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The Best March Skin Care Launches Are The Answer To Your Skin’s Hydration Craving

Quench the thirst.

by Taylor Jean Stephan and Hannah Baxter

March 11, 2022

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Winter might not be over just yet, but things are certainly headed in the right direction with warmer days starting to make an appearance here and there. There’s consensus that spring can’t come fast enough but, while you wait, use this time wisely to transition your skin care from winter to spring. Thankfully, the best skin care launches of March 2022 (including the La Mer Treatment Lotion) are tailored with skin renewal in mind.

You’re likely still dealing with some dryness, so products that offer a surge of hydration are welcomed springtime additions. Hyaluronic acid packed products (like Summer Fridays' new serum) are a good everyday staple to slip into your routine. This month there’s also a focus on exfoliating products that help to reinvigorate dull winter skin. But there’s more than one type of exfoliator (think: gentle toners like a flower acid option from Goop, or a daily moisturizer like the newest one from Dr. Dennis Gross).

Another category that’s popping up this month in droves is body care — including Kate Somerville’s new 3-in-1 all over scrub and Sol de Janeiro’s new delectable collagen-infused body cream — as well as a handful of exceptional new sunscreens to incorporate into your routine (because sun care is for everyday).

Keep reading to discover the best March skin care launches that will help achieve that head-to-toe glow your skin’s been craving.

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A hydrating, enzyme-infused foaming cleanser

Eve Lom

Eve Lom Foaming Cream Cleanser

$55

All skin types will benefit from this hydrating, enzyme-infused foaming cleanser. Upon contact with water, the cream formula turns to a frothy foam that rids your skin of any impurities. Don’t let the gentle formula fool you — it’s powerful enough to wipe away makeup at the end of your day.

Sol De Janeiro

Beija Flor Elasti-Cream with Collagen & Squalane

$48

Sol de Janeiro’s latest body care drop has cult-favorite potential just like the rest of the brand’s line up. This new body cream is infused with collagen and squalene to tighten for replenished, plump-looking skin. Not to mention like all of Sol de Janeiro’s products it will leave you smelling scrumptious.

A purifying and soothing cleanser. Infused with purifying French nymphéa extracts

Dior

Dior La Mousse Off/On Au Nymphea Purifiant

$47

The latest product from Dior’s skin care lineup is both purifying and soothing. The key ingredient is French nymphéa extract, which is harvested in, none other than, France. The ‘off’ refers to the formula’s ability to remove impurities and the ‘on’ refers to its ability to protect the skin’s hydration, pH, and barrier.

Moroccan Oil New Body Collection

The popular oil-infused beauty brand just launched a body collection featuring four new scents that capture the essence of Morocco: Oud Mineral (Mediterranean sea salt, charred cedarwood, petitgrain), Bergamot Fraîche (Italian bergamot, peppermint, lemon oil), Ambiance de Plage (Gardenia petals and shredded coconut), and Ambre Noir (warm coastal amber and white cardamom). You can experience the new scents in a body lotion, hand wash, or shower gel (or all three if you’re feeling luxurious.

Moroccan Oil

Ambre Noir Hand Wash

$20

Moroccan Oil

Ambiance de Plage Body Lotion

$28

Moroccan Oil

Oud Mineral Shower Gel

$20

A powerful yet soothing AHA and BHA acid serum that gently smooths skin

Glow Recipe

Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum

$40

In true Glow Recipe form, the line’s newest product comes in a delectably fruit scent. This time it’s a strawberry AHA and BHA acid serum. Spoiler: It’s strong, but not harsh. The power team of acids works to gently to smooth, address the appearance of breakouts, and visibly refines pores.

Farmacy

10% Waterless Vitamin C Serum

$50

This first-of-its-kind, waterless vitamin C serum is meant to targets dark spots and reduces hyperpigmentation. With a simple formula and digestible ingredient list, this oil-free concentrate is powered by 10% L-ascorbic acid and a waterless technology for maximum stability and potency.

Summer Fridays

Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Serum

$44

The Los Angeles-based brand does it again with this lightweight jelly-like hyaluronic acid serum that’s made with oily, blemish-prone skin in mind. Soothing ingredients like squalane and glycerin support the moisture barrier, while colloidal oatmeal, chamomile, and aloe help reduce the look of redness and nourish skin.

La Mer

Treatment Lotion

$125

If you’re looking for an immediate boost of hydration, this clinically tested water-light lotion will save you. The fast-absorbing formula is powered by a proprietary formula that leaves skin visibly softened and nourished. To use: After cleansing, apply a generous amount of droplets to a cotton pad and firmly press into your skin. Follow up with your favorite serum and lotion.

An anti-aging eye cream that is clinically shown to visibly lift

Kiehl's

Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Eye Cream

$55

This lightweight, non-greasy eye cream has a gel-like texture that absorbs quickly into the skin. It’s supercharged with niacinamide and collagen peptides that lift and de-puff the entire eye area — including the brow bone, eyelid, crow's feet, and under-eye areas. It also works great under makeup, so wear it day and night.

