Reviewers call this thick cream a "godsend" for dry skin. Its hydrating formula of ceramides and hyaluronic acid works to replenish your skin barrier while soothing and moisturizing. You can use it as a body and hand lotion, too.

It's available in multiple sizes.

Promising reviews: "I'm glad I asked my dermatologist for recommendation for an all over body cream. I live in the desert and it's a verydry climate. My usual dry spots like the heels of my feet and my elbows are gone. No more dry cracked skin. This product really works" — Weez

"I am older, live in the desert southwest and have sensitive, dry skin -a triple whammy. I am constantly on the lookout for a good moisturizer and have tried just about everything out there. It is especially a challenge in the winter when the humidity is practically non-existent. Anything with shea butter is usually my go to, but became a convert when I found this. It is thick but is quickly absorbed and keeps my skin moist for hours. It has helped blend lighten sun spots and the fine lines around my eyes just as well as the most expensive stuff I've tried. I know they say not to use the same creme on both your body and face, but this really does double duty. A jar lasts awhile and you don't have to break the bank to buy it. Well worth at least a try." — itsizzi

Reviewers are obsessed with this rich cream moisturizer. It's designed to strengthen the skin’s barrier by replenishing its natural lipids, making it perfect for use in dry climates. It also employs a blend of peptides and vitamins to plump and hydrate skin while increasing its glow.

Promising review: "I am 32 years old and live in a dry desert environment. My skin feels tight and dry most of the time. I’d like to believe I’m a skincare junkie and I have a 10 step skincare routine. I’ve experimented with different moisturizers but have never used anything quite like this. It’s the only moisturizer that I’ve used that leaves my skin feeling plump and supple. I do use it day and night. I will continue returning back to this product and it is highly recommended to those who have dry skin. NEVER be" — MarianaAlmazan1

Laneige is known for its deeply moisturizing, skin-softening products, and this hyaluronic acid-rich cream may be one of its best. Its blend of hyaluronic acid, peptide and squalane work together to soothe and hydrate skin while visibly firming and increasing elasticity, leaving skin looking and feeling revitalized.

Promising review: "First off I have super dry skin and live out in the desert. It has been challenging to find a moisturizer that can help my skin stay moist. The only Moisturizer that has worked is the Tatcha Dewy Skin cream. That stuff is $69.00 so I was looking for something with a better price. The Laneige Water Bank cream works just as good if not better!! The Tatcha cream would always leave a bit of a residue and would get on my pillow which I didn't mind. Sometimes it would melt into my eyes which is annoying. The Laneige moisturizer leaves no residue. My skin feels hydration all day. Works well under makeup. Also I love the very light clean scent it has. I think I found my new HG ." — Breanna Ramirez

I've long loved Dr. Jart's famous Ceramidin cream for helping nourish and heal my parched skin, particularly as I continue living in a desert where, as my skin frequently reminds me, humans are not actually supposed to settle down (at least, not those faint of heart). Reviewers seem to agree, with one aptly describing the thick lotion being "like desert rain for dry skin."

Its blend of five ceramides, shea butter and glycerin infuses hydration back into the skin while supporting a healthy skin barrier. I also love how fast-absorbing it is.

It's available in up to three sizes.

Promising review: "This stuff is incredible for my combo dry/oily skin. I moved to a desert area and the humidity hovers between 5-20% my skin has suffered and always feels tight and gets super flaky. this stuff has transformed my skin. Even my undereyes and hands. It feels like nothing on my skin but a weightless lotion (zero greasy feeling) and I first thought there was no way this would help me. But I was so wrong. I use it night and day (under makeup it’s gorgeous) and my skin no longer flakes, or pulls tight around my eyes or overcompensates with pools of oil on my nose and forehead. No breakouts in 6 months of use!! This works better for my eyes than layers of Vaseline at night (somehow!?). I wake up with the softest skin. No flaking and (I hate when people say this but here goes)My skin looks plump. Noticeabley so! I’m a huge fan of this cream and also Belief Peat eye cream. 2 great products for aging skin ????????" — Sleeeepy

Walmart reviewers are calling this peptide cream a "purple queen" for its uncanny ability to nourish and plump skin. It uses plant peptides and gentle squalane to hydrate and reduce the appearance of fine lines without clogging pores.

