As the weather gets warmer and the humidity increases, it’s time to swap out your heavy winter moisturizers to lighter formulations. It can be intimidating to change things up and pick a brand new product for the dog days of summer, so I’m sharing my top picks by concern area to help you find the one that works for you:
Best lightweight moisturizer for sensitive skin: Dermalogica Calm Water Gel is a weightless water-gel moisturizer that rehydrates dry, sensitive skin. It provides a protective barrier against environmental assault and leaves skin feeling quenched and comfortable ($52).
Best anti-aging lightweight moisturizer: Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion is feather-light, oil-free moisturizer infused with a unique Japanese Marine Algae and enriched with essential amino acids and B vitamins to strengthen skin and replenish moisture ($60).
Best clean lightweight moisturizer: Indie Lee Active Oil-Free Moisturizer hydrates parched skin with a clean formula containing antioxidants Milk Thistle, Pomegranate, and Vitamin-C rich Mandarin plus Immortal Flowers and Great Burdock to provide lightweight hydration ($60).
Best lightweight moisturizer with SPF: Supergoop Daily Dose SPF 40 is my absolute favorite of this line-up. In the winter, I give myself a little more time to do my skincare. When it gets cold and dry, thoroughly protecting my skin is a must. However, in the summer when there is so much moisture in the air, I keep it as light and streamlined as possible because of my oily skin. This product is one and done lightweight serum/hydrator hybrid which contains SPF 40 along with free radical fighting Vitamin C. It is oil-free and leaves a lit-from-within finish. Layering products in the summer can make my skin feel heavy, but I absolutely love this stuff as a makeup primer to keep things light and bearable! ($46).
Still stuck? Stop by Bellacara and let us help you pick the summer moisturizer that is right for your skin!
