There are many different types of facial moisturizers, including rich creams made for extremely dry skin, gel-based formulae, and midday moisturizers with SPF. Regardless of the sort of moisturizer you use, these items all excel at giving your skin the much-needed moisture that it requires. Three vital ceramides are included in popular facial moisturizers, which are fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and designed to support the repair and maintenance of your skin’s natural barrier. The best facial moisturizers for each skin type are listed here, along with the key factors to keep in mind when adding them to your regular skincare regimen.
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OVERVIEW
Myths About Moisturizers
- Even though a lot of individuals mistakenly think they may skip moisturizer if their skin isn’t dry or flaky, this is a crucial step in skincare that can be beneficial for all skin types.
- Not all moisturizers clog your pores or make your skin feel oily. The face moisturizers from many well known companies for daytime and nighttime use are all “non-comedogenic,” which means they were created with components that won’t clog your pores.
- After cleaning your skin twice a day, apply a moisturizer to aid with a range of skin issues, from dryness to outward symptoms of age.
- For everyday sun protection, use a daytime moisturizer that also contains broad-spectrum sunscreen.
- To help hydrate your skin and repair and maintain your skin’s natural barrier, look for efficient, multipurpose moisturizers with ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide.
What Is My Skin Type?
The first step in choosing which moisturizer to include in your daily routine is to determine your skin type. Normal, combination, dry, oily, and sensitive skin are the five main types. All skin types benefit from daily washing and moisturizing, but different components and moisturizing solutions work best to support each type’s particular needs. Knowing your skin type can help you choose a moisturizer that will keep your skin looking and feeling balanced, healthy, and hydrated.
Best Suited Moisturizer for Each Skin Type
Any daily skincare regimen should always include a few essential items, such as a broad-spectrum sunscreen and a non-drying face cleanser. Facial moisturizers are one of these essential products, and there is a dizzying assortment of alternatives available. Fortunately, you can start by considering your skin type to help you narrow down your selections.
The following are the key skin types to take into account when choosing a face moisturizer, along with instructions on how to include each in your morning and evening skincare routines:
Combination Skin
People with mixed skin often have skin that feels oilier in some spots and drier in others, as the name suggests. This typically appears as increased oiliness and dryness around the cheekbones and T-zone (the forehead, nose, and chin). Light to medium-weight moisturizers that are versatile enough to meet the various needs of mixed skin are best for this skin type.
Following a morning application of our Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 to freshly washed skin, professionals advise using a nighttime moisturizer (such as PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion) before going to bed to hydrate and support the repair of your skin barrier.
Dry Skin
Dry skin may be indicated by tight, itchy, flaky, rough, or even scaly skin. Since this type of skin frequently experiences dryness, common dry skin concerns include uneven skin texture, prominent fine lines and wrinkles, and general dullness, a calming moisturizer that is carefully formulated to lock in moisture (and keep irritants out) is necessary.
Choose a hydrating moisturizer with SPF in the morning, such as AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen, to help give your skin much-needed moisture and sun protection throughout the day. Before going to bed, use barrier-restoring Hydrating Cream to facilitate the release of a continuous stream of moisturizing ingredients (or a similar moisturizer of your choice).
Normal Skin
Skin that is well-balanced—neither too oily nor too dry—defines the typical skin type. Common skin issues like acne and flakiness are typically not a problem for normal skin. The best facial moisturizer for this skin type will maintain the skin’s hydration with mild, non-comedogenic formulas, like Moisturizing Lotion, because it already has an excellent natural moisture balance. Due to its lightweight, non-greasy texture and mild, non-comedogenic formula that offers 24-hour hydration, this moisturizer is a fantastic choice for normal skin.
To aid your skin’s natural repair processes at night, choose a moisturizer without sunscreen, like PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion.
Oily Skin
In general, oily skin types are more prone to issues, including larger blackheads, acne scars, and unsightly shine. This results from the skin’s overactive sebum production. The best moisturizer for someone with oily skin should be thin and non-comedogenic, like Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30, to prevent this glossy, greasy feeling. This ultra-light moisturizer can aid in protecting oily skin from the sun while also leaving it feeling soft and smooth. And don’t forget to use PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion before going to bed because even oily skin needs to be moisturized constantly.
Sensitive Skin
It’s crucial to remember that although sensitive skin is frequently regarded as one of the basic skin kinds, you can also have skin that is dry, prone to acne, or another skin type. With sensitive skin, you frequently experience sensations like redness, burning, itching, or dryness when your skin is activated by outside elements, which can include the skincare products you use.
Apply Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion in the morning to help reflect the sun’s rays and protect sensitive skin from UV damage; at night, apply a hydrating product like Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum. As a result, you’ll want to avoid any moisturizers with potential triggers, such as fragrances.
Our Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum helps smooth skin and offers up to 24 hours of hydration. It is made with hyaluronic acid to help bind moisture to the surface of your skin. Additionally, always perform a patch test before adding a new product to your routine.
Mature Skin
Look for a moisturizer that helps lock in moisture and contains anti-aging chemicals, like retinol, to help target fine lines, wrinkles, or dullness. When combined with additional sun protection measures, Skin Renewing Day Cream, our anti-aging day moisturizer with encapsulated retinol and SPF, helps to smooth the appearance of fine lines and texture and helps prevent early symptoms of aging associated with sun exposure.
Experts advise using the Skin Renewing Night Cream as your PM moisturizer for anti-aging skincare. The goal of this moisturizing product, which contains ceramides, peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, is to hydrate, soften, and revive the appearance of skin that has lost its youthfulness.
