A 78-year-old called it “velvety.”
Tretinoin has been my saving grace — and also my worst enemy. In a short amount of time, it managed to slow my acne — I can now go weeks without a new pimple — and fade old scars, but it’s also left my already dry skin beyond parched. I’ve managed to tame the flakiness, but days where my face feels substantially hydrated are still rare. As such, I’m always on the lookout for new moisturizers.
Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar moisturizer has been on my radar since learning that Oprah once called the cream “hands down the best” in her Favorite Things list. Unfortunately, I need something a little thicker, so I was super excited to find the star’s go-to moisturizer in a richer formulation. Even better? It’s on sale for $32 during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
Buy on Amazon $45 $32
The brand’s Hope in a Jar Overnight Power Hydrator moisturizer is a thick cream designed to give you long-lasting hydration and suppleness. The moisturizer is formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane; adding just one of those to your skincare routine can improve dryness, so using them together is a recipe for serious hydration.
According to shopper reviews across the web, the cream is a “life saver” for dryness. “My face is super dry and this gives it life,” said one person, noting that it leaves their skin smooth and glowy. Others were shocked to find that their skin became “soft and hydrated” overnight. According to someone else, their skin is “plumped up” after using the cream at night, while another fan wrote that it even helped clear up their dry patches.
And while I’m eyeing the moisturizer for its hydrating results, it’s also a go-to for those with fine lines and wrinkles. A 78-year-old shopper said that the “velvety” cream leaves their skin “smooth and supple,” while someone else said that they “noticed less fine lines,” an improvement in texture, and overall radiance. And per a fan at Amazon, it “really minimized [their] wrinkles.”
During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, I’m making sure to grab Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar Overnight Power Hydrator moisturizer while it’s on sale for just $32. Shop more on-sale creams, below.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Night Moisturizer
Buy on Amazon $27 $15
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Buy on Amazon $19 $16
Tula 24-7 Hydrating Day and Night Cream
Buy on Amazon $54 $43