Facial Moisturizers: Reviews

Updated May 2009

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Best facial moisturizer overall

Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15

*Est. $19 for 2.5 oz. Compare Prices

Experts point to Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 as the best moisturizer for skin of all ages. It uses avobenzone and other sunscreens to provide both UVA and UVB sunscreen protection, which skin… care experts say is the best line of defense against skin damage and early aging. It is also loaded with antioxidants and amino peptides to prevent further damage. Reviews say that Olay's Regenerating Lotion has excellent moisturizing capabilities for normal to slightly dry or slightly oily skin. Because it contains fragrance, however, it may not be suitable for those with allergies or sensitive skin.

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Beautipedia.com: Paula Begoun gives Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 her highest rating because it provides broad-spectrum UV ...

ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports tests Olay Regenerist Enhancing Lotion (the predecessor of Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15) ...

MakeupAlley.com: Nearly 20 consumers at MakeupAlley.com give Olay Regenerist Enhancing Lotion UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 above-average ...

Drugstore.com: More than 30 consumers at Drugstore.com give Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 an average rating of four out ...

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Best facial moisturizer for sensitive skin

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15

*Est. $17 for 4 oz. Compare Prices

If you have sensitive skin, reviews recommend Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15. It lacks the antioxidants found in the Olay Regenerist moisturizer line, but reviews say that Aveeno's ingredients -- including… feverfew, oatmeal and soy -- are very soothing to dry irritated skin. It also utilizes avobenzone to provide both UVA and UVB sunscreen protection. The oil-free formula does contain some fragrance, however.

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Beautipedia.com: Paula Begoun calls Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 an effective sunscreen product -- "just not an exciting one." ...

Allure: Allure editors, cosmetics chemists and dermatologists test nearly 2,000 products for the magazine's annual Best of Beauty Awards; ...

InStyle: InStyle editors choose Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 as the best daytime moisturizer with SPF for sensitive skin. ...

Women's Health magazine: Women's Health editors choose Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 as the best sensitive-skin moisturizer because it has ...

MakeupAlley.com: Consumers at MakeupAlley.com give Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 an above-average rating. Opinions vary greatly ...

Drugstore.com: Nearly 100 consumers review Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 at Drugstore.com. A couple claim that it irritates ...

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Moisturizer for oily skin

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

*Est. $24 for 4.2 oz. Compare Prices

For oily skin, Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel contains an oil-free hydrating formula that feels light and silky on the skin, according to reviewers. Users say that it provides just the right amount of… moisture without leaving the skin too greasy or dry. It also contains antioxidants, though not quite as many as the Olay Regenerist line. This moisturizer does not contain any sunscreen, however.

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CosmeticsCop.com: Although she says that it has only a meager amount of antioxidants, Paula Begoun calls Clinique Dramatically Different ...

About.com: Julyne Derrick, About.com's beauty guide, lists Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel as one of the best facial ...

MakeupAlley.com: More than 650 consumers at MakeupAlley.com review Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, giving it an above-average ...

TotalBeauty.com: More than 150 users at TotalBeauty.com praise Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel for its lightweight feel that is ...

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Best anti-wrinkle moisturizer

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream

*Est. $14 for 1.4 oz. Compare Prices

Skin-care reviews and consumers give high marks to Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream, which contains retinol, a vitamin A derivative, to help reduce fine lines. The Neutrogena formula is oil- and fragrance-free.… Another version that has SPF 15 sunscreen is available for daytime use, though experts wish it contained UVA protection (SPF indicates protection against UVB but not UVA.). Keep in mind that experts say no moisturizer can actually eliminate wrinkles -- they can only make them look a bit better.

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Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: Paula Begoun raves that Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream contains an "impressive" amount of green tea and protects the ...

MakeupAlley.com: Only a handful of consumers at MakeupAlley.com say Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream does nothing for their skin. Others ...

Drugstore.com: Nearly 30 consumers post to Drugstore.com about Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream. A few say it doesn't work for them, ...

TotalBeauty.com: Several users at TotalBeauty.com claim to notice a difference in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots after using ...

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Luxury moisturizer

RevaleSkin Night Cream

*Est. $110 for 1.7 oz. Compare Prices

Although there are many high-quality moisturizers available at the drugstore for a fraction of the price, reviewers recommend RevaleSkin Night Cream because of its high concentration of coffeeberry extract, an antioxidant… touted as the most potent of all. It is said to leave skin brighter and smoother in as little as three weeks. Reviewers like the lightweight, silky texture, but whether that's enough to convince you to pay $110 for a mere 1.7 ounces is up for debate.

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Beautipedia.com: Although Paula Begoun rates RevaleSkin Night Cream as a "good" facial moisturizer with some excellent ingredients, she says that ...

Allure: Allure editors choose RevaleSkin Night Cream as the best anti-aging night cream of 2008, in part because of its inclusion of ...

InStyle: RevaleSkin Night Cream is chosen as the best night cream for normal skin by InStyle editors who say that it sinks into skin ...

Women's Health magazine: RevaleSkin Night Cream is named the best new product in Women's Health magazine's annual beauty awards. Editors applaud ...

MakeupAlley.com: About 10 users post mixed reviews for RevaleSkin Night Cream at MakeupAlley.com. Some say that their skin appears to be smoother, ...

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Olay Regenerist Deep Hydration Regenerating Cream *Est. $18 for 1.7 oz.

3 picks by top review sites.

L'Oreal Paris Revitalift UV Daily Moisturizing Cream *Est. $15.50 for 1.7 oz.

3 picks by top review sites.

Olay Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizer SPF 30 *Est. $15 for 2.5 oz.

3 picks by top review sites.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream *Est. $15 for 16 oz.

3 picks by top review sites.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion *Est. $11.50 for 16 oz.

2 picks by top review sites.


	L'Oreal RevitaLift UV Daily Moisturizing Cream With Sunscreen ~ SPF 15 ~ 1.7 oz. (50 g) from Amazon.com New: $19.99 $2.00 In Stock. Average Customer Review:


	CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (16 oz) from Amazon.com New: $16.00 In Stock. Average Customer Review:


	Cetaphil Fragrance Free Moisturizing Lotion, 16-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2) from Amazon.com New: $21.98 $20.99 In Stock. Average Customer Review:

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