Moisturizers reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 234 Reddit reviews across 25 subreddits and 77 posts to rank the best Moisturizers brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction, r/KoreanBeauty, r/45PlusSkincare, r/IndianSkincareAddicts. Top-rated brands include Vanicream (4.8/5), CeraVe (4.3/5), Purito (4.8/5).

Stats

Reviews234

Subreddits25

Posts77

Brands67

Products85

Top communities

r/AsianBeauty65 r/SkincareAddiction24 r/KoreanBeauty24 r/45PlusSkincare23 r/IndianSkincareAddicts19

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By Brand

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Vanicream

4.8

(24)

"Another vote for Vanicream. I get the tub and lather it on before bed & it soaks in pretty fast."

"Vanicream Daily facial moisturizer."

"I have really sensitive skin, so I use a couple Vamicream products. Daily facial moisturizer and if I need another layer the moisturizing lotion during the day. Then at night on top of all that the moisturizing cream."

"Vanicream is the GOAT. I love an expensive moisturizer but they just were no where as effective as Vanicream!"

"Vanicream!! I used Tatcha, Khiels, masks and such, - so so many and lo and behold this very budget cream did the trick per my derms recommendation!"

"I saw a lot of recommendations on here for Vanicream so I tried it. It's great and ~ $15 for a big tub"

"Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer is my holy grail no peeling, no weird smell, and plays nice with BP/Clindamycin."

"The best product I have found, and I like their moisturizing lotion, facial cleanser and bar soap too."

"I swear by this product. I have skin like you’re describing, and this works miracles."

"Have you tried vanicream moisturizer? I am wondering how it compares to lrp"

CeraVe

4.3

(21)

"This Cerave Moisturizing Cream and Cerave Healing Ointment are both fungal acne safe and noncomedogenic."

"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."

Purito

4.8

(16)

"Check out the Purito line! Cica relief and mighty bamboo both have centella and both are in gels and they don't grease at all."

"Second the Purito oat-in calming gel cream!"

"Purito seoul Oat-In Calming Gel Cream"

"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)."

Illiyoon

4.7

(15)

"Saved my face this winter."

"I WILL ride or die for illyoon cream it's my holy grail."

"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."

"I have combination skin and I use the ILLIYOON ceramide gel layered with the MANYO bifida ampoule and it's perfect"

"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!"

Aestura

4.8

(10)

"Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream – Nourishing, barrier-repairing, and works amazingly for flaky or tight areas."

"Aestura 365 ato barrier cream layered over a milky toner like Byoma or haruharu wonder essence have saved my dry, sensitive skin this winter while using Tretinoin."

"Can certainly handle sub zero weather."

"Is a hood all round moisturiser as it focuses on repairing the skin barrier"

"Best hydrating cream i've ever used and it hydrates like nothing else."

"Aestura atobarrier 365 cream. Or Illyoons cream."

"Honestly the best moisturizer I've found so far for the winter."

"Everyone is raving about aestura moisturizer."

"Aestura."

"Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream truly gives me 24 hour moisturization."

COSRX

4.6

(9)

"For me, Cosrx All in One snail cream was a game changer with Tret."

"That plus the snail mucin gives me enough hydration."

"It makes me glow!! $17."

"Works really well for me."

"With tea tree and Centella."

"I like cosrx lightweight soothing moisturizer."

"I use the cosrx hyaluronic acid intensive cream, but only at night."

"Some options you might like are Cosrx hyaluronic acid intensive cream, Sana Soy milk moisture gel cream moist, or Ample N hyaluron shot emulsion"

Torriden

4.6

(7)

"Torriden dive in soothing cream"

"Moisturized my skin really well."

"It has a couple ceramides that help strengthen the skin barrier to preserve moisture."

"It's light and hydrating, doesn't leave sticky feeling on the skin."

"Another option for your consideration is the Torriden Balanceful cream. It is gel that feels a bit tacky when applying but absorbs well and feels light wearing it."

