Beauty
A Dermatologist's Favourite Drugstore Moisturizers
Beauty
A Dermatologist's Favourite Drugstore Moisturizers
Who says you need to spend hundreds of dollars for quality skincare?
If you're thinking about trying out new skincare, don't discount your local drugstore.
"It really comes down to ingredients and the elegance of formulation," says Dr. Julia Carroll, a dermatologist at Compass Dermatology in Toronto, Ont.
In many cases, drugstore products feature similar ingredients to those you'd find in a dermatologist's office or high-end store. Though concentrations might be lower or not advertised, there are plenty of affordable skincare options that don't compromise on quality.
Here are Dr. Carroll's top drugstore picks for moisturizers.
These are her top picks for drugstore face washes, sunscreens, and eye creams.
Moisturizers
When it comes to moisturizers, Dr. Carroll suggests looking out for humectants, emollients, and exclusives. This powerhouse trio draws water into the skin (humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid), fills in dry spots and seals in moisture (emollients like shea butter), and forms a protective barrier (exclusives like Vaseline).
Ceramides, niacinamide, and squalene are also ingredients your skin will thank you for.
Reversa 5 Ceramides + Prebiotic Repairing Cream
Shoppers Drug Mart, $50 (was $62)
This rich cream is packed with essential ceramides that enrich your skin. It also contains prebiotics, anti-aging properties, and antioxidants that help protect your skin from pollutants and sun damage.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Riche
Amazon, $27
While La Roche-Posay's toleriane line is designed for sensitive and eczema-prone skin, Dr. Carroll says that this oil- and fragrance-free moisturizer can also work well for the acne-prone. This cream contains shea butter, glycerin, niacinamide, and prebiotics that deeply moisturize and brighten skin.
Neutrogena Hydro boost water gel
Amazon, $20 (was $23)
This lightweight, quenching water gel is hyaluronic acid-based. Its non-greasy formula is particularly popular with men and those with oily skin, says Dr. Carroll.
Cerave Facial Moisturizer (AM and PM)
Amazon, $20 (AM) and $21 (PM)
This day and night moisturizing duo plump the skin with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and protect it with SPF. The star of these products is the ceramides, which Dr. Carroll says "helps to be the mortar between the bricks" on dry skin.
CeRave Facial Moisturizer AM, $20
CeRave Facial Moisturizer PM, $21
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