Amarose Boosting Moisturizer - Skin Care
Not all moisturizers are created equal. If you have dry skin, you know this. While some formulas are made to be light, the best moisturizers for dry skin need to be able take on the harshest of conditions: subzero temperatures, overactive radiators, and genetics that refuse to make your complexion look dewy no matter how much lemon water you chug. Even if your skin is oily and prone to breakouts, it can still be dehydrated—leaving your face feeling dry, tight, and flaky. (Speaking from experience, you probably notice it mostly on your cheeks, which is where our faces have fewer oil glands.)
Sound familiar? In that case, you'll want a
face moisturizer that
works overtime with hydrating ingredients or
moisture-retaining lipids. Still, that's a huge list of options to narrow down,
so here's a helpful place to start.
How to Chose a Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin
First thing's first, to find the right
formula, you'll need to know this: Is your skin dry or dehydrated? It's
actually easier to determine than it sounds. Does your face usually feel oily
(especially in your T-zone), but look dull and tight in certain spots (like
your cheeks)? It's likely your skin is dehydrated, meaning it needs more
hydration (water) and is still producing oil. Whereas, if it's dry and tight
all over—so much so that you feel like you need to reapply moisturizer
throughout the day—that's a good sign you've got dry skin, something people
with eczema or psoriasis know
well. This will help you figure out what kind of consistency you'll need in a
face moisturizer. Dry
skin types will want a rich, thick cream, while oily/dehydrated types will
benefit from a lighter gel-cream.
Next up: check the ingredients. The best moisturizers for
dry skin should contain hydrating powerhouses: Squalane, B
vitamins, glycerin, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid (the top
derm-recommended ingredient for dry skin) are all key words to look out for. If
you're extremely sensitive, avoid potential irritants like alcohol (which can
dry out your skin further) as well as additives like fragrances and sulfates.
That's obviously a lot to consider when you're
standing in an aisle full of face creams, so let us do the heavy lifting for
you. We asked Glamour staffers
to share which moisturizers
changed the game for them. Consider this our hydration Haul
of Fame.
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In the nearly two years since this “miracle
cream” launched, it's gotten accolades from Ashley Graham, Kate Bosworth, and
Victoria Beckham (who's since launched a moisturizing primer with
the brand). So, yes, it was absolutely worthy of winning the highly
competitive Best
Moisturizer category in our annual Beauty Awards. The $265 price tag
might make you wince, but I can assure it's worth every cent. It's so much more
than a moisturizer—it's like an overall skin rejuvenator. After 30 days of
using it, my pores looked more refined, my skin tone became perceptibly more
even and subtly glowy, and my skin's texture even felt bouncier and smoother.
The brand also sells a Rich Cream for dry skin, which contains additions like avocado and argan oil to
aid with extra hydration. No matter which you choose, you'll be
impressed. —Sarah Wu, beauty contributor
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