What to Look for in the Best Moisturizer for Dry Climates

Finding the right moisturizer is essential for keeping your skin hydrated and comfortable in dry climates.

1. Hydrating Ingredients

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Look for moisturizers with powerful humectants like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or aloe vera that attract and retain moisture in the skin.

2. Occlusive Agents

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Ingredients such as ceramides, shea butter, or squalane help lock in hydration and create a protective barrier against environmental dryness.

3. Texture and Absorption

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Creams and balms are often more effective than lotions in dry climates, as they provide richer hydration and longer-lasting comfort.

4. Fragrance and Sensitivity

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If your skin is sensitive due to dryness, choose fragrance-free formulas to minimize irritation and support your skin’s natural balance.

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    Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
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    Dermatologist-developed oil-free face moisturizer softens, smooths, improves.
  2. 2
    The Moisturizing Soft Cream
    1,462 REVIEWS
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    A silky-soft cream that delivers all-day healing moisture for profound rejuvenation: visibly plumper, healthier, firmer, lifted-looking skin.
  3. 3
    Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
    9,883 REVIEWS
    Dermatologist-developed face moisturizer softens, smooths, improves.
  4. 4
    Crème de La Mer Face Cream
    8,190 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    An ultra-rich cream that helps heal dryness and energize repair to unlock a rejuvenating transformation. In 2 weeks, visibly reduces fine lines.
  5. 5
    Ultra Facial Cream

    Kiehl's Since 1851

    8,053 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A lightweight moisturizer that provides 24-hour hydration.
  6. 6
    Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+
    7,549 REVIEWS
    Dermatologist-developed formula combines all-day hydration with skin-strengthening ingredients to help skin look younger, longer.
  7. 7
    Ultra Facial Cream Refill

    Kiehl's Since 1851

    7,314 REVIEWS
    Face cream formulated with 4.5% Squalane and Glacial Glycoprotein to strengthen your skin's moisture barrier for softer, smoother skin.
  8. 8
    The Hydrating Infused Emulsion
    5,001 REVIEWS
    A nourishing emulsion to protect and defend skin from dryness, helping it feel more soft and supple.
  9. 9
    Vitamin Enriched Face Base
    3,525 REVIEWS
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    Best-selling primer infused with shea-butter to create the perfect canvas for smooth makeup application. 
  10. 10
    Tinted Moisturizer Light Revealer Natural Skin Illuminator Broad Spectrum SPF 25
    1,170 REVIEWS
    Reveal your luminosity with Laura Mercier’s secret no makeup, makeup tinted moisturizer with radiant pearls hand selected for each shade.

What to Look for in the Best Moisturizer for Dry Climates

Finding the right moisturizer is essential for keeping your skin hydrated and comfortable in dry climates.

1. Hydrating Ingredients

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Look for moisturizers with powerful humectants like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or aloe vera that attract and retain moisture in the skin.

2. Occlusive Agents

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Ingredients such as ceramides, shea butter, or squalane help lock in hydration and create a protective barrier against environmental dryness.

3. Texture and Absorption

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Creams and balms are often more effective than lotions in dry climates, as they provide richer hydration and longer-lasting comfort.

4. Fragrance and Sensitivity

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If your skin is sensitive due to dryness, choose fragrance-free formulas to minimize irritation and support your skin’s natural balance.