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The BEST products for dry skin (cruelty-free)
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items I've always had dry skin, and I've finally got a great routine to treat it. Here are the BEST products for hydration and moisture. ℹ️ This list includes affiliate links, including Amazon associate links where I earn commission.
Sections
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Cleansers
Exfoliators
Hydrating serums
Moisturizers & occlusives
Facial oils
Lips
Cleansers
Gentle cleansers that don't strip the skin
You already know I'm obsessed with Experiment! Plasma wash is incredible, I love how much it foams up and leaves my skin feeling clean but not tight.
Experiment Beauty Plasma Wash
This is my go-to oil cleanser. It breaks down all my makeup and SPF every time. I've only tried a handful of oil cleansers because I tried this one first and it was so good!
Josie Maran Argan Melt-Away Cleansing Oil
This is a great cleanser. It's not one I use much these days, but I used it for years and it was all that was holding my skin together at the time.
First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser
Exfoliators
Dry skin still needs exfoliating, but gently.
My favorite exfoliating pads. They’re super gentle but super effective. Perfect to get smooth skin before applying makeup.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids
Hydrating serums
Super hydrating serums I swear by
HOLY GRAIL. This serum actually changed my skin for good. My face was always so dry to the point that it hurt. But a few drops of this every day gave me so much hydration and I swear years later, even though I only use it occasionally, my skin is soo...
Josie Maran Argan Milk Serum
SUCH a good serum! It’s so hydrating and sinks right into the skin. I have rosacea and this keeps my skin feeling hydrated, soft, and redness-free.
Experiment Beauty Hydrating Barrier Serum
I love this peptide serum. It’s so hydrating and gives my skin such a glow! And gentle enough to not aggravate my rosacea!
YTTP Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum
I love pairing this with the G&G Power Peptides at night time. I wake up with clear, smooth, hydrated skin.
Geek and Gorgeous Stress Less
This is a MUST if you have rosacea! This was one of those products that was so transformative for me that I have 3 bottles in my drawer so I never run out. It's so CALMING and soothing and gentle.
PROcure Rosacare Face Serum
I'm a sucker for a hydration booster.
Timeless Skin Care Vitamin B5 Serum
If you like serums that combine ingredients, this is a good one!
Timeless Skin Care Hyaluronic Acid Vitamin C Serum
Moisturizers & occlusives
Keep that hydration locked in and keep your barrier healthy!
LOVE this as a nighttime or under-makeup moisturizer! (It's VERY dewy so I personally don't like it for bare face days). It keeps my skin hydrated and plump. It has ingredients to help your barrier and it's very gentle! So far it's not pilled under a...
Experiment Beauty Molecular Mesh Barrier Repair Moisturizer
Josie Maran can do no wrong. This moisturizing is gentle and nourishing.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter
My first ever holy grail. Been using this since I think 2009. It's so gentle and is great on the face! I actually way prefer it over their actual face moisturizing. I have dry, rosacea-prone skin and this was wonderful for me.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
Oh wow, I almost forgot about this night cream! It's SO GOOD. If you want to wake up with plump skin that feels extra hydrated, try this out!
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-firm Anti-Aging Moisturizing Facial Night Cream
I love slugging with Vaseline, but don't always love how it feels, but Buffer Jelly solves that. It's occlusive but just feels better on the skin. You can even mix it with moisturizer for an extra boost! I love putting it under my eyes before bed.
Experiment Beauty Buffer Jelly
Facial oils
These face oils are perfect for locking in moisture
I have dry skin and I love a good face oil. This rose oil is one of my holy grails. A couple drops of this mixed with a couple drops of argan and jojoba oils before bed and I wake up glowing! It’s pricy but it’s worth it. I would defiantly suggest th...
Herbivore Phoenix Rosehip Face Oil
My favorite oil! Josie Maran products have been so good for my skin. I love mixing this with rose and jojoba oil for my own skincare super oil.
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil
Why did I wait so long to try jojoba oil?! I just happened to pick this up at drugstore one day and I was so impressed! Adding this to my night oils has been WONDERFUL. 2 drops of this jojoba, 2 drops of Phoenix oil, and 2 drops of JM argan oil and I wake up with the most incredibly soft and smooth skin!
Sky Organics Jojoba Oil
You already know I love a face oil! This beauty oil from Honua is my favorite for overnight use with the Honua youth serum to wake up to glowing, super moisturized skin.
Honua ʻŌlena Beauty Oil
Lips
For soft lips that never chap
I won't sleep without it! I grab this every night to keep my list moisturized while I sleep.
Experiment Beauty Software