The 15 Best Men’s Face Moisturizers for Younger, Healthier Skin in 2021
Look, we’re not saying you need to jump on the super complicated Korean beauty regime or even borrow products from your girlfriend’s drawer (although, you totally can). But as you get older and start investing in grown-up things like a steady job, a workout routine, a car lease, or even a mortgage (congrats!), you should also be investing in yourself. The first place to start: taming that mean mug you look at in the mirror every morning.
If you’re not already moisturizing your face each morning, you should start — and start stat. Your face literally comes into contact with a ton of stressors every day, from air pollution and environmental debris to harsh winds, to sweat — especially after a tough gym session. All of those things sink into your skin to cause other things you don’t want to see, like wrinkles, creases, sagging and dullness. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to combat it all.
To protect your skin and to keep that youthful glow, you need to invest in a good moisturizer. Aim to use it twice a day, after you wash your face in the morning and before bed, and you’re good to go. All of our options for the best men’s face moisturizers below are packed with skin-clearing, skin-boosting ingredients that will leave your face feeling revived, refreshed and literally ready to face the day.
1. Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer
Nothing will age you faster than the sun, so this twofer does double duty by offering SPF 20 protection and bringing on the hydration. Despite all the heavy lifting, the formula feels light as a feather. To make your skin look and feel better, it contains antioxidants and vitamins.
Buy: Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer $28.00
2. Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men
Say “see ya” to tired, dull skin thanks to this moisturizer that will bring your complexion back to life. It’s packed with ingredients chosen to revitalize and re-energize skin, like caffeine, chestnut extract and soy. Antioxidants also help perk things up, courtesy of vitamins C and E, which improve radiance and skin texture, as well as fight off free radical damage, respectively.
Buy:
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment…
$42.00
3. Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre
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“I completely swear by Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentrate,” says our e-commerce editor Tyler Schoeber, “I can’t even begin to explain the work it’s done so far for my skin. For me, it’s brought my skin routine down to a minimum by keeping my face breakout free and smooth after I wash it each time.”
Maybe some of you have seen Embryolisse before in your girlfriend’s makeup bag, because a lot of people who use makeup apply this cream at a makeup primer. But, don’t be fooled: this is one of the best men’s face moisturizers money can buy. It’s not the cheapest, but a little bit of this stuff goes a hell of a long way. You’ll notice softer, more supple skin in no time at all and can kiss breakouts goodbye.
Buy: Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre $28.00
4. Baxter of California Oil-Free Face Moisturizer for Men
Many men make the common mistake of thinking if they have oily skin they can skip moisturizer, but that isn’t so. Oily skin can still get dry, which actually signals the body to produce even more oil. That’s why a great moisturizer is crucial, and this one by Baxter of California is designed for normal to oily skin. It used plant-based moisturizers to restore the skin’s moisture barrier, it absorbs super fast and leaves a matte finish.
Buy: Baxter of California Oil Free Face Moisturizer for Men $26.00
5. Lumin Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizing Balm
If you’ve been following us at SPY for a while, you’ll know that we’re kind of obsessed with Lumin at this point. This hydrating moisturizing balm is a cream ready to keep your face as hydrated as it can be. Simply rub it over your face before bedtime and get the dry areas on your face when you wake up. Post-shower, place a little on as well since your skin begins to dry up after it’s wet. In no time, you’ll notice Lumin’s magic while it fixes dehydration, sun damage, oil regulation issues and weak skin barriers.
Buy:
Lumin Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizing Balm
$23.20
6. Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 50+
If your skin is on the sensitive side, this is the moisturizer for you. Designed to be ultra-gentle on all complexions, it’s fragrance-free, non-irritating and won’t clog pores. It moisturizes and nourishes skin for a full eight hours. Plus, it keeps you safe from damaging UVA and UVB rays with SPF 50 and five filters to guard you against the sun.
Buy: Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 50+ $23.50
7. Lab Series Pro LS All-in-one Face Hydrating Gel
True to its name, this all-in-one moisturizer ticks off so many boxes: The cooling formula chills skin, especially on hot summer days that will be here any minute; it leaves skin looking and feeling fresh with a matte finish by keeping excess oil under control; it soothes skin; and, of course, moisturizes. The gel formula feels light, so it’ll never weigh down on your skin.