Promising review: "I live in the desert and need something to keep my skin hydrated overnight. This definitely helps! It's thicker than I anticipated, which is actually good for putting on just before bed." — anna

This Cosrx serum, which contains a whopping 96% snail mucin, hydrates and plumps skin while helping improve the appearance of fine lines and scars. Plus, it's a bonafide bestseller, boasting over 72,000 5-star ratings on Amazon alone.

Promising reviews: "I read a ton of reviews, several articles, and a ton of lists that constantly list this product as something that's worth the hype and something that you need....it lives up the the hype. I'm a 52 year old female that has always taken care of my skin and always tried new products as well as continually stuck to the products that I KNOW work through personal use and experience. I also have very dry skin and live in the desert so I'm constantly looking for and trying new products that help keep my skin hydrated. This helps with hydration and gives me 'glass skin' as well as keeping my skin soft and wrinkle free.
A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY so this bottle should last quite a while.
Definitely lives up to the hype and for sure worth the small price for a good sized bottle.
The consistency is what you would think...that of snail mucin! Slimy, but not too slimy and gross. It absorbs into the skin pretty quickly, too.
After washing my skin I use a toner or micellar water, apply the snail mucin, then I apply the snail mucin moisturizer (from the same brand as the snail mucin), wait for it to absorb into my skin then apply an SPF 30+ for the day or a night moisturizer cream for the night.
As for scent I haven't noticed a scent at all and I have had no reaction from it with my sensitive skin.
If you're debating buying this product, just pull the trigger and do it, you won't be disappointed." — Cheri McG

This "delightfully refreshing" Mario Badescu spray hydrates and rejuvenates dry skin with a refreshing blend of aloe and rose water, earning it nearly 50,000 5-star Amazon ratings. Mist it onto your face (or even your neck and hair) for a quick pick-me-up.

It's available in multiple packs and sizes.

Promising review: "I live in a desert and have very dry sensitive skin. I use this every day. It’s a nice refreshing pick me up for my skin." — Crystal

The skin on the lips is thinner than on the rest of the face and contains no oil glands, so protecting and hydrating lips can require some extra care. We — and a plethora of reviewers — think this Aquaphor balm is a great option: It helps soothe chapped, parched lips and dry patches using a nourishing blend of shea butter, glycerin, castor seed oil and beeswax. Its pocket-sized tube makes it easy to bring along for travel and daily life; it's also available in a larger tube with apetrolatum-heavy "advanced therapy" formula for added occlusive protection. Plus, its 35,000 5-star ratings on Amazon speak for itself.

Promising review: "This is the absolute best lip repair in the world. We live in the desert where it often reaches 130 degrees and is obviously very dry. This is the only thing I have found that keeps my lips from cracking. It has a very gentle smell and taste, it stays on for quite a while and does not feel greasy or sticky. I use it before bed and my lips are ridiculously soft in the morning." — Jerrica Wentz

"I live in Phoenix Arizona. We really only have 2 types of weather. Perfectly beautiful or surface of the sun hot. No matter what the weather is, its ridiculously dry! Our extremely dry desert climate wreaks havoc on our skin and lips. I'm an Esthetician and have access to numerous products so I can't even begin to explain how many different types of lip therapy products I've tried yet I'm always disappointed. However, This lip repair is incredible! It's clear, smooth, the perfect consistency and super long lasting. I wear it all day and night now. I even wear it under all my lipsticks. Especially the long wearing mattes. This lip repair is NO JOKE! The day I received it, my lips were extremely dry, cracked and peeling. I saturated my lips with the lip repair and kept them saturated constantly for the first 24 hrs. I then did a good lip exfoliation to remove excess dry flaky skin then kept my lips completely saturated for another 24 hrs. What's incredible is that in just 48 hrs, my lips were completely transformed back to being healthy, smooth and plump. Even the natural, vibrant, pink color of my lips has been restored as well. I'm kicking myself for not taking a before pic. This lip repair is now a permanent part of my everyday life! I WILL NEVER BE WITHOUT IT! Thank you Aquaphor!" — Sunshine

Originally created to soothe the hands of dairy farmers working in the harsh, cold Vermont climate, this cult-fave occlusive balm expertly softens and moisturizes severely dry, chapped skin using a blend of lanolin and petrolatum.

