My Favourite Moisturizers to create soft, hydrated skin.
By using a good quality moisturizer you are investing in your skins health. A good one should help prevent water loss, act as a protective barrier and seal in all your other products. It will prevent dryness, flakiness and rough patches from flaring up. Another great reason for using a good creamy moisturizer is that it will help reduce fine lines and make the skin appear smooth and soft. What's not to like about all this.
When it comes to a good moisturizer i'm looking for it to be luxuriously ultra rich, thick and skin coddling. I want it to offer plumping, smoothing and hydrating qualities. I want my skin to feel ultra nourished and silky smooth. I know it's a lot to ask but that is what i'm paying for.
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Goopgenes: All-in-One Nourishing Face Cream
This one
is luxe in its richness and creamy texture. It does as
it advertises. It melts in and my skin just feels happier like
its been taken care of. Its packed with all the good stuff like
ceramides, squalene and 7 active botanicals. My skin feels and
looks soft and smooth and hydrated for most of the day.
Alpyn Beauty: Super Peptide & Ghostberry Barrier Repair Cream
This company uses hand-harvested wild plants and infuses them into clean clinical formulas. I really love the ethos of this company and will be experimenting with some of their other products. I want to try their creamy cleanser next.
So to this rich luxe moisturizer. I was surprised by the lack of any scent, as I must admit I enjoy some mild scent that confirms to me the authenticity of the product and that its not filled with chemicals.
All the ingredients line up to a strict clean list and I have to admit that the texture of this cream is as it states, very rich and moisturizing. Its got all the bases covered regarding ceramides, peptides and hydrating ingredients and it feels wonderful on my skin.
A big plus is that it has been awarded the National Eczema Association seal of acceptance. I have struggled many times with eczema type flair ups so this is reassuring. I will definitely buy this moisturizer again.
Sangre De Fruta: "Magic Hour" Botanical Face Cream
Where to start with this company and this moisturizer. The word that comes to mind is magical and ancient. Its top on the list ingredient is Quartz Crystal Infused Glacier Water. I feel like a Queen being pampered with luxurious exquisite botanical treasures. I love the whole feel and magic of the products available with this small handcrafted skincare company. It's just so delicious and nurturing.
So to the moisturizer at hand. It smells wonderful as it is filled with as you would expect beautiful organic treats. It has a rich creamy texture but I have to admit that its not as intense in richness as the above two moisturizers.
I always add a layer of one of my face oils on top of this to create a kind of seal. I use this moisturizer as my once a week magical treat. Its beautifully packaged and smells divine and feels like my skin is getting a special infusion of earthly delights.
Alpyn Beauty Triple-C Brightening Bounce Cream
I really love the whole philosophy behind this company. Its wildcrafted and organic and everything I look for when I think of trying a companies products. This cream is very rich and creamy which I love. It contains 50% Aloe vera which is a huge moisture enhancer. It also has 3 forms of vitamin C that helps brighten your complexion.
I am using it under my moisturizer to give an extra boost of hydration. It feels really buttery and leaves my skin really soft. I love to experiment with these intense hydration boosters a couple of times a year, for a kind of skin therapy.