Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

This is the little black dress of face creams. It's a classic medium-thickness nighttime moisturizer (or daytime if your skin's dry) that's scent-free, so soothing and highly moisturizing. After trying various creams with retinols, AHAs, etc., it's nice to use a simple cream that will hydrate, period. This contains Antarcticine (a glycoprotein) and imperata cylindrica (desert plant) extract, which both add moisture while helping skin retain water. It's the perfect way to soothe and protect dehydrated, winter-abused skin.