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Say goodbye to parched, tight skin.

A person holding up the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

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Its a lack of moisture in yourskins natural barrierwhich is why a good moisturizer for dry skin is non-negotiable.

The thickness of the cream makes it difficult to use with a pump dispenser.

CeraVe is a household nametouted by dermatologists, and it sure lives up to the hype.

CeraVe Moisturizing Face & Body Cream

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It even lasted through one round of hand-washing, attesting to its endurance.

For those of us with sensitive skin or eczema, it never stung or irritated our skin.

Our skin felt super hydrated for hours after the first tool.

A person putting their finger in the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

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Due to the SPF, this is a daytime moisturizer, so youll need a separate one for nighttime.

The formula includes squalane as well, which softens skin.

Our skin also felt incredibly smooth and silkyno flakiness, redness, or irritation detected.

A person holding up the lid and container of the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

One morning tool lasted all day, and we liked that the moisturizer never veered into greasy territory.

The higher price point feels slightly unjustified when compared to the size.

The texture and finish of this cream was one of our favorites.

A person removing product from the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream jar on a counter

It was both lightweight and creamy, and spread easily on our face like softened butter.

What we liked best was how well the cream combatted dryness.

Upon waking up, our faces still felt moisturized.

A person using a finger to smooth CeraVe Moisturizing Cream into their hand

We did feel that the cream is rather pricey for the amount you get in the jar.

However, the quality and feel are factors that make it worth the investment.

Overapplication can leave residue on skin.

A person rubbing in CeraVe Moisturizing Cream to their hand

For very dry skin, we thought this was one of the best moisturizers that weve ever used.

Upon immediate system, our faces looked like theyd had eight glasses of water.

Plus, the additional hydration helped our makeup go on better, which is a boon for flaky skin.

A close-up of a finger removing product from the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream jar

The texture is thick and luscious, yet didnt leave us looking greasy.

Regardless, the cream worked immediately, felt great, and very quickly became a staple in our routine.

We didnt experience any sensitivity and especially liked that the cream is fragrance-free.

A person putting their finger in the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

The price may feel high for the amount you get.

We also loved that the moisturizer had no scent at all, minimizing the risk of irritation or reaction.

Griffin says to look forhumectants, which pull water into the skin and hold it.

A person holding up the lid and container of the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

Common humectants include hyaluronic acid and lactic acid.

check that your moisturizer is labeled as non-comedogenic.

There are also ingredients that act as common irritants for dry skin.

A person removing product from the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream jar on a counter

She loves a good, dewy glow on the skin.

A person using a finger to smooth CeraVe Moisturizing Cream into their hand

A person rubbing in CeraVe Moisturizing Cream to their hand

A close-up of a finger removing product from the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream jar

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30

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Two hands dispensing La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30 from its tube

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30 on the back of a hand posed next to the tube

Two fingers smoothing La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30 onto the back of a hand next to the tube

A line of La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30 on the back of a hand posed next to the tube

A hand holding an opened tube of La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30

The La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30 tube in front of a white wall

Two hands dispensing La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30 from its tube

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30 on the back of a hand posed next to the tube

Two fingers smoothing La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30 onto the back of a hand next to the tube

A line of La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30 on the back of a hand posed next to the tube

A hand holding an opened tube of La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30

The La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV With SPF 30 tube in front of a white wall

Sephora Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Refillable Moisturizing Cream with Squalane

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A dot of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane on the back of a hand hovering over the jar on a sink counter

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Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane partially rubbed into the back of a fist hovering over the jar and sink counter

A hand without Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane hovering over the jar and sink

An opened jar of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane on a marble counter

A dot of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane on the back of a hand hovering over the jar on a sink counter

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane partially rubbed into the back of a fist hovering over the jar and sink counter

A hand without Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane hovering over the jar and sink

An opened jar of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane on a marble counter

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration

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A dot of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration on the back of a hand

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A hand with First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration on the back

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An opened jar of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration

A dot of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration on the back of a hand

A person using their fingers to apply First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration to their other hand

A hand containing First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration hovering over the jar

A hand with First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration on the back

Two hands removing product from the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration jar on a marble counter

An opened jar of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration

Sephora Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

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A glob of Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator on the back of a hand

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Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator on the back of a hand hovering over a sink

A close-up of a hand that is testing the Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator hovering over a sink

A hand hovering over a sink while testing the Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

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The Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator jar on a white counter

A glob of Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator on the back of a hand

Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator on the back of a hand hovering over a sink

A close-up of a hand that is testing the Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator hovering over a sink

A hand hovering over a sink while testing the Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

An open jar of Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator on a counter

The Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator jar on a white counter