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Sephora is a goldmine for industry-leading beauty and skincare products, especially when it comes to moisturizers. The retailer has every brand and formula fully-stocked on their shelves, giving customers an exciting variety of products that cater to their skincare needs.
But, if you’re a loyal Sephora shopper–or, someone who is cautious about their spending–you know that these moisturizers aren’t cheap. And, sometimes a steep price tag can be discouraging and slightly overwhelming to shoppers.
If you’re like us, you’re a savvy shopper that wants to be confident that their beauty and skincare investments are going to be worth it and that the products are going to deliver. That’s why we did a little digging and found the bestselling and highest-rated moisturizers on Sephora.com. Sure, they’re a little pricey, but at least we know they work!
Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream With Super 7 Complex ($45)
This daily moisturizer erases any visible signs of aging while improving firmness and elasticity and providing 24 hours of hydration. All of that hydration will help boost skin's radiance and reveal a luminous, younger-looking complexion.
"I use this as a night cream year round and on my dry patches during the day when it gets colder. I love the scent and it's wonderfully moisturizing! I always wake up with clearer, 'glowier' skin after using this." - mangocharlie13
"I have extremely sensitive skin that is prone to breakouts and a combination of oily and dry skin. Since I started using this in combination with the Fresh Soy Facial Cleanser my acne has cleared up and my makeup goes on looking much smoother and not dry at all. Highly recommend giving it a try. Smells like cucumber in my opinion. So goooood though!" - dunlopjen
Origins Ginzing Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer ($28.50)
This lightweight face cream is formulated with skin-boosters like panax ginseng and coffee bean, which work together to hydrate the skin and improve its overall tone. A moisturizer like this is perfect for those who feel their skin could use a little boost to reach its full shine potential.
"It's so hard to find a good moisturizer especially because the good ones are $20+ and who has time/money to keep trying lotions! I received a sample of this from a previous Sephora order and gave it a try. I loved it, it was gentle on my skin and worked with putting on a thin layer. I have sensitive skin so I loved the natural ingredients. It hasn't made me breakout or look oily. Definitely a keeper!" - jerzbritt
"I love this moisturizer. It smells amazing. It made my face so soft and smooth. Very hydrating. Even my boyfriend approves :) I would definitely repurchase this." - Nancyht
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream ($35)
Healthy skin = hydrated skin. This moisturizing cream strengthens the skin and helps it retain moisture all day to correct dryness, uneven skin tone, and dullness. It gets its hydrating powers from the brand's patented Hydro Ionized Mineral Water, which features essential minerals zinc, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and sodium that replenish the skin and lock in moisture. Olive Squalane is also in there to help strengthen the skin's natural barrier!
"LOVE this product, the packaging is so elegant and beautiful that you know you're getting a good product. It doesn't have an over powering scent which is a nice change, I apply this product in the morning and when I go to sleep and I have noticed a HUGE difference in skin texture. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" - Oliviaelle
"I'm in love with this cream! I have very dry skin and it's hard to find something that doesn't make my skin oily and greasy feeling. It has a smooth texture that makes it easy to absorb into the skin and makes my face feel and look hydrated. I love how light it feels and that it doesn't make my face feel masked with product after applying both the cream and foundation. I noticed a difference after just one use, but I saw a total transformation after using it for one week straight. I got to try this product for free for testing purposes, but it will be replacing my current régime with it from now on!" - Lexus2
Tatcha The Water Cream ($68)
This oil-free anti-aging cream is designed with skin-improving Japanese nutrients and powerful botanicals that deliver optimal hydration, leaving skin flawless, poreless, and visibly younger-looking.
"I got recommended this product at my local Sephora in Costa Mesa and I never thought much about Tatcha besides the thought that so many beauty gurus use their products. I decided to give it a go and splurge. I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE THIS MADE MY SKIN LOOK! I use their cleansing oil, their cleansing powder, the essence, AND the water cream. It has made my skin look less textured and significantly more moisturized. The entire Tatcha line is the holy grail for me, that's for sure!" - TanyeWest25
"This cream works beautifully on my skin. It's moisturizing, lightweight and creates a perfect palate to begin my makeup routine. Your pores don't feel clogged and it's great to use both day and night. I have oily skin and the first whole day that I used it, I felt my skin had a better texture and tone the following morning. A little goes a long way, you don't want to slather a bunch all over your face." - KatherineJ1
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream ($60)
This moisturizer rescues dry, dull skin by delivering a steady dose of barrier moisture throughout the day and night. It's formulated with six rare African oils, plantain extract, omega acids, and antioxidant-rich fermented green tea to lock in moisture, visibly brighten skin, and combat any signs of aging or irritation from environmental stressors.
"Super hydrating and comforting without clogging my pores! Another win!" - MUA4EVAH
"I have been in search of the perfect face cream and I think I have finally found it. It is so light and non-greasy (though it kinda feels like it should be at first) and it absorbs really fast. I have bad combination skin and this is perfect. There is also no scent, which I love. The smell, if there really is any, is very reminiscent of Playdoh, so it brings this extra sense of nostalgia as it makes my skin just radiant." - AllanaRoss
La Mer Créme de la Mer ($170)
This ultra-rich moisturizing cream creates an instant dewy finish on the skin with its Miracle Broth, which softens, nourishes, soothes, and gives skin the energy it needs to focus on repair. It's also formulated with a powerful antioxidant, lime tea, to protect the skin from stress and pollution for a healthy-looking glow.
"So I drank a bottle of wine by myself the other day and ordered this on a whim because I was feeling fancy and who needs to pay the rent anyway, and you know what, I'm worth it so in to the cart it went I used this last night and what have I done to myself because it is so good. I did not need to love this, I cannot afford to love this, but I have dry skin and I work outside on the ocean and this sinks in so beautifully and my skin was GLOWING this morning. I don't get glowing skin. I get dry and red skin. I usually use a snail cream that costs me like $15 but I think I'm going to have to get a second job and keep this in rotation. GLOWING I TELL YOU! I AM GLOWING. TL:DR It's good. It's expensive. I was drunk at the time." - Amandazon
"Best I’ve used. Have combo skin. And sensitive to products. Nothing seems to work. Caudalie and Kate Somerville have both been equally great to my skin but this product is a must. The other products in their line are not worth the money and I’ve tried them all." - Nat1vePrincess
