My Holy-Grail Moisturizer for Dry Skin Is Surprisingly Found at the Drugstore
This cream can be used on both the face and body. The rich formula contains hyaluronic acid and three essential ceramides to provide up to 24 hours of hydration.
In addition to the usual hydrating suspects like hyaluronic acid, Garnier's gel-cream is formulated with vitamin C to brighten and revive the skin.
This hydrating lotion works well on combination and sensitive skin types. The fast-absorbing and lightweight formula hydrates and locks in moisture for up to 24 hours.
I've always had eczema on my hand, but I started experiencing flare-ups on my body, so I was desperate to find a solution. Enter Aveeno's Eczema Therapy lotion. It was able to soothe my dry and irritated skin, and after about two weeks of use, my eczema flare-up was completely cleared.
In addition to targeting dryness, this face moisturizer protects against free radical damage. Ingredients include ceramides, prebiotic thermal water, glycerin, and niacinamide.
If you're dealing with dry and tight skin all over your body, try this super-nourishing lotion. It's enriched with Nivea's serum and provitamin B5 and formulated to keep your skin moisturized for up to 72 hours.
This cream works to prevent water evaporation so your skin won't dry out. It also smooths dehydration lines while providing 24 hours of hydration. Ingredients include shea butter and safflower oil.
Vanicream's Moisturizing Cream is another go-to for me. I love that it's free of dyes, fragrances, lanolin, parabens, and formaldehyde—meaning it's easy on sensitive skin.
This formula contains hyaluronic acid to promote collagen production and shea butter for a creamy texture and feel. You'll get up to 48 hours of hydration with this fast-absorbing cream.
Great for extra-dry skin, Lubriderm's lotion is infused with nourishing vitamin E, provitamin B5, and lipids. It works to repair the skin's moisture barrier.
Not only does Olay's cream hydrate the skin, but it also smooths and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. And even though the formula is rich, that doesn't mean it clogs pores.
This moisturizer can be used both in the morning and evening to deliver deep hydration to the skin while also smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The lightweight and nongreasy formula works well on all skin types.
Aveeno's moisturizer is made for sensitive skin types. The prebiotic oat in the formula soothes and repairs the skin's moisture barrier, and feverfew calms irritated skin.
Differin is known for its powerful and effective adapalene gel for acne, but it also has a deeply hydrating night moisturizer for dry and flaky skin. Key ingredients include hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and allantoin.
This daily facial moisturizer contains both collagen and elastin to condition the skin and leave it looking absolutely glowy. It's also made with safflower oil, which helps smooth and moisturize.
If you're dealing with any uncomfortable tightness and dryness, this gel-cream from Simple provides relief. The lightweight formula smooths on effortlessly and doesn't leave any stickiness or greasiness.
This day lotion is infused with clary sage extract to hydrate and provide anti-aging benefits. The fast-absorbing product is made with many natural ingredients and is noncomedogenic.
Here's another intensely moisturizing option for the body (plus the face and hands). It's formulated with niacinamide, shea butter, and glycerin to hydrate and repair dry skin. It keeps skin moisturized for up to 48 hours.