Best moisturizers on Reddit

283 reviews from r/AsianBeauty, r/KoreanBeauty, r/IndianSkincareAddicts and 22 more subreddits

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#1

CeraVe

4.7
(19)
"I like using the CeraVe oil absorbing moisturizer! it's suuuuper lightweight but still pretty moisturizing."
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"My dermatologist recommended Cere Ve or Cetaphil for both myself and my Mom."
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"Works like magic and recommended by my dermatologist."
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"Both game changers for my dry itchy skin."
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"I’m 62 and have excellent results."
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"These products work great and are non greasy."
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"I use CeraVe lotion for my face."
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"Both are oil free and go on nicely, especially the pm one :)"
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"I love the CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF50."
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"CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream. AM and PM."
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#2

COSRX

4.7
(14)
"These combinations don’t break me out!"
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"Doesn't break me out! Good for oily combination sensitive skin."
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"That plus the snail mucin gives me enough hydration."
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"That plus the snail mucin gives me enough hydration."
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"Loving COSRx Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream."
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"Cosrx propolis and the hyaluronic acid intensive creams are the only ones that haven't broken me out."
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"It makes me glow!! $17."
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"It’s so good."
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"Works really well for me."
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"It’s the only lotion that doesnt leave me looking greasy after I put spf on top."
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#3

Purito

4.9
(13)
"I really like Purito B5 Panthenol Re-barrier cream."
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"Oily: Purito Oat In Intense Cream."
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"The Purito deep sea water cream is really good, it’s designed for people who have eczema and oily skin."
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"Purito panthenol rebarrier cream."
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"I just got purito oat in gel cream, and it’s a dream."
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"I also really love the Purito Deep Sea Pure Water Cream."
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"Have been using purito oat in gel cream."
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"Look for gel moisturizers. for the most part, they’re lightweight and not very likely to give you issues (not guaranteed though)."
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"Seconding the purito b5 panthenol rebarrier cream!!"
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"The purito b5 panthenol re-barrier cream has my eye, great reviews and nice ingredient list."
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#4

Vanicream

4.6
(12)
"Vanicream is thick and moisturizes very well."
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"They’re gentle and don’t have niacinamide."
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"Doesn't clog and is for sensitive skin"
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"I would recommend Vanicream, but I do not know how accessible it is in Canada."
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"It’s more lightweight than the Cera Ve and has a very simple ingredients list."
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"The vanicream moisturizer is about as basic as it gets when it comes to skincare ingredients."
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"Vanicream."
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"Vanicream ! Using it on my 4 month old. Pretty good so far"
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"Vanicream daily moisturizer(not the cream) is the only thing that hasn’t irritated my dry extremely acne prone skin."
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"Vanicream and sometimes cicaplast by LRP for redness"
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#5

Aveeno

4.3
(9)
"It has oats to soothe skin and blends in well."
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"I’ve been using it for years."
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"I really love the Aveeno Calm and Restore Gel Moisturizer."
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"I use Aveeno oat gel moisturiser and it’s worked really well for me."
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"Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Face Cream. Plays well with my acne-prone but dry skin."
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"My husband has a beard and he uses something by Aveeno for sensitive skin."
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"Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream (recommended by my derm)."
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"3. Aveeno Dermexa."
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"There was a price drop on the Aveeno daily moisturizer a few days ago on Amazon."
#6

Illiyoon

5.0
(7)
"I have combination skin and I use the ILLIYOON ceramide gel layered with the MANYO bifida ampoule and it's perfect"
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"My holy grail!!! 😿 made my skin really soft."
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"Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream or Aestura ato barrier cream."
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"Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream"
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"The cream version in their line is the thickest and helps trap in a lot of moisture."
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"Illiyoon ato ceramide moisturiser."
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"It’s so hydrating, not fragranced, sinks in so nicely and leaves my skin so glowy!"
#7

