No matter what type of skin you have — dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, sensitive, or aging (like fine wine, of course) — moisturizer is (or at least, should be) an essential part of your skin care routine. Not all moisturizers are created equal, however. That means there are some mega-rich creams that best suit dry, flaky skin, and others packed with ingredients like tea tree oil to soothe sensitive, blemish-prone skin.

Here, we've rounded up the best skin moisturizers for every skin type, starting as low as $12, so you don't have to splurge to finally achieve a naturally dewy glow... unless you want to, of course.

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Best for: Aging skin

Before battling whatever the day brings (wind, changing temperatures, air pollution, ya know), let your skin hydrate overnight with this non-greasy night cream that repairs, restores, and firms all at once.

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Best for: Dehydrated skin (and blue light protection!)

Hyaluronic acid is your dry skin's BFF. This lightweight moisturizer, which can be applied in the morning and night, combines the ultra-hydrating power of hyaluronic acid with advanced ingredients that target the everyday harm of blue light exposure, making it a must for anyone sitting in front of a computer all day (so basically everyone...?).

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Best for: Normal-to-dry skin

Think beyond moisturizer: This one-of-a-kind formula hydrates normal to dry skin while protecting skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays with SPF 40. It's light and breathable enough for everyday wear, and is the perfect primer for makeup.

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Best for: Sensitive and/or acne-prone skin

Still heavy on the good stuff (SPF 40, fruit extracts and zinc oxide, that is), this pink-to-translucent face lotion is made for even the most sensitive, acne-prone skin. That's because the ingredients are totally clean — think: hydrating coconut and antioxidant-packed blueberries — making it safe to use on the daily.

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