Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Night Face Cream, Hyaluronic Acid, Dry Skin, 1.7oz

Why it's worth it

A hyaluronic acid night cream for dry to normal skin that sinks in quickly instead of sitting on top. It's a step up in elegance from the big tub, and it plays well with retinoids and other actives that leave your skin raw.

Overnight is when a moisturizer can do its best work, and this one is formulated for it. Hyaluronic acid pulls in and holds water, and Cetaphil rates the cream for 24 hours of hydration. The texture is the real selling point — it's rich but absorbs fast and doesn't leave a greasy layer on your pillow. Owners describe waking up with skin that still feels soft.

This is the pick if you're on tretinoin or another retinoid. Prescription actives leave a lot of people dry, tight, and flaking, and a fragrance-free cream that layers underneath without stinging is what keeps the routine survivable. Owners with rosacea and retinoid-related dryness single it out for exactly that. It's clinically tested as gentle on dry, sensitive skin, and it's mild enough to use near the eyes.

From our review of 8 cetaphil skincare

What we like

• +Overnight is when a moisturizer can do its best work, and this one is formulated for it
• +This is the pick if you're on tretinoin or another retinoid
• +Compared to the Moisturizing Cream tub, this is the more refined option
• +It also works outside of nighttime

What to know

• –It isn't the thickest cream out there, and people with very dry skin often want more
• –The 1.7-ounce tube is small for the money, especially next to the enormous tubs elsewhere in the line