Editor’s Picks: Best Lightweight Moisturizers for Spring & Summer
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Spring is ending soon and summer is around the corner, so what does that mean for your skin care regimen? When it comes to moisturizer, don’t skip it, just take your formula down a notch. Try a lighter weight cream or a lotion for keep your skin hydrated for summer. Oily skin types may even do well with a hybrid serum.
The key to choosing your ideal summer moisturizer, is looking at the ingredients. Hyaluronic acid, marine algae, shea butter, superfoods, antioxidants, squalane, honey plus a bevy of other moisture rich ingredients are your friend. We picked several moisturizers we have tried (reviews in the works) and love.
BEST LIGHTWEIGHT MOISTURIZERS:
PEACH & LILY Lazy Day’s All-In-One Moisture Pad $39
For all skin types.
Peach & Lily’s Lazy Day’s All-in-One Moisture Pads deliver the effects of a toner, essence and moisturizer in just one swipe. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants thanks to Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, Spinach, Broccoli, Carrot, Pomegranate, and Bamboo Extracts, these hydrating pads act like a green juice for your face, imparting rich, refreshing nourishment. Perfect for lazy or super busy- days (and everything in between), you’ll look dewy, nourished and highlighted from within.
Farmacy Honey Drop Lightweight Moisturizer $45
For Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily skin types
A lightweight yet intensely hydrating gel-cream moisturizer formulated with antioxidant-rich honey, hyaluronic acid, and golden cupuaçu butter beads.
DR. DENNIS GROSS SKINCARE Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion $60
For Normal Oily, Combination, Dry, Sensitive skin types. Vegan.
A unique, water-break gel-cream formula featuring Japanese marine algae and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and keep skin looking dewy, supple, and plump all day. Get balanced, lightweight hydration to visibly smooth fine lines and experience a dewy, healthy-looking complexion without looking greasy.
CLARINS Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream $48
For Normal to Dry Skin Types.
A silky cream that restores comfort and radiance to super-thirsty skin, instantly soothing tightness and irritations.
SUNDAY RILEY Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream $65
For Normal, Dry, and Combination skin types.
An advanced brightening and refining treatment, infused into a next-generation water cream. Papaya enzymes smooth and exfoliate while alpha-arbutin visibly brightens the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots. Two forms of hyaluronic acid pulls water into the skin for intense hydration within minutes that lasts up to 24 hours. Tamarind Extract helps improve skin moisturization.
e.l.f. Cosmetics SuperHydrate Moisturizer $12
For all skin types.
Give thirsty skin what it craves with this skin-quenching SuperHydrate Moisturizer by e.l.f. Cosmetics. This hydrating, fast-absorbing gel is infused with Squalane, a plant-derived oil that balances moisture and maintains elasticity. This lightweight gel quickly seeps into the skin for smooth, non-greasy hydration. Good for all skin types the result is hydrated, bouncy, plump-looking skin.
Kypris Puff of Love $165
For all skin types. Organic.
A golden gift of botanical Love. A nurturing, anytime, light-weight moisturizer infused with Nature’s most loving botanicals & green biotechnology’s most kind actives.
FRESH Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Moisturizer $42
For Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily skin types.
A lightweight gel-cream that is powered by advanced hyaluronic acids and time-release hydro-patches that deliver up to 24 hours of hydration for dewy, plumped-looking skin.
YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE Superfood Air Whip Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer $48
For Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin types. Vegan.
A multifunction, lightweight face cream loaded with superfoods—kale, spinach, and green tea—and hyaluronic acid to moisturize skin.
OLEHENRIKSEN Sheer Transformation® Perfecting Moisturizer $40
For Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry, Sensitive skin types.
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3 Comments
Kimberly
I’d love to try these. My skin needs a lightweight moisturizer as it tends to be oily and I don’t want to have it feel greasy.
Helgaromoser
I love to learn about new skincare products. These all sound great.
velvetwhip
Excellent choices. I’m such a fan of Farmacy, Fresh, and Youth to the People.