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The Moisturizer That Reviewers Call A ‘Miracle In A Jar’ Is Less Than $13
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Luxurious skincare doesn’t have to come with a lux price tag — sometimes, well-known, affordable brands genuinely make great products. With over a whopping 68,000 5-star ratings and high praise from thousands of reviewers, Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost face moisturizer with hyaluronic acid is one of them. Several users say this 1.7-ounce water-based formula is gentle and lightweight, non-greasy and truly helps retain water in their skin. According to reviewer Jeremy Ellet, since using it himself, his “Skin is soft and smooth, like when I was 15, [my] pores look good [and my] skin looks brighter and healthier.”
If you’re interested in trying what a 90-year-old deems a “miracle in a jar,” then good news: It’s only $12.50. That’s way cheaper than other retailers like Target and CVS Pharmacy, where it’s sold for $19.99 and $25.99, respectively.
Sifting through countless pages of this hydrating formula’s 80,000 reviews, you’ll see customers waxing poetic about their favorite daily moisturizer. Several reviewers say it goes on clear, smells excellent and doesn’t clog their pores. “This is such [an] awesome moisturizer,” says Tossy. “It feels cooling and luscious going on but immediately melts in and doesn’t feel sticky or heavy. I have acne and hate it when moisturizers feel greasy. This is perfect.”
For a daily application that’ll leave your skin feeling hydrated and smooth, consider grabbing one of these jars before it shoots back up in price, and read on for more promising reviews for that extra encouragement.
More promising reviews from people who love this Neutrogena Hydro Boost:
“Never have been a big fan of any large corporate facial products. As I’ve aged, my skin has changed and I’ve tried a TON of products in it. This moisturizer soaks in. My makeup doesn’t feel like it is sitting on top of cream getting ready to flake off. So far it’s the best I’ve found!” — Lisa price
“This keeps my face & neck moisturized and feeling comfortably fresh. It goes on smoothly like a gel, and it dries quick. I use a vitamin C + caffeine serum as a second step for added skin nourishment. Then I add a SPF 30 sunscreen. The 2nd step is by choice. I have worn it alone with SPF 30 Sunscreen. SPF 30 sunscreen is important to keep your skin young looking; also to protect against sunspots and wrinkles. I recommend this product. I also recommend reading a bit about dimethicone, which is an ingredient in this product.” — K.Williams72
“Ok so as a regular user of HIGH END products I was originally skeptical of this Hydro boost moisturizer from neutrogena. I recently had my makeup professionally done for a wedding and voiced my concern of dry skin to my makeup artist. She used a beauty blender to apply this hydro boost mixed with a small amount of L’Oréal glowtion- I was WOWED!! (And purchased both) this stuff is remarkable!! I am VERY prone to breakouts and extremely sensitive to fake chemicals smells and fragrances. This moisturizer is absolutely heaven sent! A little goes a long way and it gives me a young youthful glow! I am sooo happy I found out about it and I must say it’s wonderful on its own AND under makeup!!! It is a wonderful product and at a great price point!!” — AZBunny
Wanna peek around more on your moisturizer hunt? Here are more ultra-hydrating skin care recs from your neighborhood HuffPost Shopping experts.
A cream to address dryness AND texture concerns
If you’re combatting dryness but also want to focus on smoothing and plumping, then this top-selling moisture cream is a perfect formula. It’s packed with hyaluronic acid for top-tier moisture that’ll help you beat this dry season but it’s also got collagen and retinol which are great ingredients for improving smoothness and texture while restoring bounce. It’s meant for use on the face, neck and décolletté.
Promising review: “This is my second time buying this product and I love it. Is reducing my wrinkles on my forehead. I also like that is not greasy.” — Margie M
Aveeno Skin Relief intense moisture repair body cream
Non-greasy and fragrance-free, this Aveeno body cream is formulated with shea butter and triple oat (oat flour, oat extract and oat oil) for a long-lasting moisture that’s noncomedogenic and soothing on the skin. It’s meant to help heal skin that’s so dry, it’s itchy, and reviewers say it really works and delivers on its promises.
E.l.f. Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30
Just because it’s dreary and gray out, doesn’t mean you can skimp on sunscreen. This beauty is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to sacrifice hydration and healing ingredients for sun protection. It’s made with hyaluronic acid and peptides and provides SPF 30 protection, which is perfect for the winter season.
Revision Skincare YouthFull Lip Replenisher
My former colleague Janie Campbell swears by this Revision Skincare lip treatment. She was intrigued by the fact that it’s rich in peptides, including palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tripeptide-38, along with other well-researched ingredients like vitamins E and C and green tea and hydrating ingredients like shea butter. After one overnight application, she could see the difference the next morning. It’s a game-changer for anyone who wants to improve the appearance of their lips without going under the needle, and is a nice juicy option for the dry fall and winter months.