Beauty of Joseon

4.8
(5)
"My horrendous dry skin has been doing very well with the beauty of Joseon dynasty cream."
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"I love beauty of Joseon glow serum. Propolis+niqcinamide."
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"I have been loving BOJ Red Bean Water Gel!"
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"Beauty of joseon red bean moisturiser has been my go to."
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"Very lightweight and smooth."
#8

La Roche-Posay

4.6
(5)
"It’s very thick. I use that in the winter."
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"There is a lotion as well as a thicker cream that really protects the skin barrier."
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"Is really good for oil control."
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"LRP Toleriane Riche cream :) "
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"I’ve been using LRP Double Repair Face Lotion for a bit and like it."
#9

Physiogel

4.6
(5)
"Nawala yung redness, itchiness and tiny bumps ng face ko and mas naging soft and smooth yung texture ng face ko."
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"This was probably the single most best product I’ve ever bought."
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"Physiogel, Deconstruct ceramide moisturizer ✨."
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"Try physiogel! it’s good for oily skin and goes well under makeup!"
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"Very famous moisturizer in Korean for winter."
#10

Hada Labo

5.0
(4)
"I highest suggest Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Milk."
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"I highest suggest Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Milk."
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"I don’t need to layer it with anything else."
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"Love how it's non-sticky."
#11

Bioderma

4.8
(4)
"The 500ml lasts me forever."
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"Nothing can beat atoderm baume by bioderma."
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"For me the best one has been bioderma intensive baume."
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"4. Bioderma Intensive Baume."
#12

Cetaphil

4.5
(4)
"Cetaphil Moisturizing Cleanser."
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"💓💓💓"
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"Cerave or Cetaphil products are great!"
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"Recommended by derma."
#13

Aestura

4.5
(4)
"Super light and made to strengthen skin barrier."
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"Everyone is raving about aestura moisturizer."
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"Aestura."
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"Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream truly gives me 24 hour moisturization."
#14

Isntree

4.5
(4)
"Try isntree’s mugwort spot saver cream…it absorbs like a dream."
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"My summer HG moisturisers are Isntree Green Tea Emulsion."
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"Isntree hyluronic acid gel cream works for acne prone skin."
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"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."
#15

Klairs

4.5
(4)
"I love the Klairs all over supple preparation lotion for my dehydrated skin."
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"It's really light, dries down nicely and pairs well with other products."
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"Currently using the Klairs Midnight Blue cream and I really like it for summer!"
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"Klairs supple preparation all over lotion, and beauty of joseon dynasty cream are also good moisturisers."
#16

First Aid Beauty

5.0
(3)
"First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream"
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"First Aid’s Ultra Repair Cream is amazing"
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"I’ve tried kiehls, Vanicream, LRP, etc. and always wind up back at FAB."
#17

Pyunkang Yul

5.0
(3)
"Gel moisturizers are perfect for oily skin."
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"It’s thick and has beeswax which is an occlusive and seals the moisture in and stays moisturised for hours."
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"Pyunkung yul ceramide lotion! This cream has wowed me."
#18

Belif

4.7
(3)
"Is my favorite for really oily skin. Use it morning and night."
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"Belif moisturizing and aqua bombs."
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"Belif"
#19

Clinique

4.7
(3)
"Oil-free hydration strengthens skin."
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"The Clinique moisture surge 100h auto replenishing hydrator is my favourite moisturiser of all time"
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"Clinique, works well. Moisture Surge. Normal price."
#20

iUNIK

4.3
(3)
"It's lightweight and fast absorbing. I have acne prone, combination skin and it didn't cause any breakouts."
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"Lightweight, yet very hydrating."
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"Iunik centella calming gel cream is a good option."
#21

Avene

4.3
(3)
"Avene Tolerance Hydra-10 Fluid fits your bill!"
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"Avene lipid barrier replenishing cream."
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"Avene Tolerance Control cream or balm are good for sensitive skin."
#22

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume

5.0
(2)
"La Roche Posay cicaplast baume"
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"Check out Kose tigeraid cica cream, La Roche Posay cicaplast baume."
#23

