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Asglycerinhydrates skin,squalaneseals in moisture while leaving a velvety-smooth (not oily) finish behind.
Plus, it’s fragrance-free, which is just my personal preference."
Tester feedback:Im absolutely, positively obsessed with this moisturizer, says senior director of audience developmentLexi Herrick.
This is everything I have ever wanted in a daily and nightly face cream.
Allurecontributing editor Deanna Pai applying the Dr. Loretta Barrier Repair Gel Cream
“It sinks in quickly but leaves my skin moisturized all day and never greasy.”
“The right levels of water and glycerin are essential to proper skin hydration, she says.
It gives glass-like skin and never feels greasy or slimy, she says.
Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying the SkinFix Barrier Water Cream
It dries down rather quickly but stays super dewy, which I like like my cheekbones are blinding.
This mattifying moisturizer contains grape-derivedpolyphenols, an antioxidant and key ingredient for minimizing sebum oxidationand therefore blackheads.
Bonus: Applying it can be a luxurious experience.
Alluresenior director of audience development Lexi Herrick applying the First Aid Beauty Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer
It also addresses dullness and breakouts with an exfoliating combination of citric andlactic acidsso skin can get glowing ASAP.
Tester feedback:“This is my ultimate moisturizer, says content directorKara McGrath.
It has a fast-absorbing formula that’s really hydrating despite how lightweight it is.
Allurecontributing commerce writer Annie Blackman applying the Belif True Cream Aqua Bomb
These tend to deliver hydration in a lighter, more refreshing manner.
Which moisturizer ingredients benefit oily skin types?
The good news is that there are many mattifying, oil-balancing ingredients out there for grease-prone complexions.
Allureassociate beauty editor Annie Blay-Tettey applying the Kate Somerville HydraKate Recharging Water Cream.
For a more intensive oil-minimizing treatment, we recommend an exfoliating acid like salicylic acid.
He notes that salicylic acid also has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties for targeting blemishes.
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