Being an Allure editor most definitely has its perks: The most obvious one is the chance to try just about any of the best luxury moisturizers, treatments, and face creams on or coming to the market. Just about every Allure staffer has a desk chock full of splurge-worthy skin care, which is why we have the very important task of test-driving them — and then deeming their worthiness for your skin-care routine.
Sure, there are countless lotions, potions, and creams out there, many of which are high-end with steep price tags attached. Still, our team (and some of the best board-certified dermatologists in the country) has sifted through them all to find the facial moisturizers that deserve a precious spot in your medicine cabinet. As the old saying goes, “You get what you pay for,” and these top-notch moisturizing creams are prime examples of that.
We’re aware that face moisturizers are not a “one formula fits all” concept, so we’ve found prime picks for a variety of skin types and complexion concerns. They’re pricier than drugstore options, no doubt, but from the experts’ perspectives, they’re worth every pretty penny. Ahead, find luxe concoctions from La Mer, Augustinus Bader, and Tatcha that’ll leave your skin feeling oh-so pampered.
Our Top Picks:
- Best Overall: La Mer Creme de La Mer, $380
- Best Tinted Moisturizer: Revision Skincare Intellishade TruPhysical, $84
- Allure Readers’ Choice Award Winner: Tatcha The Water Cream, $72
- Derms’ Pick: SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Repair Cream, $150
- Best for Sensitive Skin: Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream, $64
- Best Night Cream: RéVive Intensite Creme Lustre Night, $385
- Best for Hyperpigmentation: L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream, $115
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