Best moisturizers on Reddit
171 reviews from r/AsianBeauty, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/KoreanBeauty and 21 more subreddits
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#1
CeraVe
4.3
(19)
"It doesn't make my skin oily, it's perfect."
"My dermatologist recommended Cere Ve or Cetaphil for both myself and my Mom."
"Works like magic and recommended by my dermatologist."
"These products work great and are non greasy."
"I use CeraVe lotion for my face."
"CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream. AM and PM."
"Always on damp skin."
"Cerave lotion."
"It's very moisturizing and doesn't make your skin oily."
"My skin when it's not irritated tolaretes cerave moisturising cream."
#2
Purito
4.7
(14)
"I also heard great things about the Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream, which is also barrier supporting."
"I really like Purito B5 Panthenol Re-barrier cream."
"The Purito deep sea water cream is really good, it’s designed for people who have eczema and oily skin."
"Purito deep sea water cream."
"I just got purito oat in gel cream, and it’s a dream."
"Have been using purito oat in gel cream."
"Look for gel moisturizers. for the most part, they’re lightweight and not very likely to give you issues (not guaranteed though)."
"Seconding the purito b5 panthenol rebarrier cream!!"
"The purito b5 panthenol re-barrier cream has my eye, great reviews and nice ingredient list."
"It’s the best!"
#3
Vanicream
4.8
(12)
"Vanicream is thick and moisturizes very well."
"They’re gentle and don’t have niacinamide."
"Doesn't clog and is for sensitive skin"
"Plain old vanicream."
"I would recommend Vanicream, but I do not know how accessible it is in Canada."
"I love vanicream for my sensitive skin."
"It’s more lightweight than the Cera Ve and has a very simple ingredients list."
"The vanicream moisturizer is about as basic as it gets when it comes to skincare ingredients."
"Vanicream."
"Vanicream ! Using it on my 4 month old. Pretty good so far"
#4
Illiyoon
4.8
(11)
"I WILL ride or die for illyoon cream it's my holy grail."
"It's super awesome and the only thing that moisturizes my very dry and dehydrated skin in winter."
"Illiyoon Cream (not gel) + tirtir moisturizing toner = best winter combo for me."
"I use the Illiyoon cream not the gel, and I love it. Very thick for my dry ass tretinoin skin."
"Great for skin barrier."
"Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream or Aestura ato barrier cream."
"Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream"
"The cream version in their line is the thickest and helps trap in a lot of moisture."
"It’s so hydrating, not fragranced, sinks in so nicely and leaves my skin so glowy!"
"Illiyoon Ato Moisturizer or Etude 2x barrier cream."
#5
COSRX
4.4
(8)
"That plus the snail mucin gives me enough hydration."
"That plus the snail mucin gives me enough hydration."
"It makes me glow!! $17."
"It is definitely a little on the heavier side, but sinks into skin beautifully."
"For something lightweight I like COSRX snail all in one cream"
"I use the cosrx hyaluronic acid intensive cream, but only at night."
"Definitely use a toner too. I highly recommend beauty water toner and an emulsion like COSRX AC Collection."
"Some options you might like are Cosrx hyaluronic acid intensive cream, Sana Soy milk moisture gel cream moist, or Ample N hyaluron shot emulsion"
#6
Beauty of Joseon
4.8
(4)
"It’s barrier supporting but has a gel texture which might be refreshing since your skin is on the oilier side!"
"My brother loves it! it absorbs fast and lessens oil production."
"I have been loving BOJ Red Bean Water Gel!"
"Very lightweight and smooth."
#7
Bioderma
4.8
(4)
"Get bioderma atoderm or bioderma baume from ajio sale"
"Bioderma intensive baume helped my type two because of the high prioritization of barrier support."
"For me the best one has been bioderma intensive baume."
"4. Bioderma Intensive Baume."
#8
Dr G
4.3
(4)
"My ride or die is the dr g red blemish cream."
"Dr G red blemish and Torriden cream works really well for me!"
"Dr G and Torriden soothing cream, great for sensitive skin also."
"Dr G. Red blemish soothing cream and Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol cream."
