We also like that this top-notch moisturizer is budget-friendly. And since a little goes a long way, the 1.5-ounce tub of cream should last you a while. Niacinamide: Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient provides all types of sensitive skin with much-needed soothing. The details: This brand-new Double Repair option is formulated to provide all-day hydration without the shine and helps to repair the skin barrier after one hour. The addition of silica and perlite help control excess oil, keep skin shine-free all day and minimize the appearance of pores. It will leave all skin tones with even the most sensitive skin feeling refreshed with a matte finish. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer With three Double Repair Moisturizers to choose from within La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane line, it can be tough to make a choice. Here’s everything you need to know about each product to discover which is the best match for your skin care routine. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Moisturizer La Roche Posay's moisturizer doesn't contain these ingredients, so it's a dream for my sensitive skin. And while it leaves out a lot of the bad stuff, it also contains beneficial ingredients as well. Like ceramides, which help restore your skin's moisture barrier somoisture doesn't evaporate. There's also niacinamide, or vitamin B5, to help with redness and the appearance of pore size; hyaluronic acid, which keeps helps skin retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water; and prebiotic thermal water, which definitely sounds like it's from a fairy tale, but actually keeps more of the good bacteria on your skin to help fight the bad bacteria that can cause acne.

My current routine involves a cleanser and brightening vitamin C serum in the mornings, and a cleanser and a combo of alpha and beta hydroxy acids to target any acne and dead skin at night. I needed a moisturizer that would target dryness, make my skin feel bouncy instead of tight, and ultimately, not cause pimples or more redness — all without breaking the bank. Kopari recommends this moisturizer for dry and normal skin types. But when we tested it on oily skin, it worked like a dream, too. According to our moisture meter, the cream boosted moisture by 36 percent while reducing oil by 41 percent. And it smoothed out our skin without any shine or grease. We especially love that the lotion went on smoothly and left behind no residue, even when tested on darker skin tones.Since ceramides complement one another, Dr. Oliver recommends looking for a moisturizer that contains more than one type of ceramide. Drunk Elephant’s Lala Retro Whipped Cream and EADEM’s Cloud Cushion Plush Moisturizer with Ceramides + Peptides each contain all three main types of ceramides for triple the potency.

If there’s one thing our dermatologists want you to know, it’s that anyone—regardless of skin type or condition—can benefit from using a ceramide moisturizer. “There’s no real reason to not use a ceramide moisturizer,” says Dr. Soza, adding that they’re especially beneficial for those with dry or sensitive skin. However, certain types of moisturizers are best for specific skin types based on their consistency and ingredient lists. Ceramides occur naturally in the skin, but synthetic ceramides are used in skin care products. They also tend to be more stable. As Galaria noted, oil-free moisturizers are great for oily skin—and Tatcha’s The Water Cream is no exception. But the lightweight moisturizer takes things a step further: One of its key ingredients, leopard lily, actually reduces the amount of oil in your skin. We didn’t love the moisturizer’s floral fragrance and wished it were cruelty-free. But we’re still blown away by its budget-friendly price point. The moisturizer is one of the best buys on our list—even though it comes in a small 1.35-ounce tube.Before using a ceramide moisturizer, make sure your skin is clean and treated with any toners or serums you choose to use. You can use a ceramide moisturizer as needed, which is about twice per day for most people, Dr. Oliver says.

Lastly, Rubin, the cofounder and medical director of the skincare line Fig.1, notes someone's skin goals can help determine what active ingredients to look for in products. "For example, retinol for those concerned about fine lines, vitamin C and glycolic acid for those looking to brighten their skin," she says. How We Chose To test each moisturizer’s spreadability, we used a spatula to spread each cream or lotion on a plastic tray. We then used a makeup sponge to try to absorb the moisturizer from the tray, noting how long it took for the moisturizer to fully absorb. Though ceramides are most commonly associated with improving dryness and skin barrier function, anyone can use and benefit from them. In mature skin, ceramides help retain moisture, giving skin a more firm, plump appearance. Since they’re skin-replenishing ingredients, they can help reduce redness and irritation in sensitive skin. Each La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer offering is designed to meet the essential needs of specific skin types. All three products are also dermatologist-tested, allergy-tested, alcohol-free, fragrance-free and paraben-free. Formulated to soothe and hydrate the skin while reinforcing the skin’s barrier, these daily hydrators all feature the same dermatologist-recommended ingredient lineup with some variation to achieve the required level of moisture for each:Drunk Elephant’s Lala Retro Whipped Cream left our skin 9 to 23 percent more hydrated than at the start of our test. But because the cream was so heavy and greasy, we had to wait a while to see results—and for the price, we’d rather buy something else. The moisturizer is also oil-free, fragrance-free, and sensitive-skin-friendly. So it’s great for a range of skin types. Paris has combination skin and uses the tinted version of this moisturizer every day. But it wowed us when we tested it on dry skin, too.