30 Best Face Moisturizers of 2021 for Every Skin Type: Cetaphil, CeraVe, Neutrogena

A great moisturizer is essential for a well-rounded skin-care routine. The best face moisturizer for you specifically will depend on your skin type and needs—maybe you prefer a lightweight gel for your oily skin, or perhaps your dry skin only feels good after slathering on a thick cream from a jar. Whatever your individual skin situation may be, it’s safe to say everyone can stand to benefit from moisturizing on a regular basis: “I liken [moisturizing] to providing mortar in bricks,” Temitayo A. Ogunleye, M.D., assistant professor of clinical dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, tells SELF. “It ‘seals’ in the cracks between your skin and allows you to retain moisture for longer.” In other words, a good moisturizer will keep your skin happy, healthy, and protected.

At SELF, we’ve written about a number of different moisturizers, but finding the right one for your particular skin concern can be tough—which is why we turned to the professionals for their advice on shopping for the best face moisturizer your skin can get. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best moisturizers for just about everyone—from sensitive to acne-prone skin types—that have been given gold stars by dermatologists. If you’re in need of some new skin-care recommendations, or just want to be pointed in the right direction, read on for some holy grails that dermatologists happily recommend.