The 25 Best Winter Face Moisturizers That’ll Keep You Hydrated All Winter Long

Sunday Riley C.E.O. C + E antiOXIDANT Protect + Repair Moisturizer

For When Your Face Starts Flaking Off

Star Ingredient(s): Vitamin C

What do you get when you combine high-potency Vitamin C with super hydration agents? This moisturizer! The C.E.O moisturizer from Sunday Riley is an incredibly rich moisturizer, fortified with the gold standard form of Vitamin C–THD ascorbate–which penetrates deeper, leaving skin radiant, incredibly soft, and hydrated all day long. To top it all off, this cream has a delectable citrus-y, orange scent that will leave you coming back for more!

Where to buy: Sephora, $65

Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream

For the One Who Swears By Roses

Star Ingredient(s): Roses

It seems that no matter where you look, rose infused skincare has popped up everywhere, and natural Austrian skincare-house Dr. Hauschka is no exception. Enriched with extracts of wild rose hips, rose blossoms, rose wax, rose water, and a higher content of essential oil from Damask roses, this rich moisturizer will nurture even the driest of skins.

Where to buy: Amazon, $28

Alba Botanica Jasmine & Vitamin E Hawaiian Moisture Cream

For the Natural Skincare Lover

Star Ingredient(s): Jasmine & Vitamin E

For those looking for an effective yet natural moisturizer, the Jasmine & Vitamin E Hawaiian Moisture Cream from Alba Botanica is a must-try! Organic and 100% vegetarian, this moisturizer combines the soothing qualities of jasmine extract, the antioxidant richness of Vitamin E, and the skin-saving emollient qualities of almond, jojoba and borage oils to deeply penetrate and hydrate skin.

Where to buy: Amazon, $15.23

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator

For the Ultimate Skin Rescue

Star Ingredient(s): Linoleic Acid

For a baby-smooth face, you'll find it hard to beat Clinique's cult winter classic, Moisture Surge Intense. This gel-cream lives up to its name by repairing skin's moisture barrier to help keep that precious moisture in and any environmental irritants out.

Where to buy: Sephora, $39

Eau Thermale Avène Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Rich Cream

For the Winter Multi-Tasker

Star Ingredient(s): Thermal Avène Spring Water

For those of you with super-sensitive and perennially-parched skin, this moisturizer from cult French brand Eau Thermale Avène might just become your holy grail this winter. Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, this cream goes on light but hydrates like a richer cream thanks in part to its use of thermal spring water, shea butter, and lecithin.

Where to buy: Amazon, $32.40

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb

For The Korean Skincare Lover

Star Ingredient(s): Lady's Mantle, Malachite, Plantin, & Oat Husk

One of the coolest moisturizers to hit the market in the last couple of years is Korean skincare brand Belif's Aqua Bomb skin cream. Formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, this refreshing gel-cream contains a blend of apothecary herbs that produce a cooling sensation when applied on the skin while also providing intense hydration for healthy, moisturized skin.

Where to buy: Sephora, $38

For the Drugstore Junkie

NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Creme

Star Ingredient(s): Vitamin E & Jojoba Oil

A standard in most medicine cabinets, there's a reason many people have turned to Nivea for their skincare needs since 1882! One of their most popular formulas, Nivea Soft is formulated with Vitamin E and jojoba oil, leaving skin soft and supple even on the coldest winter days.

Where to buy: Amazon, $6.93

Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer

For That Winter Glow

Star Ingredient(s): Active Naturals Soy Complex

If there's one way we all want to describe our skin during those chilly winter months, it's radiant. Enter Aveeno's Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer! This hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic moisturizer uses an Active Naturals Total Soy Complex that not only hydrates skin but improves tone and texture so that your best skin can shine through.

Where to buy: Amazon, $12.80

Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Creme

For Intense Hydration

Star Ingredient(s): Six Rare African Oils & Hyaluronic Acid

If you find your skin is extremely dry in the winter months and just sensitive all year-round, this moisturizer might be the cure you've been looking for. Drunk Elephant's Lala Retro Whipped Creme moisturizer is exactly what it says it is – a whipped cream. Light with a texture that is only rivaled by that of a delicate meringue, this scentless moisturizer contains a blend of "six rare African oils" and that trusty hydrating hyaluronic acid, meaning your skin will be moisturized and stay moisturized all day long.