Buy: Lab Series Pro LS All-in-one Face Hydrating Gel $27.88
8. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
This French formula works its magic quickly: it only takes one hour for it to help restore the skin barrier. It’ll keep your face hydrated for up to 48 hours without clogging pores. The oil-free formula is silky soft and sinks right into skin. It contains prebiotic thermal water, ceramide-3, niacinamide and glycerin to boost the overall health and moisture levels of your skin.
Buy: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer $15.99
9. Bulldog Age Defense Moisturizer
If your face is showing signs of aging (read: sagging skin, wrinkles or general dullness), you’ll want to check out the Bulldog Men’s Age Defense Moisturizer. This super hydrating cream uses ingredients like rosemary, echinacea and vitamin E, boosting the antioxidants and skin-nourishing benefits for your skin. If you’re looking for clean beauty products, this moisturizer is vegan-friendly and certified cruelty-free.
Buy:
Bulldog Age Defense Moisturizer
$11.49
10. Hims Wrinkle Cream
For those of you worrying about wrinkles and aging, look no further than Hims’ wrinkle cream. This moisturizer is designed to smooth your skin out to make you feel years upon years younger. Sun got your skin at all? No worries, this cream will also reduce any sun damage you might have brought upon that mug of yours. Aging doesn’t have to be so scary when you have a product as effective as this.
Buy:
Hims Wrinkle Cream
$19.00
11. Rugged & Dapper Age & Damage Defense Moisturizer
One of the best-reviewed men’s moisturizers on Amazon, the Rugged & Dapper face cream works for all ages and most skin types, from oily to acne-prone to sensitive. The ingredient list includes peptides to boost collagen, and botanical hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and jojoba to help to calm and soothe the skin, making this a great lotion to slather on after shaving, or after a particularly strenuous workout. The formula absorbs quickly and won’t leave your face shiny or greasy.
Buy: Rugged & Dapper Age & Damage Defense Moisturizer $24.95
12. Bevel Moisturizing Face Gel
Bevel’s moisturizing face gel is just what your skin needs as the ending game to your skincare routine. It isn’t greasy and stays completely lightweight on your face, so you won’t feel it weighing your skin down after application. Additionally, users say it smells good, which is something you don’t hear much from moisturizers. If you’re looking for a quality face moisturizer that also prioritizes quantity, you’ve found it.
Buy:
Bevel Moisturizing Face Gel
$13.25
13. Oars + Alps Face + Eye Cream
Using ingredients like shea butter and jojoba oil, Oars + Alps face and eye cream works at boosting your skin’s appearance and locking moisture inside for skin softness unlike any other. It also uses aloe and vitamin E to fight any aging-related issues that might occur over time as you continue to get older. As you might have imagined, this cream absorbs quickly and is lightweight upon application.
Buy:
Oars + Alps Face + Eye Cream
$22.00
14. MARLOWE. No. 123 Men’s Facial Moisturizer
If you’d rather go bare-faced than face the idea of putting on some goopy face cream, you’ll want to check out MARLOWE’s lightweight moisturizer. Because it’s water-based and full of natural ingredients (think green tea and willow bark extracts), it glides on smoothly and easily and absorbs in seconds. It doesn’t leave behind an oily residue and reviewers say it won’t flake off either. A bonus: we like this face cream’s light, clean scent — a mix of fresh citrus and woodsy notes — that will get you some attention even if you decide to skip the cologne.
Buy: MARLOWE. No. 123 Men’s Facial Moisturizer $13.99
15. Neutrogena Men Age Fighter Face Moisturizer
You can’t go wrong with a tried-and-true brand like Neutrogena. This tiny bottle packs a ton of age-fighting, energy-boosting ingredients to help nourish and hydrate dry skin. A healthy dose of retinol helps to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and we like using this oil-free moisturizer on our necks, around the ears and on our hairline as well, to decrease signs of aging. The best part: this moisturizer doubles as a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 15) to help reduce damage caused by being out in the sun. Though it’s dubbed the “Age Fighter,” this fragrance-free formula is super gentle and suitable for sensitive skin.
Buy: Neutrogena Men Age Fighter Face Moisturizer $9.97
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