We live for a juicy, ultra-nourishing night cream, but when we’re outside going about our days, the ideal moisturizer goes light on the heavy ingredients. With the impending summer weather, the need for a lightweight formula is pretty much nonnegotiable. And as we all know, once the weather changes, so do our skin’s needs. We’re no longer looking for something that’ll shield our skin from harsh winds, cold and snow.
Instead, we’re switching to a formula that minimizes the clogging of pores but still provides an ample amount of moisture. And whether you’ve got dry skin, redness or hyperpigmentation, sun protection is a top-line must and the reason most of our favorites contain SPF. If you’re overwhelmed by the challenge of having to choose just one among a never-ending list of options, ahead are 10 top-rated lightweight moisturizers that tackle the most common skin concerns.
Originally posted on StyleCaster.
For Dryness: PCA Skin Hydrator Plus Broad Spectrum SPF 30
The main hydrator in this moisturizer is sodium hyaluronate, which holds 1,000 times its weight in water.
PCA Skin Hydrator Plus Broad Spectrum SPF 30, about $36 at Amazon
For Oily Skin: Glo Skin Beauty Oil Control Emulsion
Using a blend of humectants and antioxidants, this ultra-light moisturizer controls shine as it nourishes the skin.
Glo Skin Beauty Oil Control Emulsion, about $44 at Amazon
For Sensitive Skin: Kora Organics Soothing Moisturizer
Certified organic evening primrose and avocado oils along with chamomile and lavender extracts soothe the skin, while sodium hyaluronate, a natural hyaluronic acid, hydrates.
Soothing Moisturizer, $48 at Kora Organics
For Acne-Prone Skin: Paula’s Choice Clear Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment
A lightweight matte lotion made with 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide to fight acne and plant extracts to soothe and smooth skin as it's being treated.
Clear Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment, $18 at Paula's Choice
For Firming: Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift and Firm Day Cream
Ceramides, or the lipid molecules that hold skin cells together, are what make this hydrator a must-try when your skin starts to lose its plumpness.
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift and Firm Day Cream, about $75 at Amazon
For Dullness: Ole Henriksen C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème
Three sources of vitamin C come together to nourish the skin as well as add vibrancy to a dull-looking complexion.
Ole Henriksen C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème, $70.98 at Amazon
For Uneven Complexion: Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20
This oil-free cream brightens as its powerhouse ingredients also break up darkening skin on the face.
Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20, $48.76 at Amazon
For Redness: Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 20
Formulated with licorice extract, allantoin and caffeine, this soothing moisturizer calms irritated skin and is also hypoallergenic.
Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 20, $11.49 at Walmart
For Smoother Texture: Tatcha the Water Cream
The Japanese wild rose in this oil-free formula tightens pores while Japanese leopard lily gently clarifies the skin.
Tatcha the Water Cream, $83.46 at Amazon
For Coverage: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
This award-winning multitasker coats the skin in a soft wash of color while also delivering hyaluronic acid (moisture) and SPF (sun protection).
Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20, $45 at Laura Mercier
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