If you been on the hunt for a daily moisturizer that delivers on its promises, we don’t have to tell you that the road is paved with bumps, potholes and a few outright disasters. The beauty aisles are crammed with so many potions and lotions, it can make you dizzy. We know. And even when you do finally discover that miracle cream that jibes with your skin type (Eureka!), your fickle skin can decide for whatever reason to change direction (Sigh.). So we thought we’d share a little bit about our skin and dish on the daily moisturizers that we’re all currently working into our persnickety pores everyday. These are the products that are working for us now but trust us, they could change tomorrow!
Lisa: Head spa girl, dog walker, reader, yogini-wannabe with secret lover of UFC
Skin type: Cranky, crinkly, dry some days, an oil vat on other days
Pick: Kinerase Restructure Firming Cream, $98 at Sephora
Why: “Because I refuse to go down without a fight. The product is pricey (I hope Spa Boy isn’t reading this) so I use it sparingly, massaging it into my forehead, mouth lines and along my jawline. Kindly erase these wrinkles from my face please. Thank you.”
Katie: Greek gal from the Midwest, runner, hiker and spontaneous traveler
Skin type: Combo; dry as Arizona heat after the shower, but not-so-pretty after a long day
Pick: DDF Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Moisturizing Dew SPF 15, $40 at Sephora
Why: “Because it’s so lightweight I feel like I have the moisture and sun protection I need without the greasy feeling of most moisturizers. My skin feels smooth and refreshed after I swipe it on. And at 1.7 oz, the container is light enough to bring in your carry-on.”
Melissa: Candyaholic, crime show-obsessed, avid spinner and soon-to-be wife!
Skin type: Ugh. (is that a type??). Mostly oily in T-zone yet annoyingly dry on the surface
Pick: CosMedix Benefit Balance, $34 at select retailers. I get it through my aesthetician, Denise Hurley Aesthetics.
Why: “It’s seriously light. You mist it onto your face and it settles like water, giving you just enough moisture to make your skin calm down but still feel tight and not oily.”
Chaz: Chazinator, spa boy, thinks in haikus, plays squash, rides bikes, and has to trade treats for hugs from the spa dog
Skin type: Patches of dry, oily, flaky, spotted, clogged pores that seem to migrate around my head throughout the year
Pick: Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream, $15 online
Why: “Spa Girl says it’s wrong for my face, and she’s probably right. But she’s not the boss of me. I love its medicinal smell that fades quickly. It’s thick and creamy but absorbs completely, leaving clean-feeling skin.” More on spa boy’s Yu-Be crush.
Olga: Russian cowgirl, Cali beach bum, secret book worm
Skin type: Unpredictable: Sahara Desert one day, tropical rain forest the next.
Pick: Olay Regenerist Enhancing Lotion with SPF15, $19 at Target and other mass retailers
Why: “It works well with my unpredictable skin type and wards off unwanted wrinkles!”
Alexis: Creative Irish-Greek girl from Pasadena, spinaholic, hot sauce connoisseur, secretly wants to dethrone Martha Stewart as the queen of entertaining
Skin type: Combination
Pick: G.M. Collin Oxygen Active Gel Moisturizer, $45 at select spas
Why: “You’ll never believe it, but I didn’t used to use moisturizer because I thought my skin was oily and didn’t need it. Before my wedding, I was obsessed with having perfect skin and a friend of mine who owns spa in L.A. recommended I check this product out. I’ve been hooked ever since (and my skin hasn’t been this clear in years)!”
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