8 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin | Keep your skin hydrated

My top picks for dry skin

Best overall: Filorga

PROS

• Anti-aging
• Lifting effect
• Noticeable results

CONS

• Pricey
• Can leave your skin greasy

Filorga Nutri-filler is actually an anti-age cream but it can work absolutely fine for young people (I’m 22 and this is my absolute favorite!).

This moisturizer is super hydrating, really a little bit goes a long way. I love that it contains collagen and vitamin A, these are some of my favorite ingredients for dry skin. Also, it features shea butter and argan oil to provide elasticity to your skin.

I am a huge fan of the smell. It smells kind of expensive, I would describe it as a SPA-like scent, I definitely am able to recognize some citrus in there. Anyway, it’s a real experience, if you know me you know I love products that make me feel expensive and boujee.

I honestly only use it at night. I feel like in the morning I would really need to use a lot of powder not to look greasy. Also, it’s pretty expensive so if a use it only for my PM skincare routine it lasts me longer.

It has a pretty thick consistency, perfect for a heavy-duty daily treatment for my dry skin. In essence, this is a hydrating, replenishing, and anti-aging moisturizer.

Key Ingredients

hyaluronic acid, collagen, vit a, vit h, vit e, shea butter, argan oil

PROS

• Affordable
• Absorbs quickly
• Non-comedogenic
• Can use on face and body

CONS

• Can have impractical packaging

This pick is perfect if you want to use the same product for your face and body. CeraVe moisturizing cream is one of the best alternatives if you don’t want to break the bank while still taking great care of your dry skin. To be honest, it is even better than some of its pricier counterparts.

The star ingredient is hyaluronic acid. With the help of 8 different ceramides, it locks in moisture to grant your skin the hydration it needs.

The consistency feels pretty rich at first but it absorbs really quickly which is something that adds a lot of points for me personally.

To be honest, I don’t really use it on my body. It’s not because I don’t like it, as I said is a really great product but I prefer my want body cream to be scented. It’s a huge deal for me, I really value smelling nice.

For what concerns the packaging I only purchase the version with a pump, I hate sticking my fingers into products. If you want though there is also the normal version but I wouldn’t recommend it.

On top of that, this formula is non-comedogenic which means it won’t clog your pores. This is why even someone with oily skin can use this product, plus it won’t leave your face greasy.

Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid, ceramides

PROS

• Super hydrating
• Noticeable results

CONS

• Scented
• Pricey

This is hands down one of the best alternatives for those that struggle with dry skin. Its formula is packed with plenty of helpful ingredients. For example, squalane acts as an occlusive agent meaning it prevents your skin from losing hydration.

This is hands down one of my favorites. If you know me you know if I can find cheaper dupes I will always prefer them. This is a pretty expensive product but I just can’t find anything else that compares to this.

I used scented as a con since I know most people prefer unscented face moisturizers and they are not suitable for sensitive skin but, for me, this is one of its best features.

I absolutely love this smell, the best way to describe it is “energizing” which makes it perfect for the mornings. It also smells citrusy, I think I smell orange in particular. Of course, if you hate that kind of scent this may not be for you.

The consistency is pretty rich and super hydrating but surprisingly non-greasy at all. If you prefer more gel-like consistencies they have a gel version. I tried it but I prefer this one because the gel version is definitely more lightweight.

Key Ingredients

glicerin, jojoba oil, shea butter, niacinamide, dimethicone, squalane

PROS

• Suitable for sensitive skin
• Super hydrating

CONS

• Scented

This is one of my top body lotions. It’s super thick but somehow it absorbs fairly quickly into my skin so I don’t have to deal with a greasy body while I go on about my day.

I absolutely love the smell, it’s sweet but not too much. You will definitely smell clean and girly. The Body Shop has a variety of scents you can choose from but I would stick to this one since the ingredients are perfect for nourishing your dry skin. If you really hate it though, you could try the olive oil version, which is still very hydrating.

It has a rich consistency, incredibly nourishing. I also love to concentrate on my elbows, ankles, and knees which are my dryest areas. It really makes wonders.

Key Ingredients

glicerin, shea butter, almond oil, dimethicone, vitamin e 

PROS

• Alcohol-free
• Calms redness
• Light enough for the morning

CONS

• May not be heavy enough for some people

This is going to be the best product for dry skin if you have a more sensitive skin type on top of that.

This formula is gentle enough to hydrate your skin while also reducing redness. Specifically prebiotic oat and feverfew help in reducing redness and repairing your skin barrier.

Honestly, I don’t love this one as much as the others but I don’t have sensitive skin. If you do have sensitive skin though the other moisturizers may be too harsh for you so I think you could love this moisturizer in that case.

It has a gel-like consistency making the formula pretty lightweight but it’s definitely still hydrating. Plus, it is pretty cheap.

Key Ingredients

Prebiotic oat, feverfew, glycerin 

PROS

• Non-greasy
• Full hydration
• Includes spatula to pick up the product

CONS

• Super pricey

Now, I will not lie to you this moisturizer is expensive and you absolutely do not need it. I only purchase it once and it’s not because I didn’t like it because it’s absolutely amazing, but the price is too high for me to purchase it consistently.

If you can afford it, this is probably the best out of all of them but there are a lot of cheaper moisturizers that will give you great results as well. Also, it’s fantastic before makeup, pair it with a primer and you will get the perfect makeup base, chef’s kiss.

This Tatcha moisturizer provides deep moisture while leaving the face light. It contains a gentle formula with several hydrating products that help replenish the skin and restore water levels.

Key Ingredients

Okinawa algae, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, dimethicone

PROS

• Rich texture
• Retinol beginner friendly
• Anti-aging properties

CONS

• Should only be used at night

For those who want to actively prevent wrinkles, this moisturizer is for you.

This product will allow you to enjoy several benefits: it strengthens the skin barrier, of course, it moisturizes dry skin and on top of that it will make your complexion more radiant and firm.

Obviously, since it contains retinol is going to actively combat signs of aging. If you are a retinol newbie don’t worry this formula contains only a small amount of retinol, actually, it’s the perfect product to start.

Whenever my skin is feeling extra dry I trust this moisturizer do get my skin back on track.

Key Ingredients

Ceramide NS, jojoba oil, retinol

PROS

• Unscented
• Rich formula
• Absorbs quickly
• Fast results

CONS

There is only one way to describe this product, amazing! Whenever my skin is feeling dry or scaly I always turn to this balm. I cannot tell you the difference it makes, even with just one application.

It doesn’t really smell like anything which in this case is a good thing. Being un-scented is suitable for more sensitive skin types, in fact, even people with issues such as eczema can find comfort in this product.

It has a really rich and nourishing consistency – it’s a heavy-duty product – still, my skin is able to absorb it fairly quickly.

If you’re still not convinced about this treatment I dare you to search for it in Tik Tok, I guarantee you will be purchasing this. This is one of those products I think I will continue to purchase for the rest of my life.

Key Ingredients

Vitamin B5, Shea Butter, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Madecassoside, La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water