What to Look for in Moisturizers for Glowing Skin

Choosing the right moisturizer can make a big difference in achieving a radiant, healthy-looking complexion.

1. Hydrating Ingredients

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Look for moisturizers with powerful hydrators like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or squalane. These ingredients help lock in moisture and plump up the skin, leaving it dewy and luminous.

2. Brightening Agents

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Ingredients such as vitamin C, niacinamide, or licorice root extract can help even out skin tone and enhance your natural glow by reducing dullness and dark spots.

3. Texture and Finish

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Consider whether you prefer a lightweight gel, silky cream, or rich balm. Some moisturizers offer a subtle sheen or illuminating effect for an instant glow, while others provide a matte finish.

4. Skin Type Compatibility

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Choose a formula that suits your skin type—oil-free options for oily or acne-prone skin, richer creams for dry or mature skin, and gentle formulas for sensitive complexions—to ensure optimal results without irritation.

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    Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
    9,875 REVIEWS
    Dermatologist-developed face moisturizer softens, smooths, improves.
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    Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2

    SkinCeuticals

    2,805 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Reveal radiant, hydrated skin with this nourishing cream corrector designed to help support natural self-repair.
  3. 3
    Crème de La Mer Face Cream
    8,189 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.
  4. 4
    Ultra Facial Cream

    Kiehl's Since 1851

    8,036 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A lightweight moisturizer that provides 24-hour hydration.
  5. 5
    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.
  6. 6
    Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
    5,774 REVIEWS
    Oil-free gel-cream moisturizer.
  7. 7
    Glowscreen SPF 40

    Supergoop!

    4,470 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Prime and protect your skin with this multitasking SPF 40 that leaves your skin glowing. 
  8. 8
    Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
    4,236 REVIEWS
    Dermatologist-developed oil-free face moisturizer softens, smooths, improves.
  9. 9
    Jojoba Glow Face Oil
    1,538 REVIEWS
    A biocompatible, antioxidant-rich face oil that restores optimal hydration, balances oil production, and reinvigorates skin to prevent signs of aging.
  10. 10
    The Moisturizing Soft Cream
    1,460 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A silky-soft cream that delivers all-day healing moisture for profound rejuvenation: visibly plumper, healthier, firmer, lifted-looking skin.

What to Look for in Moisturizers for Glowing Skin

Choosing the right moisturizer can make a big difference in achieving a radiant, healthy-looking complexion.

1. Hydrating Ingredients

Citrus catapult arrow

Look for moisturizers with powerful hydrators like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or squalane. These ingredients help lock in moisture and plump up the skin, leaving it dewy and luminous.

2. Brightening Agents

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Ingredients such as vitamin C, niacinamide, or licorice root extract can help even out skin tone and enhance your natural glow by reducing dullness and dark spots.

3. Texture and Finish

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Consider whether you prefer a lightweight gel, silky cream, or rich balm. Some moisturizers offer a subtle sheen or illuminating effect for an instant glow, while others provide a matte finish.

4. Skin Type Compatibility

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Choose a formula that suits your skin type—oil-free options for oily or acne-prone skin, richer creams for dry or mature skin, and gentle formulas for sensitive complexions—to ensure optimal results without irritation.