What to look for in the best moisturizer for humid weather

Choosing the right moisturizer for humid climates helps keep your skin balanced and comfortable without feeling greasy.

1. Lightweight Formulation

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Opt for gel-based or water-based moisturizers that absorb quickly and won’t clog pores. These formulas hydrate without leaving a heavy residue, making them ideal for sticky, humid conditions.

2. Non-Comedogenic Ingredients

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Look for products labeled 'non-comedogenic' to ensure they won’t cause breakouts or congestion, which can be more common when humidity increases oil production.

3. Oil Control Benefits

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Consider moisturizers with mattifying properties or ingredients like niacinamide that help regulate excess oil and shine throughout the day.

4. Hydration Without Heaviness

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Seek out humectants such as hyaluronic acid or glycerin, which draw moisture into the skin without adding weight or greasiness.

  1. 1
    Seabiotic Water Cream
    758 REVIEWS
    Microbiome-friendly, lightweight moisturizer to deliver 72+ hours of deep hydration
  2. 2
    Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream

    Kiehl's Since 1851

    511 REVIEWS
    A shine-reducing, cooling gel moisturizer with 24-hour hydrating power for oily skin and normal skin types.
  3. 3
    Ultra Facial Oil-Free Moisturizer Refill
    502 REVIEWS
    A shine-reducing, cooling oil-free moisturizer gel for oily and normal skin types.
  4. 4
    AM Restore Moisturizer
    338 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Drench your skin in the moisture it craves while smoothing texture and evening out tone.
  5. 5
    Super Multi Corrective Cream SPF 30

    Kiehl's Since 1851

    306 REVIEWS
    Kiehl's Since 1851 Super Multi-Corrective Cream SPF 30 is a multi-targeted anti-aging moisturizer that corrects the most visible signs of aging by lifting, firming, sculpting, smoothing and moisturizing skin.
  6. 6
    The Cream

    Augustinus Bader

    The Cream

    $565
    287 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A light, refreshing, deeply hydrating daily moisturizer that supports cellular renewal and dramatically improves the skin’s appearance.
  7. 7
    ProSmooth Retinol Night Cream
    165 REVIEWS
    BestSeller Exclusive
    Advanced firming, brightening and hydrating 0.7% retinol and antioxidant night cream with vitamin C 
  8. 8
    Oil Regulator Facial Moisturizer
    129 REVIEWS
    Our award winning and lightest weight formula with an oil control complex that controls shine while keeping skin healthy and hydrated.
  9. 9
    Clearskin

    PCA Skin

    116 REVIEWS
    A nourishing, light moisturizer that hydrates, calms and soothes normal to oily, breakout-prone and sensitive skin.
  10. 10
    HydraMatte

    PCA Skin

    61 REVIEWS
    Experience immediate and long-term hydration* that reduces oil at the skin’s surface while minimizing the appearance of pores and fine lines.

What to look for in the best moisturizer for humid weather

Choosing the right moisturizer for humid climates helps keep your skin balanced and comfortable without feeling greasy.

1. Lightweight Formulation

Citrus catapult arrow

Opt for gel-based or water-based moisturizers that absorb quickly and won’t clog pores. These formulas hydrate without leaving a heavy residue, making them ideal for sticky, humid conditions.

2. Non-Comedogenic Ingredients

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Look for products labeled 'non-comedogenic' to ensure they won’t cause breakouts or congestion, which can be more common when humidity increases oil production.

3. Oil Control Benefits

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Consider moisturizers with mattifying properties or ingredients like niacinamide that help regulate excess oil and shine throughout the day.

4. Hydration Without Heaviness

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Seek out humectants such as hyaluronic acid or glycerin, which draw moisture into the skin without adding weight or greasiness.