If you want smooth and healthy skin as you approach middle age, the key is taking care of it long before your first wrinkle appears.
Taylor Swift would certainly agree - and before she's even entered her 30s the pop star is aware of the importance of paying attention to the needs of her skin: "At 20 I used to sleep with makeup on and I occasionally used a Sharpie as an eyeliner. At one point I felt that I should start treating my skin better. Now I hydrate my face every night," she confessed to Elle. So take inspiration from the star's good habits and choose from these eight excellent moisturizers to include in your beauty routine.
A boost of light
Garnier's Glow Boost Illuminating Moisturizer ($11.99 at Ulta Beauty) is a good budget option. It contains an apricot extract that will give your face a radiant glow, even without a single drop of makeup.
Ideal before bed
The Dove Derma Series Overnight Face Cream is perfect for very dry skin because it contains shea butter that will moisturize and give a sense of instant freshness. Get it at Target for $14.99.
For sensitive skin
The La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer ($29.99 at Amazon) is very light in texture. It is also packed with shea butter and Neurosensin, an active ingredient that targets skin irritation mechanisms and helps with redness and discomfort, in addition to providing sensitive skin with the perfect amount of hydration.
With sunscreen
In addition to helping preserve skin moisture, many creams also contain sunscreen. The CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion contains SPF 30. This lotion is oil-free and contains ceramides to keep any type of skin completely hydrated and protected from the sun. Available at Ulta Beauty for $18.99.
Luxury hydration
Loved by makeup artists and celebs such as Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Kidman and Gal Gadot, Crème de La Mer has become a cult moisturizer that gives the skin an instant professional finish regardless of your age. It's available at Sephora for $175.
K-Beauty brand
Korean brand Dr. Jart uses leading Korean skincare technology and award-winning designers to create fun packaging for their products. Their Ceramidin Cream ($48 from Sephora) gives extreme hydration as well as a protective shield that prevents skin from losing moisture.
A cult product
Like the famous Crème de La Mer, Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream is another moisturizer that many celebrities love. It hydrates intensely thanks to the fact that it contains rosemary and chamomile extracts, as well as sunflower and sweet almonds oils that will give your skin a healthy glow. Buy it at Target for $12.
A classic beauty product
A classic - the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream, is formulated to give very dry skin 24-hour hydration and a lush appearance. It is available at Sephora for $28.
So now you know: if you're close to your 30s like Taylor Swift, don't wait for your first wrinkle before you start to take care of your skin. Identify what your skin type is and choose the perfect moisturizer for you. And don't forget to apply it every day!