# Moisturizer for dry skin

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/moisturizer/for-dry-skin/
Category: Beauty > Face moisturizer. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 352 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Sep 2022 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which moisturizer is good for dry skin?

**Short answer:** Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Cream has the best record for dry skin: 28 of 31 reviewers said it kept their skin hydrated and comfortable. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream comes next at 37 of 43, and IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream at 22 of 25. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion has the weakest record here at 32 of 43, and First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream is less convincing among reviewers who list dry skin (5 of 9).

**What stands out:** Falling short on moisture is the common complaint: 21% of Clinique reviews, 22% of CeraVe reviews and 18% of First Aid Beauty reviews say it isn't moisturizing enough.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Hydrates | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Cream | 28 of 31 | 90% | yes |
| 2 | Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream | 37 of 43 | 86% | yes |
| 3 | IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream | 22 of 25 | 88% | yes |
| 4 | First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream | 40 of 49 | 82% | yes |
| 5 | Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base | 21 of 25 | 84% | yes |
| 6 | Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion | 32 of 43 | 74% | yes |
| 7 | CeraVe Moisturizing Cream | 13 of 17 | 76% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Cream

Reviewers who list dry skin were unanimous: 8 of 8 said it kept their skin comfortable. 19% say the hydration lasts and 17% say it absorbs well. Complaints are small, including 8% who find it heavy.

- Praised for: Hydration lasts (19%), Absorbs fast (17%), Works under makeup (11%)
- Complaints: Heavy (8%), Strong scent (8%), Greasy or shiny (8%)
- Reports counted: 36

### 2. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

Reviewers like the feel: 20% call it lightweight and 16% call it gentle. It holds up at both stores, with 17 of 18 at Ulta and 20 of 25 at Sephora. 12% say it isn't moisturizing enough.

- Praised for: Lightweight (20%), Gentle on sensitive skin (16%), Hydration lasts (14%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (6%), Irritates or stings (4%), Breaks skin out (4%)
- Reports counted: 49

### 3. IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream

Nearly all counted reviews come from Ulta, where 21 of 22 said it kept dry skin comfortable. 23% say it absorbs fast and 15% call it good value.

- Praised for: Absorbs fast (23%), Good value (15%), Works under makeup (15%)
- Reports counted: 26

### 4. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

More reviewers weighed in on this cream than on any other here (49). Those who list dry skin are less sure: 5 of 9 said it kept them comfortable. 22% call it gentle.

- Praised for: Gentle on sensitive skin (22%), Not greasy (20%), Lightweight (16%)
- Complaints: Irritates or stings (6%), Breaks skin out (4%), Pills (4%)
- Reports counted: 51

### 5. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

A moisturizer and primer in one: 50% praise it under makeup. Reviewers who list dry skin were positive too, at 9 of 11. Price is the main complaint at 23%.

- Praised for: Works under makeup (50%), Good value (13%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (23%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 6. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

19% praise how fast it absorbs and 15% say it didn't break them out, but 11 of 43 reviewers said it didn't keep dry skin comfortable.

- Praised for: Absorbs fast (19%), No breakouts (15%), Works under makeup (13%)
- Complaints: Irritates or stings (4%)
- Reports counted: 52

### 7. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

A smaller group weighed in, all at Ulta, and 13 of 17 said it kept dry skin comfortable. CeraVe's own site agrees at 9 of 10, which we show but don't count. 17% call it good value.

- Praised for: Good value (17%), Not greasy (11%), Gentle on sensitive skin (11%)
- Reports counted: 18

## Questions

**Which moisturizer works for dry skin?**

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Cream has the best record (28 of 31), followed by Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream (37 of 43) and IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream (22 of 25).

**Does Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion work for dry skin?**

Often, but it has the weakest record here at 32 of 43. 21% of its reviews say it isn't moisturizing enough.

**Is CeraVe Moisturizing Cream good for dry skin?**

Reviewers mostly say yes: 13 of 17 said it kept dry skin comfortable at the stores we count. Fewer reviewers weighed in on it than on the other moisturizers here, so the record is thinner.

**Which moisturizer for dry skin works under makeup?**

Reviewers keep praising Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base under makeup, at 50% of its reviews, and 9 of 11 reviewers who list dry skin said it kept them comfortable.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/