Top 10 Moisturizers that are Worth Buying in 2022

Our life isn’t smooth but our skin can be! Are you confused about the perfect moisturizer for your skin? Your search ends here! Applying moisturizer is absolutely necessary before applying beauty products to your skin.

Moisturizer

Moisturizer, or emollient, is a cosmetic preparation used for protecting, moisturizing, and lubricating the skin. Moisturizer creates a barrier between your skin and the climate, including cold, dry air that can further dry out the skin. Moisturizing also helps to rehydrate and enhance the capacity of the skin to hold water.

What does a moisturizer do to your skin?

Moisturizer or emollient is a cosmetic preparation used for protecting, moisturizing, and lubricating the skin, It protects the skin from dehydration and prepares the skin for the smooth glides of beauty products, and helps you to get that beautiful look you dream of!

These functions are normally performed by sebum produced by healthy skin but sebum production varies from person to person.

There are 5 types of skin

Oily skin

People with oily skin end up having acne or pimples due to a lot of sebum production on their skin and external factors such as heat add up to this problem. Such skin types should always opt for a gel-based moisturizer to balance the sebum production and avoid excessive accumulation of sebum.

Dry skin

Dehydration or underproduction of sebum is the major cause of dry skin. This problem can lead to itchy or flaky skin, uneven complexion, and fine lines which seems to be very much noticeable in people with dry skin. This dry skin problem can be resolved using facial oils, cream-based moisturizers, and moisturizing lotions.

Combination skin

This skin type refers to the type where oily and dry zones are combinedly present on the skin. In order to balance the moisture in the different areas, combined use of oily and dry skin moisturizers is preferred. Also, there are moisturizers available for the combination skin type specifically.

Sensitive skin

People with sensitive skin are more prone to acne and pimples hence the right choice of skincare and Beauty product can be their savior. As some products can trigger sensitivity. In order to choose a suitable moisturizer, never forget to get the patch test done before using the product.

Normal skin

Nothing is perfect nor a skin type can be! But this can be considered as an ideal skin type. Little imperfections are expected but it’s mostly well balanced in terms of oil, dryness, sensitivity, and texture and is good to go!

Moisturizers are mostly available in cream, lotion, oil, and gel formula.

Cream moisturizers

This type of moisturizer provides a thick layer of moisture to the skin suitable for dry skin people. It keeps the skin soft, smooth, and glowing for a longer period of time.

Facial oils

This oil acts as nutrition to the skin providing the essentials required to have healthy and glowy skin.

Moisturizing lotions

This type of moisturizer gives an instant boost of hydration to the skin making it look well hydrated and fresh throughout the day.

Gel moisturizer

Gel moisturizers like Aloe Vera play a vital role in maintaining skin texture by providing natural ingredients to the skin. It helps to manage different skin problems like pimples, acne marks, patchiness, etc by using it overnight on a regular basis.

Top 10 Moisturizers that are Worth Buying in 2022

Enough of grasping knowledge about the types of skin! Now let’s dive into the products that are lusciously adjustable with such skin types, Here is the List of Top 10 Moisturizers that are Worth Buying in 2022

1. Clinique Moisture Surge 100h Auto-Replenishing Hydrator (Moisturizer)

HOW TO USE

• Use morning and night on clean skin.
• Can be used under or over makeup and also as a 5-minute mask.

2. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

HOW TO USE

• Apply evenly to face and neck after cleansing.

3. Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

HOW TO USE

• Apply liberally as often as needed or as recommended by physician

4. Ponds Super Light Gel Oil Free Moisturizer With Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin E

HOW TO USE

• Gently massage with circular movements, starting from the centre to the contours of your cleansed face. For best results use every morning and evening.

5. Nivea Soft Light Moisturizer For Face, Hand and Body, Non – Sticky Cream With Vitamin E & Jojoba Oil

HOW TO USE

• Use morning and night on clean skin.
• Can be used under or over makeup and also as a 5-minute mask.

6. Biotique Bio Morning Nectar Visibly Flawless Skin Moisturizer

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HOW TO USE

• Use morning and night on clean skin.
• Can be used under or over makeup and also as a 5-minute mask.

7. Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer

HOW TO USE

• After cleansing and toning, apply tiny dots of the moisturiser all over your face and neck.
• While it’s still drying, tap lightly with your fingertips to allow the moisturiser to soak in better.

8. Ponds Light Moisturizer Non – Oily Fresh Feel With Vitamin – E Glycerine

HOW TO USE

• Use morning and night on clean skin.

9. Wow Skin Science Aloe Vera Multipurpose Beauty Gel For Skin and Hair

HOW TO USE

• Use morning and night on clean skin.
• Can be used under or over makeup and also as a 5-minute mask.

10. Lakme Peach Milk Soft Creme Moisturizer

HOW TO USE

• Use morning and night on clean skin.
• Can be used under or over makeup and also as a 5-minute mask.

Suggestions & Tips

The Moisturizer recommendation given above can be segregated into seasons,

Moisturizers that are preferred for summers are Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, Ponds Super Light Gel Oil-Free Moisturizer, Biotique Bio Morning Nectar Visibly Flawless Skin Moisturizer, Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer, and Wow skin Science Aloe Vera Multipurpose Beauty Gel For Skin and Hair.

Moisturizers that are preferred for winters are Clinique Moisture Surge 100h Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream, Nivea Soft Light Moisturizing Cream For Face, Hand and Body, Non – Sticky Cream with Vitamin E & jojoba oil, Ponds Light Moisturizer nonoily fresh feel with Vitamin E + Glycerine and Lakme Peach Milk Soft Creme Moisturizer.

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Written By Ria Chakraborty (@ria_chakraborty_01)

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