Celebrity makeup artist shares his best moisturizers for spring

Although it may seem endless, there is light at the end of this cold winter tunnel—and that light is called spring. But before warmer times arrive, you need to prep your skin for the upcoming (and highly anticipated) seasonal transition. To help you get ready for your spring skincare routine, we've reached out to celebrity L'Oréal Paris makeup artist Sir John to share his best moisturizers for every skin type. To learn about Sir John's selection and get some of his expert advice, keep reading!

L'Oréal Paris Best Moisturizer for Mature Skin

While you may have wanted to use a thick, creamy moisturizer during the colder months when everything is ready for the heat, you can feel free to lighten up a bit and try something new and well… revitalizing! Sir John recommends trying L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Intense Skin Repair Cream. “This moisturizer is your favorite skincare product,” he says. “I like to call this a Wednesday Morning Routine moisturizer because it delivers great results in just a few days, getting you ready for the weekend ahead.”

The Triple Power Intensive Skin Revitalizer is actually a two-in-one product containing serum and moisturizer in its dual chamber design. Known as the gold standard in anti-aging, Proxylan and Vitamin C, a super-concentrated formula, helps reduce lines and wrinkles, restore elasticity, and restore skin's surface texture. What's really great is that you can start seeing results in as little as three days.

Best L'Oréal Paris Moisturizer for Dry Skin

If winter weather has really messed up your skin and your complexion looks and feels drier than you'd like, focus on hydration and look for hyaluronic acid formulas. L'Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care for very dry skin fits the bill. “This creamy moisturizer is great for those with very dry skin or those who just love a dewy, radiant complexion,” Sir John says. “Use this moisturizer for light skin resurfacing and deep hydration at least once a week. Another fun tip: You can enhance your foundation with this…after applying foundation, simply press the foundation into your skin for a dewy, second-skin effect.” Hydra Genius contains both hyaluronic acid and aloe water to provide instant, continuous and long-lasting hydration.

Best L'Oréal Paris Moisturizer for Oily Skin

“When the weather is so changeable, the skin can become oily,” explains Sir John. Before you think you should put off moisturizing until the oiliness is gone, know this: insufficient hydration for oily skin can cause your sebaceous glands to even produce butter! This is because by not moisturizing the skin, you can make it think that it is dehydrated, in order to compensate, the sebaceous glands can work with overload. Opt for a lightweight moisturizer with a mattifying formula, such as Sir John's Hydra-Genius Oily Moisturizer. “Simply apply to skin and then apply foundation to get rid of sebum and shine,” he says. "It's also a great move to add to your routine so you don't have to use a lot of pressed powder." Like its Hydra Genius counterparts, the matte formula contains aloe water and hyaluronic acid for long-lasting hydration.

Interested in learning more about Hydra Genius? We review each of the Hydra Genius moisturizers here!

Best L'Oréal Paris Moisturizer for Dull Skin

Whether it's winter weather or just the result of the ticking of time, skin can appear dull and dull from time to time. To combat this lack of radiance, use a moisturizer designed for dull skin. “Rosy Tone is great because you can use it as a primer for your foundation as it gives your skin that soft pink glow you want,” Sir John says. "After you've applied your foundation and powder, lightly press your moisturizer into your skin to get rid of staleness and give a nice glow." Rosy Tone Moisturizer contains LHA - or Lipohydroxy Acid - and Imperial Peony to help renew and restore healthy skin tone for a visibly younger look. 

Want more helpful skin care tips from Sir John? Here he reveals all his skin care secrets!