Types of Men’s Moisturizers

1. Oil-Free Moisturizers

• Absorb quickly without greasy residue
• Ideal for oily and acne-prone skin
• Provide lightweight hydration

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Glycerin – Draws moisture into the skin
  • Jojoba Oil – Mimics skin’s natural oils
  • Witch Hazel – Closes pores and controls oil

2. Day Moisturizers

• Designed for daytime use and outdoor activities
• Often contain SPF to protect skin from the sun
• Absorb quickly and suitable for layering

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Avobenzone – Provides UVA protection
  • Homosalate – UVB-absorbing sunscreen active
  • Vitamin E – Free radical scavenging antioxidant

3. Night Moisturizers

• Provide nourishment while you sleep
• Often richer creams and formulas
• Repair skin overnight

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Shea Butter – Deeply moisturizes while you sleep
  • Glycerin – Draws and binds moisture into skin
  • Ceramides – Strengthen skin’s barrier overnight

4. Brightening Moisturizers

• Help even out skin tone and boost radiance
• Often contain niacinamide, licorice root extract -Fade discoloration and improve clarity

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Niacinamide – Minimizes melanin transfer to skin cells
  • Licorice Root Extract – Reduces hyperpigmentation
  • Vitamin C – Inhibits melanin production

5. Anti-Aging Moisturizers

• Hydrate while fighting visible signs of aging
• Often contain retinol, peptides, antioxidants
• Improve elasticity, firmness and smoothness

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Retinol – Increases cellular turnover to reduce wrinkles
  • Peptides – Stimulate collagen production
  • Vitamin E – Antioxidant prevents premature aging

6. Exfoliating Moisturizers

• Gently exfoliate to reveal brighter, smoother skin
• Contain AHAs like glycolic or lactic acid
• Hydrate while buffing away dead skin cells

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Glycolic Acid – Chemical exfoliant dissolves dull surface cells
  • Jojoba Beads – Physical exfoliant gently buffs skin
  • Hyaluronic Acid – Binds moisture to skin after exfoliating

7. Soothing Aftershave Moisturizers

• Soothe and calm skin irritation after shaving
• Often contain allantoin, aloe vera, thyme
• Prevent ingrown hairs and razor burn

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Allantoin – Promotes healing of irritated skin
  • Aloe Vera – Soothes, cools and hydrates skin
  • Thyme – Natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory

8. Mattifying Moisturizers

• Absorb excess oil and control shine
• Often oil-free and contain clay
• Give skin a matte, smooth finish

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Kaolin Clay – Absorbs oil and tightens pores
  • Jojoba Oil – Tricks skin into producing less oil
  • Salicylic Acid – Clears congested pores

9. 24-Hour Moisturizers

• Provide all-day hydration with advanced formulas
• Seal in moisture even after washing hands
• Often contain cross-polymer technologies

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer – Holds moisture in skin
  • Glycerin – Prevents water loss from skin’s surface
  • Dimethicone – Locks in hydration and smooths skin

10. Facial Balms

• Solid balm melts when applied and absorbs quickly
• Provide protective barrier against elements
• Hydrate while shielding skin from wind and cold

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Beeswax – Creates protective moisture seal on skin
  • Shea Butter – Smooths and hydrates skin
  • Jojoba Oil – Sinks in quickly without greasy feel