Best Moisturizers For Dry, Oily, Combination & Aging Skin

Known as an emollient, a moisturizer works to lock in vital hydration that’s essential for healthy-looking, balanced skin. It also helps to reinforce the skin’s naturally protective moisture barrier, shielding against environmental stressors. Without it, skin is left vulnerable to dehydration and premature aging. Read on to discover how to find the best moisturizer for your skin type and concerns.

When and how to apply moisturizer

Moisturizer should always be applied as the last step of your skincare routine. Cleanse and tone the skin, then apply a concentrate and/or serum. Wait 90 seconds before massaging a moisturizer on top.

The moisturizer serves to hydrate the surface of the skin, while locking in the lighter ingredients of the serum and concentrate.

How to find the best face moisturizer

While all skin types can benefit from a good moisturizer, different skin types require varying amounts of hydration. This will influence the texture of your chosen moisturizer and determine whether you need a lightweight gel or a richer cream. Then, consider the additional skin concerns you’re looking to treat. Moisturizers can offer anti-aging, brightening and sun protective benefits.

To help you find the best moisturizer, we share our favorite No7 face creams for common skin concerns.

2. HydraLuminous Water Surge Gel

Combination skin is characterized by an oily nose, forehead and chin (the T-zone) and dry, flaky skin on the cheeks and along the hairline. As such, the best moisturizer for combination skin will boast a hydrating, oil-free formula that delivers long-lasting hydration to the dry patches, without clogging pores or exacerbating sebum production. We recommend No7 HydraLuminous Water Surge Gel. Boasting an oil-free gel formula powered by naturally derived plant hydrators, it helps to moisturize the skin without congesting the pores. Apply every morning to flaunt a fresh, dewy-looking glow.

3. HydraLuminous Water Surge Gel

Oily skin produces excess sebum and often looks shiny, with blocked and congested pores. This excess sebum, however, doesn’t equate to effective skin hydration. Daily moisturizing is important for all skin types, including oily skin. To help keep oily skin moisturized and supple, apply an oil-free face cream that hydrates while helping to rebalance sebum. Oil-free, water-based gels, like No7 HydraLuminous Water Surge Gel, are particularly beneficial, as they don’t clog pores.