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Moisturizers

To help you get healthy, nourished skin, we spend a lot of time testing the most popular moisturizers on the market, from drugstore finds to prestige formulas. We take advice from top dermatologists to better understand the best moisturizers for your specific skin type. Read more here.

Three collagen serums displayed side by side from Biossance Olay and Kosas showcasing their bottles
The 8 Best Collagen Serums for Plump, Smooth Skin

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The 12 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin That Soften & Soothe

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The 10 Best Hyaluronic Acid Serums for Hydrated, Soft Skin, According to Testers

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The Best Eye Creams for Sensitive Skin Are Dermatologist-Approved

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Dieux's Newest Moisturizer Gave My Sensitive Skin Some Much-Needed Salvation

A person applies Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted Sunscreen to their face
The 10 Best Tinted Moisturizers That Offer Natural-Looking Coverage and a Boost of Hydration

Three jars of moisturizer lined up against a patterned background the brands shown are Eadem Belif and another
The 12 Best Ceramide Moisturizers, According to Byrdie Editors and Derms

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The 7 Best Lotions for Eczema, According to Testers and Dermatologists

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This New Moisturizer Bottles Your Post-Facial Glow

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InnBeauty Project's New Gel Cream Is Just as Good As its Beloved Extreme Cream

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Tatcha's Dewy Milk Moisturizer Is My New Go-To For Glowy Skin All Summer

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The 9 Best Drugstore Tinted Moisturizers That Rival High-End Options

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The 14 Best Eye Creams for Puffiness and Wrinkles We Tested (We Tried Over 60)

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The 8 Best Hand Creams for Smooth, Supple Skin, According to Testers

Three skincare products including body lotions from Naturium Jergens and Dr Barbara Sturm
The 9 Best Body Lotions for Mature Skin That Help Smooth and Firm

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I Credit My Bouncy Skin to This Peptide-Rich Moisturizer

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Tatcha's New Moisturizer Is Like a Memory Foam Mattress for Your Skin

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Ilia's Barrier Build Cream Saved My Post-Ski Skin

A person holding a container of Sincerely Yours So Soft Daily Moisturizer and a person applying BYOMA Moisturizing Gel Cream to their hand
The 10 Best Moisturizers for Teens Derms Recommend for Ample Moisture Without Clogging Pores

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Your Favorite InnBeauty Project Moisturizer Is Now an Eye Cream

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I Tested a Glowy Vs. Matte La Roche-Posay Moisturizer—Here’s My Winner

A woman and a container of Shiseido cream on a patterned background
The 12 Best Wrinkle Creams That Testers Say Actually Help Smooth Lines and Soften Skin

A jar and a box of Hey Honey Walk the Walk Propolis Foot Heel Repair Cream featured against a fabric background
These 10 Best Foot Creams Will Treat Your Feet to Some TLC

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Finally, a Rich Cream That Doesn't Break Me Out

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Gel vs. Cream Moisturizer: Everything You Need to Know

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The 9 Best Drugstore Moisturizers for Glowing, Hydrated Skin, Tested by Byrdie

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The 7 Best Retinol Body Lotions That Gave Testers Smooth, Firm Skin

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Glow Recipe's New Cloudberry Cream Gave Me Bouncy, Bright Skin

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The 12 Best Moisturizers for Acne-Prone Skin, Tested & Derm-Approved

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The 11 Best Moisturizers for Mature Skin That Smooth Wrinkles, Brighten, and Improve Texture, According to Testers

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The 10 Best Neck Creams for Firming & Smoothing, Tested by Byrdie in 2026

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The 9 Best Face Moisturizers to Soothe Sensitive Skin, According to Testers & Dermatologists

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How to Layer Moisturizers Like a Pro: Experts Explain the Dos and Don’ts

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7 Lotion and Moisturizer Alternatives You Can Use in a Pinch

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These 10 Best Body Lotions With SPF Hydrated Our Skin and Protected Us From the Sun

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Dr. Dennis Gross' New Blurring Cream Is Like Cloud Skin in a Jar

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The 16 Best Face Moisturizers for All Skin Types, Crowned After Testing 100+

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We Tested and Trust These 6 Cellulite Creams for Tighter, Toned Skin

Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber "Couldn't Live Without" This French Skincare Staple

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How to Choose a Collagen Moisturizer, According to Dermatologists

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Cream vs. Lotion vs. Gel: Everything You Need to Know About Moisturizer Textures

A bottle of LOccitane Supple Skin Oil and a person applying oil to their shoulder with a pump dispenser
The 8 Best Body Oils That Are So Good They May Just Replace Your Go-To Lotion

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Glossier's New Eye Cream Puts In the Work

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Ilia's New Milky Essence Will Save Your Winter Skin

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This New Cream Gives Me a Gorgeous Glossy Glow

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Watermelon Can Make Your Skin Look Juicy and Plump, According to Dermatologists

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The 10 Best Scented Lotions That Will Make You Smell Amazing, According to Derms

Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker Uses This $30 Anti-Aging Moisturizer Every Day (And Night)

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Wait—How Often Should I Be Moisturizing My New Tattoo?

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Derms Say There's a Right and Wrong Way to Moisturize—Here's What You Need to Know

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Vanicream vs. CeraVe—Which Moisturizer is Best for Dry Skin?

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This Is Why Your Moisturizer Isn't Working, According to Derms

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How to Use Snail Mucin for Dewy, Bouncy, Hydrated Skin

Side-by-side selection of drugstore moisturizers for oily skin, including L'Oreal, Bolden, and Neutrogena, on a gray background
The 17 Best Drugstore Moisturizers for Oily Skin for a Shine-Free Finish

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The 20 Best Winter Moisturizers to Save Your Dry, Flaky Skin

A woman in a towel sitting on the side of a bathtub and wrapping her hair in a towel
17 DIY Hair Masks to Revive Dry, Damaged Hair

Kielhs Barrier Cream
Kiehl's New Barrier Cream Is Saving My Dry Skin This Winter

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How to Use Barrier Creams for Your Healthiest Skin Ever

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CeraVe's Moisturizing Cream Transformed My Dry Skin

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Serum vs. Moisturizer: The Difference and How to Use Each

Person applying skincare cream near their eye with a small brush alongside a container of Tatcha The Water Cream
The 13 Best Noncomedogenic Moisturizers for Clear, Healthy Skin

A person applying cream to their cheek next to a jar of The Water Cream
The 10 Best Moisturizers for Oily Skin, Tested & Reviewed

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I Tried a Century's Old Body Care Product (and Loved It)

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How to Try "Slugging" Your Skin With Vaseline, According to Pros