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The best drugstore moisturizers prove that a well-hydrated face doesn’t need to burn a hole in your wallet.
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“Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, is a lack of water, not oil.
So you might actually have oily skin but still have dehydrated skin.”
Hence, why the water part of this formula is so key.
The result is less irritated, more nourished, even-toned, silkier, comfier skin.
Instead of rubbing it in, tap the moisturizer into your skin to help absorption.
Whatever floats your face-boat.
You’ll also dig antioxidants from anti-inflammatory niacinamide andgreen teawhich can be a big help for acne.
Enter the L’Oreal Paris Collagen Moisture Filler Day/Night Cream.
This collagen-forward formula plumps, smoothes, and gives the appearance of filled-in wrinkles.
Pair it with Olays Revitalift Derm Intensives 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum for an even bouncier-looking complexion.
Largely, this means strengthening theskin’s barrierby supporting its microbiome.
So, shout out to the ceramides, niacinamide, and probiotic thermal water for doing the trick.
The Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer.
Holy Hydration!
Face Cream
Why it’s worth it:When you’re craving lightweight, the E.L.F.
Face Cream is your new best friend.
It goes easy on sensitive skin and doesn’t clog pores.
Because it’s water-based and pretty thin, it blends right in under makeup.
Just rinse it off in the morning and give your radiant self a little wink in the mirror.
The formula also includes shea butter and a silicone alternative to plump, hydrate, and smooth.
Wear it solo or before putting on makeup for all-day juiciness.
A fantasy come real forpost-pimple distress, this formula repairs vulnerable skin with antioxidants and peptides.
It’s an ideal follow-up to the brand’sMighty Patch Pimple Patches, helping to reduce redness for recovering blemishes.
She also pointed out that Vanicream lacks contact allergens that readily irritate people with sensitive skin.
It’s thick but fast absorbing, creamy but not greasy, and wonderfully inexpensive.
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