Where to buy: Sephora, $60

Embroyolisse Concentrated Lait Creme

For the French Beauty Fanatic

Star Ingredient(s): Shea butter, Beeswax, & Aloe

Let's be real – when it comes to skincare the French know where it's at. There's a reason that the chic and effortless "French girl" makeup trend is so adored and it's mainly due to the fact that their approach to makeup is skin first. One of the best sellers across French pharmacies is Embroyolisse Concentrated Lait Creme. This lightweight and fast absorbing moisturizer combines "emulsifying and softening agents", naturally balancing your skin and keeping it at its best. Bonus: it can also be used as a creme cleanser!

Where to buy: Amazon, $22.04

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream

For Dehydrated Skin

Star Ingredient(s): Ceramides

One of the premier humectants used in skincare, ceramides are known for their intense hydration properties. By preventing water loss and sealing in moisture to relieve that dreaded winter dryness, this thick Ceramidin Cream from Dr. Jart+ not only improves the look of skin, it fortifies it to withstand even the most brutal winds winter can throw at you.

Where to buy: Sephora, $48

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration

For Intense Repair Everywhere

Star Ingredient(s): Colloidal Oatmeal, Shea Butter, Ceramide 3, & the First Aid Beauty Antioxidant Booster

As the winter comes around the bend so does a whole host of skin issues. From winter itch and dryness, to flare-ups of eczema and rosacea, this moisturizer can treat it all. Formulated with colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, ceramide 3, and the First Aid Beauty Antioxidant Booster, the proof is in the pudding–err cream–with this one.

Where to buy: Sephora, $30

Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream

For Deep, Penetrating Hydration

Star Ingredient(s): Rose

Another cream taking part in the ever-growing rose trend is Fresh's Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream. Formulated specifically for those suffering with dry skin, this moisturizer is infused with soothing rosewater, rose flower oil, antioxidant Vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid, making it a great way to achieve "petal soft" skin this winter.

Where to buy: Sephora, $40

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm

For Long-Lasting Hydration

Star Ingredient(s): Antarticine & Edelweiss Flower

One of the titans of skincare, Kiehl's has been a major player in the skincare game since 1851. So if you're looking for a way to quench the thirst of supremely parched skin, the Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm is a good product to try out. Containing both antarcticine and glycerin as well extract from the formidable edelweiss flower that thrives high in the Swiss Alps, you can count on this balm to melt into the skin and helps lock in moisture.

Where to buy: Sephora, $27.50

Fysio Organic Moisturizer with Beeswax and Olive Oil

For the Organic Skincare Lover

Star Ingredient(s): Organic Beeswax

A little well-known skincare secret is this moisturizer from organic skincare brand Fysio. Intensely hydrating and fast absorbing, this moisturizer uses a host of amazing organic ingredients including organic beeswax, extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, calendula, St. John's Wort oil and lavender oil guaranteed to hydrate and soothe skin during those brisk winter months.

Where to buy: Amazon, $10.99

Tatcha The Silk Cream

For the Japanese Skincare Lover

Star Ingredient(s): Tatcha's Hadasei-3 Complex & Akoya Pearl

If you really want to treat yourself this winter, it doesn't get much better than the Tatcha Silk Cream. Made with a luxurious blend of Tatcha's hadasei-3 complex (Japanese green tea, rice, and algae) and Akoya pearl extract to support collagen production, this moisturizer will leave skin firm and supple even in the coldest climates.

Where to buy: Sephora, $120

L’Occitane Ultra Rich Face Cream

For Those Who Like Their Moisturizer Thick

Star Ingredient(s): Shea Butter, Chestnut & Wheat Extracts

The third French brand on our list, L’Occitane is widely regarded as one of the best skincare brands out today thanks in part to its dense, super hydrating creams, and this is one is no exception. This rapid-absorbing, incredibly rich cream deeply nourishes skin and has been proven to keep skin hydrated for up to 24 hours!

