My never-ending battle with stubborn hormonal acne aside, my top skin goals include keeping my skin smooth, lifted, and hydrated. At 34, I don’t feel the need to seriously consider the more intense in-office treatments just yet. I’m still very mindful of what I inject in my face (I’ve stopped filler and Botox about three years ago, and only recently went in for a non-invasive Halo Lift treatment for research purposes). Other modalities like lasers and ultrasound therapy are something I can only do in doses, years apart because my pain threshold is low and they bring me to tears. What I like to focus on, however, are topical products that keep my skin looking as healthy as possible. This is where plumping moisturizers come in.
Vogue’s Favorite Plumping Moisturizers
Best Overall
SkinMedica HA⁵ Hydra Collagen Water Burst Face Moisturizer
Jump to reviewBest for the Skin Barrier
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
Jump to reviewBest Wrinkle Cream
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream
Jump to reviewBest for Crepey Texture
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Suractivated Cream
Jump to review
As Marisa Garshick, MD, board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology, explains—a plumping moisturizer is designed to boost hydration and improve your skin’s overall texture. If you’re wanting to look more lifted, glowy, and smooth, this is the product you should be using in your daily routine. “They work by boosting hydration levels in the skin and supporting the skin barrier,” Dr. Garshick explains. “Often, [they have] ingredients that also help build collagen.”
Per Dr. Garshick, it’s really as simple as applying the cream once or twice a day to reap their benefits. Those who opt for a morning plumping moisturizer will find that it can help create a smooth, hydrated base for makeup, while nighttime offerings work to replenish moisture and help the skin repair itself as you sleep. Generally, they’re also well tolerated, often paired with soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or growth factors to offset any irritation.
So if this has piqued your interest, an edit of the ten best face creams for plumping skin
to consider adding to your routine. You—and your skin—can thank us later.
