The Best Facial Moisturizers
1. Yes to Cucumbers Daily Calming Moisturizer SPF 30
Of all the offerings, which creams really rise to the surface? Our testers smoothed on nearly 100 formulas to pick the top 10 for every skin type and need.
Best All-Natural
Yes to Cucumbers Daily Calming Moisturizer SPF 30
This 97 percent natural, ultra-hydrating lotion, with soothing aloe vera and cucumber, uses the physical sunblock zinc for nonchemical SPF 30 protection.
To buy: $15 for 1.4 ounces,yestocarrots.com.
2. Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
Best SPF
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
This nongreasy multitasker protects with SPF 30 and has light-reflecting minerals to make skin look more evenly toned.
To buy: $14.00 for 2.5 ounces,drugstore.com.
3. Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion
Best for Dry Skin
Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion
Like a refreshing cocktail for parched skin: Mafura butter (from the tree) softens, and clary sage helps skin retain moisture.
To buy: $18 for 1.8 ounces,burtsbees.com.
4. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Age Erase Moisture With Mega 10 for Face
Best Texture
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Age Erase Moisture With Mega 10 for Face
The lightweight lotion glides onto skin and acts as a makeup primer, creating a smooth canvas and allowing foundation and blush to last longer.
To buy: $48 for 1.7 ounces,dgskincare.com.
5. Chanel Le Blanc Brightening Moisture Lotion
Best Brightening
Chanel Le Blanc Brightening Moisture Lotion
Pearl protein and licorice extract reduce dullness and dark spots over time. And on the instant-gratification front, testers reported that the nearly-liquid formula made their skin feel refreshed and tighter.
To buy: $67.50 for 5 ounces,chanel.com.
6. Cetaphil DermaControl Moisturizer SPF 30
Best for Oily Skin
Cetaphil DermaControl Moisturizer SPF 30
This oil-controlling hydrator delivers an all-day matte finish, even along the shiny T-zone. Plus, it won’t clog pores or exacerbate breakouts.
To buy: $17.50 for 4 ounces,walgreens.com.
7. Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Nourishing Moisturizer
Best for Sensitive Skin
Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Nourishing Moisturizer
A velvety, vitamin E–infused cream that’s free of common allergens, like fragrance and sulfates, so it’s gentle enough for easily irritated faces.
To buy: $75 for 2 ounces,perriconemd.com.
8. Origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins Cream
Best Night Cream
Origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins Cream
Calming geranium, purifying thyme, and vitamins C and E boost cell turnover while you sleep. Testers loved how the rich formula sank into their skin, not their pillowcases.
To buy: $39.50 for 1.7 ounces,origins.com.
9. Guerlain Abeille Royal Nourishing Day Cream
Most Firming
Guerlain Abeille Royal Nourishing Day Cream
It strengthens the skin’s elastin and collagen fibers and is packed with an ingredient du jour: royal jelly (secreted by honeybees and rich in nourishing amino acids).
To buy: $170 for 1.7 ounces, 888-774-2424.
10. Dior Capture Totale Multi-Perfection Emulsion
Best Scent
Dior Capture Totale Multi-Perfection Emulsion
Contains citrus and longoza-plant extract, a botanical ingredient native to Madagascar. Its subtle floral fragrance invigorates but doesn’t linger.
To buy: $135 for 2.7 ounces,dior.com.