Whittling down the perfect face cream is a little like online dating: the options can feel, at times, overwhelming; the quality is, well, inconsistent; and at the end of the day, you may want different things than the person swiping next to you. (To be clear: that’s OK.)
The truth is, the world of skin care isn’t meant to be one-size-fits-all, so the solution becomes to look at your skin’s specific needs – Is it dry? Prone to breakouts? More sensitive than a toddler at bedtime? – and then pick a moisturizer accordingly. It’s not always easy, of course, and typically, there’s a lot of trial and error before you wind up with “the one.” But luckily, the beauty editors at POPSUGAR have tested an array of face creams across a spectrum of skin types to help point you in the right direction – no matter your budget or need. Call us the modern-day matchmakers.
Keep scrolling to find all of our favorite tried-and-true picks for every skin type imaginable. We broke out our selections into categories and made sure to include an affordable drugstore pick for each. You don’t have to spend a ton of money to get the quality moisturizer that your skin deserves.
