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Theres the glow of newfound love, and of stepping out of a luxury spa.
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We also askedAllureeditors to share their picksluckily, they would never gatekeep a glow.
Ahead, find the best face creams for glowing skin of any jot down, in any season.
Allureassociate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez applying the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer.
Allureassociate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez applying the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer.
Gutierrez after applying the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer.
Allureshopping director Shanna Shipin applying the Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin SPF 50.
Shipin after applying the Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin SPF 50.
Allureassociate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez applying the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer.
Tester feedback:It may be called weekend skin, but I use this beauty every single day.
Once applied, the melty, powder-pink cream can keep the skin hydrated for 24 hours.
Pro tip: The brand recommends applying it using a press-and-release motion.
The motion also helps those active ingredients sink in and get to work.
Alluresenior director audience development Lexi Herrick applying the Clarins Multi-Active Day Face Cream.
Herrick after applying Clarins Multi-Active Day Face Cream.
Allureshopping director Shanna Shipin applying the Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin SPF 50.
(Allurereaders will have heard more than once about oureditors fondness for it.)
But, its not just for sunny days.
This also works well as a night cream.
Alluresenior director audience development Lexi Herrick applying the Clarins Multi-Active Day Face Cream.
Alluresenior editor Jesa Marie Calaor applying the Laneige Radian-C Cream.
Calaor after applying the Laneige Radian-C Cream.
It quenches my thirsty skin and leaves behind a dewy radiance.
Alluresenior director audience development Lexi Herrick applying the Clarins Multi-Active Day Face Cream.
(In case you were curious about the 2:4:2 in the name.)
The formula is very hydrating, with a mix of ceramides, fatty acids, and natural cholesterol.
The addition of Vitamin E also helps aid the skin in the natural restoration process.
Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream has been a favorite of mine for a long time, says Dr. Hartman.
Another ingredientand one that will appeal to adventurersis glacial glycoprotein.
The texture is lightweight, does not feel greasy, and delivers a beautiful glow, Dr. Lolis says.
Alluresenior editor Jesa Marie Calaor applying the Laneige Radian-C Cream.
I often recommend this to acne-prone patients, Dr. Hartman says.
Plus, the French pharmacy classic is bolstered with UV protection.
With SPF 30, it helps streamline your morning skin-care routine, Dr. Hartman says.
Another key ingredient is thermal spring water, popular in French creamsand for good reason.
“The gel-like formula absorbs in seconds leaving skin feeling instantly refreshed.”
Also a staple in many anAllureeditors warm-weather skin-care regimen, theKorean moisturizerdoesnt just cool the skin on contact.
It also keeps inflammation at bay with tiger grass and oat kernel extract.
The product also contains hyaluronic acid, which deeply hydrates without clogging pores, and delivers an instant glow.
The formula is also noncomedogenic, oil-free, and wont clog your pores.
(The ingredient targets eight signs of aging, which explains the name.)
The glow factor is due to its intensely moisturizing ingredients, which include shea butter and bio-ceramides.
Shopping market editorAngela Trakoshisa Rich Cream loyalistloves the stuff.
It simply indicates that you haven’t wildcrafted in the mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
(May we all check that off the list someday.)
Alpyns formulations combine those wild plant extracts with clinical ingredients.
Here, soothing ghostberry and Tasmanian pepper mingle with a 5-ceramide complex and 14 peptides.
This provides excellent skin protection and nourishment, Dr. Lolis says.
This cream not only hydrates but also reinforces the skin’s moisture barrier improving its ability to retain hydration.
The natural botanical blend soothes irritation and inflammation making it ideal for maintaining a healthy, balanced complexion.
(Shes worked with Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, and many other perennially glowing celebs.)
The rose-scented cream has the consistency of thick, whipped butter and feels luxurious when you spread it on.
As with most topical regimens, the path to glowy skin starts with clean skin.
(This is your cue to confirm you havethe right cleanser.)
(More on which specific ingredients, below.)
Dr. Lolis adds that consistency is key, in any skin-care routine.
Second, pairing the proper products together can enhance effects, she says.
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that can brighten your skin and fight hyperpigmentation.
For reference, Laneiges Radian-C Cream contains 8.5% vitamin C, which is a comparatively low concentration.
Theres also consistency to consider.
As a rule of thumb for dry skin, look for rich cream-based moisturizers.
Normal skin types may want to use gel-based moisturizers because they balance hydration without being too heavy.
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