The One Moisturizer Experts Swear By For Smoothing, Firming, And Preserving Your Skin

Avène Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream

This "thick, creamy moisturizer" is a "popular beauty pick" in French pharmacies, and can also be found at your local Ulta, Chacon says. "Its soothing properties aid in the restoration and rebalancing of dry skin, and it prevents skin water evaporation by strengthening cell cohesion," she adds.

Chacon also notes that this product can effectively "remove dehydration lines" to help your skin look younger and more nourished, as its shea butter ingredient "helps to reduce signs of aging, dryness, and dehydration."

In general, if you struggle with dry skin, Chacon says to always "select a moisturizer with at least some of the following ingredients," including "hyaluronic acid (HA), ceramides, glycerin, urea, antioxidants, aquaporins, and plant oils and butters."

Without proper daily moisturizing, your skin can be "left dry, sensitive, and dull," Chacon warns. This, she says, is because "as we get older, skin inherently becomes drier," due to less active oil-producing glands, and it "doesn’t retain moisture and healthy fats."

For dry skin, Chacon stresses that a cream moisturizer like this one will be the "best choice" because its "thickness means it will feel relatively heavy on the skin, and will take longer to dry."

In addition, she recommends always choosing a "fragrance-free moisturizer that is free of parabens and irritants" this winter. (The more you know!)