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It's time to give your skin a major dose of moisture.
We've been seeing a lot of talk about skin flooding lately, which is a skincare technique designed to hydrate and plump the skin with maximum moisture absorption.
From cleansers that won't strip your skin (while actually getting your skin clean), to moisturizers that are like a tall glass of water, we found ultra-hydrating skincare picks from brands like The Outset, Charlotte Tilbury, Neutrogena, Augustinus Bader and more that deserve a spot on your shelf.
Skin Flooding Skincare:
- The Outset Ultralight Moisture-Boosting Oil ($44)
- La Roche Posay Cicaplast Barrier Repairing Lip Balm ($9.99)
- Augustinus Bader The Hydration Heroes Set ($160)
Even as we're moving away from winter, it's so important to make sure your skin is staying hydrated and that your skin barrier is well taken care of.
Keep reading for all of the hydrating skincare must-haves we're adding to cart right now.
What Is Skin Flooding?
Think of skin flooding like the ultimate dose of moisture and hydration for your skin. Starting with cleansed, damp skin, start adding on the layers quickly without allowing each step to dry in between. Focus on products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides and niacinamide. Whether or not you have dry or dehydrated skin, this technique is a great way to "flood" your skin with moisture.
e.l.f. Hydrating Serum
This ultra-hydrating serum penetrates the skin to deeply hydrate, lock in moisture and prevent dryness for hours. Standout ingredients include jojoba, aloe, vitamin E, grape and shea butter for nourishment.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream
Charlotte Tilbury recently released the new & improved supercharged Magic Cream, and we're obsessed. It reverses 10 signs of aging, and is infused with Recoverstem Peptide, a naturally-derived complex.
The Outset Ultralight Moisture-Boosting Oil
Packed with nutrients, this lightweight oil is ideal for soothing and hydrating even the most sensitive skin. Made with a concentrated formula of 16 nourishing oils, it restores dry and depleted skin and protects against free radical damage.
Shoppers Say: "I have very dry skin and apply this great oil all over my face. It is silky smooth and dries quickly! Love it!"
Bubble Skincare Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask
Give your skin hydration all night long. It's a creamy face mask that protects your skin barrier while soothing, even while you sleep.
Augustinus Bader The Hydration Heroes Set
This hydrating skincare trio by Augustinus Bader gets to work improving elasticity, delivering lasting hydration, and locking in moisture. The set includes The Serum, The Cream and The Rich Cream.
The Outset Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm
Soothe, soften and restore with this ultra-rich balm. Packed with a blend of 10 oils into a non-greasy formula, the compact packaging makes it easy to toss in your bag and go for hydration anywhere.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel
This cleanser effectively washes the day away, without stripping the skin of moisture. Formulated with BarrierCare Technology & hyaluronic acid, it boosts skin's hydration levels and is ideal for dry skin types.
Shoppers Say: "This is the only face cleanser that I buy! It has such a fresh scent and makes my face feel great, too."
Augustinus Bader The Face Cream Mask
Smooth this mask onto clean skin, allowing it to absorb for 8-10 minutes or even overnight. The result? Skin that is instantly hydrated and relieved of stress with a luminous complexion.
The Outset Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer
Nourish your skin day or night with this lightweight moisturizer. Packed with botanical extracts, it reduces the look of redness, improves skin texture and tone, and fortifies skin barrier.
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Barrier Repairing Lip Balm
La Roche Posay is known for products that hydrate and protect your skin barrier, but don't forget about taking care of your lips! This repairing lip balm moisturizes, softens, soothes and relieves sensitive lips.
Augustinus Bader The Rich Eye Cream
Firm and protect the area around your eyes for total rejuvenation and intense hydration. This eye cream illuminates the eye area and eliminates puffiness while nourishing.
Shoppers Say: "I’ve used a lot of eye creams and this is by far the best. My eyes are never dehydrated even if I just use it once per day. Very impressed."
How We Choose
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