5 lightweight moisturizers you can't miss

Thick moisturizers get all the love these days, and we get it, but we should also praise lightweight moisturizers. Their light, slippery gel texture blends well under make-up while remaining motionless. provides a lot of moisture, making them the essential daytime option you need in your daily routine. Light moisturizers also great for acne prone and oily skin and quickly absorbed into the skin. We've rounded up our favorites ahead, from the drugstore pick that provides up to 72 hours of hydration to the water-based hydrating gel we can't stop admiring.

CeraVe AM Moisturizing Face Lotion with Sunscreen

We are big believers in daily SPF, so we cannot recommend Cerave AM Facial Moisture Lotion with Sunscreen in sufficient amounts. InvisibleZinc technology helps ensure your skin isn't left with a nasty white cast and provides broad spectrum protection. . This formula is also non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog pores or cause acne) and contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides for long-lasting hydration.

Farmacy Honey Drop GreenEnvy Echinacea Light Moisturizer

If you're looking for clean beauty, choose Farmacy Honey Drop Light Moisturizer with GreenEnvy Echinacea, a gel-cream texture moisturizer with honey and hyaluronic acid. The antioxidant properties of honey, combined with the moisturizing properties of hyaluronic acid, address a wide range of skin concerns, including dryness, uneven texture, and firmness.

L'Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Luminous Water Cream

Formulated with hyaluronic acid and aloe water (a nourishing combination), L'Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Glowing Water Cream provides up to 72 hours of hydration and absorbs quickly into the skin. We love this pre-makeup formula - it creates a hydrated, non-slip base so you can layer products on top to your heart's content.

IT Cosmetics Moisturizing Gel Lotion Confidence

Fans of the original Confidence in a Cream formula looking for a lighter alternative will love IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion, an oil-free hydrating gel infused with ceramides, glycerin and cactus flower extract. Once applied, it absorbs almost instantly into the skin and works as a make-up base.

Vichy Aqualia Water Gel

If your skin is in dire need of hydration, try Vichy Aqualia Water Gel, a hyaluronic acid moisturizer that provides up to 48 hours of hydration. It also contains Vichy's signature mineral-rich thermal water to help strengthen the skin's moisture barrier and vegetable sugar to prevent water loss.

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