To improve patient care and outcomes, leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top facial moisturizers. Consideration must be given to:
- Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique
“This is a great daytime moisturizer that provides UVA and UVB wavelength protection with the addition of Mexoryl.”—Anthony M. Rossi, MD, New York, NY
- CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM
Coria Laboratories, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America
“CeraVe PM is my favorite nighttime moisturizer. It is light, fragrance free, inexpensive, and in an easy-to-use pump.”—Marian Northington, MD, Birmingham, AL
- Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
Galderma Laboratories, LP
“This product is noncomedogenic, oil free, fragrance free, and contains no lanolins or parabens that could irritate sensitive skin.”—Basil M. Hantash, MD, PhD, Turlock, CA
- Epionce Renewal Facial Cream
Episciences, Inc
“My favorite facial moisturizer is Epionce Facial Renewal Cream. It is based on barrier-repair technology, which is highly effective without being very greasy or heavy feeling.”—Mark G. Rubin, MD, Beverly Hills, CA
- Journée Bio-restorative Day Cream
Neocutis Inc
“It is a very hydrating moisturizer that has the added benefit of SPF 30. It is one of my favorite light-base day creams.”—Marta I. Rendon, MD, Miami, FL
- Pro-X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream
Olay
“This over-the-counter moisturizer contains retinyl propionate as well as niacinamide (vitamin B3) as its active ingredients to provide the benefits of a retinol derivative.”—Anthony M. Rossi, MD, New York, NY
- Scientific Daily Hydrating Cream
Scientific Skin
Recommended by Kenneth Beer, MD, West Palm Beach and Juniper, FL
Cosmetic Dermatology invites readers to send us their recommendations. Men’s cosmetics, shampoos, sunscreens, antiwrinkle treatments, face washes, and at-home peels will be featured in upcoming editions of Cosmetic Corner. Please e-mail your recommendation to melissa.steiger@qhc.com.
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Cosmetic Dermatology® or Quadrant HealthCom Inc and shall not be used for product endorsement purposes. Any reference made to a specific commercial product does not indicate or imply that Cosmetic Dermatology or Quadrant HealthCom Inc endorses, recommends, or favors the product mentioned. No guarantee is given to the effects of recommended products.