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For theSELF Approved Beauty Awards, weve picked the best hydrating creams and gels for every skin bang out.
Chelsea Cavanaugh
The thought: A light liquid can penetrate deeper than a thick cream.
Apply just before sunscreen to seal in the hydration.
This lightweight product absorbs into the skin immediately, leaving a fragrant floral scent.
It has the sun protection you need every day without irritating ingredients like fragrance or parabens.
Even though the formula comes out white, it quickly absorbs into skin without leaving an ashy residue.
Its superlight and leaves zero oily or sticky residue on the skin.
It absorbs almost instantly, making your face feel fresh and hydrated.
One tester reports it gave her dry skin an instant lit-from-within glow.
Over time, the antiaging ingredients work to lift and firm the skin.
Dab a few drops into your hand and press into skin for a moisturizer that literally disappears.
Bonus: It has an aromatherapy scent that is super soothing.
We fell in love with the light, whipped texture of this dailysun protector.
Its one sunscreen youll actually like putting on every day.
This cream gives hours of softness to the skin.
This silky cream wont leave your skin feeling suffocatedor get grease spots on your pillowcase.
In the morning, your face will be beyond smooth.
Try it:Perricone MD Multi-Action Overnight Treatment, $115;perriconemd.com
