Whittling down the perfect face cream is a little like online dating: the options can feel, at times, overwhelming; the quality is, well, inconsistent; and at the end of the day, you may want different things than the person swiping next to you. (To be clear: that's OK.) The truth is, the world of isn't meant to be one-size-fits-all, so the solution becomes to look at your skin's specific needs — ? Prone to than a toddler at bedtime? — and then pick a moisturizer accordingly.
It's not always easy, of course, and typically, there's a lot of trial and error before you wind up with "the one." But luckily, the beauty editors at PS have tested an array of face creams across a spectrum of to help point you in the right direction — no matter your budget or need. Keep scrolling to find all of our favorite tried-and-true picks for every skin type.
We broke out our selections into categories, and made sure to include an affordable drugstore pick for each. Call us the modern-day matchmakers. ($69) If you've ever imagined what a cloud might feel like on your skin — pillowy soft, lush with moisture, oh so comforting — then you'll appreciate how the Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer delivers exactly that.
Meant to be used at night, the mixture of hydrating peptides and amino acids means your face will be in heaven when you wake up. What's more, it now comes in refillable packaging, so you can pop in a new vat when you (inevitably) run out. ($15) The Cetaphil .