Dry skin on your face can feel uncomfortably tight or itchy, and it may also flake and ruin your makeup. A hydrating facial lotion can to soothe and nourish your skin, resulting in a healthier appearance. Some of the best lotions, as chosen by beauty and fashion consultants, don't just hydrate but also protect and feed your skin with antioxidants and other skin-friendly ingredients.

Estee Lauder

Estee Lauder DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Lotion SPF 15 was named one of the best daytime facial lotions by skincare expert Paula Begoun. Lipids and standard emollients help moisturize dry skin, and antioxidants sourced from natural herbal extracts, like grape seed, help rejuvenate your skin's appearance for potentially fewer discolorations and fine lines. Its UV protection also shields the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

Purpose

Purpose Dual Treatment Moisture Lotion SPF 15 offers hydration for dry skin without feeling heavy. Real Simple magazine's beauty editors rated it as one of the best budget-friendly face moisturizers on the market, noting that it hydrated while being light enough to wear underneath your makeup. It's oil-free and made without fragrances, so it won't irritate sensitive, blemish-prone skin.

Kinerase

Kinerase Pro Therapy Lotion with kinetin was ranked as one of the best beauty buys for your face by Instyle magazine's editors. They called it a "souped-up" lotion, helping to not just moisturize your face but also potentially reversing various signs of aging.

Lancôme

Lancôme Aqua Fusion Lotion SPF 15 protects your skin like a sunscreen without leaving behind the characteristically greasy feel, according to Real Simple magazine. The editors said it was one of the best face moisturizers due to its collagen-boosting minerals and amino acids that help to both feed and hydrate your dry skin. It's oil-free so it won't clog your pores and cause acne.