When choosing a moisturizing face cream, you should take into consideration your skin type and condition as well as whether you have any sensitivities or allergies to ingredients commonly used in skin care products. Other considerations include whether the moisturizing face cream you choose contains a sunscreen or is tinted so as to do double duty as a light foundation. In general, it is best to always try out any skin care product before investing in a full-size purchase. Another thing to consider is product cost, as there can be a significant difference in the price between moisturizers, even those sold by the same company.
Many people use moisturizing face cream in order to improve the appearance of their skin as well as the way their skin feels. Individuals with very dry skin often prefer a more emollient moisturizer, while those with normal or oily skin may prefer a light-textured cream or lotion. It is always a good idea to read the ingredients on any product before you buy it. If you know that you are sensitive to some ingredients, you may wish to choose a more basic moisturizing face cream.
If you are not concerned about ingredients that can sensitize your skin, you may wish to look for a moisturizing face cream that also provides some type of treatment for your skin, such as those moisturizers that include antioxidants. It is usually advisable to wear a sunscreen if you plan to go out in the sun, so you may wish to find a moisturizing face cream that contains sunscreen so that you do not have to buy and wear a separate product. Keep in mind that some chemical sunscreens can trigger sensitivities in people, though mineral sunscreens such as zinc oxide are usually well tolerated.
Many cosmetic and skin care retailers will be happy to give you a small sample of their products so that you can try it out to see if it works for you. Other companies sell very small or trial sizes of their products. If you are considering buying a moisturizing face cream that is somewhat expensive, getting a sample first may help you avoid investing in a product that you will later be unable to use. This is particularly true if the moisturizer you select contains any tint or color, as you will want to make sure that it looks natural on your skin.