Where to buy: Sephora, $34

Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich

For the One Seeking Super Hydration with an Aesthetic

Star Ingredient(s): Ceramides & Murumuru Butters

You didn't think everyone's favorite millennial skincare brand would be left out of this list, did you? After the success of their Priming Moisturizer, Glossier decided to up-the-ante by tweaking the formula for those of us that need a little more help with dry skin. With a lavish blend of ceramides, fatty acids, shea and murumu butters, you'll be shocked that such a rich moisturizer could be so affordable.

Where to buy: Glossier, $35

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream

For the Luxurious Skincare Lover

Star Ingredient(s): Hyaluronic Acid, Rosehip & Camellia Oils, Vitamin E, and Pansy Extracts

One of the more luxurious items on the list, this "magic" cream from iconic British makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury's beauty line is definitely a worthwhile splurge. Fortified with hyaluronic acid, rosehip and camellia oils, Vitamin E and wild pansy extracts, this moisturizer will seal-in moisture so your skin feels renewed and rejuvenated no matter how cold it gets.

Where to buy: Nordstrom, $100-$255

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream

For the Neutrogena Devotee

Star Ingredient(s): Hyaluronic Acid

If you're looking for a moisturizer that'll do its job without breaking the bank this option from drug-store staple Neutrogena might be perfect for you. A recent classic from the brand, the Hydro Boost Gel-Cream is an affordable, lightweight cream that uses purified hyaluronic acid and olive extract to deeply moisturize and strengthen skin's moisture barrier, thus preventing moisture loss.

Where to buy: Amazon, $15.19

Pond's Extra Rich Dry Skin Cream

For A Classic Hydration Solution

Star Ingredient(s): Petrolatum, Glycerin, & Mineral Oil

There's a reason this classic from your grandmother's cabinet is still around! Hypoallergenic and dermatologist approved, this gentle moisturizer won't clog pores while still providing that intense hydration we've come to expect from the timeless brand.

Where to buy: Amazon, $8.17

Peter Thomas Roth Mega Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Cellular Creme

For Anti-Aging Hydration

Star Ingredient(s): PTR Firma-Cell-4 Peptides, Lactic AHAs, & Sea Algae Botanicals

If there's one brand you can expect to deliver game-changing products it's Peter Thomas Roth. With patent-pending PTR Firma-Cell-4 peptide technology to aid in anti-aging as well as a supreme mixture of lactic AHAs, Vitamin b5, sea algae botanicals and Vitamins A, C & E, this moisturizer is super-charged with everything you need to keep your skin plump and looking its best.

Where to buy: Sephora, $85

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb

For Oily Winter Skin

Star Ingredient(s): Willowherb

One of the leaders in natural skincare, Origins makes some of the best moisturizers on the market. One of their latest successes is the Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb. Willowherb–the magenta flower found in Canada–is known for its ability to thrive in harsh environments, making this moisturizer a unique and powerful defense against the cold this winter.

Where to buy: Sephora, $34

Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream

For the Most Delicate Skin Types

Star Ingredient(s): This creams star is what it doesn't contain: dyes, fragrances, & parabens

For those of us with allergies and sensitivities, finding a face cream that ticks off every box on our list of requirements can sometimes seem impossible – but it doesn't have to be! This dermatologist recommended cream is not only incredibly hydrating, it's free of dyes, lanolin, fragrance, and parabens making it perfect for even the most delicate skins. Frequently used to treat skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis and that dreaded winter itch, with Vanicream dry skin doesn't stand a chance.

Where to buy: Amazon, $12.72

La Mer Creme De La Mer

For the Ultimate Winter Skin Splurge

Star Ingredient(s): Hand Harvested Sea Kelp

The cremé de la cremé, La Mer's Creme De La Mer is a cult classic for a reason. Formulated with hand-harvested sea kelp and its iconic "Miracle Broth" it supports the five facets of natural healing: moisture, regeneration, soothing, smoothing, and radiance—leaving skin glowing, hydrated and in its healthiest state.

Where to buy: Sephora, $170

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