Rich hydrators are great for the winter. Especially in colder climates, we need a thicker texture to coat and protect the skin’s moisture barrier. But warmer weather calls for lighter products. These moisturizers deliver hydration without feeling too heavy on the skin, making you look oily, or clogging pores.

Here are some of our favourites:

Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer, Summer Fridays, $61

This ultra-lightweight gel instantly hydrates dull and tired skin, thanks to its ingredient list which includes ceramides, minerals, and amino acids. 

SOS Daily Skin Barrier Redness Recovery Moisturizer, Tower 28 Beauty, $32

Tower28 describes this moisturizer as basic, although it is anything but. Its non-greasy, fragrance-free formula is designed to soothe sensitive skin and reduce redness.

The Water Cream Lightweight Pore-Refining Moisturizer, Tatcha, $97

Every Tatcha formula is rooted in the Japanese concept of harmony and this moisturizer is no different. It’s formulated with glycerin to increase hydration and Wild Rose and Heartleaf to tighten and soothe pores. 

Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer, Glow Recipe, $54

This gel moisturizer is a great option for acne-prone or combination-type skin. It’s extremely lightweight and packed with watermelon, licorice root, and botanical extracts which soothe irritation while providing long-lasting hydration. Plus it smells amazing.