When it comes to skincare, a good moisturizer is the be-all and end-all of every beauty routine, no matter your skin type.

A good moisturizer can take our skincare to the next level and keep our skin hydrated and supple. Our skin has a natural barrier that protects it from external irritants and prevents moisture loss. Moisturizers help repair and strengthen this barrier, making it more effective. We all know how our hydrated skin appears plumper and more youthful after we use a good moisturizer.

Not to mention that the appropriate skincare products can help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by improving skin elasticity and plumpness. Research shows that regular moisturizing can help improve our skin texture by smoothing rough patches, reducing flakiness, and enhancing overall smoothness.

So, it becomes evident that a good face moisturizer is indispensable for our skin and it is an investment. And since we care about your investments, we gathered our favorite moisturizers from 2024, tested them, and we decided that we will also be taking them home in 2025.

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If your skin is dry…

Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Oil Free Face Moisturizer

Clinique never fails to impress us, which it does with this moisturizing cream enriched with hyaluronic acid. An oil-free moisturizer suitable for all skin types, it delivers exactly what it promises: instant and long-lasting hydration.

Kate Somerville HydraKate Recharging Water Cream

It’s lightware, but it’s absolutely effective. The perfect moisture and hydration for your dry skin, a unique formulation with AquaPort technology for faster and 24-hour hydration. It’s also suitable for uneven skin texture.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

CeraVe is a favorite brand because it is affordable, effective, and can address our skin issues since its products are developed by dermatologists. Enriched with hyaluronic acid and ceramides, this moisturizing cream helps maintain your skin’s barrier. On the plus side, it is absorbed quickly, leaving your skin soft without a sticky feel.

If your skin is acne-prone…

Eau Thermale Avene Hydrance Hydrating Aqua Cream-in-Gel

Whether you use it as a day cream or overnight mask, this moisturizer strengthens your skin’s barrier and provides 24h intense hydration. It contains antioxidants that protect and help to detoxify your skin from free radicals, leaving it refreshed and luminous.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

Super lightweight and non-comedogenic, this moisturizer is ideal for acne-prone skin since it does not clog pores and leaves your skin smooth and soft. It also helps soothe redness and irritation caused by acne since it contains cucumber and green tea.

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel

Lightweight, oil-free, and water-based, this moisturizer is ideal for your acne-prone skin without leaving greasy feel and helps maintain your skin’s barrier. It contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide and is non-comedogenic, leaving your skin balanced without looking oily.

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If your skin is sensitive…

Eau Thermale Avene Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream

A skin recovery cream that soothes your skin and helps restore its barrier within 48 hours. It also calms skin discomfort and is fragrance-free, which won’t cause irritation.

e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration!

This award-winning skincare product, which contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and peptides with a non-greasy texture, is the ideal ally for your sensitive skin. It leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth, is lightweight, and improves the skin’s balance and elasticity due to the vitamin B5 it contains.

Tower 28 SOS Daily Skin Barrier Redness Recovery Moisturizer

Formulated with hyaluronic acid and ceramides, this moisturizer locks in moisture and soothes irritation for visibly plump and smooth skin. It’s non-comedogenic and cruelty-free and helps reinforce the skin barrier.

Tip: Don't forget to use your moisturizer both in your face and neck for best results.