Reviewers Are Calling These Under-$25 Products For Dry Skin "Magical"

I can personally vouch for this La Roche Posay cleanser , as I use it every day. It's the gentlest one I've tried so far and I've tried many. I had an issue with my past few cleansers where they left my face so dry it felt like it was burning; not a problem with this one, which feels like a lightweight cream when I put it on and leaves my face clean but hydrated. It contains skin-protecting ingredients like ceramide-3 and niacinamide.

It's available in two sizes and you can even buy a refill pouch for the larger bottle, for the price of the smaller bottle saving some plastic and some money. The refill pouch is also great for filling up an empty travel-size bottle to take your cleanser on the go.

Promising Amazon review: "I have to say that every product from this brand works like a magic potion for my face. I searched for a long time for a face wash. I was recommend a different product from a dermatologist that I didnt like at all. Then I researched on my own and decided to buy this. I am 38 years old and I have very dry and sensitive skin with rosacea. I am in love with this face soap, it is absolutely perfect for me. I love this brand and most of my face products are from La Roche. Thank you again for always getting it right!!" So good I returned to buy a second one.

Since the La Roche Posay Toleriane cleanser is so great, why not follow it up with the moisturizer from the same line ? This one comes highly recommended by multiple HuffPosters for its lightweight, non-greasy hydration. It's oil- and fragrance-free, offers 48-hour hydration and claims to restore the skin barrier within an hour. You can get it with or without SPF, and there's even an option on Amazon to bundle it with a travel-size cleanser.

Promising Amazon review: "Im so happy to find this product on Amazon! 6 months ago a dermatologist gave me ointment to clear a really bad breakout/infection and this to use as well. THIS stuff right here was the best moisturizer Ive ever used. My face went from dry and itchy to flawless in no time. I will happily pay the high price for this magical moisturizer." christine Bautista

Trust me when I say this is the best CeraVe product, hands down , especially as someone who deals with occasional eczema flare-ups on the backs of my hands. It contains hydrating, calming and skin-protecting ingredients including hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, dimethicone and ceramides. The cream is also fragrance-free and has a National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance .

Promising Dermstore review: "I love this cream. It hydrates the hands very well, leaving the skin very soft and nourished. My hands' skin is very dry and this cream is magical. I definitely recommend it." Georgiana

I was skeptical when I first heard about this lip sleeping mask but decided to give it a shot because my lips are the first place on my face to get uncomfortably dry. The simple truth is that this stuff works. The nourishing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, vitamin C and more make my lips feel soft and supple for a long time without flaking or cracking. It also smells and tastes delicious in the original berry flavor, though there are six others to choose from.

I will be honest: Like some other reviewers, I actually prefer to use this during the day, rather than when I'm sleeping, because it can end up smearing on your pillowcase if you're a side or stomach sleeper. Still, the great qualities of this lip mask don't disappear during daylight hours, so it's worth the buy anyway.

Promising Amazon review: "Never have my chapped pregnancy/postpartum lips felt better than when I use this product. I don't know what magic/witchcraft is involved here (just kidding) but I put this on my lips before I go to bed and I always wake up with HUGE improvements in my lips. I have chronically dry/peeling lips so this product is now going to be an instant repurchase when I run out (thankfully it seems like it will last a very long time as a little goes a long way)." Kyle Strickland

This Gold Bond lotion is a HuffPost reader favorite and is a great pick if your skin's dryness has led to "crepey" or thin, wrinkled skin. The antioxidants, botanicals and omega-fatty acids will work to firm and plump your skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The formula is fragrance-free, lightweight and can be used on both your face and body for long-lasting hydration.

Promising Amazon review: "This stuff is perfect!! I put on my upper chest /neck area and my arms/shoulders every time I get out of shower and have done so for months and the difference , especially to upper chest area is amazing. I like wearing V-necks or scooped necks and the skin there is a sure sign of age when you start getting those little crepe lines and wrinkles but this cream has made that area so smooth!! No smell, no greasy feeling , just evaporates leaving behind only softness. I even use on hands sometimes because of the no greasy feeling. Try it!! It is magic!!!" Sclwkr

While I do like to indulge in a fancy lip mask now and then, I'm a firm believer that you shouldn't need to shell out more than a couple bucks for good lip care, especially when the basics work so well. That's why I love Blistex with a three-pack that sells for just over a dollar a tube, this lip balm provides hydration, protection and SPF in one swipe. It also feels nice and cooling on the lips, which is a plus if they're feeling irritated from being chapped.

