A good moisturizer is a must in every skincare routine. It is essential in order to a balanced skin, more resistant against environmental stressors. It is hydrating and provides necessary lipids throughout the day and night. A face moisturizer should be hydrating and protecting to keep your skin healthy and beautiful at all times. The skin is daily exposed to external stressors during the day. To meet these challenges, the skin needs a face cream that specifically balances the skin and make it more resistant against environmental stressors through out the day. Overnight, the skin is in a nourishing and replenishing mood and in need of a night cream to calm the skin from the daily aggressions and stress of the day. Choose a face cream based on your needs and skin type. A dry skin needs a rich moisturizer while an oily skin should consider a lighter cream that balances the sebum production. A moisturizer is usually the last step in the skin care regime, applied after other active ingredients to create a barrier on top of the skin. For best result, combine your face moisturizer with a serum and eye cream.