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    21 Of The Best Face Moisturizers You Can Get On Amazon

    "Stay hydrated." —me, not drinking enough water, but moisturizing the crap out of my skin.

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    1. A moisturizing cream guaranteed to be the bane of any baby's existence. Why? Your face will be softer than their bottom.

    2. A gel-cream moisturizer to give the dry patches on your skin some sweet, sweet relief, while balancing out the excess oil on your t-zone.

    3. A tea tree overnight lotion that works tirelessly — ALL FRIGGIN' NIGHT — to tackle blemishes and oil.

    a person pumping some of the moisturizer onto their hand above a green sink

    4. AND! This mattifying lotion promises the same effects! But this formula is slightly more lightweight, making it perfect to use on the daily.

    the bottle of moisturizer

    5. An organic face cream known for being...picky. I don't want to say it's a bully, but let's just say that this formula isn't very fond of chemicals.

    reviewer photo of them holding the tub of face cream

    6. A lightweight daily moisturizer free of fragrance (AKA you won't feel like you're spreading grandma's perfume on your face every morning).

    the bottle of moisturizer plus a product swatch and some natural ingredients

    7. A balancing cream made from freshly-squeezed green tea, sourced from Jeju Island. *sips the crap out of it* *can you balance my insides too?*

    a hand with some of the product on it from the green tub of moisturizer

    8. A fragrance-free cream designed to solve all of of your eczema- and psoriasis-based problems. Now shoo, dry and itchy skin.

    9. A paraben-free facial moisturizer infused with collagen to hydrate your face and soften the appearance of wrinkles.

    reviewer photo of the tub of face cream

    10. A daily face (and body!) moisturizing cream for people with dry to normal skin. This is a miracle product for dryness, itchiness, and breakouts.

    11. A gel cream to help skin that is #thirsty. This fast-absorbing, oil-free formula will feel like a tall, ice cold, hydrating glass of water for your face.

    12. A 3-in-1 oil-free moisturizer packed with SPF 30 because YOU KNOW WHAT the sun and its mean old rays are out to hurt you. So rude, I know.

    reviewer photo of the box and bottle of the moisturizer

    13. An almond facial lotion you'll definitely go ~nuts~ for. Why? It soaks into your skin quickly, without leaving any greasy residue.

    the pink tube of moisturizer in bowl with nuts

    14. A vitamin C-packed daily moisturizer for skin that shines brighter than all of Rihanna's diamonds, combined. And I assume that she has quite a few.

    15. A nourishing cream you'd want to be stranded on a desert island with.* This bottle of miracles can be used as a makeup remover, primer, and — yes — a moisturizer.

    16. A snail repair cream (don't be squeamish, it's fine) that promotes skin regeneration. In English? It helps with cystic acne, scarring, and enlarged pores.

    17. A heavy duty moisturizer enriched with 👏 shea 👏 butter 👏 to repair super dry, I'm-dying-over-here skin.

    person opening the tub of moisturizer

    18. A soothing aloe vera gel to help your skin retain moisture. It also works great as a post-shave balm, and feels divine on sunburns. (REPEAT: it's made of aloe vera.)

    BuzzFeed writer photo of the green tub of the gel

    19. A super creamy moisturizer that promises to keep your skin looking and feeling its best — no matter what the weather. (READ: why can't we all just live in Hawaii?)

    20. A reparative moisturizer infused with ceramide and niacinamide to soothe your skin, retain hydration, and protect its barrier, thus giving you a baby-soft and even complexion!

    reviewer side by side of their red skin and their skin with reduced redness
    tube of the moisturizer

    Along with ceramide and niacinamide, this moisturizer is paraben-, oil-, and fragrance-free, which makes it an ideal daily face cream for people with sensitive skin!

    Promising review: "I am 60-years-old with rosacea and very sensitive skin. I’ve tried several lotions with age related ingredients and I always seem to run into issues with the product either doesn’t work or it’s too strong for my sensitive skin. This lotion is great! I have been using for a few weeks now and it has softened my skin, evened out my skin tone and reduced wrinkles. I’ve already ordered my second tube." –Beth

    Price: $19.99

    21. A triple power face moisturizer that's jam-packed with skin-saving ingredients to tackle fine lines and dark spots to give you the brightest and most radiant complexion your vanity mirror has ever seen!    

    L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer with ingredient graphics
    Ingredient graphic of pro-retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid
    Amazon

    This moisturizer is formulated with ingredients like pro-retinol, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C, which'll all help to firm, brighten, and ~revitalize~ your face.

    Promising review: “I have been looking for a hydrating cream to apply to my face that didn't leave me feeling oily. I’m so glad I came across this one. I apply this cream after the hydrating serum. I noticed a difference in my skin after 2-3 weeks of consistently using the products in the morning and before bed.” –Robert Bettinger

    Price: $19+ (available with SPF 30, two sizes, and in a fragrance-free option)

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