8 dreamy day creams for smooth, glowing skin
And yes, they all work a treat under makeup
By Delaney Loane
Digital Beauty Editor / September 11 2023
You know how when you first wake up, you feel like a total zombie? We'll bet you only start to feel prepared to take on the day once you've guzzled down some form of energy kick, whether it be coffee or kombucha.
Well, that's basically the role that day creams play for your face – they hit skin with an alert that says "hello, it's time to look alive,", and so they're an extremely important element of our getting ready routines.
But just like us, day creams also have long to-do lists; not only do they need to provide premium hydration (as well as a bevy of other benefits depending on which concerns they aim to aid), but they also have the added task of needing to sit nicely under makeup.
Long story short, we expect a whole lot from them, and so it's a purchase you need to put an equal amount of thought into.
So, in the spirit of that, we've rounded up the cream of the day cream crop, all prepped and ready to take your skin from just-surviving to totally-thriving in a flash.
Main image credit: @zaharaadavis
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