I have very dry skin on my face, what is a good moisturizer?

Those with dry, sensitive skin must also use a lot of prudence when choosing a facial moisturizer. Reading product labels might not be enough on its own. Labels in and of themselves can be deceiving. Experts at Shape magazine, for example, explain that the term "hypoallergenic" only means that there are fewer irritants and not that the product is entirely free of them. Flare magazine states that emollient ingredients like lanolin, petrolatum, mineral oil and glyceryl stearates are good options for dry skin. Fragrance should be avoided, especially by those with sensitive or allergy-prone skin. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology notes that fragrance is the most common cause of irritant contact dermatitis.

Reviews point to Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15 (*Est. $15 for 4 oz.) as an answer to red, irritated skin.

Although Clinique Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer (*Est. $40 for 1.7 oz.) for very dry to dry skin was not reviewed as often, it is another viable option for dry, sensitive skin, even though it costs more than others