Promising review: "I moved from Australia to America a year ago, and my lips needed HELP. A combination of a completely different climate, different water, different air made my lips so sore. They were constantly red and dry and bleeding and flaky and cracking, even in the summer time.

"I have tried everything. Carmex, EOS, Nivea, Rose balm, Lush. You name it, I've tried it. None of them worked. I was having to resort to using Vaseline and heavy moisturiser just to get a semblance of relief from the raw feeling. And then I found this product.

"I don't know what's medicating it, but I believe it's got to be some kind of pure magic. This product IS magic. After 2 days, I swear it's like the pain had magically vanished. It's been 2 weeks now of using it a couple of times every day and I cannot believe how normal my lips are now. This is honestly a game changing product.

"It smells wonderful (in my opinion). It's not sticky at all and it STAYS. I know it sounds silly raving on about something as simple as a lip balm, but I promise you, you will not find one better than this. And for the price, it's unbeatable.

"This stuff is magic in a tube. I cannot recommend it enough." Bloom

For more intense skin protection and restoration, Aquaphor is the way to go. It doesn't exactly hydrate, since it's actually water-free, but this healing ointment creates a protective barrier while it soothes and heals dry, cracked skin. You can use this all over: on your lips, on your cuticles or hands, as a foot cream and even for minor wound care. Its all-purpose nature and rave reviews (over 67,000 5-star ratings on Amazon!) make the under-$20 price that much sweeter.

Promising Amazon review: "I love Aquaphor. It really feels like a magic ointment. For any skin ailments I've had, it's really helped to heal them. It's not very greasy and is just magical when it comes to skin issues." Lizziecb

We've covered this French moisturizer before for its popularity among makeup artists, dermatologists and TikTok beauty enthusiasts alike. It includes natural and nourishing ingredients like shea butter, aloe vera, beeswax and soy proteins, which work together to deliver a formula that's both effective and sensitive-skin friendly. What makes this moisturizer extra special is that it also doubles as a makeup primer, saving you one step in your beauty routine.

Promising Amazon review: "Its hard for me to find a moisturizer that combats my dry skin in the cold months and Ive tried everything from drugstore to high end stuff. This cream is magic! Especially at this price. Not greasy or heavy. Highly recommend!" Amazon Customer

Not only does this body oil hydrate and smooth skin, but it can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars (it's also dermatologist-recommended ). All you need are a few drops to massage into the skin twice daily, meaning that even the $11 smaller size bottle should last you a while. You can use it on both your face and body, and while it's suitable for all skin types, reviewers with dry skin love it for the smoothing effects.

Promising Amazon review: "My postpartum self with the help of dry fall weather started to get super dry skin, specifically on my face. So I purchased this to substitute my coconut oil I had been using. Ive been using it for only two weeks and my goodness! Im taking a shower thinking, why is my face insanely smooth? Then it clicked. This stuff is magic. Im going to be looking into their other products because I want to rub this stuff all over my body if it makes my face that smooth." Mariah Andrews

Just as you would use a hydrating cleanser for the dry skin on your face, a hydrating body wash can address dryness on your body. This option from Dove is beloved it's got a 4.8-star average rating across over 115,000 reviews on Amazon, and a 4.7 across over 9,000 reviews on Target. Like the name implies, it deeply moisturizes the skin for up to 24 hours, gently cleanses and is sulfate-free.

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Promising Amazon review: "OMGGG. I have the most sensitive skin in the world. It does not matter what body wash I use, my skin is always itchy, dry, irritated. The last dove body wash I tried made me itch too, but I decided it had been a long time since I tried Dove and got this. It has answered all of my prayers! I've tried unscented, scented, sensitive skin body washes. I don't really like unscented washes bc you get no smell, on the other hand the scented body washes are usually too strong. This wash is JUST RIGHT. There is a lovely light scent that doesn't mess with my asthma or allergies. It makes my skin really soft and took away a lot of redness. It's magic in a bottle. THANKS DOVE, YOU DA GOAT." Chelly

Want hydration in a pinch? A facial spray can be the quickest and least involved way to get some moisture on your face. Caudalie's grape water face mist is among Sephora's skin care bestsellers , and can help with dryness and redness. According to the brand, grape water the main ingredient is soothing, hydrating, antioxidant and prebiotic. Spray it on as a toner or just any time you need a cooling mist and hydration boost.

