The 9 Best Moisturizers, Based on Your Skin Type Because tight, flaky, itchy skin sucks. ( with av , courtecy; cosmopolitan )

The 9 Best Moisturizers, Based on Your Skin Type

Because tight, flaky, itchy skin sucks.

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You can find plenty of great facial moisturizers in the skincare aisle, but not all are great for your skin. If you need help weeding through the multitude of options, read on for our favorite suggestions for nine common skin types.
1For Flaky, Broken-Out Skin
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Dermalogica Clear Start Skin Soothing Hydration Lotion, dermstore.com$22.00
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If you regularly deal with breakouts, then you're familiar with this process: A zit pops up, so you slather on a topical treatment, which then dries out the skin around your zit and creates pore-blocking flakes. If this sounds like your life story, you need an oil-free moisturizer. This lightweight mineral lotion uses squalane and hyaluronic acid to repair your broken skin barrier without causing more breakouts.
2For Acne-Prone Skin
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COSRX Oil-Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion, ulta.com$22.00
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If you use a slew of topical acne treatments every day, you need a moisturizer that you can seamlessly integrate into your already-extensive routine. This oil-free lotion was created to work harmoniously with and layer evenly over products containing common acne-fighting ingredients, such as AHAs and BHAs. It also contains birch sap, which soothes sensitized skin.
3For Oily Skin
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Moisturizer, sephora.com$39.00
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It sounds counterintuitive to moisturize an already greasy complexion, but it's necessary if you want healthy-looking skin. Just because your skin is oily doesn't mean it's hydrated (dehydration leads to overproduction of oil, which results in a shiny face). Instead of using thick creams, opt for gels and light lotions with a thin consistency, which won't clog your pores and cause breakouts. This one has a runny, watery texture that applies like a light serum and provides just enough moisture.
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4For Combination Skin
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REN Clean Skincare Clarimatte T-Zone Balancing Gel Cream, sephora.com$52.00
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If you experience dryness on your cheeks and oiliness in your T-zone, you have what's called combination skin. To properly treat both types at once, you need a lightweight gel that'll provide just enough hydration to your dryer areas while not overloading your oilier spots with too much product. This cream moisturizes while mattifying for a balanced complexion.
5For Sensitive Skin
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Avène Tolerance Extreme Cream, dermstore.com$38.00
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If your skin is easily irritated by or reacts negatively to many different products, stick with simple formulas. This fragrance-free, hypoallergenic cream relies on just seven ingredients, including shea butter and glycerin, to gently replenish moisture.
6For Dehydrated Skin
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Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream, sephora.com$65.00
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The causes of dehydrated skin can vary from diet to weather, which means you can temporarily experience dehydration no matter what your skin type is. When skin isn't sufficiently moisturized, it'll compensate by producing more oil, which can cause more breakouts. The fix? Use a water-based cream, like this one, to replenish any H2O your skin lacks.
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7For Dry Skin
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Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream, sephora.com$60.00
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Unlike dehydration, someone who has dry skin most likely will always have it. To care for this type, stick to products that are loaded with oils, which is what your skin lacks. This cream contains a blend of six oils as well as sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, which is a form of hyaluronic acid with a smaller molecular weight for deeper penetration and, as a result, ultimate hydration.
8For Dull Skin
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Renée Rouleau Glow Enhancing Creme, reneerouleau.com$69.50
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Many factors can contribute to a compromised skin barrier, such as harsh soaps and over-exfoliation. And when this layer is weak, bacteria can enter the cracks, potentially causing irritation and moisture loss. So how can you fix it? By restoring lost lipids, aka molecules that hydrate. This cream, packed with lipid-rich oils, replenishes the moisture needed for proper light reflection, which is what makes your skin glow.
9For Aging Skin
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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, skinceuticals.com$128.00
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Unfortunately, good, old-fashioned aging also contributes to a depletion of lipids and a weak barrier. The result is dry, dehydrated skin with fine lines and wrinkles. This velvety cream contains ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids — all lipids that naturally occur in the skin — in a ratio of 1:2:1, the optimal amount for replenishment and protection.

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