#9
Cetaphil
4.3
(4)
"💓💓💓"
"Cerave or Cetaphil products are great!"
"I wash it at night and use Cetaphil lotion"
"I use cetaphil!"
#10
First Aid Beauty
5.0
(3)
"First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream"
"First Aid’s Ultra Repair Cream is amazing"
"I’ve tried kiehls, Vanicream, LRP, etc. and always wind up back at FAB."
#11
La Roche-Posay
5.0
(3)
"I swear by it and under $20."
"It’s very thick. I use that in the winter."
"There is a lotion as well as a thicker cream that really protects the skin barrier."
#12
FormulaRX
4.7
(3)
"Sinks into skin. Doesn't leave oily finish at all."
"I’ve tried everything on the market and I have to say FormulaRX , foxtale and re’equil have the best moisturisers that actually work."
"Formularx has some great moisturizers, Neutrogena and Clinique as well."
#13
Torriden
4.7
(3)
"Moisturized my skin really well."
"It has a couple ceramides that help strengthen the skin barrier to preserve moisture."
"I have clog prone skin and curel and torriden both works during dry cold seasons"
#14
Rovectin
4.7
(3)
"So lovely! Not a full on thick cream but has more body than a regular gel."
"Yes you should definitely try it. I have oily acne prone skin and this moisturizer really works well for my skin."
"Rovectin cica balm, Sensetive, reactive, acne."
#15
iUNIK
4.3
(3)
"It's lightweight and fast absorbing. I have acne prone, combination skin and it didn't cause any breakouts."
"Lightweight, yet very hydrating."
"Iunik centella calming gel cream is a good option."
#16
Isntree
4.0
(3)
"Isntree hyluronic acid gel cream works for acne prone skin."
"I have used Isntree Yam Root Cream and I loved it."
"Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream! I'm on the northeastern coast of the states, our summers are pretty humid so I use this at night only."
#17
Hada Labo
5.0
(2)
"I highest suggest Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Milk."
"I highest suggest Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Milk."
#18
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume
5.0
(2)
"La Roche Posay cicaplast baume"
"Check out Kose tigeraid cica cream, La Roche Posay cicaplast baume."
#19
I'm From
5.0
(2)
"I'm really liking the I'm From Vitamin Tree Water Gel! It's very soothing."
"I've used 10 jars of vitamin tree water gel now, tell how much I like it."
#20
Zeriod
5.0
(2)
"It didnt break me out after trying a lot of korean moisturizers."
"My skin got better from redness and pimples."
#21
Nivea
5.0
(2)
"Vaseline Yellow/Nivea Cocoa is great for dry skin."
"I have super dry skin and Nivea is the best one that suited my body."
#22
The Inkey List
4.5
(2)
"For under makeup try Omega Water Cream by the Inkey List."
"The Inkey List Omega Water Cream might be a good fit!"
#23
Mixsoon
4.5
(2)
"Mixsoon Master repair cream enriched."
"Mixsoon Master repair cream enriched."
#24
Clinique
4.5
(2)
"If budget isn't an issue then Clinique moisture surge or Neutrogena hydroboost is your best bet."
"Clinique, works well. Moisture Surge. Normal price."
#25
Glossier
4.5
(2)
"Super thick / rich cream like Glossier After Baume?"
"Tatcha Dew Cream, Glossier After Baume and Purito Dermide Cica Barrier."
#26
Eucerin
4.5
(2)
"Eucerin works great for me, i hate greasy creams and it’s extremely moisturising and soaks in very quick."
"I think the Eucerin does a better job."
#27
Aestura
4.5
(2)
"Everyone is raving about aestura moisturizer."
"Aestura."
#28
Neutrogena
4.5
(2)
"Neutrogena hydroboost is my HG."
"Neutrogena has plenty of options for anti aging."
#29
Laneige
4.5
(2)
"Laneige cica sleeping mask, works really well for my oily congestion prone skin."
"My dad used the lineage water bank cream"
#30
Aveeno
4.0
(2)
"Have you tried Aveeno?"
"My husband has a beard and he uses something by Aveeno for sensitive skin."
#31
Elf
4.0
(2)
"I have sensitive skin and love their Holy Hydration moisturizer."
