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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 skin care isn’t meant to be one-size-fits-all, so the solution becomes to look at your skin’s specific needs — Is it dry? Prone to breakouts? More sensitive 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 skin types 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.