Can lotion replace facial cream? Can facial cream replace lotion?

Lotion and cream are both basic skin care products. These two skin care products can be used together, or you can use only one of them, but which one should you use? This still needs to be determined according to individual skin type and skin condition. So, which one is for daytime use, lotion or cream? Which one is for night use?

Can lotion replace facial cream?

It cannot be completely replaced.

Different brands of lotions have different ingredients and produce different effects. Lotion cannot completely replace facial cream. There are some differences in texture and moisturizing effect between lotion and cream. Generally, the texture of lotion is lighter, while the texture of cream is thicker. Relatively speaking, lotion has better moisturizing effect than cream, but cream has better moisture-locking effect. Therefore, if your skin is dehydrated, it is best to use both lotion and cream for better results. The moisturizing effect of facial cream is better than that of lotion because it contains more oil than lotion and the texture of facial cream is also thicker, so many people choose lotion because it is more refreshing and the water-oil balance will make people with oily skin feel more comfortable. Of course, on the contrary, people with drier skin prefer to use facial cream. Some people like to use lotion, while others like to use cream, but one cannot completely replace the other. Whether to use lotion or cream depends on your individual skin type, skin condition, etc.

Which one should I use during the day and which one at night?

Lotions are usually lighter and have a more refreshing texture, while creams are thicker and more moisturizing. In summer and during the day, when you need a more refreshing skin care effect, you can use lotion; in winter, when you need a more moisturizing skin care effect, you can use cream. Which one should I use specifically? It still depends on your skin type. If you have oily skin, you can choose a refreshing lotion; if you have dry skin, choose a moisturizing cream. In summer, lotion is enough, but in winter, when the skin is drier, it is best to use both lotion and cream. The key is to see whether it feels too dry or too oily when applied to the skin. If you don't think so, then it's fine to use one. But if your skin feels very oily after applying facial cream, then don’t use facial cream, just use lotion; but if your skin feels very dry after applying lotion, then use facial cream after using lotion.

Can cream be used instead of lotion?

Facial cream cannot replace lotion. Facial cream and lotion have different functions. Lotion is used to lock in moisture, while facial cream is to supplement the nutrients that lotion does not have. Facial cream and lotion contain a variety of nutritional factors, have the function of locking in moisture, and are used to moisturize and nourish the skin. The skin cannot lack water all day long. The water content in lotion is greater than the oil content, which is suitable for summer, especially for oily skin; the oil content in cream is greater than the water content, which is suitable for normal to dry skin. In terms of appearance, lotion is liquid, while cream is paste.