"I have clog prone skin and curel and torriden both works during dry cold seasons"

iUNIK

4.5

(6)

"IUNIK - Centella Calming Gel Cream. It is super soft, refreshing, in gel format and absorbs very well."

"I use Iunik Beta Glucan Serum off Amazon. Game changer."

"It's lightweight and fast absorbing. I have acne prone, combination skin and it didn't cause any breakouts."

"Iunik Centella Calming Gel Cream all throughout!"

"Lightweight, yet very hydrating."

"Iunik centella calming gel cream is a good option."

Curel

4.2

(6)

"Curel Intensive moisture cream is FA safe, that’s how I discovered it."

"Cream based: Curel intensive moisture facial cream"

"I heard that curel moisturiser is a dupe for dr g’s!"

"I've used Curel moisturizer II, Etude Soon jung 10 free emulsion, Stratia liquid gold."

"Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream."

"Feels light but packs a punch."

#10

Beauty of Joseon

4.6

(5)

"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!"

"I use beauty of Joseon red bean water gel and honestly the texture is really nice."

"Very lightweight and smooth."

#11

Cetaphil

4.2

(5)

"💓💓💓"

"Cerave or Cetaphil products are great!"

"I use good old Cetaphil and have for decades."

"I use cetaphil!"

"Drugstore brands are good; cetaphil is a simple, no frills brand; they have a sensitive skin line."

#12

Dr. G

4.0

(5)

"It’s awesome that you’ve found the Dr. G Clear Smoothing Cream as a good in-between!"

"I love the dr g clear smoothing cream."

"A good balance of moisturising and lightweight, also containing niacinamide and cica which will be excellent for your acne."

"+1 for the Dr. G RED Blemish cream! A little bit goes a long way."

"Dr g red blemish cream"

#13

Physiogel

4.5

(4)

"Any gel based moisturiser would be great for the summers but as dry skin girlie myself - make physiogel your bestie for winters!!"

"I love Physiogel Hypoallergenic and Eucerin Aquaphor."

"For me physiogel"

"Try physiogel! it’s good for oily skin and goes well under makeup!"

#14

Eucerin

4.3

(4)

"Eucerin works great for me, i hate greasy creams and it’s extremely moisturising and soaks in very quick."

"Eucerin Q 10 fragrance free, just a great moisturizer."

"Of the many moisturizers I've tried, Eucerin lotion works best on me."

"I think the Eucerin does a better job."

#15

Skin1004

4.0

(4)

"You should try the Skin1004 Soothing Cream made with pure Centella from Madagascar. I find it works well for sensitive skin."

"Skin1004 centella soothing cream is what I use."

"For my combo acne prone skin I use SKIN1004 Centella Soothing cream in the summer since it's lightweight and hydrating and in winter I switch to Illiyoon ceramide ato cream"

"Skin1004 Soothing Cream is like a gel and not enough for my dry skin."

#16

Isntree

4.0

(4)

"Might be a good option."

"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

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."

#18

Nivea

5.0

(3)

"I have super dry skin and Nivea is the best one that suited my body."

"Nivea is the best!!!"

"Nothing beats Nivea and Vaseline body lotion."

#19

Illyoon

5.0

(3)

"Illiyoon cream + aquaphor. Slugging works wonders for me"

"Aestura atobarrier 365 cream. Or Illyoons cream."

"I loooove the illyoon cream. It's great for my dry, sensitive skin and isn't clogging."

#20

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."

#21

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."

#26

Avene

5.0

(2)

"Avene Tolerance Control for sure!"

"Avene Tolerance Control is my holy grail."

#27

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume

5.0

(2)

"La Roche Posay cicaplast baume"

"Check out Kose tigeraid cica cream, La Roche Posay cicaplast baume."

#28

4.0

(1)

"Noku marine cream or Tatcha. Both made with marine ingredients which are perfect to target lots of skin conditions."

#67

Alba

3.0

(1)

"Try un-petroleum by alba. No petro!"

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