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12 Best Drugstore Moisturizers for Great Skin on the Cheap

These budget-friendly drugstore moisturizers hydrate, firm and nourish skin just as well as their high-end counterparts
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Best Drugstore Moisturizer No. 6: St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer, $6.49
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.7*
Why it's great: While the drugstore price of this moisturizer is already saving you money, readers claim you'll get even more bang for your buck with this jar's long life span. "It is such a huge jar for the price, and it will last you a long time," comments one reader. "It smells good too." Others agree, saying the "light and gentle formula" of the drugstore moisturizer is perfect for sensitive skin. "It is so refreshing and so moisturizing," gushes one user. "I have really oily skin, but it was no problem to use this."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer here.

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Best Drugstore Moisturizer No. 5: CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM, $13.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.8*
Why it's great: "Department store moisturizer, drugstore price" is how readers describe this gentle, yet highly moisturizing product. Other perks: The "non-sticky" texture and ingredients list, which includes hyaluronic acid for extra hydration. "If you have normal, oily, combo, sensitive or irritated skin, it truly works fabulously," a user writes.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM here.

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Best Drugstore Moisturizer No. 4: Pond's Dry Skin Cream, $8.29
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9*
Why it's great: "It's hard to believe a product that delivers such results is so inexpensive," one reviewer raves. "My skin is much softer, smells luscious and brown spots are retreating." Other users enjoy the product's "soothing cooling sensation" and fast absorption into their skin.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Pond's Dry Skin Cream here.

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Best Drugstore Moisturizer No. 3: Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal, $8.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9*
Why it's great: "This product is one of my holy grail products," one fan enthuses. "My skin is problematic, and [this moisturizer] seems to have toned down all the redness and fine lines." Other users appreciate that this affordable buy "contains SPF, doesn't smell, is light, absorbs quickly [and] doesn't clog pores or otherwise aggravate skin."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal here.

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Best Drugstore Moisturizer No. 2: L'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care Extra Dry Skin

TotalBeauty.com editor's pick

Why it's great: With a luxuriously creamy, no-nonsense formula, this might just be the best moisturizer for dry skin you can find in the drugstore aisle. The texture is thick, almost balm-like, and it soaks into your skin for immediate dry skin relief. And though it packs quite the hydrating punch, it doesn't feel uncomfortable or heavy, and you can also wear it during the day under makeup.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for L'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care Extra Dry Skin here.



Think you can't find an amazing moisturizer at the drugstore? Think again. From rich creams to silky lotions, the best drugstore moisturizers address every skin concern and texture preference.

And you don't have to compromise on high tech ingredients either. Many of these drugstore moisturizers contain things like retinol, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. Pick up one of these moisturizers and your skin will be hydrated and fine lines will start to disappear in no time.
BY AMANDA MONTELL, ROSIE NARASAKI | MAR 30, 2018 | SHARES
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