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Celebrities have long been the tastemakers of style and beauty, and often bearing flawless skin, us normal folk would love to be privy to the products they use to support their glowing complexions. While many celebs use their significant wealth to invest in expensive products well out of the price range of the average person, some celebs admit that drugstore products can be just as good for promoting a flawless appearance as the pricier stuff (we’re looking at you, La Mer.) For smoother, hydrated skin at a reasonable price point, we rounded up the top five celeb favorite drugstore moisturizers guaranteed to protect your skin’s barrier and promote graceful aging without shelling out half your paycheck.
Aquaphor
A fan favorite among celebs and dermatologists alike, Aquaphor is one of the most cost-effective skincare products you could purchase to treat severe dryness on both your face and the rest of your body. Take it from Nicole Kidman, who revealed the Aquaphor is the secret to her glowing complexion. "It costs nothing, and it's amazing for dry skin, which I have. I put it on my face, and it's very, very good," Kidman once revealed.
CeraVe Sunscreen
Sun protection is essential for preventing the development of wrinkles on the skin, and there’s no reason to be investing large amounts of money into a SPF laden moisturizer when you could simply pick one up from the drugstore. Back in 2019, Blake Lively shared a photo to her Instagram stories showing her stocked beauty drawer with all her favorite products, identifying the CeraVe Sunscreen SPF 50 as a staple in her skincare routine. We’re sold!
Neutrogena Night Repair
It’s no secret that retinol is essential for boosting collagen production in the skin as you age, and Kidman is back with another drugstore recommendation that keeps her ageless skin looking perfect on and off the big screen. "I believe in using retinol at night, so I use the Neutrogena Night Repair. I know people go, "Retinol! It’ll make your skin dry," but it doesn’t," Kidman revealed to Byrdie.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Fluide Soothing Protective Moisturizer
A slightly more expensive drugstore option, La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane Fluide moisturizer is approved by both dermatologists and Sarah Jessica Parker. "It’s the only moisturizer I’ve used forever. It’s just Laroche-Posay fluid. That’s it. It’s amazing. It’s very thin, so you can use it to touch yourself up. It’s great," SJP told Today. Considering the actress doesn’t look a day over 40, it’s safe to say this is a worthwhile addition to the skincare lineup.
Cetaphil
Another cheap and effective product for dry skin, Alexa Chung transitioned to using Cetaphil after her favorite moisturizer was discontinued, and found it to be a worthwhile dupe. "[My favorite] was basically like Cetaphil cream but thicker, [but it] has been discontinued. Why? We just don't know," she said. "So I'm on the hunt for the best moisturiser. Currently, I use a mixture of stuff. I'm trying out Cetaphil mixed with Decleor oil, but I'll do anything that I think might save me." Alexa Chung told Into The Gloss.
