'I've been a big fan of the Tower 28 SOS spray for a while, so I had to try the brand's new SOS Daily Barrier Recovery Cream,' says Cosmo editor Olivia Truffaut-Wong. Here's a quick peek at our collective favorites, below: Whether you've got dry skin and acne, dry, sensitive skin, or dry skin that's seeing signs of aging, I've got an option for you. Fahs, aestheticians Elizabeth Hand and Tanya White, and our extended team of beauty writers and editors to run down the absolute best moisturizers for dry skin. Which is why I (hi, it's me, Cosmo's beauty editor) gathered a team of experts, including Dr. Sounds simple, right? But it's easier said than done, since lots of moisturizers for dry skin can feel heavy and greasy, or not be gentle enough for your delicate lil bb face.
But what if I told you that all you really need is the best moisturizer for dry skin? Instead of layering on hella essences, serums creams, and face oils, dermatologist Fatima Fahs, MD, says to focus on a moisturizer that contains two things: (1) humectants that pull moisture into your skin, as well as (2) sealants to lock all that moisture in. If you've got dry skin, you've probably tried slugging, skin barrier-repairing serums, and countless hyaluronic acid products.
