La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Body Cream

Mitchell also recommends La Roche Posay, which, like Vanicream, is "accepted by the National Eczema Association," making it ideal for people with sensitive skin. Despite its gentle nature, this lotion is powerful enough to "reduce dry, rough skin and provide daily relief." She highlights the "unique prebiotic action on the skin microbiome," which restores and preserves the skin's barrier while providing longer-lasting results. Hirsch prefers this nearly identical cream from La Roche-Lipikar Posay's line, which he describes as a "super-solid product" with glycerin, shea butter, and niacinamide, which helps to repair (and strengthen) the skin barrier.

In its simplicity, the fragrance-free formula is ideal. It's gentle enough to use on sensitive or eczema-prone skin (it even has the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance). It's also effective enough to get rid of a stubborn dry flaky patch on my hand (the result of my engagement ring rubbing against my pinky 24/7) because it's loaded with some tried-and-true moisturizers — shea butter, glycerin. It's intended for use on the face and the body, and it helps to reduce redness (the formula has niacinamide, which helps take down flushing). And, despite having two seemingly contradictory words in its name — "balm" and "cream" — this moisturizer feels (and looks) exactly like a rich cream when applied.

Price: $20
Uses: Moisturize, soothe and strengthen the skin
Ingredients: Glycerin, Shea Butter and Niacinamide