The 25 Best Creams and Moisturizers for Dry Skin

Hyaluronic acid is a go-to ingredient for many high-end skincare lines for its ability to hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water and even draw moisture from the air into your skin. With this drugstore gel moisturizer, you can get the same stuff for a much more affordable price.

Josie Maran's signature argan oil formulas have achieved cult-favorite status, and this deeply hydrating face "butter" is no exception.

Sometimes the simplest answer really is the best. While not as flashy as some other products on this list, CeraVe has been a favorite of dermatologists for decades, and its ceramide-rich formula continues to impress.

A "bomb" of moisture is exactly what the doctor ordered to rescue super-dry skin.

Remember how your mom used to nag you about drinking your milk, so you could get big and strong? Think of this product like a tall glass of milk for your face—but instead of big and strong, it promises to leave your skin hydrated and glowing.

K-beauty has officially taken over the U.S. skincare market—and we're much better off for it. This cute and effective gel moisturizer, which uses vitamin-rich watermelon extract and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and boost glow is just one of many reasons why.

Antioxidants, aloe vera, and chamomile power this moisturizer from cult favorite brand Paula's Choice. The simple yet effective ingredients make it ideal for sensitive skin.

When formulating this cream, Dr. Jart took the environment into account. The result is a product designed to combat dryness even in harsh climates, and ward off any environmental irritants.

It's not literally "magic," but this cream does have many devotees. In addition to hydrating skin, it also promises to firm and give a lifted effect, making it an ideal two-in-one for those in need of a youthful boost.

Water—it's exactly what you want your face to drink up. Except, of course, water can actually dry skin out even more. Thankfully, Tatcha's silky cream doesn't have that same issue, courtesy of a healthy dose of hydration-grabbing hyaluronic acid—and no oil to clog shine-prone complexions.

La Mer is notoriously secretive about its proprietary "miracle broth," but that hasn't stopped it from developing a devoted following among fans of all skintypes.

Skin that needs a touch of glow will drink up this oh-so comforting and indulgent cream that doesn't leave a hint of greasiness. Instead, just a refined luminosity. Bonus: it smells heavenly.

When looking to banish dullness, look no further than this protein shake for your skin. Strengthen your skin with a blend of nine peptides that help bind moisture, banishing dull skin related to dryness.

Simple, but incredibly reliable. Made of vegan milks and fragrance free, this formulation will coddle even the most sensitive of skins. You'll go through tub after tub.

Squalane is a key ingredient when it comes to binding and sealing in moisture. Throw in a probiotic factor to strengthen your skin barrier, and you'll be fighting dryness in the moment and over time, too.

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Macrene Alexiades nurtures mature skin with this organic, natural and extra rich blend of red algae, vitamin C and E, as well as coconut derived glycerides. Sure, this will fight dryness, but it'll also brighten and provide protection against aging.

Although this lotion is categorically for full-body use, we can attest to the wonders it works on the face. Fortified with shea butter, glycerin and niacinamide, it's ultra rich and creamy, yet it absorbs quickly, wears well under makeup, and won't break out even the most acne-prone skin. Plus, because it's sized as a body lotion, you get an incredible amount of product.

Whether skin is sensitive or blemish prone, it will soak up this lightweight and whipped (but no less hydrating) formulation.

Another drugstore favorite, beauty lovers have sworn by this moisturizer for years. Made with hyaluronic acid, niacinamides, and amino-peptides, it helps increase cell turnover, shedding that dry skin and regenerating more hydrated, healthier cells.

Dry, irritated skin stands no chance against this clinically backed formula which is packed with amino acids, vitamins, and synthesized molecules to regenerate skin from within.