Condensing the best hyaluronic acid skincare products into a single list is a nearly impossible task. Why? As Dr. Sherene Idriss previously told Vogue, “Because of the popularity of hyaluronic acid, it is in almost every other product you’ll find.” The universal appeal of hyaluronic acid makes it effortless to incorporate into your daily routine (though chances are you may have it hiding in plane sight in your regimen already).

While most of us are familiar with the term, you may still wonder: what exactly is this superstar ingredient? According to Dr. David Shafer, MD, FACS, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that plays a crucial role in maintaining your skin’s moisture balance. Translations? It keeps skin hydrated by drawing water into the epidermis, resulting in a plump, youthful appearance. But HA isn’t just about hydration—it works in harmony with other ingredients like peptides, ceramides, niacinamide, and even vitamin C, amplifying the benefits of your entire skin-care routine.

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Whether you’re battling dryness, fine lines, or simply want a dewy glow, hyaluronic acid can help. It’s a versatile ingredient that suits all skin types, including sensitive skin. Plus, its anti-aging properties make it a favorite for more mature skin types seeking smoother, firmer skin.

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Before you go hyaluronic acid wild, Dr. Idriss reminds us to be intentional with our product choices. Rather than layering multiple HA products, she recommends limiting yourself to just one or two in your skin-care routine to avoid irritation.

So, where to begin? To save you from sifting through an overwhelming sea of options, we’ve enlisted experts—and a few Vogue editors—to share their top hyaluronic acid skincare picks.

Best Mixed Molecular Weight Serum : PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum

PCA Skin

Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum

• Why We Love It: “This isn’t just an ordinary hyaluronic-acid serum,” New York City–based esthetician and skin care expert Sean Garrette previously told Vogue. The formulation features multiple types of hyaluronic acid, including sodium hyaluronate and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, which work together to deeply hydrate and penetrate all layers of the skin. “This formula also includes ceramides and niacinamide—two nourishing ingredients that are crucial for proper skin-barrier function. This blend of ingredients helps to soothe, hydrate, and nourish the skin.”
• Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, ceramides, niacinamide
• Best For: Very dry skin
• Type: Serum
• Size: 1 fl oz

Best Viral: Rhode Skin Peptide Glazing Fluid

• Why We Love It: Given Rhode’s recent billion-dollar acquisition, it’s hard to find anyone who isn’t a belieber of the brand’s viral lineup, which spans skincare to color cosmetics. While peptides often steal the spotlight in product names, hyaluronic acid remains a consistent, powerhouse ingredient in the formula. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nicole Ruth calls this pick a “minimalist serum” and a go-to for patients seeking that coveted dewy, luminous glow. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, also a fan of the line (and member of Rhode’s advisory board), gravitates toward this serum when he’s after intense hydration with a weightless, non-greasy feel. It’s no surprise that the serum has earned its place as a favorite among Vogue’s beauty shopping duo Kiana Murden and Conçetta Ciarlo, too—though Ciarlo notes her latest obsession is the brand’s newly launched Glazing Mist, for hydration on the go.
• Key Ingredients: Niacinamide, peptides, hyaluronic acid, squalane, marula oil
• Best For: All skin types
• Type: Serum
• Fragrance-Free: Yes
• Size: 1.7 fl oz

Best Drugstore Moisturizer: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisturizer

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Water Gel with Hyaluronic Acid

• Why We Love It: Non-comedogenic, oil-free, hypoallergenic, and packed with with hyaluronic acid—this drugstore pick is perfect for anyone prone to breakouts. It helps your face stay hydrated, without clogging pores, board-certified dermatologist Hope Mitchell, she previously told Vogue. Dr. Mitchell especially likes “its lightweight, refreshing texture,” adding that “it’s packed with hyaluronic acid, which deeply hydrates the skin and locks in moisture.” It’s also a favorite of Bhanusali and fellow board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dara Spearman for it’s super fast absorption.
• Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, glycerin
• Type: Water gel moisturizer
• Best For: Dry, oily skin, acne-prone skin
• Size: 1.7oz

Best French Pharmacy: Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum

Vichy

Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum

• Why We Love It: Vichy’s hydrating serum is a tried-and-true French-pharmacy find for a reason. “This lightweight, transparent, fast-absorbing, easy-to-apply H.A. serum does just that. It also includes volcanic water rich in nourishing minerals to strengthen skin and restore moisture,” double board-certified dermatologist Brendan Camp explains. The volcanic water acts as a powerhouse ingredient, infusing the skin with vital minerals like calcium and magnesium, which help fortify the skin’s natural barrier and lock in moisture. This results in smoother, plumper skin that stays hydrated throughout the day, without the heavy, sticky residue some serums can leave behind.
• Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, volcanic water
• Best For: Sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin
• Type: Serum
• Size: 1.69 fl oz