Promising Sephora review: "This is MAGICAL if you have dry skin!!!! I use it morning and night. Specifically morning before makeup, it makes my makeup go on like butter!!" gracegm

This alcohol-free milky toner contains hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom, both of which are hydrating ingredients. It's formulated for dry and sensitive skin and is meant to be non-drying, providing up to 48 hours of hydration. The toner can also help smooth and prep your skin for the rest of your skin care routine.

Promising Ulta review: "Magical. I absolutely love this. I would consider it more of an essence than a straight toner with how hydrating it is, but it really is so light on the skin. It is more viscous than a toner and has this plush, pillowy feeling as you wipe it onto the skin. There's no added scent just a mild "ingredient" smell that wavers across the nose, nothing offensive. But the soothing feeling and the moisture that sinks in is cooling and wonderful. I wanted to try this since I first saw it, and finally did and the bottle is quite big justifying the price. It's gentle, wonderful hydration and allows your subsequent skincare to sink in to the skin nicely as well. I'm so happy I grabbed it." Ree

Seoul Ceuticals' snail repair cream is a powerful, under-the-radar moisturizer with a 97.5% concentration of snail mucin filtrate. Snail mucin can help with skin regeneration and reduce wrinkles, sagging or other signs of aging. Additional ingredients like shea butter, jojoba oil and vitamin E hydrate and nourish the skin. The cream is noncomedogenic, cruelty-free (no snails harmed here) and super popular, with over 14,000 5-star ratings on Amazon .

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Promising Amazon review: "I love this stuff as a final step to my routine
It smells like straight orange juice. I dont know if its improved my skin any but i was having an issue with peeling due to the heavy duty cream that I get from my dermatologist . It has trentinion and niacinamide (in my rx cream) and it just really dries me out. I apply this stuff after the rx cream dries and it seems to put the moisture back into my skin without causing further irritation . No more peeling yucky face for me. If you use a prescription cream like mine for anti aging or something like accutane....you KNOW how tricky it can be to find an over top cream that adds moisture back but doesnt irritate further. This one is a gem in that regard and if you want super glass skin on an rx routine ...add in Cosrx snail mucin essence..let dry.. then layer this...omg ...best skin of your LIFE
BECAUSE.. you have the RX cream battling age spots..wrinkles and pores and then these two beautiful gems that add in moisture like no other when in combination and like magic...you went from dried out Judy to glass skin goddess." Adalynlark

This retinol serum is specifically formulated for dry and sensitive skin and contains hyaluronic acid to help hydrate (retinol is usually pretty drying). The serum can reduce the look of age spots and smooth and firm the skin. Just make sure you don't forget to use sunscreen with this serum, as retinol can increase sun sensitivity. (Luckily, there are plenty of dry skin moisturizers that also contain SPF like the LaRoche-Posay one mentioned earlier.)

Promising review: "Should be called magic serum! This is the first time Ive ever written a review for something so that just goes to show how great this product is!! After just one week of use, my smile lines have DRAMATICALLY reduced. My mom uses a $50 prescription retinol serum and I swear this is more effective. Retinol tends to be drying so I always follow it with Neutrogena HydroBoost moisturizer and I have had no problems with dry skin!" Rachel B

Dry eyelids? Not a problem. Keep your eye shadow looking smooth with this eye primer , which helps smooth the skin for a more even application. Just apply a pea-sized amount and wait 30 seconds for it to try. It's lightweight, non-greasy and can even your skin tone to enhance the pigment of your eye makeup look.

Promising review: "Its like a best kept secret. This primer is one of my favorites. I like it better than several high end primers Ive tried. I wont even spend the money on them anymore. Its a fair price point fir its quality. I do wish it was more in the $10 price range. I would recommend this to anyone with textured skin. It glides into pores snd makes them magically smooth. Its not very hydrating but doesnt dry out my skin either. I highly recommend for all skin types, but its great for maturing skin too!" lkc2004