Which Is the Right Perricone MD Moisturizer for Your Skin Type?

Skincare is personal, which means your routine should be tailored to your skin’s specific (and ever-changing) needs. As part of any complete skincare routine, your moisturizer is no exception since there is no “one size fits all.” 

Though we know choosing the right moisturizer for your skin type can make a substantial difference in your skin’s health and appearance, doing so can feel particularly overwhelming. Whether your skin is normal, oily, dry or sensitive, we’re here to guide you on how to choose the right moisturizer for maximum results. 

Getting Started: Determine Your Skin Type

The first step in properly picking your products is, of course, to identify your skin type to effectively treat it. 

• Normal skin is neither too oily nor too dry meaning it’s moisture-balanced with a smooth texture. It generally does not require special care, but it does require a moisturizer, like all skin types. 

• Dry skin lacks adequate moisture, leading to tightness, flakiness and an overall dull appearance. It may also show fine lines and wrinkles. 

• Oily skin produces excess oil (sebum), which may result in a shiny appearance, enlarged pores and a tendency to breakout. 

• Combination skin has a mix of both oily and dry areas, typically showing an oily T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) and dry cheeks. 

• Sensitive skin is more prone to redness, itchiness and burning sensations. It may react to certain products you use or environmental factors. 

Not noticing any obvious visual signs to help you determine your skin type? Try  this method to help you determine yours.  

Find Your Perfect Perricone MD Moisturizer

BEST MOISTURIZER FOR NORMAL TO DRY SKIN: 

High Potency Face Finishing & Firming Moisturizer 

Consistency: Emollient gel-cream 

Finish: Luminous 

This indulgent, rose-scented moisturizer combines our signature sciences, including firming DMAE (one of Dr. Nicholas Perricone’s legacy ingredients), in a nourishing, gel-cream format. It’s an ideal hydrating cream for dry skin and normal skin alike that delivers instant hydration, while visibly smoothing and firming skin’s appearance over time to leave your complexion looking radiant.Also available with added protection if you’re searching for the perfect moisturizer with SPF for daily use. 

BEST MOISTURIZER FOR NORMAL TO OILY SKIN: 

Cold Plasma Plus+ Advanced Hydrating Complex 

Consistency: Lightweight lotion 

Finish: Natural 

This powerfully lightweight moisturizer for oily skin and normal skin delivers weightless, all-day hydration to promote the most visible signs of healthy, youthful-looking skin. Copper tripeptide and a hydra-osmolyte blend work together to refresh, balance and leave skin feeling restored. The result is a visible reduction in lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, loss of firmness, redness, uneven texture and tone and loss of radiance. 

BEST MOISTURIZER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN: 

Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Barrier Repair Nourishing Moisturizer 

Consistency: Rich cream 

Finish: Natural 

Ultra-restorative and hydrating, this gentle yet effective moisturizer is powered by peptides and ceramides to improve the look of skin elasticity while softening the appearance of lines and wrinkles for a firmer, more supple complexion. Also designed with mushroom extract, it simultaneously reduces the look of redness and protects the skin’s natural moisture barrier. This vegan, dermatologist-tested moisturizer leaves the most sensitive skin feeling healthy, conditioned and soothed. 

Now that you’ve done the hard work of narrowing it down to “the one,” you’re officially ready to hit “Buy Now” on your moisture match. From there, you can sit back and let your moisturizer of choice do the rest of the heavy lifting for effortlessly healthy, hydrated radiance.