Best Sheet Mask: Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask

• Why We Love It: Long-haul flight coming up? Biodance’s collagen mask is a TikTok favorite for travelers who swear by its glow-boosting effects. It’s a favorite of Murden’s, too, who proudly proclaims this was love at first try. “While the application process is cool, what’s most notable is how the combination of low molecular weight collagen, galactomyces, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide delivers deep hydration, while reducing enlarged pores and illuminating the skin after just one use,” she previously wrote.
• Best For: Hydration, reducing pore size, boosting skin elasticity, glass skin
• Key Ingredients: Low-molecular weight collagen peptides, galactomyces, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide
• Type: Biocellulose Sheet mask
• Size: 4 sheet masks per pack

Best Eye Serum: Chanel N°1 De Chanel Revitalizing Eye Serum

Chanel

N°1 De Chanel Revitalizing Eye Serum

• Why We Love It: Chanel’s No.1 De Chanel skincare line pays homage to their star ingredient, red camellia extract, which boasts anti-aging and antioxidant rich properties while moisturizing hyaluronic acid and squalene help to plump skin. Interestingly enough, the product was formulated with blue light damage in mind (think of the hours we spend squinting at our phones and laptops). “The cooling effect provided by the rotating cryo applicator combined with the gel-like texture improves microcirculation and helps relieve screen-induced eye fatigue,” the science team at Chanel previously shared with Vogue.
• Key Ingredients: Red camellia extract, hyaluronic acid, camellia yeast extract, azalea yeast extract, squalane
• Best for: Those with dark circles and fine lines
• Size: 0.53 oz.

Best for Intense Hydration: SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier

SkinCeuticals

Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier

• Why We Love It: Super dry skin? An intensely hydrating serum might just be your new best friend. “This serum features a high level of H.A. (1.3%), making it extremely potent and effective. It is also considered a corrective serum since it targets fine lines and wrinkles with ingredients like licorice root and purple rice,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ortiz Markowitz previously told Vogue. “It is the perfect combination of ingredients to deliver hydration, which will, in turn, improve the overall texture of the skin.”
• Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, licorice root, purple rice
• Best For: Dry and mature skin types
• Type: Serum
• Size: 30 ml

Best Drugstore Face Wash: CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

CeraVe

Hydrating Facial Cleanser

• Why We Love It: A hydrating face wash at an affordable price? Cerave’s formula features hyaluronic acid and ceramides to thoroughly cleanse skin without stripping it’s natural moisture barrier. “[The CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser] removes impurities from the skin delicately and works well for those with the most sensitive skin,” dermatologist Dr. Carlos A. Charles previously told Vogue. “Also, it’s a good choice when starting a prescription-strength acne or anti-aging regimen.” Plus, this pick is Cradle to Cradle Certified, and accepted by the National Eczema Association.
• Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, ceramides (NP, AP, and EOP)
• Best For: Normal to dry skin, sensitive skin
• Type: Gel
• Size: 16 oz

Best Eye Cream: SkinMedica Instant Bright Eye Cream

• Why We Love It: Whether you’re dealing with fine lines, puffiness, or discoloration, this formula delivers a triple punch of rejuvenation, thanks to hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and soothing botanical extracts—leaving your eyes looking more awake and refreshed with every use. The formula also “combines key ingredients from the brand’s award-winning Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum and HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator to instantly improve the appearance of lines while working overtime to correct the appearance of darkness and shadows,” board-certified dermatologist Dendy Engelman previously told Vogue.
• Key Ingredients: Phenylethyl resorcinol, hyaluronic-acid blend, marine extracts, caffeine, vitis-flower stem-cell extract, persian silk-tree extract, st. paul’s wort
• Best For: anti-aging, firming, hydrating
• Type: Eye cream
• Size: 0.5 oz

Best Plumping Lip Treatment: La Mer The Lip Volumizer

• Why We Love It: While this is a plumping lippie, it doesn’t plump through irritants, but rather, maximum hydration. Thanks to La Mer’s Miracle Broth, this volumizer delivers nourished, pouty lips with each glide. Pro makeup artist Ash K. Holm previously told Vogue, “This is more of a treatment than a gloss or balm—it smooths, hydrates, and plumps over time, leaving a silky, balm-like finish. It’s definitely an investment, but it’s worth it.” With its subtle wash of color, the resulting iridescent shine is just the cherry on top. What’s more, the texture feels absolutely luxurious and never sticky. Plus, it’s a regular in Ciarlo’s makeup bag. “Upon first trying this pick, I immediately noticed its lightweight feel with just enough slip for added hydration. Plus, the plump doesn’t sting,” she says.
• Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, coconut oil, vitamin E, shea butter
• Best For: hydrating and plumping dry lips, with a subtle tint
• Type: Lip plumper
• Size: 7 mL

Best Sunscreen: EltaMD UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Tinted Face Sunscreen

EltaMD

UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Tinted Face Sunscreen

• Why We Love It: Ideal for sensitive skin, this tinted face sunscreen blurs imperfections in a range of skin tones while infusing it with antioxidants. With zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, “this offers 100% mineral sun protection,” Dr. Day adds. “The inclusion of hyaluronic acid and vitamin E helps maintain skin hydration and reduce oxidative stress, while iron oxides provide added protection against visible light.” She adds that protection from high-energy visible light (or HEV) is key for patients with pigmentation concerns or photosensitive conditions.
• Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, iron oxides
• Best For: Sun protection with light coverage
• Type: Pysical sunscreen
• Size: 1.7 oz