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré moisturizer
This multi-purpose French pharmacy staple is beloved here at HuffPost. This emollient moisturizer is famous for not just hydrating the skin, but for offering the perfect base for foundation and makeup. The iconic formula, which includes calming aloe vera, protective beeswax, nourishing soy proteins and skin-softening shea butter, has been a longtime secret weapon among makeup artists and skin care enthusiasts.
Weleda Skin Food
There’s nothing like Skin Food for parched flesh. The original ultra-rich formula is perfect for cracked, flaky skin. It’s ideal for itchy, dry areas like elbows, toes and feet, but I’ve definitely slathered it on my face during times of need. Everyone should have a tube of this in their home as soon as the temperatures drop.
Laneige lip sleeping mask
This popular lip mask sells like wild, and with good reason. It creates a seal on your lips while you sleep, letting all those good, hydrating ingredients nourish your lips. If you get craggy winter lips, you definitely want this on your bedside table.
CeraVe moisturizing cream
You can’t go wrong with this affordable option from the always-dependable CeraVe. It’s super hydrating and is formulated with ceramides, one of my favorite ingredients for helping to restore the moisture barrier and keeping skin soft and smooth.
First Aid Beauty hydrating hyaluronic acid serum
This popular serum can add a significant number of hydrating ingredients to skin without weighing it down or clogging pores. Not only is it infused with hyaluronic acid, but squalane and colloidal oatmeal can help to nourish and soothe even the most irritated, flaky skin. It’s a great introduction to these ingredients if you’ve never tried them before.
Paula’s Choice Intensive Repair cream
It might sound counterintuitive to use a cream that has retinol in it when trying to heal dry skin, but hear me out: This deeply moisturizing cream is perfectly balanced so you can get the benefits of retinol (including turning over those dead skin cells so that you can be rid of rough, dry skin) with the hydrating goodness of hyaluronic acid and jojoba. It can help to leave skin feeling soft, smooth and perfectly moisturized.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum cream
Keep the skin on your body soft and transport your mind to the tropics wth this deliciously scented, cult-fave cream. It has notes of vanilla, salted caramel, pistachio and coconut that give it a rich, full-bodied scent without being cloying. It also can help to tighten and smooth skin while deeply hydrating it thanks to fatty acids and plant-derived butters and oils.
PCA Skin hydrating collagen cream
I’m a big fan of PCA Skin products; I find them to be incredibly healing and potent. The price point tends to be on the higher side for my budget, but it’s always worth it, especially when I need a bit of extra TLC. This cream is formulated with deeply nourishing ingredients like shea butter, olive fruit oil, sweet almond fruit oil and more. It can be worn as both a day or night cream, but you might find that just using it at night is enough to hydrate, soothe and smooth your skin. The goal is always to be incredibly soft and silky, never greasy.
Elemis Pro-Collagen cleansing balm
I consider this my personal skin care savior and in regards to the price point, I regret to inform you that it’s worth every penny. This deliciously luxe cleansing balm melts away makeup, dirt, grime and other daily impurities, leaving skin more soft, smooth and plump. It’s a multitasking cleansing treatment that is as nourishing as it is effective at removing makeup. I’m currently obsessed with the Green Fig version. You get all the juicy benefits of Elemis’ cult-fave formula with the added bonus of a gorgeous scent. It’s incredibly gentle and mild, is wildly effective and doesn’t clog my sensitive pores. It’s an investment, but worth it if you want to splurge on yourself.
Tatcha The Dewy moisturizer
This deliciously decadent cream from Tatcha is definitely a splurge, but it can be a game-changer for dry skin. It’s wildly creamy and nourishing without feeling heavy, oily or greasy. It’s formulated Japanese purple rice which is full of antioxidants that drench the skin, leaving it soft, smooth and plump.
iS Clinical Moisturizing Complex
Don’t be fooled by the lightweight formula — this moisturizer packs a serious punch. Like most iS Clinical products, it’s definitely on the pricey side, but it’s singlehandedly saved me from the brink of skin disaster on multiple occasions. It’s chock-full of antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and soothing green tea extract.
iS Clinical Hydra-Cool serum
If you’re looking to splurge on a truly high-quality product, this is a great option. Made with effective and potent ingredients, this serum is especially made to penetrate deep into the skin, providing hydration and soothing the skin from irritation, damage and dryness. Antioxidants, botanicals and other active ingredients work hard to leave skin feeling soft and hydrated without feeling oily.