"Have a look on elf! They’re my go-to atm."
#32
Vitamin B5
3.5
(2)
"Recently included the vit B5 one in my routine & liking it so far."
"This one keeps my skin calm & soothing."
#33
Dr. G
5.0
(1)
"The best."
#34
Mimumimu
5.0
(1)
"It’s lightweight but still hydrating, and I absolutely love it!"
#35
Physiogel
5.0
(1)
"It's the best and budget friendly."
#36
Parachute
5.0
(1)
"Helped me immensely during winter in Delhi."
#37
Dove
5.0
(1)
"The absolute best lotion for North Indian level hard winter is the Dove body lotion!"
#38
Soulflower
5.0
(1)
"Got this few days back and loving it: https://www.soulflower.in/products/vitamin-c-hyaluronic-acid-body-lotion?variant=45470507958525"
#39
L'Oreal
5.0
(1)
"It’s great"
#40
Snail Rescue
5.0
(1)
"I love, love, love the oil-free snail rescue moisturizer."
#41
Skinceuticals
5.0
(1)
"It’s expensive but I’ve tried literally everything and it’s the only thing that keeps me hydrated with no reactions."
#42
Shea Butter
5.0
(1)
"I use pure unrefined shea butter"
#43
Mad Hippie
5.0
(1)
"I've been using Mad Hippie products and really like them."
#44
Burt's Bees
5.0
(1)
"I’ve used the Burt’s Bees Truly Glowing Night Cream before and loved it!"
#45
Innisfree
5.0
(1)
"It’s a lightweight cream that doesn’t feel too heavy."
#46
Tatcha
5.0
(1)
"Tatcha Dew Cream, Glossier After Baume and Purito Dermide Cica Barrier."
#47
Benton
5.0
(1)
"Oh, Benton aloe hylaron cream."
#48
Elta MD
5.0
(1)
"I love Elta MD Am Moisturizer"
#49
Image Skincare
5.0
(1)
"Pricey but worth it."
#50
Honest
4.0
(1)
"It's really lightweight so it doesn’t clog my pores but also moisturizing."
#51
Dermalogica
4.0
(1)
"Dermalogica skin smoothing cream!"
#52
Weleda
4.0
(1)
"I use Weleda products for my face."
#53
Noxzema
4.0
(1)
"I still use the old school original formula Noxema in the dark blue jar to wash my face with."
#54
Overnight Star
4.0
(1)
"Check out the overnight star moisturizer! It’s only at Ulta."
#55
Sarna
4.0
(1)
"Doctor said to use Sarna lotion it's really cooling"
#56
Cicaplast
4.0
(1)
"But the Cicaplast Baume B5 is perfect on its own too."
#57
Generic Aqueous Cream
4.0
(1)
"Its cheap & a little old fashioned - generic aqueous cream sold in most pharmacies."
#58
Grapeseed Oil
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend a noncomedogenic carrier oil."
#59
Saipo
4.0
(1)
"Ok naman siya for oily skin and good sensitive skin."
#60
Pilgrim
4.0
(1)
"Pilgrim oil free gel moisturizer."
#61
Etude
4.0
(1)
"I use the etude cream and love it, haven't had any issues so far."
#62
Moisturex
4.0
(1)
"Getting something with lactic acid/ urea in it will help to smoothen out your skin. Like Moisturex."
#63
Peter Thomas Roth
4.0
(1)
"It's just a little pricey."
#64
Minon
4.0
(1)
"Makes good moisturizers that work great for sensitive skin!"
#65
Axis-Y
4.0
(1)
"It’s a nice lightweight gel texture, but I found it very hydrating."
#66
Zeroid
4.0
(1)
"Zeroid oint cream found it through a korean supermodel’s skincare vlog."
#67
Iunik
4.0
(1)
"Seems to sink in more rather than sitting on top."
#68
The Ordinary
4.0
(1)
"I tend to add some of The Ordinary Niacinamide powder into any of my moisturisers."
#69
O'Keefe's
4.0
(1)
"I use O'Keefe's Working Hands on my face."
#70
Naturie
4.0
(1)
"If you have very dry skin you can layer it twice."
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