Cracked or sensitive skin may become even more delicate after being exposed to environmental aggressors, so it’s crucial that you find a moisturizer which both comforts and protects.
Experts advise using a hydrating serum containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides to bolster your skin barrier, with additional features like niacinamide to combat redness and prevent future irritations.
1. CeraVe Moisturizing Night Cream
Jessie Quinn, a PEOPLE contributor with dry skin, recommends this non-greasy night cream as the ideal way to nourish her complexion while she sleeps. Packed with skin-boosting ingredients such as bakuchiol (a plant-derived retinol alternative), hyaluronic acid and niacinamide; plus it features patent-release MVE technology which releases them gradually into multi-layered vesicles for timed delivery into her skin.
As an added benefit, this gentle night cream is oil-free, non-comedogenic, and fragrance-free – plus, it works great when layered up with other skincare products!
The lightweight moisturizer from Cerave has been specially formulated with peptides, glycerin, shea butter and three essential ceramides to lock in moisture overnight and restore your protective barrier while you sleep. Plus, its oil free formula prevents trans epidermal water loss (TEWL). Suitable for normal, dry or sensitive skin types alike and great as part of an overall skin health routine – make sure it complements AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion to achieve maximum benefit for all your facial needs!
2. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Brightening Serum
This milky serum is designed to brighten and combat hyperpigmentation while diminishing dark spots on all skin tones, including those with deeper complexions. Our tester was particularly fond of how it felt on her skin – no stings at all! But she didn’t appreciate its dropper bottle which made dispensing an appropriate dose difficult.
The most effective skin-brightening serums typically feature ingredients such as vitamin C, niacinamide, alpha arbutin and licorice extract to combat discoloration and even out skin tone. Furthermore, these products do not include harsh exfoliants or alcohol, making them kind to sensitive skin types.
People with oily skin could benefit from using this cleanser, which features hydroxy acids to reduce excess sebum production while bentonite clay absorbs any remaining. Gentle enough for acne-prone skin and with an pleasant, non-greasy fragrance. While one of the more costly products on the market, its effectiveness and quality ingredients makes this an investment worth making.
3. TOWER 28 SOS Facial Spray
TOWER 28 beauty brand was founded by Amy Liu to address her sensitive skin. Their signature product, SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with hypochlorous acid (HOCI), an anti-inflammatory ingredient known to soothe irritations and diminish redness.
This dermatologist-recommended facial spray can be your solution to all sorts of angry skin situations–from post-workout sweat to an eczema flare up. The formula is pH balanced, fragrance free, and contains hypochlorous acid–an anti-inflammatory ingredient known to provide protection from harmful bacteria.
Makeup setting spray that’s gentle enough to use on hands, necks, ears and eyes alike – even Dr. Garshick uses it after grating cheese or cutting fruit! Available at Sephora, Amazon, Kohl’s Credo Beauty and TOWER 28!
4. L’Oreal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care
When your face moisturizer becomes too heavy for warmer spring weather, switch to this light formula that hydrates without feeling heavy. Packed with soothing aloe water and firming hyaluronic acid to replenish hydration levels quickly while being fast-absorbing so as to expedite daily skincare and makeup routines simultaneously.
Hydra Genius Glow moisturizer is the answer for normal or skewed dry skin types who want fast moisture absorption, with its oil-free formula that glides on smoothly. Absorbing quickly into skin layers quickly while providing ample hydration, it restores softness and boosts radiance while simultaneously quenching thirsty skin with much-needed moisture.
Hydra Genius Comfort is an excellent moisturizer choice for those with extra dry skin, providing lightweight yet fast-absorbing moisture for up to 72 hours of nourishment from its lightweight gel formula. Formulated with Aloe Water and three types of Hyaluronic Acid – including a radiant glow formula made of Hyaluronic Acid- it provides nourishment that lasts. Plus it comes with an attractive light fresh fragrance!
