No lie, this moisturizer feels like marshmallow fluff (and the vanilla scent only adds to the yumminess). It actually does contain marshmallow root—which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties—as well as coconut water and hyaluronic acid to soften and hydrate the skin. It's a gel-cream moisturizer, so it's a bit thicker than your usual water cream; those who need a little extra moisture will love the dewy feel. 

Supermello Hydrating Gel Cream Moisturizer, Kinship ($26)

This water cream ticks all the boxes. A lightweight and airy texture? Check. Skin-smoothing ingredients, like lotus water extract, glycerin, and niacinamide? Check. A gentle, fragrance-free formula that's fit for sensitive skin? Check, check, check. 

Lotus Water Cream, Rovectin ($20)

Another lightweight formula, this cream calls on hyaluronic acid, reishi mushroom extract, ceramides, and pomegranate sterols to simultaneously moisturize and increase your antioxidant power. Say hello to fresh, bright, deeply hydrated skin. 

Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream, BeautyStat Cosmetics ($50)

If you're looking for a moisturizer with SPF, we highly recommend this light-as-air day cream. Plenty of sunscreens come with emollients to give the formula slip, but those with oily skin often complain that these products cause them to break out. This one won't: The formula sinks in quickly and never feels greasy or cakey, and it's brimming with top-notch hydrators (aloe, jojoba oil, avocado oil, almond oil, and the list goes on). 

Nutrient Day Cream with SPF 30, Josh Rosebrook ($55)

If dullness is your main concern, this cream has you covered. It contains centella asiatica (or cica), which research shows1 can help with hydration, promote fibroblast proliferation (aka, the things in our cells that create collagen and elastin), and aid in wound healing. Sodium hyaluronate—a salt form of hyaluronic acid—and squalane are there to hydrate, while strawberry leaf extract offers a host of antioxidants to brighten the complexion. The strawberry does leave behind a faint scent, but it's not overpowering at all—more like a hint of freshness. 

Brightening Cream, Indie Lee ($42)

This rich cream is fit for dry, flaky skin. A bit thicker on the texture spectrum, which is perfect for a night moisturizer or for those looking to lock in moisture. Marshmallow extract (which we mentioned above) is a skin-soothing wonder, while almond oil, glycerin, and a host of botanicals nourish and balance the skin.   

Bia Hydrating Skin Superfood, Codex Beauty ($35)

A dream for oily or combination skin, this gel cream is like a green smoothie for your face. No, really: It includes a superfood blend of kale, spinach, green tea, and alfalfa for all of their skin-loving phytonutrients and vitamins. Plus, it's super airy and absorbs quickly, leaving you with a dewy (never greasy) feel.  

Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream, Youth To The People ($48)

To improve skin texture and combat photoaging, this moisturizer includes bakuchiol, an antioxidant derived from the babchi plant. Squalane and sacha inchi oil are also packed with fatty acids to keep the skin supple and aptly hydrated, and it leaves a lightweight, matte finish. 

Bakuchiol Moisturizer, The Inkey List ($9.99)

For those who need a heavier dose of moisture: You'll want this rich, pillowy cream on lock. Squalane, hyaluronic acid, and red algae extract are the star ingredients to hydrate and soothe, and the texture is thick but not too greasy. Those with oilier skin types might find it helpful as a nighttime moisturizer—the denser formula will keep your skin nourished while you snooze. 

Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream, Versed ($17.99)

Here we have your standard water cream with an extra oomph for sensitive or dry skin. Yep, oat extract is a skin-calming superstar, as it soothes inflammation, protects the skin barrier, and mitigates dryness. And with the featherweight texture, this cream feels like a refreshing splash of hydration. 

Oat So Simple Water Cream, Krave Beauty ($28)

We are quick to sing the praises of this nourishing face cream: For sensitive or dry skin, it's a moisture-rich dream. The brand's triple-lipid complex mimics your skin's lipid fillers that help restore ceramide and fatty acid levels, while shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and jojoba oil deeply hydrate. It also comes with an airless pump to keep the formula free of bacteria (since you don't dip your fingers into the jar) and offers the perfect dime-size amount of product. 

Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Face Cream, Skinfix ($52)

Squalane is A+ for maintaining your moisture barrier, as are ceramides and shea butter (a trifecta for skin barrier health, in our humble opinion). Hyaluronic acid also makes the skin appear plump and supple, while acai berry sterols add a dose of antioxidants. 

Squalane + Omega Repair Cream, Biossance ($58)

Yes, those with oily skin should still use a moisturizer. Just find one with mattifying properties, like this oil-control face cream. It has an ultra-light texture, and it includes ingredients known for their abilities to balance sebum, like niacinamide and mineral powders that leave an airy, matte finish on the skin. 

Ultra Repair Oil-Control Moisturizer, First Aid Beauty ($32)