The 20 Best Face Moisturizers for Men in 2024, Tested by Dermatologists and Grooming Experts

Our testers had a hard time finding the right moisturizer for combination skin, since combination is complex. Editors tried to find a product that pleases both the dry and oily parts of your face. We enlisted the help of board-certified dermatologist Dr. Aanand Geria, for his expertise.

"Choose a moisturizer that includes glycerin and hyaluronic acid," he says. "These two ingredients will hydrate your skin while minimizing oil production and shine."

Dr. Geria recommends Clinique's gel-based formula, and tried-and-true product that's oil-free but hydrating, and is super lightweight, making it ideal for humid and hot weather. Plus it's long lasting. Our editors loved that it delivers eight hours of hydration that kept their mugs happy all day and night.

"This option is a lightweight gel- lotion being perfect for combination skin," says Dr. Geria, who has been using this moisturizer since 2021, and recommends it to his male patients. "It contains hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which pulls moisturizer out of the air, pushing it into the skin."

Testing Notes: Since combination skin can be both dry and oily (yes, really), the most important thing in a moisturizer for that skin type is that it strikes the right balance between moisturizing and a lightweight, non-greasy formula. Out of all we tried in our testing process, this gel-cream moisturizer hit that balance perfectly. It contains super hydrators hyaluronic acid and glycerin but the oil-free formula never made us feel or look shiny or greasy. We found that, while it’s ideal for combination skin, it’s also a perfect warm weather moisturizer for pretty much any skin type since it doesn’t weigh heavily on your face, but still gives your skin all the moisture it needs.

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