The Most Nourishing Moisturizers for Hydrated, Never-Greasy, Skin

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Everyone talks about dry skin in the cold winter months, but what about dry summer skin? My fellow dry-leaning friends know how essential it is to make sure your skin is hydrated and nourished not just during the winter, but year-round. Between the scorching heat and pool chlorine, you may find your skin needs just as much TLC in the summertime—if not more. Leave dryness, itchiness, and irritation behind while keeping your skin happy with these 8 bestselling moisturizers.


Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm, $19.99-$44.99

Enriched with soothing and purifying ingredients, this 2-in-1 soothing and dermo-strengthening moisturizer instantly stops itching, soothes irritation, and restores healthy, comfortable skin. Bonus: it biologically rebuilds a healthy skin barrier.


Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, $22-$48

This cult favorite is a summer must-have. It’s formulated with Sol De Janeiro’s signature Brazilian Beauty Blend of cupuaçu butter, açaí oil, and coconut oil to soften roughness and bumpiness. Plus, caffeine-rich guaraná extract helps stimulate blood circulation while mica adds a soft glow. Did we mention the irresistible pistachio and salted caramel scent it leaves behind?


Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Nude Fragrance Free Body Cream, $40

If you prefer unscented moisturizers, this fragrance-free cream offers all of the addictive, skin-softening moisture of Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilizan Bum Bum Cream without any fragrance. Rich in Brazilian passionflower and colloidal oatmeal, this calming cream balances and comforts even the driest, most sensitive irritated skin.


Oribe Côte d’Azur Restorative Body Crème, $65

Envelop the skin in indulgent hydration. This blend of nourishing oils and shea butter replenishes lost moisture, while Oribe’s signature scent—featuring citrusy Calabrian bergamot, white butterfly jasmine, and creamy sandalwood—transports you straight to the French Riviera.


U Beauty The Super Body Hydrator, $128

A luxe-yet-lightweight emulsion with lightning-fast absorption, groundbreaking body benefits, and sustained hydration for up to 48 hours (!) It leaves skin looking smoother, brighter, more youthful, and extra radiant.


Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil, $100

Capture the sultry effect of sun-kissed summer skin with this fragrant shimmer oil. Silky and lightweight, the quick-drying oil instantly soaks into skin to nourish, hydrate, and add radiance without a heavy, greasy, or sticky feel.


Omorovicza Gold Shimmer Oil, $82

Ready for skin that looks hydrated, toned, and beautifully radiant? The luxe oil is formulated with ultra-fine gold particles for a subtle, barely-there shimmer that’s perfect for summer.


Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion, $100

Perfect for warmer temps, this fast-absorbing, lightweight formula instantly hydrates the skin while adding a healthy-looking glow. The innovative, science-backed formula is powered by TFC8®—an exclusive patented technology featuring 40 effective ingredients and inspired by over 30 years of research.


Dry skin? Don’t know her.