Top 10 Moisturizers For Combination Skin

WHAT IT DOES: This do-it-all hydrator is chock-full of protein and formulated with peptides, growth factors, amino acids, and pygmy waterlily to enhance the tone and texture of the skin.

FROM THE EXPERTS: In a consumer-testing panel, 97% of women said their skin felt more moisturized, soft, and smooth.

BEST FOR: Minimizing pores and balancing out oil levels to avoid that midday greasy t-zone.

USERS SAID: “I have tried so many moisturizers, and this one is the best because it makes your skin glow and is very lightweight! I noticed a huge change in my skin. It's perfect for all skin types because it's not an oily product.”

BEST FOR: Hydrating sensitive skin, including rosacea and eczema

WHAT IT DOES: Thanks to the thermal spring water infused into this cream, the skin is soothed and hydrated with each use—and without irritation.

WHY YOU NEED IT: You’ll love the luxurious feel of the gel-to-cream formula. It’s super hydrating and absorbs quickly into the skin. Plus, the combination of ceramide 3 and glycerin ensures the skin retains moisture levels long after you've applied it.

HELPFUL TIP: To transform this pillowy soft cream into a spa-like experience, try storing it in the fridge in between uses. You’ll thank us later.

BEST FOR: Improving dark spots and hyperpigmentation

USERS SAID: “Yes, it smells amazing, but more importantly, it’s super gentle on my sensitive, acne-prone skin. It’s also been evening out my skin tone and gives me a smooth surface to apply makeup.”

WHY YOU NEED IT: If a serum and a gel had a baby, it would be this hydrator. It’s full of skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid (hello hydration), vitamin E (bye, bye wrinkles), and a peptide complex.

HELPFUL TIP: Users say this hydrator is best applied with damp fingers for a natural, dewy finish.

BEST FOR: Sensitive, red, and inflamed skin

FROM THE EXPERTS: In a clinical study, 100% of users said this moisturizer helped soothe, moisturize, and condition the skin.

LOVED FOR: Intense hydration without feeling heavy or sticky

WHAT IT DOES: This cult-favorite moisturizer features a blend of Japanese botanicals that tightens and smooths the skin while balancing oil levels. Prepare to feel like you’re rubbing the silkiest, smoothest water all-over your complexion.

BEST FOR: A day cream for mature and dry complexions

USERS SAID: “True to its name, the consistency is a gel, and it absorbs pretty quickly to a matte finish. Yet it is effective in moisturizing as well, so I never have to worry about flakes. Best single-step face product I have come across.”

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USERS SAID: “This is honestly the best face cream I have ever used. It has such a light, gel-like formula, but it's very moisturizing.”