Moisturizers For Summer

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Moisturizers For Summer.

Summer is the season for vacations, pool parties, and trips to the beach. It's also the season for heat rash, sunburn, and dry skin. If you're looking for a way to keep your skin hydrated and comfortable during these months, a moisturizer is necessary.

CLINIQUEDramatically Different Hydrating Jelly

ITEM: 2240331

Size: 6.7 oz/ 200 mL

735 Reviews

$47.00

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The moisturizing properties worked very well, and my skin felt great all day! Especially in hot, humid weather. I do not like using heavy or scented products, and this was neither!...When I initially tried this product it was during the hot humid summer months. It was August and it seemed like nothing could ever soak into my skin.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
An unbelievably lightweight, oil-free water-jelly that delivers 24-hour hydration repair plus pollution protection.

Solutions for:
- Dryness

If you want to know more…
This 24-hour hydrator with Clean Shield Technology™ locks in moisture and filters out pollution. The oil-free, refreshing water-jelly texture is non-sticky, leaves no residue, and penetrates quickly. It strengthens skin’s moisture barrier, improves resiliency, and creates skin that’s smooth, strong, and healthy-looking with a pure, clean glow.

PHYLAAnti-Blemish Moisturizer + 5% Niacinamide

ITEM: 2836575

Size: 1.69 oz / 50 mL

82 Reviews

$60.00

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However, I’ll definitely use it in summer when I go visit my family who lives in very hot and humid climate....Such a good light weight moisturizer. It doesn’t feel really thick like a lot of other moisturizers I’ve tried.

What it is: A soothing moisturizer with five percent niacinamide to reduce and prevent post-blemish marks, scars, discoloration, and spots.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dryness, and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide 5%: Helps fade the look of post-blemish marks, discoloration, and dark spots.
- Squalane 5%: Intensely moisturizes, calms irritation, and reduces redness.
- Ceramide: Restores and maintains your skin's natural barrier.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Powered by five percent niacinamide and squalane, this fragrance-free moisturizer is d

DAMDAMGinkgo Light & Bouncy Water Cream Moisturizer

ITEM: 2847887

Size: 1.76 oz / 50 ml

88 Reviews

$48.00

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It feels cooling and instantly refreshing, making it perfect for hot, humid climates or oily skin types. Unlike heavier creams, this one doesn’t leave a greasy residue—just a soft, hydrated finish....My new favorite moisturizer...I’ve been trying out different moisturizers and I have to say this is the one! I am obsessed and in love it’s super hydrating and my face doesn’t feel dry or stuff afterwards

What it is: A light-as-water daily moisturizer that delivers a burst of refreshing hydration for visibly bouncy, soft skin and a radiant glow—beneficial for oily skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Loss of Firmness and Elasticity, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginkgo Leaf Extract: Defends against free radicals for increased barrier strength.
- Cherry Blossom Extract: Reduces the appearance of dark spots and supports collagen production.
- Fermented Rice: Visibly brightens skin tone and refines texture for a radiant glow.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in

GlossierPriming Moisturizer Balance Oil-Control Gel-Cream

ITEM: 2649523

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL

97 Reviews

$26.00

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I have extremely oily skin and I live in a humid Caribbean country so it’s always hot. This is the only moisturizer I’ve ever tried that actually helps control my oil. ...i wanted to try it out since my skin is normally extremely oily esp when hot but normal moisturizers are usually too heavy and break me out, but OMG this works amazing i was so hot yesterday and had almost no oil on my face yet my skin was still soft and moisturized. def recommend for anyone with oily skin but not for dry or even combination skin imo

What it is: A priming moisturizer that mattifies skin and visibly minimizes pores without drying you out or leaving a tight, powdery finish.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Oiliness

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycerin: Hydrates.
- Customized Power Primers: Create a smooth base for makeup.
- Willow Bark Extract: Smooths skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Designed with oily skin in mind, this lightweight moisturizer visibly balances shine without leaving skin dull.

Kiehl's Since 1851Ultra Facial Moisturizer

ITEM: 2664282

Size: 4.2 oz / 125 mL

95 Reviews

$42.00

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This goes on nicely but I think I prefer the Cream version. Nice for the summer hot days....Great moisturizer so far! I was having trouble with dry skin around my mouth and cheeks and this fixed it within 2 days.

What it is: A daily moisture for up to 24 hours of moisture.
Skin Type: Normal and Dry

Skincare Concerns: Dryness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Squalane: Restores skin’s natural moisture balance to keep it extra soft and supple.

LANEIGEMini Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer with Mint Extract

ITEM: 2743235

Size: 0.67 oz / 20 ml

66 Reviews

$22.00

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It could have everything to do with where I live, which is humid and hot. It could be hormonal changes from being in my late 30s. ...Summer must have...This is the perfect moisturizer for summer time. I have oily skin and my face become a hot mess in the summer.

First Aid BeautyHydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides

ITEM: 2830883

Size: 1.9 oz / 52 ml

111 Reviews

$38.00

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During the hot summer months, is when I like using a gel moisturizer. ...Let’s talk about hydration without the heaviness—because if you live somewhere as hot and humid as Florida, you know the struggle of finding a moisturizer that gives your skin the moisture it craves without feeling like a greasy mess.

What it is: A lightweight gel cream that delivers up to 24-hour hydration, supports a strong moisture barrier, and leaves skin looking refreshed, dewy, and plump, without excess oil or clogged pores.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Oiliness

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Ceramides
- Niacinamide

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan.

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Soft ServicesSpeed Soak Fast-Absorbing + Hydrating Body Gel Moisturizer

ITEM: 2678183

Size: 5.5 oz

89 Reviews

$28.00

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summer necessity...This is my favorite moisturizer to use during hot and humid weather. I run a lot and usually struggle with body acne because of sweat. ...When I tell you this is THE PERFECT lightweight moisturizer, I mean it. I've been using this since it came out as my summer alternative lotion - especially since I need something fast-absorbing and something that won't make me feel greasy in the very hot Texas summers.

What it is: A lightweight gel-cream body moisturizer that hydrates on contact, providing instant relief for dehydrated, tight-feeling skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycerin 6%: Attracts and binds hydration within skin.
- Aquaxyl 3%: Protects skin, supporting a strong moisture barrier.
- Squalane: Helps skin retain moisture.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

CLINIQUEMini Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Gel-Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid

ITEM: 2421683

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL

79 Reviews

$17.00

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Once it dries you can't feel that you have anything on your skin which is good for hot humid climates. I have in the past used this with a sheer foundation and it didn't pill. ...I usually do not go for gel moisturizers as it usually feels like it isn’t doing enough for my dry skin but after trying this Clinique moisture surge, I would reconsider switching over to this moisturizer in the summer.

What it is: A refreshing fan-favorite gel-cream with a lightweight, oil-free texture that penetrates skin’s surface and delivers up to 100 hours of hydration.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe Bio-ferment: A nutrient-rich ingredient that helps skin retain moisture.

- Hyaluronic Acid Complex: Creates a "moisture reservoir" for optimal hydration.

- Blend of Vitamins C and E: Provides antioxidant protection against daily dehydrators.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. It also comes in recyclable packaging.