Alright, people -- let's commit to a winter without dry skin battles. However, knowing which moisturizers work best to alleviate dullness, redness and itchiness without exacerbating these common cold-weather skin problems can be tricky.
Slathering heavy lotions onto your face and body seem like a logical solution, but not all dense moisturizers work. So we've spent quite some time testing popular creams to see if they really improve the skin's overall condition.
To keep your skin healthy and glowing throughout the season, here are nine moisturizers we recommend you try. And be sure to follow our winter skincare guide!
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For Face
Sephora
Sephora Collection Instant Moisturizer, $22, sephora.com. You only need a quarter-size amount of this face cream to lock in much-needed moisture. And your skin soaks it right up so that you can apply tinted BB cream or liquid foundation afterwards.
2
For Face
Laneige
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream, $32, target.com. Even though this cream is on the thicker side, it gets a pass for its ability to absorb into dry skin and keep the face and neck areas hydrated for hours on end.
3
For Face
Cerave
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream, $16.99, ulta.com. Moisturizing is just as important at night as it is during the day.This drugstore-friendly brand is loaded with hydrating ceramides and peptides that work to improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
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4
For Body
EOS
EOS Body Lotion, $3.69, target.com. We were absolutely thrilled to learn that our favorite brand for lip balms was launching a moisturizer for our bodies. And boy, they did not disappoint. This lightly-scented body lotion is formulated with rich ingredients such as shea butter, vitamin E and avocado oil but goes on ultra light.
5
For Body
Amlactin
Amlactin Moisturizing BodyLotion, $16.99, walgreens.com. Dermatologists who suggest this product to patients with severely dry skin really know their stuff. The lactic acid in this lotion works as an effective humectant to retain water and keep your limbs hydrated underneath all those layers.
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For Body
Ellis Brooklyn
Ellis Verb Excellent Body Milk, $55, shenbeauty.com. New York Times Styles columnist Bee Shapiro is the brilliant mind behind this luxurious body milk. Free of parabens and phthalates, this bergamot and basil-scented moisturizer is poured into a stunning green bottle made from recycled glass.
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7
For Hands & Feet
Kiehl's
Kiehl's Intensive Treatment and Moisturizer, $26, kiehls.com. For an at-home spa treatment, apply this avocado oil and shea butter-enriched treatment to your feet before bed, slip on a pair of fuzzy socks and your calloused heels and soles will feel immensely softer when you wake up.
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For Hands
Davines
Davines Oi Hand Balm, $20, davines.com. Great for all skin types, this rich hand cream contains anti-aging ingredients roucou oil and ellagic acid that protect your skin from UV damage and exposure to free radicals. Plus, it fits right into your handbag or carry-on.
9
For Feet
Sol de Janeiro
Sol de Janeiro Samba Foot Fetish Cream and Board, $27, soldejaneiro.com. If you're in between pedicure appointments, you'll appreciate this two-step foot care treatment. Gently file away flaky, calloused skin with the mini board. Then, apply the rich cream made of cupuaçu butter after bathing for baby-soft feet.
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