Shop Active Moisturizer formulas for targeted daily hydration, with options to compare textures, finishes, and skincare benefits. Explore face moisturizers designed to support a comfortable, balanced-looking complexion and find the right fit for your routine.

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Ultra Facial Cream main image.
Kiehl's Since 1851
Ultra Facial Cream
$72
Crème de La Mer Face Cream main image.
Ultra Facial Cream Refill main image.
Kiehl's Since 1851
Ultra Facial Cream Refill
$72
The Hydrating Infused Emulsion main image.
Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 main image.
SkinCeuticals
Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
$155
The Treatment Lotion main image.
La Mer
The Treatment Lotion
$200
Hydrating Floral Essence main image.
Tata Harper
Hydrating Floral Essence
$98
The Moisturizing Fresh Cream main image.
Charlotte's Magic Water Cream main image.
Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte's Magic Water Cream
$32
Hydrating B5 Gel main image.
SkinCeuticals
Hydrating B5 Gel
$95
The Rich Cream main image.
Augustinus Bader
The Rich Cream
$195
Seabiotic Water Cream main image.
Water-Lock Moisturizer main image.
Tata Harper
Water-Lock Moisturizer
$70
Facial Fuel main image.
Kiehl's Since 1851
Facial Fuel
$42
Active Moist main image.
Dermalogica
Active Moist
$83
Atmosphere Protection® Cream main image.
Calm Water Gel main image.
Dermalogica
Calm Water Gel
$59
Advanced Protection Cream main image.

Active Moisturizer brings together formulas designed to hydrate while supporting a more refined, balanced-looking complexion. These moisturizers often pair replenishing ingredients with targeted actives that help address concerns such as visible dryness, uneven texture, dullness, or the early appearance of fine lines. The right formula should leave skin feeling comfortable and supple, never coated or tight, with a finish that suits your routine. Richer creams can provide lasting comfort for dry or dehydrated skin, while lightweight lotions and gel textures are well suited to combination or oil-prone complexions. Choosing according to your skin’s current needs, preferred texture, and the rest of your regimen makes daily care feel considered and consistent.

When selecting an Active Moisturizer, look for ingredients that complement your complexion and your existing skincare routine. Hydrating ingredients help attract and retain moisture, while nourishing emollients support a soft, smooth feel. Formulas featuring exfoliating or renewing actives may help improve the look of texture and radiance, while soothing ingredients can make a more active routine feel balanced and comfortable. If your skin is sensitive or new to targeted ingredients, introduce one formula at a time and apply it as directed, allowing your complexion to adjust gradually. During the day, finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen to help protect the appearance of skin and preserve a more even, luminous look.

An Active Moisturizer can become the dependable final step that brings a routine together, whether applied after cleansing in the morning, layered beneath makeup, or used at night when skin is ready for restorative hydration. A small amount massaged over the face and neck can turn an ordinary moment at the sink into a calm, sensory ritual—the cool touch of cream, the quiet pause before the day begins, or the comfort of replenishing skin before bed. These formulas also make thoughtful gifts for anyone refining a skincare routine, discovering targeted complexion care, or seeking a moisturizer that offers more than basic hydration. Explore the collection to find a texture, finish, and active profile that feels naturally suited to your skin.

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