I myself live in the dry desert of Los Angeles, and I swear by Bag Balm for bringing back to life the dry, cracked skin on my lips, hands, feet and face. The 4-ounce tin is a mainstay on my nightstand, and I like the tube version for taking with me on the go. The tube's slanted applicator also makes it easy to apply straight onto the lips.

Promising review: "This old fashioned salve is the best treatment around for dry feet, especially cracked heels from living in the desert climate. Apply at bedtime and slip on short socks!" — M. Fredendall

This "holy grail" cream "does a beautiful job at putting the moisture back into my dry skin," according to reviewers. It's designed to nourish and soothe cracked, chaffed skin with a creamy blend of glycerin, shea butter and vitamin B5. You can use it on your body, face, hands and more.

Promising reviews: "Boyfriend works in the desert. He loves this stuff." — melaina pitzer

Hyaluronic acid is a moisturizing superstar for dehydrated skin, helping plump fine lines and repair the skin’s barrier. This hardworking formula is cult-fave brand The Inkey List’s number one bestseller, and is designed to melt into skin, delivering fast moisture that doesn’t feel sticky or tacky.

Promising review: "I love this serum! I live in the desert so hydration is a must. This makes my skin feel and look sooo incredibly soft, bouncy, healthy, glowing, and hydrated! And it made my skin feel/look that way all day too!! The formula isn’t sticky or greasy feeling AT ALL, which is hard to find for HA serums. It applies easily to skin, doesn’t smell, and actually feels like it’s absorbing into the skin and not just sitting on top of it. And that ingredient list?? Unmatched! It is such a perfect HA serum. I have normal skin (oily during summer, dry during winter) that can lean a little more on the oily side from living in the desert, so this is a great serum for my skin all year round. I’m in love!!" — Monikuuhhh

This "Meltdown Oil" treatment is full of antioxidant-rich natural oils, like rose hip seed, tamanu seed and black cumin seed oils, which keep skin hydrated while brightening dark spots, balancing oily skin and, thanks to their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties, helping soothe acne and keep future breakouts at bay.

I depend on this serum in the desert climate where I live to help repair my skin barrier; my skin drinks it up, and I have it on subscription to make sure I never run out. I love that it calms and balances my sensitive, adult acne-prone skin by hydrating instead of stripping it like most acne antidotes.

I am head over heels with this zinc-rich concentrate from Black woman-owned brand Rosen Skincare. Tiny but hardworking, it manages to keep my aggressive acne at bay without stripping my skin of whatever moisture is left from the Los Angeles climate. The formula also includes grapeseed oil for some hydrating action, plus niacinamide and tea tree oil for added anti-bacterial benefits. It's been a proven holy grail for me, given that every other acne solution I've tried has left my skin too fragile and dehydrated paired with the dry desert air.

It's meant to be applied after your nighttime moisturizer, ideally before bedtime, as its high zinc concentration leaves a white cast.

This balm from newcomer brand Futurewise is setting out to upgrade your slugging routine (the practice of applying a top layer of an occlusive — like Vaseline — after your skin routine to help lock in moisture and repair the skin barrier). It uses plant-based oils so its formula feels silky instead of sticky, blended with lipids to encourage plump skin and help prevent water loss. This one has been on my wishlist for a while, along with the rest of the brand's slugging-oriented offerings. It's also fragrance-free.

Promising review: "Absolutely LOVE Slug! The quality and texture is amazing. Immediate result in the overall condition of my skin. I live in the desert, rarely able to acheive and maintain an adequate level of moisture in my skin. Slug balm to the rescue!!! Thank you Slug Crew ????????" — Kelli H.

This crowd-favorite SPF applies clear with a matte finish and has earned thousands of 5-star ratings on Amazon. It's formulated with skin-loving, antioxidant-rich ingredients like red algae and frankincense to add moisture to dry skin while helping soothe irritation. Plus, it's fragrance-free and doubles as a makeup primer.

It's available in up to three sizes.

Promising reviews: "I love this sunscreen. It’s not sticky, or leaves a white cast. It has never peeled off. I wear it in the hot desert days (I live in the desert) and under my makeup. I highly recommended it" — SoSoJ