cica moisture cream"
"You might like Skin1004 hyalu cica moisture cream."
"I wanna try the skin1004 one!!"
"... and skin 1004 centella soothing cream."
"Skin1004's centella soothing cream."
#27
Skinfix
4.3
(6)
"Skinfix. It also restores the skin barrier."
"Skinfix is amazing."
"I would suggest SkinFix.. also good for eczema prone skin."
"Skinfix moisturizer is clinically a better one."
"SkinFix is good and so is Tatcha."
"Would say, Skinfix ( you can grab it from sephora) and any ceramide or peptides serum for first layer instead of hyaluronic acid."
#28
Beauty of Joseon
5.0
(5)
"Beauty of Joseon Dynasty cream is super moisturizing and cruelty free."
"Nicest heavy creams I've found are Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream."
"ITS SO GOOD."
"I have found happiness with Beauty of Joseon’s Dynasty Cream."
"Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream. My holy grail."
#29
Doctor Rogers
4.8
(4)
"I use Doctor Rogers Face Cream after tret, minimal, effective ingredients."
"Doctor rogers face cream is my HG."
"Doctor Rogers face cream is amazing!"
"I love my Doctor Rogers face cream."
#30
Kiehl’s
4.8
(4)
"Kiehl’s ultra facial cream."
"Kiehls ultra facial cream moisturizer"
"Kiehl’s ultra facial cream."
"Kiehl’s ultra facial cream."
#31
Glossier
4.8
(4)
"Glossier after baume is my ride or die."
"I do use a balm like Glossier's After Baume to really help seal in my skin's moisture."
"I really love it."
"Glossier After Baume is the only product that leaves my skin feeling 'good oily' in the morning."
#32
Avene
4.8
(4)
"Avene Cleanance Hydra as a day cream... work amazing for me."
"Avene Cleanance Hydra - specifically formulated to be used when going through tret."
"These three would be my suggestions if you haven't tried them."
"Try maybe avene cleanance hydra, it is non-comedogenic and not very rich."
#33
Belif
4.5
(4)
"Belif aqua bomb was my saviour."
"So much better than Neutrogena hydroboost."
"I like belif aqua bomb."
"Belif Aquabomb."
#34
Round Lab
4.5
(4)
"Round Lab Soybean Cream."
"The Round Lab Birch Juice cream is a favorite."
"For dry, sensitive skin: Round Lab Soybean Cream."
"Round lab birch juice cream!! Light yet very hydrating."
#35
Sana
4.3
(4)
"SANA - Vaserhythm Moist Balm is great for skin barrier strengthening."
"You might like Sana Vaserhythm moist balm which does have humectants, emollients, and occlusives"
"It’s a Japanese moisturizer with petrolatum and ceramides."
"Some suggestions would be Sana Vaserhythm Moist Balm."
#36
Biossance
5.0
(3)
"Biossance!!!"
"Biossance."
"I really like biossance"
#37
Etude
5.0
(3)
"Etude soon jung 2x cream and pyunkang yul nutrition cream."
"Im currently using the soon jung 2x intensive barrier cream and it’s amazing for my skin barrier."
"Do you know Etude Soonjung line? They have 2x Barrier Intensive Cream."
#38
Zeroid
5.0
(3)
"Zeroid 5% urea cream would be really good for rehydrating her skin."
"Is amazing."
"It deals with dryness very well."
#39
Prequel
5.0
(3)
"I swear by Prequel Urea Moisturizer."
"I love the Prequel Urea moisturizer."
"I like the Prequel Urea Moisturizer."
#40
Sunday Riley
4.7
(3)
"I love Sunday Riley Ice."
"Sunday Riley ICE is amazing for my dry skin."
"I adore Sunday Riley Ice especially at night."
#41
Innbeauty
4.7
(3)
"I’m loving InnBeauty Extreme Cream right now"
"I just started using the Innbeauty Extreme Cream as I read and heard tons of comparisons to the Augustinus Bader Rich cream."
"One exception is Extreme Cream by Inn beauty."
#42
Curel
4.7
(3)
"Just wish it came in a larger size!"
"Curel’s intensive moisture cream has been amazing for me."
"(pricey but lasts and works!)"
#43
Physiogel
4.7
(3)
"Use physiogel moisturizer. Great for dryness."
"100% recommend physiogel moisturizer."
"My go to winter recommendations for most of my patients is physiogel moisturizer."
#44
Regimen Lab
4.7
(3)
"This saved my skin barrier"
"I’ve been using the regimen lab- cream and it’s so wonderful."
"A 3:1:1 moisturizer like Regimen Lab's CREAM on non-Taz days."
#45
Tower 28
4.3
(3)
"I love the tower 28 moisturizer."
"As long as your acne-prone skin isn’t reactive to shea butter."
"I love how no-frills it is"
#46
Nivea
4.3
(3)
"German Nivea"
"Nivea or creme 21"
"I do love Nivea too."
#47
The Ordinary
4.3
(3)
"I use The Ordinary one."
"I like the ones from The Ordinary, they’re all water based and affordable!"
"But for moisturizer I currently use the ordinary but wanting to switch to dynasty cream by beauty of joseon"
#48
The Inkey List
4.0
(3)
"A light texture moisturizer with 4% niacinamide."
"The Inkey List Omega Water Cream."
"The inky list omega water cream, really melts away for my oily skin."
#49
Vaseline
3.7
(3)
"Vaseline."
"Vaseline."
"Vaseline."
#50
Hada Labo
5.0
(2)
"Hada labo perfect gel on damp skin"
"Currently, Hada Labo Perfect Gel! It is a multi-cream that is very moisturising."
#51
Drunk Elephant
5.0
(2)
"Protini is the only thing that doesn’t break me out"
"I always go back to drunk elephant protini."
#52
e.l.f.
4.5
(2)
"I really like it. It has a nice consistency, hydrates my skin but doesn't feel greasy."
"I’ve been using E.L.F’s holy hydration face cream, I’ve enjoyed it."
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