With the wealth of skincare lines available, choosing the right facial moisturizer can be daunting. However, achieving that dewy glow, even without makeup, is possible when you have the right products. We did some of the legwork—err, facework—for you. Here are three of the finest facial moisturizers we found.
Feel Good. Look Good.
Solluna by Kimberly Snyder Feel Good Moisturizer offers a gentle botanical alternative to retinol. Instead, it’s made from plant stem cells, algae extract, and rosehip seed oil to repair and prevent skin damage. It’s a luxe blend created in small batches from plant based natural ingredients. The whole Solluna skincare line is certified cruelty-free, nontoxic, vegan, paraben & phthalate-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO. Feel Good delivers on its name. This lightweight moisturizer felt great on my sensitive skin as it fought free radicals, wrinkles, and damage. I reached for it repeatedly because it sinks so quickly and gently into my skin. It left my skin feeling smooth and restored. Loved it! Check out Solluna for a wealth of tips on holistic living and meditations too.
The Simplest Way to Slugging
Futurewise, the Slugging System has three steps: Slug Boost, Slug Cream, and Slug Balm. The goal is to deliver intense hydration that supports the skin barrier. I had never slugged before, and Futurewise makes it so simple. Each time I did the system the night before, I’d wake up with the gift of (dare I say) dewy soft skin – kinda like a skincare Christmas morning. Each product works wonders solo, too. The Slug Boost provides a velvety layer of hydration. The Slug Cream has a vegan triple lipid complex that preserves moisture. It helps keep the skin barrier looking good by replenishing and restoring our existing lipids. Then, when you seal up the Boost and Cream with Slug Balm before bed, you’re setting your skin up for restorative success. Made from plant-based oils Slug Balm serves up occlusive benefits. That means it creates a barrier on the skin to keep it hydrated and moisturized. Plus, it helps you get a cornucopia of benefits from the Slug Cream and the Boost. (Fun fact: a group of slugs is called a cornucopia. Futurewise is made without slugs but has a cornucopia of benefits!) The whole system is now available at Target.
Skincare from the Scottish Sea
The soft fragrance of Ishga Anti-oxidant Marine Cream conjures up the wild North Atlantic Ocean. That’s because it’s made with Ishga’s own seaweed extract and Hebridean spring water. (The Hebrides are a group of islands off the rugged west coast of Scotland). Ishga sustainably harvests mineral-rich seaweed for its organic skincare products, and its moisturizer exudes the scent of crisp sea air. This indulgent cream features shea butter and macadamia extracts containing essential fatty acids Omega 6 and 7. The texture of the cream is exceptionally lush, so a little goes a long way, and it left my skin soft and supple. Plus, it was a perfect match for my sensitive, prone-to-redness skin. The name Ishga comes from the Gaelic word for water, and this cream gave me that nourishing and soothing feeling of being by the coast.
