Moisturizing your skin is important when it comes to keeping skin looking its best—youthful, radiant and healthy—and a high-performance facial moisturizer is a vital part of any skincare routine. It deeply hydrates and nourishes skin plus delivers targeted anti-aging benefits.

In the morning, you might prefer a more lightweight face cream or lotion. Ones with SPF are also favorites for extra protection. At night, reach for a richer formula for extra nighttime nourishment. Did you know skin loses more moisture at night? While you sleep, skin’s temperature rises and moisture loss peaks. It’s important to keep skin extra hydrated with an intensive night creme.

Some skincare products deserve a daily spot in your routine and facial moisturizer is one of them. It’s recommended to use moisturizer daily, AM and PM, to achieve optimal hydration and experience all of the additional benefits your chosen formula has to offer.

A frequently asked skincare question is how to apply moisturizer on your face. Use your moisturizer after applying your cleanser, treatment lotion and serum. Apply on clean, slightly damp skin for best results. You can warm the product between your hands and pat it onto your skin, then gently massage it in until it absorbs. Apply it all over your face and neck, morning and night.

In addition to knowing how to apply moisturizer, it’s important to know what the best moisturizer for the face is.

Want to find your next go-to face moisturizer? Whether you’re searching for the best facial moisturizer for aging skin or one that’s made to nourish dry skin overnight, Estée Lauder has multiple high-performance options from rich anti-aging creams to lightweight fluid formulas. It all depends on your texture and formula preference.

One of our best sellers for all skin types—including mature skin—is Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme featuring our Hibiscus Morning Bloom Extract and our exclusive Moringa Extract and powerful technology. It deeply hydrates and nourishes skin and significantly reduces the look of lines and wrinkles over time. Skin feels firmer and looks more lifted. Glows with radiant vitality.

If you’re looking for a lighter day cream moisturizer with some SPF and antioxidant protection, try DayWear 24H-Moisture Creme SPF 15. If you’re in the market for oily skin moisturizers, opt for DayWear Matte Moisturizer. It’s an ultra-light gel-creme that’s oil-free, oil-controlling. Gives skin a healthy matte finish.

Nighttime skincare is just as important as your daytime routine. For night, try one of our best night moisturizers: Revitalizing Supreme+ Night Intensive Restorative Creme. This night cream moisturizes with Hyaluronic Acid plus features our exclusive Moringa Extract and Sea Lavender Flower Extract.

Our Re-Nutriv Luxury Skincare line also features some extraordinary moisturizer options like Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Creme