Dr. Chang recommends this one for dry and irritated skin. “It’s formulated with snail secretion filtrate, which studies show may help with skin repair and hydration, as well as panthenol to moisturize and soothe the skin,” she says. If you haven’t tried snail mucin yet, be prepared to be wowed by its healing powers.
Key ingredients: Snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, betaine
Size: 7.05 oz.
Amazon rating: 4.6/5 stars
An ELLE editor says: “If there is one thing that is true about me, it’s that I go through moisturizers like water. Having very dry skin, a hydrating cream that gives me a healthy, dewy glow is a must. This moisturizer has a slimy gel-like feel that applies smoothly to the skin without feeling sticky. I notice a glass skin look throughout my day whenever I use this, and my skin feels comfortable and hydrated.” —Tasha Nicole Smith, ELLE beauty assistant