Ranked by ingredients
Best Moisturizers
The 10 highest-scoring of the 73 moisturizers we scored, ranked on what is in the bottle rather than what is on it. Every score comes from the product's own ingredient list; no brand pays to be here.
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CeraVe$12.49 · 237 mlCeraVe SA Smoothing Moisturising Lotion4 high-impact actives: Ammonium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide +1 more. Fragrance-free
Actives: Ammonium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine
A92 - 2
Dr. Jart+$26.99 · 50 mlDr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream2 high-impact actives: Phytosphingosine, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free
Actives: Phytosphingosine, Niacinamide
A92 - 3
Dr. Jart+$24.99 · 50 mlDr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream1 high-impact active: Niacinamide. Fragrance-free
Actives: Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid
A92 - 4
La Roche-Posay$14.99 · 40 mlLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Night Moisturizer7 distinct ingredient classes — well-rounded formula. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Carnosine
A92 - 5
Philosophy$69.99Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Multi-Rejuvenating Cream SPF 303 high-impact actives: Octinoxate, Zinc Oxide, Retinol. Loses points on safety: 2 moderate-irritation ingredients: Retinol, Vitamin C
Actives: Octinoxate, Zinc Oxide, Retinol, Vitamin C
A92 - 6
CeraVe$11.99CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 306 high-impact actives: Homosalate, Octinoxate, Octocrylene +3 more. Loses points on safety: potential endocrine concern: Homosalate, Octinoxate
Actives: Homosalate, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide
A90 - 7
Cetaphil$12.49Cetaphil PRO Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 305 high-impact actives: Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate +2 more. Loses points on safety: potential endocrine concern: Homosalate
Actives: Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Niacinamide
B89 - 8
Laneige$31.99Laneige Radian-C Cream6 distinct ingredient classes — well-rounded formula. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol
B89 - 9
Ole Henriksen$71.99Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge Pore Remedy Moisturizer7 distinct ingredient classes — well-rounded formula. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide, BHA, Salicylic Acid, Green Tea Extract, Zinc PCA
B89 - 10
Cetaphil$16.99 · 100 gCetaphil Soothing Gel-Cream with Aloe8 distinct ingredient classes — well-rounded formula. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide, Bisabolol
B88
63 more moisturizers are scored in the Formulate app.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best moisturizer?
CeraVe SA Smoothing Moisturising Lotion by CeraVe scores highest of the 73 moisturizers Formulate has scored, at 92/100 (grade A). 4 high-impact actives: Ammonium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide +1 more. Fragrance-free.
How are these moisturizers ranked?
Each product is scored out of 100 on its formula: how well-researched its actives are, whether the label discloses their concentration, the research behind them, and how complete and well-built the formula is. Safety is checked separately — irritants, fragrance, EU-listed allergens, endocrine concerns and pore-clogging ingredients — and only costs points when it falls below 95. No brand pays to be listed.
Are these moisturizers fragrance-free?
73 of the 73 moisturizers scored contain no synthetic fragrance. 7 lost points on the safety check.
Best skincare by type
Educational only. Scores rate a product's formula, not how it will suit your skin. Patch-test new products, and see a dermatologist for persistent skin conditions. Some links are affiliate links; they never affect a score.