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Hereʼs the best moisturizer for your skin
04/30/2025 / Last Edited 06/27/2025Learn the tips and tricks for choosing the best moisturizer for your skin types and concerns.
There are a lot of moisturizers out there – which can make finding the right one for your skin deceptively tricky.
Good news, though: whether you’re looking for an SPF moisturizer that won’t clog pores, searching for a moisturizer to help acne or wondering whether oily skin needs moisturizer, the skin health experts at Dermalogica have got you covered!
The best moisturizer for acne-prone skin
Ideal for targeting adult acne, Acne Biotic Moisturizer is clinically proven to deliver clearer-looking skin in 5 days.*
- Treats + prevents adult acne daily
- Hydrates + supports skin’s microbiome
- Helps aging skin look healthier, now and in the future
*Internal consumer perception based on a 2 week study of 20 subjects, 2 applications/day.
The best moisturizer for dull skin
With SPF Protection
Beat the heat: BioLumin-C Heat Aging Protector SPF 50 helps defend against signs of skin aging from UVA/UVB rays and heat aging and immediately brightens skin.*
- Immediately brightens, hydrates, and soothes skin.
- Helps defend against heat aging and improves the look of skin texture + tone.
- Helps protect against UV rays to prevent early skin aging.
For unbeatable glow
Give skin a radiance boost with BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer, formulated with our ultra-stable Vitamin C Complex that provides enhanced functionality in fighting oxidative stress. This daily brightening gel moisturizer provides weightless hydration.
- Brightens instantly and over time
- Hydrates for more luminous skin
- Renews for a natural glow
The best moisturizer for stressed skin
Vitamin-rich MultiVitamin Power Recovery Cream is the perfect moisturizer to treat and help prevent the fine lines, dehydration, and dullness that come along with stressed skin.
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Provides immediate nourishment to hydrate + de-stress skin
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Fights environmental stressors with powerful multivitamins
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Boosts skin resilience to prevent premature signs of skin aging
The best moisturizer for sensitive skin
When you want soothing cream
We recommend Stabilizing Repair Cream, which delivers nourishing lipids to strengthen skin’s barrier and keep signs of sensitivity at bay. The lightweight balm-to-cream formula calms skin on contact while helping relieve symptoms like itching, redness, and dryness.
- Soothes on contact
- Repairs lipid barrier
- Strengthens to help keep signs of sensitivity at bay
If you prefer light hydration
Try Calm Water Gel; its refreshing gel-to-water formula forms a weightless barrier against irritants.
- Immediately hydrates dry, irritated skin
- Softens, soothes and calms
- Locks in moisture and defends skin against dryness
The best moisturizer for aging skin
Breathe new life into aging skin with Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream, formulated with hydrating, oxygen-optimizing phytoactives to firm, lift and revitalize skin.
- Firms and lifts to reduce the appearance of skin aging
- Revitalizes with oxygen-optimizing phytoactives for brighter, more radiant skin
- Plumps and hydrates for ultra-smooth skin
The best moisturizer for dry skin
Our top pick for dry skin is Intensive Moisture Balance. This ultra-rich formula is packed with antioxidants, helps smooth dryness lines and prevents moisture loss.
- Helps prevent free radical damage with antioxidants
- Strengthens skin’s lipid barrier
- Smoothes and moisturizes
The best moisturizer for dehydrated skin
Skin Smoothing Cream features Active HydraMesh Technology™ – a state-of-the-art complex that provides 48 hours of continuous hydration.
- Infuses skin with 48 hours of vital moisture
- Distributes hydration throughout the skin to lock in moisture
- Shields skin’s natural microbiome from environmental stress
The best moisturizer for oily or acne-prone skin
Oily, acne-prone or combination skin still needs hydration to combat excess oil. Active Moist is formulated with a unique combination of plant extracts to help balance skin.
- Provides effective hydration without a greasy feel
- Smoothes and helps improve skin texture
- Sheer, oil-free formula goes on quickly
The best moisturizer with SPF
To address signs of skin aging
- Provides long-lasting hydration and critical protection against UV light
- Helps control the triggers that lead to skin aging
- Blends smoothly into skin for a perfected finish
To boost skin’s luminosity
natural luminosity!
- Defends against UV light, free radical damage and pollution
- Helps control the triggers that lead to skin aging
- Blends smoothly into skin for a perfected finish
The best dark spot-fighting moisturizer
For day
A great moisturizer with SPF does double duty, providing long-lasting hydration and critical UV protection. Our pick is PowerBright Moisturizer SPF 50, a daily SPF moisturizer which balances skin tone and helps reduce the appearance of uneven pigmentation.
- Shields skin against dark spots
- Combats oxidative stress caused by pollution
- Balances skin tone and helps reduce the appearance of uneven pigmentation
For night
Choose Powerbright Overnight Cream, nourishing nighttime cream optimizes skin moisture recovery and helps restore luminosity.
- Protects against the damaging effects of free radicals from pollution
- Fades the appearance of dark spots
- Smoothes and evens skin texture
The best night cream for glowing skin
In addition to giving you glowing skin by morning, Sound Sleep Cocoon features encapsulated, motion-activated French Lavender Essential Oil to help you sleep.
- Visibly increases radiance by morning
- Reduces signs of skin fatigue and restores vitality
- Promotes deep, restful sleep for healthier-looking skin
Still not sure which Dermalogica cleanser is best for you? Chat live with our skin therapists, or try our Face Mapping technology for a personalized skin analysis.
Learn how to complete your routine with a personalized moisturizer that fits your skin’s needs.
Moisturizers are an essential step in any regimen and choosing the best one is important to supporting your routine and meeting your skin goals.
Even oily skin needs moisture! It especially needs hydration to help balance skin’s moisture levels and reduce excess oil production.