I'm From

5.0
(2)
"I'm really liking the I'm From Vitamin Tree Water Gel! It's very soothing."
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"I've used 10 jars of vitamin tree water gel now, tell how much I like it."
#24

Zeriod

5.0
(2)
"It didnt break me out after trying a lot of korean moisturizers."
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"My skin got better from redness and pimples."
#25

Etude House

5.0
(2)
"My ride or die is the etude house soon jung 2x barrier cream."
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"Etude House Soon Jung emulsion moisturizer was the only thing I could use when I broke out."
#26

Torriden

5.0
(2)
"It has a couple ceramides that help strengthen the skin barrier to preserve moisture."
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"It's light and hydrating, doesn't leave sticky feeling on the skin."
#27

SKIN1004

5.0
(2)
"Very comfortable and lightweight, literally brightened my skin."
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"My favorite ones."
#28

Round Lab

5.0
(2)
"A small pea-sized amount is enough for my skin, and I like how light and moisturizing it is."
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"Round lab dokdo for the win!"
#29

Neutrogena

5.0
(2)
"Easily absorbed — best to apply while the skin is damp."
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"The hydralonic acid GEL moisturizer."
#30

Dot & Key

5.0
(2)
"That’s literally my holy grain never switching it up!"
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"Theee best I have tried so far!"
#31

Dermalogica

5.0
(2)
"Check out the Dermalogica Aqua Jelly or the Dermalogica Hydrating Lotion"
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"Dermalogica calm water gel :)"
#32

EltaMD

5.0
(2)
"Apply ELTA MD CLEAR SPF 46 before I go out"
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"Apply generous amount ELTA MD BARRIER RENEWAL CREAM"
#33

Gold Bond

5.0
(2)
"It’s pretty nourishing but somehow doesn’t break me out."
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"It contains Hyaluronic Acid, which has been a game changer for me."
#34

Dr Sheths

5.0
(2)
"THE BEST MOISTURISER IVE EVER USED BEFOREE."
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"I also like dr sheths moisturiser."
#35

La Roche Posay

4.5
(2)
"La Roche Posay (either Cicaplast or Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream)"
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"As for facial moisturizers, LaRoche Posay’s line works well, especially the ones marked Crème."
#36

FormulaRX

4.5
(2)
"I’ve tried everything on the market and I have to say FormulaRX , foxtale and re’equil have the best moisturisers that actually work."
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"FormulaRX barrier plus might be just the one for you."
#37

Dr. Jart

4.5
(2)
"No other moisturizer I’ve tried compares to the results."
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"Recently enjoying a sample from Dr Jart. Also love Drunk Elephant Protini layered with a hydrating toner/essence."
#38

The Ordinary

4.5
(2)
"Sephora has this brand called “The Ordinary”. For a giant tube about $10."
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"The Ordinary’s Squalene Oil is cheap and is a great balance of absorbing, but not too fast."
#39

Minimalist

4.5
(2)
"I just finished it and i loved it. It's not heavy and moisturizing enough."
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"Minimalist B3 works good."
#40

Numbuzin

4.5
(2)
"This is my morning moisturizer."
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#41

Nivea

4.0
(2)
"My go-tos are quite basic. 1. Nivea Soft."
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"2. Nivea Classic."
#42

Tonymoly

4.0
(2)
"I love the tonymoly emulsion."
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#43

Sulwhasoo

5.0
(1)
"Have you tried Sulwhasoo? Their first care emulsion is really moisturising, gentle and also anti ageing!"
#44

Skin1004

5.0
(1)
"Skin1004 centella soothing cream is what I use."
#45

Inkey List

5.0
(1)
"I would go with Inkey List. They have a few moisturizers to choose from and they are inexpensive."
#46

Eucerin

5.0
(1)
"Eucerin works great for me, i hate greasy creams and it’s extremely moisturising and soaks in very quick."
#47

