According to Our Tests, This $18 Face Cream Moisturizes Better Than a $400 Formula

Good Housekeeping·Apr 26

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A face cream priced at $18 has been found to moisturize better than a more expensive formula. The discovery was made after testing a large number of moisturizers, though the exact number and methods used vary. The $18 face cream is being recommended for dry skin, with some testers reporting softer and calmer skin after using it.

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