A face moisturizer is a daily skincare essential designed to hydrate, nourish, and help protect your skin’s moisture barrier. Unlike body lotions, face creams and face lotions are specifically formulated for delicate facial skin and targeted concerns like dryness, oiliness, dullness, or uneven texture.

5 ways a high-performance moisturizer can benefit your skin:

• Replenishes hydration
• Supports the skin barrier
• Helps smooth the look of fine, dry lines
• Improves skin’s softness and bounce
• Helps maintain balanced-looking skin

For example, Origins GinZing™ Energizing Vitamin C Gel Cream delivers lightweight hydration and radiance, while Drink Up™ Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask acts as a deeply replenishing face cream for dry skin.

The best face moisturizer depends on your skin type and what your skin needs most. There isn’t one universal best moisturizer — it’s about choosing a formula that works for you.

Here’s how to find your match:

Best Moisturizer for Dry Skin: If your skin feels tight or flaky, reach for a richer face cream.
Origins Pick: High-Potency Night-A-Mins™ Resurfacing Moisturizer with Fruit-Derived AHAs is a customer-favorite and often considered a go-to moisturizer for dry skin, delivering long-lasting hydration while you sleep.

Best Moisturizer for Oily Skin: If you experience excess shine, choose a noncomedogenic lightweight, gel or oil-free moisturizer for oily skin.
Origins Pick: GinZing™ Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer is frequently loved as our best moisturizer for oily skin thanks to its refreshing, breathable feel.

Best Moisturizer for Dull Skin: If skin looks tired or uneven, opt for a radiance-boosting face moisturizer.
Origins Pick: GinZing™ Glow-Boosting Gel Moisturizer helps visibly energize and revive dull-looking skin.

The best face moisturizer is one that keeps your skin hydrated, balanced, and comfortable all day.

You should apply your face moisturizer twice daily, morning and night.

Follow this simple skincare routine order:

1. 1. Cleanser
2. 2. Treatment lotion or toner
3. 3. Serum
4. 4. Face moisturizer
5. 5. SPF (morning only)

In the morning, a lightweight face lotion like GinZing™ Gel Moisturizer layers well under makeup and SPF. At night, you may prefer a richer face cream or an intensive moisturizer like High-Potency Night-A-Mins™ Resurfacing Cream to help replenish moisture while you rest. Even if you have oily skin, don’t skip this step, using the right moisturizer for oily skin can help maintain balance and prevent excess shine. Take our skincare quiz to discover your personalized routine.

Yes, most face moisturizers and face creams can be used on both the face and neck. The neck area is delicate and benefits from the same hydration and nourishment as your face.

When applying your moisturizer, gently smooth it from your jawline down to your collarbone. Lightweight options like Youthtopia™ Plumping Apple Face Moisturizer absorb quickly, while richer formulas provide extra comfort for drier skin types. Consistent use of face moisturizer can help keep both areas looking smooth and hydrated.

Night is the ideal time to use a deeply replenishing face cream or intensive moisturizer.

The best overnight formulas help in 4 ways:

• Long-lasting hydration
• Help support the skin barrier
• Improve the look of dryness
• Feel comforting, not heavy

Origins Pick: Dr. Weil For Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Overnight Recovery Cream is recommended as one of our best moisturizers for dry skin because it helps replenish moisture while you sleep. By morning, skin should feel softer, smoother, and refreshed.

Choosing the best face moisturizer starts with identifying your skin type.

Dry Skin

• Feels tight, rough, or flaky
• Benefits from a rich face cream
• Look for our favorite moisturizer for dry skin, like High-Potency Night-A-Mins™ Resurfacing Cream

Oily Skin

• Prone to shine or enlarged pores
• Needs a gel or lightweight moisturizer for oily skin
• GinZing™ Gel Cream is a popular moisturizer for oily skin

Combination Skin

• Oily in some areas, dry in others
• Works well with face lotions like A Perfect World™ Moisturizer with White Tea

Normal Skin

• Not overly dry or oily
• Can use most face moisturizers

No matter your skin type, the right moisturizer should leave your skin feeling hydrated, comfortable, and balanced — never greasy or tight. Take our skincare quiz for more personalized results.