By Jasmine Grant ·November 9, 2020November 9, 2020
The time has come to whip out all of your winter essentials. That includes the heavy jackets, sweaters and of course, the moisturizers needed to ward off winter dryness.
When the temperatures drop, many of us like to switch up our skincare routines, and that includes swapping in more heavy-duty moisturizers to combat the harsh winter winds and drier air. We’ve rounded up some top picks from skincare saviors likes Olay, Fenty Skin, Neutrogena and Glossier that pack heavy moisture, contain the moisture-rich ingredients your skin needs, and can accommodate various skin types.
Scroll through the gallery to see the 10 best facial moisturizes your skin will love this winter.
01Olay Regenerist Ultra-Rich CreamOlay’s popular fragrance-free cream is back with a richer formula to instantly hydrate and visibly firm your skin. This non-greasy moisturizer is perfect added layer of protection for your dry skin needs. 
Olay available at Olay.com $29 SHOP NOW 02First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair CreamLadies with sensitive skin, this ones for you! First Aid Beauty came through with this rich beauty with its clean and simple ingredients. This fast-absorbing, rich moisturizer provides instant and long-term hydration for dry, distressed skin and eczema. 
First Aid Beauty available at Sephora $34 SHOP NOW 03InstaNatural Firming DMAE MoisturizerThis soothing facial moisturizing not only saves dry, dehydrated skin, but contains DMAE, Alpha Lipoic Acid and vitamin e to improve the skin’s elasticity. 
InstaNatural available at InstaNatural $21 SHOP NOW 04Urban Skin Rx® Mega Moisture Illuminating Night CreamDry, flaky skin won’t stand a chance with this miracle product in your arsenal. Your skin can soak in this probiotic-infused moisturizer while your sleep, waking you up to radiant skin packed withlong-lasting hydration. 
available at Urban Skin Rx $36 SHOP NOW 05Fenty Skin Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-CreamBad Gal Riri would never steer you wrong when. it comes to keeping your skin together! As if the stellar reviews aren’t indication enough, Fenty Skin’s night cream delivers on its promise to hydrate and renew your skin in the midnight hour. It also reduces those pesky dark spots and visible pores, with results seen in just one week. 
Fenty Skin available at Fenty Skin $40 Fenty Skin 06CeraVe Moisturizing CreamYou can’t go wrong with this dermatologist-recommended moisturizer cream that’s perfect for especially sensitive skin. CeraVe’s moisturizing cream contains hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid that replenishes essential skin barrier components. 
CeraVe available at Target $17 SHOP NOW 07Neutrogena Bright Boost Gel Cream 
Neutrogena available at Walmart $20 SHOP NOW 08Glossier Priming Moisturizer RichStay moisturized with this buttery face cream compliments of Glossier. Its richness comes from the ceramides and fatty acids that reinforce skin’s moisture barrier and lock in moisture over time. 
available at Glossier $35 SHOP NOW 09belif The True Cream Aqua BombIf you’re looking for a lightweight face cream that doesn’t skimp on the moisture, look no further than belif’s “Aqua Bomb” cream. This moisturizer is like a tall glass of water for the skin, and its gel formula feels weightless and non-greasy. 
belif available at Sephora $38 https://www.sephora.com/product/the-true-cream-aqua-bomb-P394639?country_switch=us&lang=en&skuId=1686427&om_mmc=ppc-GG_1918212159_70674207055_aud-310433652370:pla-419795274403_1686427_353513010160_9003374_c&ds_rl=1261471&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7qP9BRCLARIsABDaZziV08Ln-wGgZK7XqNSqpeg_PMvj81RcmZIiInw3dTVeyudVZ9P6cmgaAsgZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds 10Shani Darden Weightless MoisturizerAnother weightless wonder is this super hydrating oil-free moisturizer by Shani Darden, one of the most sought-after estheticians in Los Angeles. Free of sulfates and synthetic fragrances, you can trust that you’re getting all of the best ingredients and none of the fluff. Best of all, the hydrolyzed collagen in this moisturizer restores the suppleness of the skin, leaving you with a youthful shine. 
Shani Darden available at Sephora $48 SHOP NOW TOPICS: black women skincare moisturizer Winter Skincare
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