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Best moisturizers and moisturizing serums for dry skin

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

What makes a good moisturizer for dry skin

Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and natural moisturizing factors help draw in water to relieve dehydration, while formulas with ceramides, shea butter, and cica support the skin barrier to stop tightness and flakiness. Creams with niacinamide, peptides, and vitamin E may also improve fine lines and wrinkles by smoothing the skin.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2023

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For a ranking based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

Lovi's ranking

Why we picked these. Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and glycerin deliver deep hydration and lock in moisture to soothe flakiness and relieve tightness.

  1. 1
    d'Alba First Spray Serum SuperiorAmazonA$26.09

    Why we picked it. This product will moisturize your dry skin by providing deep hydration and restoring moisture with synergistic ingredients like Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid.

  2. 2
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream SuperiorAmazonA$32.25

    Why we picked it. This product will moisturize your skin, leveraging Fermented Centella Asiatica and Cica Ceramide to deeply hydrate and support your dry skin barrier.

  3. 3
    Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Lift and Firm Night Cream SuperiorAmazonA$116.08

    Why we picked it. This product will moisturize your dry skin by providing nourishment with ingredients like ceramides and shea butter, while also supporting your skin barrier.

  4. 4
    The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA SuperiorAmazonA$19.90

    Why we picked it. This product moisturizes your skin by providing immediate and long-lasting hydration with ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin, which are exceptionally beneficial for your dry skin.

  5. 5
    COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence SuperiorAmazonA$18.90
  6. 6
    La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ SuperiorAmazonA$31.99
  7. 7
    Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream SuperiorAmazonA$24.00
  8. 8
    NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence SuperiorAmazonA$67.14
  9. 9
    Eucerin Roughness Relief Lotion SuperiorAmazonA$42.99
  10. 10
    PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum SuperiorAmazonA$168.63
  11. 11
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule HighAmazonA$19.99
  12. 12
    fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum SuperiorAmazonA$93.76
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Behind this ranking

Lovi ranks every product by its fit score, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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