WHETHER YOU'RE A grooming editor, like me, whose skincare routine is extensive (and seemingly growing every day), or a bare-minimum type of guy, your regimen centers on the same thing: moisturizer. After the face wash, serum, and eye cream, applying moisturizer brings it all home. The only product that should follow is sunscreen in the morning (year-round, please!), so it’s crucial to find one you dig that matches your skin type and budget.
For those who are especially short on time or stubborn about keeping their skincare routine short, there are plenty of quality SPF moisturizers to consider. Regardless, moisturizer is the crux of proper skincare. The third act climax that culminates the impact of all that has preceded it and cements a lingering effect of what follows.
Applying twice a day (once in the morning, once at night) strengthens your skin barrier, locks in hydration, and keeps your complexion healthy and balanced. Of course, not all moisturizers are created equal, and few are effective for all skin types. Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Face Moisturizer has been in rotation for dermatologist Dr.
Alex Zeitany, M.D., since 2015—and it’s the one she consistently recommends to patients looking for serious hydration without the heavy feel. Powered by hyaluronic acid, which holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, this gel delivers a cool, weightless finish while locking in moisture like a pro, according to Dr. I’ve applied this before heading out into serious heat (followed by sunscreen, of course), and my skin was never dry or tight, remaining smooth and hydrated for hours.
Add in the fact that it could double as the best budget moisturizer at barely over $25, and it’s hard to find a reason against this ultra-hydrating option. Testing Notes: Like many men, I tend to shy away from moisturizers that leave my skin feeling goopy or greasy, which is why this watery gel rose to the top of the list. The consistency is smooth and silky, and while not completely transparent, it is definitely more of a gel consistency than a cream.
It glides onto skin easily and has a slight cooling sensation, but also sinks into your skin quickly without leaving any sort of shine or residue whatsoever. The formula is packed with hyaluronic acid, one of the most important ingredients in a moisturizer because it is a humectant—meaning it draws moisture from the air—and even with a formula as lightweight as this, my skin still felt healthy and hydrated hours later. Read More: Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin As someone with sensitive skin, La Roche-Posay’s moisturizer is a personal favorite thanks to its calming hydration and formula free from fragrance or harsh additives.
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