Skinfix

5.0
(1)
"[Skinfix] products have really saved my skin."
#48

Hydromol

5.0
(1)
"Hydromol emollient is great on my skin."
#49

Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm

5.0
(1)
"Aveeno baby eczema therapy nighttime balm!"
#50

Vanicream Ointment

5.0
(1)
"Vanicream ointment was actually the best for my son to keep him moisturized."
#51

Snail Gel/Lotion

5.0
(1)
"For face it’s great."
#52

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat

5.0
(1)
"This has really visibly reduced the size of my pores."
#53

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream

5.0
(1)
"Isntree hyluronic acid gel cream works for acne prone skin"
#54

Torriden Dive In Line

5.0
(1)
"The Torriden Dive In line is immaculate... They have two moisturizers in the line, one in a jar and one in a tube, I love them both."
#55

Skin Aqua Super Moisture Gel

5.0
(1)
"My go-to sunscreens are the Skin Aqua super moisture gel or the Biore UV aqua rich or athlizm which already provide adequate moisturising for my oil tank."
#56

COSRX Green Tea Soothing Gel

5.0
(1)
"I use Cosrx Green Tea Soothing Gel and I love it!"
#57

Dr. Ceuracle Kombucha Tea Essence

5.0
(1)
"I swear by Dr. Ceuracle kombucha tea essence, iunik beta glucan power moisture serum and rosehip oil to give me long lasting moisture and hydration."
#58

Cetaphil Moisturizer

5.0
(1)
"I've used Cetaphil in the tub for over 20 years. It's the most hydrating for my skin and body."
#59

Venusia Max Cream

5.0
(1)
"Finally im on a repeat buy of Venusia max cream and homemade glycerine+water mist."
#60

Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronic Moisturiser

5.0
(1)
"Quite expensive but Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronic Moisturiser has HEALEDDD my skin!!"
#61

The Creme Shop

5.0
(1)
"The Creme Shop 'What Acne?' Daily Moisturizer is SO good!! I love this entire line."
#62

Laneige

5.0
(1)
"My favorite moisturizer has become the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask and the Jeju Aloe Ice from FRESH."
#63

Tatcha

5.0
(1)
"I alternate between Tatcha Water Cream and First Aid Water Coconut Cream"
#64

Orbis

5.0
(1)
"Has been my go to since last year."
#65

Elixir

5.0
(1)
"It is not oily at all and doesn’t leave any residue on my pillow."
#66

Centella

5.0
(1)
"I really like it so far and I'll probably buy it again when I run out."
#67

Oryza

5.0
(1)
"My holy grail is Oryza skin cream, light, moisturizing and absorbed very quickly."
#68

DermArtlogy

5.0
(1)
"I love DermArtlogy Radiance gel."
#69

Hanyul

5.0
(1)
"Only gel cream I’ve found that actually moisturizes but feels like nothing."
#70

A'pieu

5.0
(1)
"A'pieu madecassoside cica gel works well for me."
#71

Maxrich

5.0
(1)
"I am using maxrich intensive cream and it's too good."
#72

It's Skin

5.0
(1)
"My favorite is It's skin's hyaluronic acid toner and their emulsion from the same line."
#73

Riman

5.0
(1)
"Changed my skin drastically."
#74

BOJ

5.0
(1)
"BOJ dynasty cream"
#75

Heimish

5.0
(1)
"It goes on like a dream and plays well with others."
#76

Kose

5.0
(1)
"It’s super super thick - like a balm more than a cream."
#77

S. Nature

5.0
(1)
"Best moisturizer I've tried and it doesn't break me out."
#78

Typology

5.0
(1)
"Typology has an anti acne moisturizer with bamboo and zinc that absorbs oils and dries down pretty thin and softly matte."
#79

