There are many reasons for women to include a moisturizer in their everyday skincare routine. Regular moisturizing keeps skin looking fresher and younger. The right moisturizer hydrates dry areas and helps to ward of fine lines and wrinkles. There are thousands of skincare products on the market that promise results. As a consumer, it is hard to decipher which one is best for you. I always recommend consulting an expert. Beauty boutiques, beauty counters and local spas all offer sources that are knowledgeable on this subject and will be able to offer advice. I also recommend researching different brands online and referring to product review pages. It is true, however, that when it comes to skincare, it is a test and see process. If you can test free samples of products, I encourage you to do so. The following three moisturizers are featured on Sephora’s website with rave reviews. I consider Sephora to be a beauty expert and frequently use their website for advice. Hopefully, my tips will lead you to your perfect moisturizer! Happy Hydrating, Ladies!

Philosophy Hope in a Jar: This moisturizer has a cult-like following (Oprah is a fan) and offers a great basic moisturizer. It is 99% oil free and very lightweight. It helps to reduce wrinkles and discoloration. It was originally intended for the medical market and features antioxidants that protect skin all day long.

Bliss Youth As We Know It: In my opinion, the Bliss Skincare line can do no wrong. It seems they have again struck gold with the Youth as We Know It moisturizer. It features wrinkle reducers, visual facial fillers, cellular respiration boosters, MMP Inhibitors (to increase skin’s firmness), Vitazyme A and elastin regeneration. On top of being full of many delicious skincare revolutions, this crème also features an addictive scent – so say the reviewers of the product who promise this product does not disappoint.

Clinique Moisture Surge: Like all Clinique products, the Moisture Surge is allergy tested and 100% Fragrance Free. It promises to restore balance and moisture to skin and has been receiving much praise for doing just that. Users of the product love how it plumps up fine, dry lines and consider it a great moisturizer for underneath make-up!

*Thanks to Sephora.com and all of the product reviewers!