The 18 Best Face and Body Moisturizers of 2026, According to Editors

This is Tata Harper’s richest cream yet, ideal for dry and mature skin types. It instantly soothes the skin barrier, plumps wrinkles, and deeply nourishes with ingredients that are impressively 100 percent of natural origin and 41 percent organic.

Chanel’s fragrance-free balm was formulated for skin that’s fragile, as it can be after an abrasive cosmetic treatment, and includes polyfractioned vanilla planifolia and a ceramide and vitamin B5 complex.

Featuring a patented hyaluronic-acid duo, oleo-ceramides, and a signature complex that aids oxygen transport within skin’s cells, this ultrahydrating rich cream is as close as you’ll get to one of the brand’s luxurious spa facials from a jar.

For those who prefer a lighter, fresher texture during the day, the Dior Capture Soft Cream plumps and lifts right away, thanks to a unique polymer blend that leaves skin looking bouncy.

For those who want a simplified skincare routine, reach for this CeraVe moisturizer, which combines SPF 30 with niacinamide and ceramides for plumping and brightening protection.

This rich cream from Orveda contains botanical ingredients that lift, firm, and smooth skin while also replenishing it with hydration, courtesy of two types of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and refreshing bamboo water.

Charlotte Tilbury’s best-selling cream got an upgrade. It now includes the Recoverstem peptide, a blend of 100 peptides, to transform the look and feel of skin both instantly and over time. It can be used day or night and even as a primer.

The Bazaar team loves the entire suite of Sofie Pavitt Face products, but this lightweight gel moisturizer has quickly become a top favorite. The non-comedogenic gel formula delivers up to 48 hours of hydration while keeping oil at bay, thanks to ingredients like zinc and copper PCA. It’s perfect for hot summer days or year-round for those who are particularly oily.

This cream was created for post-procedure routines to rebuild dry, flaky, and parched skin that often follows laser or in-office treatments. However, the calming blend of vitamin E, botanical oils, ceramides, and panthenol makes it a great antidote to any skin woe or irritation.

Next time you’re in between injectable appointments, supplement with this cream from SkinCeuticals. The patent-pending formula contains two wrinkle-modulating actives—Myrixin and Dipeptide—to reduce the appearance of fine lines, plus niacinamide and zinc to refine texture and brighten.

Think of this Clarins cream as a burst of energy for your skin cells, thanks to a trifecta of collagen peptides, niacinamide, and pecan tree extract that work to firm, brighten, and contour the face.

Aveeno’s body mist takes the mess and guesswork out of applying a slippery oil. This formula is made with oat oil, jojoba oil, and shea butter to nourish and condition the skin without the fuss.

On days when you can’t be bothered with an extensive body care routine, apply the Cyklar In-Shower Body Oil Balm after body wash, and watch it instantly transform from a rich balm into a supple oil that sinks into skin and locks in moisture from the shower.

This scent-forward multipurpose moisturizer can be used to add nourishment to the hands and neck, or as a hydrating base for your favorite fragrance to improve scent longevity.

Give your hands a lightweight veil of hydration with Dries Van Noten’s scented cream, which imparts softening oils and a basil, hinoki, and floral fragrance.

This 3-in-1 hand cream, infused with biotin, shea butter, and niacinamide, not only nourishes and strengthens the hands, but also the nails and cuticles.