On a Budget Moisturizers
Cerave Moisturizing Cream
Cerave moisturizing cream is a good choice if you have normal to dry skin. It provides an adequate amount of hydration and the ceramides in this moisturizer prevent water loss which helps restore the moisture in your face. It contains ceramide 1, 3, and 6-II which is what aids in retaining the moisture and protecting against environmental aggressors.
Cerave is also gentle and non-irritating without any harsh smells which is suitable for sensitive skin. We’ve also noticed this moisture is not greasy so you can bring it down to your neck.
Key Ingredients
- Ceramides
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Glycerin
- Niacinamide
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin Type
- Normal to Dy Skin
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
We LOVE Vanicream Moisturizing Cream because of its versatility. You can use this cream if you have dry, sensitive, normal, or even combination skin type. You can even use it on both your face and body including any dry patches, hands, feet, and elbows, knees. You name it and you can moisture it with Vanicream!
If you have sensitive skin or are sensitive to fragrance, this is the moisturizer for you. It is free of dyes, fragrances, parabens, and formaldehyde. This moisturizer is often recommended for anyone with with sensitive skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
Key Ingredients
- Purified Water
- Squalane
- Glycerin
- Hyaluranic Acid
- Ceramides
Skin Type
- Combination
- Dry to Normal
- Sensitive
Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Skin Cream
Eucerin is an underrated brand, they are consistently delivering products that are backed by scientific research all for a very reasonable price tag.
Eucerin Q10 Anti Wrinkle Cream contains ubiquinone, which naturally occurs in your body and acts as an antioxidant and helps energize the skin cells, supporting collagen all while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles!
Doing all that plus it’s fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and dermatologist-tested. We definitely recommend putting this on your list of products to compare.
This Q10 moisturizer also contains glycerin which helps your skin retain moisture and soften skin to give you a more youthful appearing skin.
Key Ingredients
- Glycerin
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Ubiquinone
- Butylene Glycol
Skin Type
- Dry, Sensitive Skin
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Mattifying Moisturizer
We had to include a moisturizer that is specifically for our friends with more oily-prone skin. This La Roche Posay Effaclar Mat Mattifying moisturizer is formulated to mattify the skin and help reduce the excess oil production on your face and t-zone.
With the lightweight texture of the cream, it helps you feel like you aren’t drenched in a heavy moisturizer that will get clogged in your pores.
That lightweight texture is because the moisturizer contains glycerin, we always love to see glycerin on the ingredient list!
The LHA in the formula helps to regulate sebum production, reducing excess oil on the skin’s surface. Since it gently exfoliates, it promotes cell turnover and helps refine the appearance of pores. This Effaclar Mat moisturizer is non comedogenic meaning it is formulated to not clog pores
Key Ingredients
- Glycerin
- Sarcosine
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Salicylic Acid
Skin Type
- Oily, Sensitive Skin
Higher Cost Moisturizers
Beekman 1802 Bloom Cream
Beekmans Bloom Cream contains a triple milk complex (which is a staple and core ingredient in most of their products) that can hydrate and soothe irritated, sensitive skin.
That being said, if you are allergic to dairy or you know that your body produces more yeast than normal, please talk to your dermatologist before using this product.
If you have tried a milk prebiotic and milk postbiotic blend moisturizer before than we highly recommend this moisturizer. It can even help control oily skin and boost the appearance of your skin health by fighting dullness and giving you a dewy look all while being anti-acne! That sounds like a deal to me!
Key Ingredients
- Glycerin
- Gluconolactone
- Niacinamide
- Honey
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Whey Protein
Skin Type
- Oily Sensitive Skin, Dry Sensitive Skin
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid Peptide Cream
This moisturizer features a triple lipid complex, which consists of cholesterol, ceramides, and fatty acids. These 3 ingredients work together to reinforce and strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier. This Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid Peptide moisturizer is also immensely infused with peptides that promote skin firmness, and elasticity.
It is also safe and suitable for sensitive skin since its formulation focuses on ingredients that don’t contain fragrance, synthetic dyes, and sulfates. Skinfix focuses on natural ingredients that are still effective and honest.
Key Ingredients
- Glycerin
- Gluconolactone
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
- Squalene
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Type
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily Skin
Sunday Riley ICE Ceramide Moisturizer
Sunday Riley Ice Ceramide Moisturizer has gained a lot of popularity for its great beneficial effects on the skin. It has a great ability to hydrate and retain moisture since it is formulated with ceramides which occur naturally in the skin.
The additional ceramides reinforce the skin’s natural barrier and it actually has anti-aging benefits!
The peptide complex this moisturizer contains can help minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Sunday Riley’s reputation stands for itself by being committed to using scientifically advanced formulas.
Key Ingredients
- Glycerin
- Ceramides
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract
- Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
- Squalane
- Chondrus Crispus (Red Algae) Extract]
Skin Type
- Normal to Dry Skin
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream
Let me start off by saying this moisturizer may have a higher-than-usual price tag but it blows all the others out of the water. The amount of good ingredients alone is enough to tilt the scale in Drunk Elephants’ direction.
This Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide contains a lot of skin-identical ingredients such as alanine, arginine, and glycine. Skin identical ingredients basically mean it’s an ingredient that can be found in the skin or mimic the things that can be found in the skin naturally. This moisturizer is CRAZY PACKED with 9 different peptides which is a short chain of amino acids. Peptides play a crucial role in skin health by supporting collagen production, so we are very pleased with this ingredient list.
It’s very lightweight so if you have oily skin, you can definitely use this product too. This protini polypeptide cream contains ceramides that help support the skin barrier function. Drunk Elaphants products are known for their emphasis on antioxidants and they definitely delivered it with this moisturizer. They are also known for its “clean clinical” approach and focusing on non irritating formulations.
- Glycerin
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Butylene Glycol
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Histidine
Skin Type
- Normal to Oily Skin
Realistically Choosing a Moisturizer
In conclusion, selecting the right moisturizer is a decision that should be approached realistically and thoughtfully.
Remember that skincare is a personal journey, and what works for others may not necessarily work for you. Be patient, conduct thorough research, and don’t hesitate to seek professional advice if needed.
If you are worried about any product you are interested in using, always contact your dermatologist before purchasing a product.
