What is the difference between moisturizing cream and moisturizing lotion? Can I use only water and cream without lotion?

Moisturizing cream and moisturizing lotion are both common moisturizing skin care products in life. Their main function is to moisturize, so what is the difference between moisturizing cream and moisturizing lotion?

What is the difference between moisturizing cream and moisturizing lotion

Different shapes, textures and absorption speeds. In terms of form, facial cream is a paste, while lotion is a liquid, and its water content is higher than that of facial cream. In terms of texture, lotions are light and thin, while creams are thicker. In terms of absorption speed, lotions are absorbed quickly, while creams are absorbed slowly.

The order of using cream and lotion

After using toner, apply lotion first and then apply facial cream. This is the most basic step. Applying facial cream can better lock in moisture on the face and play a moisturizing role. For the same product, the difference between lotion and cream is the amount of oil. To put it simply, lotion is a facial cream with less oil. It uses water-in-oil technology, while facial cream uses oil-in-water technology.

It is generally recommended that oily skin use lotion because it contains less oil, and dry skin use cream. Dry skin is suitable for facial creams and more moisturizing lotions, while oily and combination skin is suitable for refreshing lotions and oil-free facial creams. In dry seasons, such as autumn and winter, it is suitable to use thicker creams, while in hot seasons, such as spring and summer, it is suitable to use lotions with a refreshing texture.

Is it okay to use only water and cream without lotion?

Although lotion and cream are two different things, they both have a moisturizing effect. The only difference is that lotion is more refreshing, so it is easily absorbed by the skin. The texture of the cream is more moisturizing and has a better moisturizing effect. In terms of efficacy, the usage time of the two can be overlapped. In autumn and winter, when the face is drier, you can use water with facial cream and you don’t need to apply lotion. However, in spring and summer, when the face is more oily, you can use water and lotion together. This way, you can keep your face fresh while replenishing water.

The role of facial cream

Facial cream mainly plays two roles, namely, hydrating and protecting the face. As a skin care product with better hydrating effect, facial cream has always been popular in autumn and winter. Moreover, due to different brands, different ingredients are added to facial cream, so some facial creams can also achieve anti-wrinkle and whitening effects. Secondly, it protects the face, especially in the cold winter, which can effectively prevent the cold wind from cracking the skin and provide more nutrition to the face.

The role of lotion

Lotion has moisturizing, hydrating and emollient functions. In the skin care sequence, lotion is used after essence or base lotion. It can penetrate into the skin well and regulate the water and oil balance of the skin. Lotion can be used in any season. The dry spring and autumn seasons are the most frequent seasons for lotion use.