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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 consider seriously 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 noninvasive 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
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$78
$62
(21% off)
AMAZON
Best for Mature Skin
Caudalie Premier Cru Cream
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$119
AMAZON
Best for the Skin Barrier
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
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$38
AMAZON
Best Drugstore
Neutrogena Collagen Bank Moisturizer
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$22
$20
(9% off)
AMAZON
Best Wrinkle Cream
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream
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$55
AMAZON
Best for Dull Skin
Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream
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$74
AMAZON
Best for Crepey Texture
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Suractivated Cream
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$40
AMAZON
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 want to look more lifted, glowy, and smooth, this is the product you should add to your daily routine. “They work by boosting hydration levels in the skin and supporting the skin barrier,” Dr. Garshick says. “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 its benefits. Those who opt for a morning plumping moisturizer will find it can help create a smooth, hydrated base for makeup, while nighttime offerings help replenish moisture and support skin repair 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, here is an edit of the 10 best face creams for plumping skin  
to consider adding to your routine. You—and your skin—can thank us later.
In This Story
Do Plumping Creams Really Work?
What to Look for in Plumping Moisturizers
How We Tested
Meet the Experts
Best Hydrating:
SkinMedica HA⁵ Hydra Collagen Water Burst Moisturizer
SkinMedica
HA⁵ Hydra Collagen Water Burst Face Moisturizer
$78
$62
(21% off)
AMAZON
Why We Love It:
Board-certified dermatologist
Jane Yoo
, MD, says this should be your go-to product to really lock moisture in. It’s made with five forms of hyaluronic acid to seal in moisture for 24 hours, plus vegan collagen that works with the hyaluronic acid to attract more water and smooth uneven texture. For added barrier support (always a welcome add-on), it features a special microbiome barrier complex that helps fortify the skin barrier and keep skin looking healthy.
Key Ingredients:
Hyaluronic acid, collagen, microbiome barrier complex
Best for:
Normal-to-dry skin, dull skin
Size:
1.7 oz.
Best for the Skin Barrier:
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
$38
AMAZON
Why We Love It:
A pick from Dr. Yoo, this nourishing cream tackles dehydration and supports the skin barrier to give you that plumped effect. To do so, it contains squalane and hyaluronic acid to deliver long-lasting hydration and ceramides to help visibly improve elasticity and firmness. “It is a great pick if you want hydration and comfort,” she adds.
Key Ingredients:
Squalane, ceramides, hyaluronic acid
Best for:
Skin-barrier support, all skin types
Size:
1.6 oz.
Best for Crepey Texture:
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Suractivated Cream
La Roche-Posay
Hyalu B5 Suractivated Cream
$40
AMAZON
Why We Love It:
Dr. Garshick loves La Roche-Posay’s Hyalu B5 cream as it contains multiple forms of hyaluronic acid (three different types to be exact) to help draw moisture in for 72 hours. It also contains ectoin and vitamin B6, which help smooth out the skin and reduce the appearance of any crepey texture. The best part? She says you can use it for the face, chest, and neck too.
Key Ingredients:
Ectoin, vitamin B5, hyaluronic acid
Best for:
Dehydrated skin, all skin types
Size:
1.69 oz.
Best for Mature Skin:
Caudalie Premier Cru
Caudalie
Premier Cru Cream
$119
AMAZON
Why We Love It:
Dark circles? Wrinkles? Sagging skin? This rich cream ticks off most—if not all—the boxes if you’re looking to target any antiaging skin concerns. Made with hyaluronic acid and sugars from honey locust trees, this cream helps firm skin and keep it lookin

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Source: https://www.vogue.com/article/plumping-moisturizers