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These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter

The harsh winter is no match for these rich and nourishing moisturizers.
These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter
Young woman in bathroom applying face cream
By Jasmine Grant · Updated November 10, 2020
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The time has come to whip out all of your winter essentials. That includes the heavy jackets, sweaters and of course, the moisturizers needed to ward off winter dryness.

When temperatures drop, many of us like to switch up our skincare routines, and that includes swapping in more heavy-duty moisturizers to combat the harsh winter winds and drier air. We’ve rounded up some top picks from skincare saviors likes Olay, Fenty Skin, Neutrogena and Glossier that pack heavy moisture, contain the moisture-rich ingredients your skin needs, and can accommodate various skin types.

Scroll through the gallery to see the 10 best facial moisturizes your skin will love this winter.

01
Olay Regenerist Ultra-Rich Cream
Olay’s popular fragrance-free cream is back with a richer formula to instantly hydrate and visibly firm your skin. This non-greasy moisturizer is a perfect layer of protection for your dry-skin needs.
These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter
Olay
available at Olay.com $29 SHOP NOW
02
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
Ladies with sensitive skin, this one is for you! First Aid Beauty came through with this gentle-yet-protective cream made with clean and simple ingredients. This fast-absorbing moisturizer provides instant and long-term hydration for dry, distressed skin and eczema.
These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter
First Aid Beauty
available at Sephora $34 SHOP NOW
03
InstaNatural Firming DMAE Moisturizer
This soothing facial moisturizer not only saves dry, dehydrated skin, but contains DMAE, Alpha Lipoic Acid and vitamin E to improve elasticity.
These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter
InstaNatural
available at InstaNatural $21 SHOP NOW
04
Urban Skin Rx® Mega Moisture Illuminating Night Cream
Dry, flaky skin won’t stand a chance with this miracle product in your arsenal. Your skin can soak in this probiotic-infused moisturizer while you sleep, waking you up to radiant skin packed with long-lasting hydration.
These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter
available at Urban Skin Rx $36 SHOP NOW
05
Fenty Skin Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream
Rihanna would never steer you wrong when it comes to keeping your skin together! As if the stellar reviews aren’t indication enough, Fenty Skin’s night cream delivers on its promise to hydrate and renew your skin in the midnight hour. It also reduces those pesky dark spots and enlarged pores, with results reported in just one week.
These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter
Fenty Skin
available at Fenty Skin $40 Fenty Skin
06
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
You can’t go wrong with this dermatologist-recommended moisturizing cream that’s perfect for especially sensitive skin. CeraVe’s moisturizing cream contains hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid that replenishes essential skin barrier components.
These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter
CeraVe
available at Target $17 SHOP NOW
07
Neutrogena Bright Boost Gel Cream
Who says winter skin can’t glow? Skincare giant Neutrogena made this ultra-hydrating gel cream which not only locks in moisture but increases cell turnover by 10x.
These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter
Neutrogena
available at Walmart $20 SHOP NOW
08
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich
Stay moisturized with this buttery face cream compliments of Glossier. Its richness comes from the ceramides and fatty acids that reinforce skin’s moisture barrier and lock in moisture over time.
These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter
available at Glossier $35 SHOP NOW
09
belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb
If you’re looking for a lightweight face cream that doesn’t skimp on the moisture, look no further than belif’s “Aqua Bomb” cream. This moisturizer is like a tall glass of water for the skin, and its gel formula feels weightless and non-greasy.
These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter
belif
available at Sephora $38 SHOP NOW
10
Shani Darden Weightless Moisturizer
Another weightless wonder is this super hydrating oil-free moisturizer by Shani Darden, one of the most sought-after estheticians in Los Angeles. Free of sulfates and synthetic fragrances, you can trust that you’re getting all of the best ingredients and none of the fluff. Best of all, the hydrolyzed collagen in this moisturizer restores the suppleness of the skin, leaving you with a youthful shine.
These 10 Facial Moisturizers Will Save Your Dry Skin This Winter
Shani Darden
available at Sephora $48 SHOP NOW
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