Best Clean Beauty Serum: Osea Hyaluronic Acid Sea Serum

Osea

Hyaluronic Acid Sea Serum

• Why We Love It: Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Erum Ilyas considers this clean beauty pick an “underrated gem,” and regularly recommends it to patients with dry skin—and that’s not just lip service. Dr. Ilyas uses this serum in her own routine too. “There is no other product line that can give my skin a glow and boost in hydration that compares to Osea products,” she previously told Vogue. A lavish blend of sea-infused minerals, this luxurious salve envelops the skin in deep hydration. Featuring dual-weight hyaluronic acid, rare Japanese Miru seaweed, snow mushrooms, and a volcanic marine ferment, it’s an oceanic elixir that delivers unparalleled moisture and radiance.
• Key ingredients: Japanese miru seaweed (to rebalance the skin’s moisture level), hyaluronic acid, volcanic marine ferment (to plump the skin and smooth fine lines), snow mushroom (for hydration and moisture)
• Best For: All skin types, clean beauty enthusiasts, mature skin
• Type: Serum
• Size: 1 oz

Best Milky Toner: Ilia The Base Face Milk

• Why We Love It: Milky toners are a K-beauty favorite for hydrating purposes. Of the American-made formulas, Ilia’s version reigns supreme. This milky toner has a noticeably emollient texture, acting as “a deeply hydrating and skin-fortifying formula designed to replenish moisture and strengthen the skin barrier,” as board-certified dermatologist Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose explains. The proof is in the formula, which leans on hyaluronic acid, lipids, fatty acids, and microalgae extract for antioxidant rich hydration.
• Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, barrier renewal complex, microalgae extract, prickly pear flower extract
• Best For: Dry to irritated skin types
• Type: Toner
• Size: 3.4 fl oz. / 100 ml

Best Clean Beauty Moisturizer: Tata Harper Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer

Tata Harper

Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer

• Why We Love It: Tata Harper’s Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer incorporates chia seed water as a key ingredient; it boasts impressive moisture-locking abilities. This creates a weightless texture that still leaves skin feeling deeply nourished. It’s combined with hydrating hyaluronic acid—available in two forms—and squalane for a smoother, more moisturized complexion. “The quick absorption and lightweight feel make it work with or without makeup on top,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian previously told Vogue. It’s worth noting that if you have acne-prone skin, this pick might not be your best bet, since the formula features a blend of essential oils that may irritate.
• Key Ingredients: Chia seed water, tremella mushroom
• Best For: Oily and combination skin
• Type: Gel moisturizer
• Size: 1.7oz

Best Concentrated Serum: Isdin Hyaluronic Concentrate

Isdin

Isdinceutics Hyaluronic Concentrate Ultra Hydrating Serum

• Why We Love It: Dr. Engelman incorporates this ultra-concentrated serum into her own daily routine, calling it both intensely hydrating and soothing. The lightweight water-gel formula blends multiple forms of hyaluronic acid with peptides and lentil and biomarine extracts to deliver a firming, moisture-rich boost that leaves skin feeling refreshed and revitalized.
• Key Ingredients: Mixed molecular weight hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, peptides, lentil extract
• Best For: Hydration, elasticity, soothing
• Type: Concentrated serum
• Size: 1.0 fl oz

Best Firming Mist: iS Clinical Copper Firming Mist

• Why We Love It: Talk about preventative skincare—celebrity esthetician Shani Darden, previously described iS Clinical’s hydrating spray as “a great antioxidant mist featuring copper and resveratrol to firm and hydrate the skin, helping to offset premature aging.” Actor Emmy Rossum (also a client of Darden’s) is also a fan, as told in her 28-step beauty Vogue Beauty Secrets. “I like it anytime you just feel like you need to reset,” she said, while generously spritzing herself with the formula.
• Key Ingredients: Copper tripeptide-1, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, green tea extract, chamomile extract
• Best for: Mature skin, preventative aging, daily hydration
• Type: Mist
• Size: 2.5 fl oz

Best Moisturizer for Eczema: Aestura Atobarrier365 Cream

• Why We Love It: While skin-care lovers in the U.S. are just beginning to discover the cult-favorite Aestura, the K-beauty brand has been a trusted staple in South Korea since the 1980s. Designed with sensitive skin in mind, this ultra-rich moisturizer is dermatologist-tested, and hypoallergenic. Board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Y. Claire Chang describes it as her skin’s safety net. “It’s rich in barrier-boosting ceramides and hyaluronic acid that allow the formula to penetrate deep in the skin and stay within the barrier for longer, delivering up to 120 hours of moisture.” “It is uniquely designed for sensitive skin, making it great for those with rosacea or eczema,” she adds.
• Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid-ceramide blend, niacinamide, vitamin E, glycerin
• Best For: Sensitive skin types, in need of skincare that won’t make their complexions more reactive.
• Type: Rich moisturizer
• Size: 2.70 fl.oz.

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