Hydration is an important part of the skin care puzzle year-round. With temperatures rising, your skin is probably better suited (and will thank you) for a lighter moisturizer that’s oil-free than something that’s heavy and oil-laden. Here are our picks for the best new oil-free moisturizers for summer.
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Perricone MD Face Finishing Moisturizer Tint
With a hint of color to wake up your skin, this lightweight, antioxidant-rich moisturizer hydrates skin, protects against sun damage, and even smooths out lines and wrinkles. Talk about a product that does it all! $69, perriconemd.com
Estée Lauder Clear Difference Oil Control Hydrating Gel
Gel moisturizers are great for oily skin because they add hydration without a greasy feel—or, producing unwanted oil. $50, esteelauder.com
Bobbi Brown Protective Face Lotion
Besides moisturizing the skin, this light lotion also calms and soothes stressed-out skin, plus, it protects against signs of aging thanks to antioxidants. $50, macys.com
Dr. Hauschka Night Serum
Quick to absorb and fresh in scent, this brand-new nighttime serum—it took five years to make—revitalizes and renews your skin while you sleep so that it looks younger, fresher and brighter come morning. $58, drhauschka.com
Intraceuticals Opulence Moisture Brightening Cream
If you want a moisturizer that hydrates while also evening out your skin tone, this may be the perfect one for you. The nourishing oil-free formula delivers a dose of skin-protecting antioxidants and brighteners derived from botanical agents so you get more bang for your buck. $52, intraceuticals.com
G.M. Collin Hydramucine Optimal Gel
Gels are great moisturizers, especially if you’re prone to breakouts or excessive oil. This one combines pomegranate extract, which stimulates skin’s natural hydration channels, with Asian bamboo and lotus so that your skin cells can hold more water. $62, gmcollin.com
Belif Oil Control Moisturizer Fresh
A new brand that has majorly caught our attention, this oil-free, daily-use moisturizer hydrates skin without leaving it feeling greasy, slippery or shiny. Suitable for oily skin, it actually tightens enlarged pores with special powders that control oil production so that you get the benefit of moisture without any of the side effects. $36, sephora.com
Senté Daily Repair Complex with SPF 30
Steeped in science, this moisturizer hydrates, protects and rejuvenates while defending against further damage. But, the fact that it is able to also produce new collagen and calm inflammation makes it a true multitasker. $115, sentelabs.com