Winter weather got your skin down? Under cold and dry weather conditions, your skin can quickly become chapped and flaky without the right moisturizers to protect your complexion. A rich cream can make the biggest difference in how your skin looks and feels, and we consider it a necessity in surviving frigid temps that suck the moisture right out of it. Below are the best rich creams on our shelves that help to fend off dryness and flaking to get you fully hydrated and glowing all through the season. These picks are suited for a wide range of skin types and feature various key ingredients to nourish your complexion at the same time. Keep on scrolling to get to know the lineup.

No. 1

Aestura - AtoBarrier 365 Cream

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One bottle of the Aestura AtoBarrier 365 Cream is sold every 20 seconds, thanks to the impressive ingredients list of this intensely moisturizing derm-approved cream. Made specifically for those with dry or sensitive skin, it provides up to 120 hours of moisture with a Lipid Complex made up of Ceramide, Fatty Acid and Cholesterol. Because it includes Capsulized Ceramides that offer a higher retention rate within the skin, they remain within the skin barrier for 18 hours to enhance inner and surface hydration levels.

No. 2

Purito SEOUL - Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer

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Purito SEOUL is known for skincare formulas that are gentle, comforting and highly effective, characteristics that their Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer embodies. Not only does this Ceramides, Squalane and Panthenol-packed moisturizer calm down existing irritation, it strengthens the skin barrier to enhance skin resilience against potential aggressors. While it boasts a rich texture, it sinks into the skin without greasiness and leaves the complexion looking revitalized.

No. 3

La Roche Posay - Cicaplast Baume B5+

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Everyone leans on the La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ when they encounter skin irritation or inflammation, and we can confirm it’s 100% worth the hype. The cult-favorite cream features a nourishing concoction of Panthenol, Shea Butter and Madecassosside to visibly soothe distressed skin and replenish the moisture barrier, providing relief to dry and extra dry complexions. Slather it on cracked, chapped or chafed skin for instant relief.

No. 4

Isntree - Yam Root Vegan Milk Cream

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Dry and flaky skin can become itchy and rough, which the Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cream counteracts with a nutrient-rich vegan milk complex made of Rice, Almond, Oatmeal, Bean and Coconut – practically a smoothie for your skin. Its star ingredient Yam Root provides Phyto Mucin to moisturize the skin without damaging the skin barrier further, smoothing out rough skin texture and alleviating itchiness one dollop at a time.

No. 5

S.NATURE - Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream

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If the smooth, radiant effect of a freshly baked castella cake is what you’re aiming to achieve for your skin, it’s time you shopped the S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream. This cream is all about balance and you can expect it to reduce excess sebum, tighten enlarged pores, recharge skin hydration levels and enhance skin glowiness. The secret key is Aquaxyl, a patented ingredient made up of sugars that simultaneously enhances water retention capacity while providing necessary moisture.

No. 6

Real Barrier - Extreme Cream

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Real Barrier

If you couldn’t tell from its name, the Real Barrier Extreme Cream comes to the rescue in cases of extreme dryness, sensitivity and barrier damage. What it does is utilize a patented MLE technology to mimic the actual structure of the skin barrier, allowing it to absorb twice as fast and improve the skin twice as quickly compared to other formulas. Anyone with dry, red and itchy skin (eczema included) can reach for this Panthenol and Madecassoside-enriched formula to restore their complexion back to a healthier, calmer state.

No. 7

TirTir - Ceramic Cream

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - TirTir

The main goal of TirTir's Ceramic Cream is to get the skin as flawless and reflective as ceramic, made possible with an impressive ingredient lineup: hydrating Polyglutamic Acid that holds 10x the water of Hyaluronic Acid; nourishing Olive and Macadamia Seed oils for creating a moisture barrier; and strengthening Ceramid to prevent moisture loss. A layer of this cream gets the complexion soft and supple with a radiant glow that’s bound to earn you compliments on your natural skin.

No. 8

Dear, Klairs - Maple Energy Infusing Cream

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Dear, Klairs

Deep moisturization is just the baseline for the Dear, Klairs Maple Energy Infusing Cream; it’s highly effective in rejuvenating sagging skin and firming up complexions that have lost elasticity. The rich cream’s key ingredients include Maple Revitalizer™, Squalane and a 3 Peptide Complex that target signs of aging while improving skin texture and minimizing fine lines. From a lackluster complexion to one of luster and youth, this cream is a definite must-try.

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