One tester said: “Obsessed with this rich cream! Very easy to use, and you don’t need a lot to do the job. Since I’ve started using it, my skin has looked bright and I’ve had no blemishes.”
The Best Moisturizer for Mature Skin: Fresh Black Tea Advanced Age Renewal Cream
This moisturizer received a perfect 10 from a tester in her fifties who says she’s looking to treat dry, aging skin. Its rich texture works for day- and nighttime wear, but folks with oily or combination skin might want to save it for p.m. use only.
Bonus points, per the experts: This product is formulated with moisturizing squalane, glycerin, and ceramides.
One tester said: “It feels amazing when it goes on—very cooling, like it immediately calms irritation and inflammation. The hydration was lasting and kept my skin looking fresh and supple.”
Just so you know: This product contains fragrances.
The Best Moisturizer for Redness, Rosacea, and Irritated Skin: Peach Slices Redness Relief Color Correcting Moisturizer
Got redness? Try a color-correcting moisturizer—specifically, one that not only conceals, but soothes inflammation with a few hero ingredients too. Our tester loved this one from Peach Slices, noting that it works best when you take your time to gently rub it in.
Bonus points, per the experts: This product contains a slew of expert-approved soothing ingredients for sensitive skin, like centella asiatica, panthenol, allantoin, and aloe.
One tester said: “This moisturizer left me breathless—it was like I was wearing full-coverage concealer. I’ve never, ever, EVER had a moisturizer resolve my redness the way this one did.”
The Best Moisturizer for Acne-Prone Skin: Codex Labs Shaant Balancing Oil Control Cream
If you’re the type to break out if you so much as look at a rich cream, we get it. But don’t skip moisturizer entirely. Instead, try this one from Codex Labs, which is formulated with ingredients that keep skin balanced and help reduce the risk of future blemishes.
Bonus points, per the experts: Inside, you’ll find bakuchiol, plus calming centella asiatica and moisturizing glycerin.
One tester said: “I have pretty oily, acne-prone skin, and this oil control cream has been helping a lot. I usually use a 2% salicylic acid acne treatment with varying results, but I paused my daily application of that while testing this and my skin definitely improved. My acne went down, my skin dried, and I felt refreshed after use.”
Just so you know: This product contains essential oils, which can irritate sensitive skin.
The Best Daily Moisturizer (Splurge): Dermalogica Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream
If your skin care budget is a little more flexible, consider Dermalogica’s cream, which we think is worth the extra bucks. One tester said that it “genuinely sparked joy” while also providing deep moisture.
Bonus points, per the experts: This product contains squalane and hyaluronic acid.
One tester said: “It’s super creamy and felt wonderful going on. It healed my persistently dry spots after just a couple of uses. I’ve genuinely looked forward to using this each day and I’ll definitely keep using it after the testing period is over.”
The Best BB Cream: Dr. Jart+ Premium BB Beauty Balm (SPF 40)
Alas, the holy trinity in one pretty package: SPF, moisturizer, and foundation. Dr. Jart+’s BB cream impressed us with its SPF 40 sun protection, hydrating formula, and solid coverage.