The Face Shop

5.0
(1)
"I'd go for the face shop."
#80

Peach and Lily

5.0
(1)
"The peach and lily line is amazing."
#81

Shiseido

5.0
(1)
"Luxurious and absorb beautifully into my skin."
#82

L'Oréal

5.0
(1)
"It does a great job moisturizing my face and neck."
#83

Pacifica

5.0
(1)
"Wonderful for aging skin too bc it has amino acids."
#84

Alpyn

5.0
(1)
"Doesn’t set me off. On my 3rd jar."
#85

Philosophy

5.0
(1)
"Is my go-to when my skin is flaring up from something."
#86

No.7

5.0
(1)
"I use their day cream with SPF 30 and my face is moisturized the whole day."
#87

Tower 28

5.0
(1)
"I’m really enjoying the Tower28 moisturizer!"
#88

Educated

5.0
(1)
"I have super sensitive and acne prone skin, and I love this one."
#89

Dermasil Labs

5.0
(1)
"I liked it so much, I have been using it ever since."
#90

Dieux

5.0
(1)
"I’ll never stop preaching the gospel of Dieux’s Air Angel."
#91

Beekman 1802

5.0
(1)
"To date, I haven't found a drugstore."
#92

Peach and Lilly

5.0
(1)
"It's a water based gel that soaks nicely into the skin without clogging pores."
#93

Weleda

5.0
(1)
"I recommend Weleda skin care products."
#94

Burt’s Bees

5.0
(1)
"Amazing stuff! I live in a high-altitude dry climate."
#95

Summer Fridays

5.0
(1)
"I loved it. It's super hydrating yet it sinks right into your skin very quickly."
#96

Dr.G

5.0
(1)
"I recently finished my first pot of the Dr.G red blemish soothing cream and opened another!"
#97

QV

5.0
(1)
"I’ve used QV’s moisturising cream for years and have had no dryness."
#98

Belief

5.0
(1)
"My favorite face moisturizer."
#99

Angel Aqua

5.0
(1)
"I personally love the Angel Aqua moisture barrier cream"
#100

Bubble

5.0
(1)
"I’m loving bubble level up rn it’s really cheap and so good!"
#101

Bonajour

5.0
(1)
"I’ve had lots of luck with the Bonajour’s Green Tea Water Bomb cream."
#102

Kiehl's

5.0
(1)
"It’s got vitamin C and caffeine, so it really perks up your skin and fights off that dull look."
#103

Real Barrier

5.0
(1)
"This cream is definitely my forever purchase product."
#104

FAE Beauty

5.0
(1)
"FAE Beauty daily dip does wonders for me."
#105

Sebamed

5.0
(1)
"Sebamed clear face care gel. I love this product sm , it is the best gel based moisturizer."
#106

Illyoon

5.0
(1)
"Illyoon Ato."
#107

Tula

5.0
(1)
"I loooove the Tula 24/7 moisture cream :) It's the best."
#108

Argan Oil

5.0
(1)
"Add a bit to any moisturizer, lotion."
#109

Palmer's

4.0
(1)
"Palmer's have a unscented one which works for me in the winter."
#110

Dr. Hauschka

4.0
(1)
"I am using that at night and Dr Haushka regenerating day cream during the day."
#111

Deconstruct

4.0
(1)
"Deconstruct NMF oil free moisturizer."
#112

Mixsoon

4.0
(1)
"Mixsoon Master repair cream enriched."
#113

Dr. Sturm

4.0
(1)
"I also stopped using cheap cerave and switched to Dr Sturm face cream - and it’s helped CLEAR my skin!!"
#114

Soon Jung

4.0
(1)
"I like the Soon Jung 10 free moist emulsion."
#115

Palmer's Cocoa Butter with Vitamin E

4.0
(1)
"Palmers cocoa butter with vitamin E"
#116

Aveeno Calm & Restore

4.0
(1)
"The aveeno calm & restore like is good from what I hear from friends with dry skin."
#117

