A makeup artist going on-location for weddings, or a commercial shoot gets to see her fair share of skin types and skin conditions. I can’t tell you how many people miss the mark when it comes to properly hydrating their skin. I’ve put together a list of my favorite moisturizers targeting specific skin types or skin conditions.
In the summer or warm months your skin will tend to produce more oil, so you’ll want something with a lighter feel. In the winter or colder months your skin is subjected to indoor heating systems and the cold outdoors, which can dehydrate the skin, so a richer texture is needed. Keep in mind it is not unusual to have two different moisturizers to meet your skins needs all year round.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer - Oil Free: Not only does this product provide a hint of color for minimal coverage, but it’s buildable in case you need more coverage. It provides UV protection with an SPF 20. It’s ideal for oily, acne-prone or sensitive skin, but it can be worn by all skin types and is available in seven shades.
Product price: $42.00
Available at Laura Mercier online, Nordstrom’s, Saks and Sephora
Murad Redness Therapy Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15: This is a great daytime moisturizer if you have sensitive skin. Goji berry extract is a powerful antioxidant and licorice extract relieves surface redness.
Product price: $37.00
Available at Murad online and Sephora
Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion - Blemish Prone/Oily Skin: This is an oil-free moisturizer that’s extremely lightweight. It delivers hydration (water) to your skin, so it’s left feeling smooth without any traces of residue. It doesn’t clog the pores and will help alleviate redness and irritation.
Product price: $33.00
Available at Murad online and Sephora
Philosophy Hope in a Jar: This is a lightweight moisturizer for normal or normal-combination skin. Hope in a Jar not only gives your skin a drink of water, but it also minimizes the appearance of fine lines and brings a rosy tone to an otherwise sallow skin. It gently exfoliates to provide a smooth surface; antioxidants in this moisturizer protect the skin against free radicals.
Product price: $28.00 - $108.00
Available at Philosophy online, Sephora, Nordstrom’s and Macy’s
Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizer: This quick-absorbing cream moisturizer is lightweight due to its gel emulsification, but don’t let that fool you. This effective moisturizer contains the powerful humectant Super Bio-Hyaluronic acid to help the skin retain moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and rough skin. Bio-EPO fights the damaging effects of free radicals. This moisturizer is a day and night treatment that’s good for all skin types.
Product price: $71.00 - $90.00
Available at Nordstrom’s, Sephora and Macy’s
Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Restoring Cream: This rich moisturizer is ideal if wrinkles and a lack of firmness are your issues, or if you want to turn back the hands of time. The Bio-Restoring Complex is a contour-recalling technology that helps to soften facial lines, retain moisture and restore elasticity back into the skin. It’s ideal for dry-skin types, anyone who likes a dewy feel or wants to look more youthful.
Product price: $98.00
Available at Nordstrom’s, Sephora and Macy’s
Caudalie Vinoperfect Night Correcting Cream: If you want to correct and improve dark spots or improve the radiance in your skin tone without having laser treatments, this product is the ideal solution. The ingredient Viniferine is extracted from Sauvignon Blanc grapevines. It’s formulated to target tyrosinese, an enzyme that regulates the production of melanin. Remember, a day cream with SPF will help prevent additional discoloration from occurring.
Product price: $68.00
Available at Caudalie online and Sephora