COSRX Oil-Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion

4.0
(1)
"Super lightweight, can heal my active pimple overnight."
#118

Vanicream Moisturizer

4.0
(1)
"Nawala dry patches ko even tho oily skin ako."
#119

Ellana Stay Fresh Moisturizer

4.0
(1)
"Very light moisturizer, yet is hydrating and has decent oil control."
#120

Vanicream Daily Moisturizer

4.0
(1)
"Vanicream daily moisturizer(not the cream) is the only thing that hasn’t irritated my dry extremely acne prone skin."
#121

Purito Oat-in Moisturizer

4.0
(1)
"I am currently using Purito oat-in moisturizer and it does work well for the dry areas."
#122

Rovectin Cica Balm

4.0
(1)
"Rovectin cica balm, so far it's absorbing very well."
#123

Neutrogena Hyaluronic Acid Gel Moisturizer

4.0
(1)
"Neutrogena The hydralonic acid GEL moisturizer"
#124

Requil

4.0
(1)
"I had drier skin these days and am using the requil one, it works really well for me."
#125

Gold Bond Pure Moisture

4.0
(1)
"Mattifying moisturizer - Gold Bond Pure Moisture (~ $0.60/oz)"
#126

Mediheal

4.0
(1)
"My fave moisturizing products."
#127

Rovectin

4.0
(1)
#128

Ellana

4.0
(1)
"Light finish and mattifying, as an oily person gusto ko yung hindi malagkit sa face."
#129

Safi

4.0
(1)
"For my oily dehydrated skin."
#130

Dr. G

4.0
(1)
"+1 for the Dr. G RED Blemish cream! A little bit goes a long way."
#131

Isoi

4.0
(1)
"This really helped my skin stay hydrated and avoid redness in the winter."
#132

Minon

4.0
(1)
"Minon lotion and vanicream daily facial."
#133

Hyalure

4.0
(1)
"I was looking for something na simple lang and hindi masyadong maraming active ingredients."
#134

Itfer

4.0
(1)
"I no longer wear cream type moisturizer anymore since I move to tropical area."
#135

Pond's

4.0
(1)
"Ponds dry skin cream works great for me."
#136

Kikumasamune

4.0
(1)
"It's SO SO thick and does wonders for my skin."
#137

Re'equil

4.0
(1)
"Try out the Re'equil Ceramide Moisturizer, it's cheaper than the above 1s and has better ingredients."
#138

Mamonde

4.0
(1)
"Isn’t too pricy, but moisturized well."
#139

Dr. Altheas

4.0
(1)
"Dr. Altheas 345 cream seems to work well with my acne and absorbs really well."
#140

Strivectin

4.0
(1)
"Has some great choices."
#141

SkinMedica

4.0
(1)
"I like Skinmedica Rejuvinative Moisturizer for my face, alone or under my makeup."
#142

EmerginC

4.0
(1)
"I currently use the EmerginC moisturizer, complexion control formula."
#143

Malezia

4.0
(1)
"I also love the texture of their moisturizer."
#144

Kiehl’s

4.0
(1)
"It was glorious, but the price went insane like everything else."
#145

L’Occitane

4.0
(1)
"Sometimes I top it off with L’Occitaine 25% shea butter moisturizer."
#146

Biossance

4.0
(1)
"The ones that I currently favor are Biossance Squalane + Probiotic for the summer."
#147

Naturie

4.0
(1)
"Feels like water on your skin, not greasy at all, and absorbs quickly."
#148

The Inkey List

4.0
(1)
"The Inkey List Omega Water Cream might be a good fit!"
#149

Nua

4.0
(1)
"Nua moisturizer worked well for me it has fragrance in it but I don't notice it after a few minutes."
#150

Benton

4.0
(1)
"Benton deep green tea lotion, Ample N hyaluron shot emulsion, Cosrx propolis honey overnight mask"
#151

Innisfree

3.0
(1)
"The innisfree cherry blossom gel is good too, but it has a scent!"
#152

Drunk Elephant

2.0
(1)
"Drunk Elephant for spa smooth skin. Super super pricey."

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