Dr. Jart+

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Serum Mask

This sheet mask is in keeping with the brand’s top selling Cicapair Tiger Grass collection. The disposable, one-time-use cloth is soaked in said tiger grass to visibly calm irritation and reduce redness. Use anytime your skin needs a surge of soothing hydration.

Clark's Botanicals

Invisible Hero™ SPF 30

$75

This just launched botanical-infused sunscreen protects against UV rays, air pollution, and blue light. It also doubles as an anti-aging moisturizer thanks to hyaluronic acid and marine algae (to instantly plump your skin) and niacinamide (that helps to minimize the appearance of pores). It even dries matte for poreless-looking finish, so you can skip the makeup primer.

Native

Native Lotion

$11

gently exfoliates and decongests skin without drying

Tatcha

Tatcha The Clarifying Clay Mask Exfoliating Pore Treatment

$70

If you suffer with acne, uneven skin texture, or oiliness, this clarifying Okinawa kucha clay mask is the skin care upgrade you’ve been looking for. Unlike other clay masks, the creamy texture applies smooth without drying or tightening your skin. And thanks to Japanese volcanic ash it creates a lovely warming sensation that helps to open pores upon contact with the skin.

Augustinus Bader

Augustinus Bader The Ultimate Soothing Cream

$265

If you’re a fan of the brand’s infamous rich face cream, you’ll want to scoop up this luxurious body cream. It promises to instantly replenish parched skin and is made with a proprietary formula that includes natural super-hydrators, anti-inflammatories, and antioxidants.

A rich-yet-lightweight rice bran oil serum

DAMDAM

DAMDAM Rice Drops Vegan Face Oil

$68

Don’t let the lightweight consistency of this rice bran oil serum fool you — it’s incredibly nourishing. The hero ingredient, along with avocado and jojoba oil, helps to retain water, soften skin, and boost luminosity. It does all of this without clogging pores, so those with sensitive and acne prone skin will see results from regular use.

Tan Luxe

Tan Luxe The Crème

$49

This self-tanning facial cream does more than add a little color to your face. The ingredient list includes leucine to support collagen, glycine to improve moisture retention, and squalane to support your skin’s moisture barrier. The silky texture beautifully blurs into the skin and, bonus, it doesn’t have that nauseating self tanner smell. Use a few times a week as a final step in your routine to achieve a subtle glow.

GOOPGLOW

GOOPGLOW Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner

$45

Using a resurfacing toner can completely transform your skin, but many formulas are harsh — especially for sensitive skin. That's where this new two-in-one toner (that simultaneously buffs and hydrates) comes in. It’s made with flower acids (hibiscus and prickly pear flowers to be exact), aloe vera juice, tamarind-sugar molecules, and glycerin that work together to gently soften your skin.

Saint Jane

Saint Jane Sacred Sleep Overnight Repair with Retinol

$70

If you’re just getting into the retinol game, this overnight cream is a good place to start. Since it’s made with a low dose of the ingredient (.5%) you won’t be left with any irritation or peeling. The formula also includes a fine line complex to soften the look of fine lines and violet flower to soothe any redness. It’s on the heavier side with a creamy consistency and has a light fresh floral fragrance that smells divine.

Dr. Dennis Gross

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer

$68

The trouble with oily or combination skin is that it needs two things at once: hydration and exfoliation. If that rings a bell, incorporate this everyday moisturizer into your routine. It works to replenish your skin barrier with squalane and ceramides, while renewing your complexion with gentle AHA and BHA exfoliants.

A multi-active oil-based cream formula utilizes 1% retinol

Klur

Klur Sculpture + A Overnight Enrichment Creme

$150

This $150 nutrient-packed evening cream is made with repair and rejuvenation in mind. The oil-based formula leans on 1% retinol, peptides, and 19 anti-inflammatory botanical actives. It addresses the most persistent signs of aging — everything from inflammation to firming.

Kate Somerville

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Resurfacing Body Scrub

$56

Give yourself a head-to-toe spa treatment with this shower scrub inspired by the brand’s best selling face scrub of the same name. It’s made with chemical exfoliators (lactic and salicylic acid), enzymatic exfoliators (papaya, pumpkin, and pineapple enzymes), and pumice (a best-in-class physical exfoliator) for triple duty skin rejuvenation. After just one use, you'll be one step closer to baby soft skin.

Murad

Dr. Zion x Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks

$42

Take your under-eye patches to the next level with this Dr. Zion x Murad collaboration. Unlike other options out there (that tend to slip and slide) these bio-cellulose pads suction to your skin and don’t budge. Each pair in the five-pack is individually sealed and fully saturated with Murad’s cult-favorite retinol that improves the look of crow’s feet lines, wrinkles, and under-eye puffiness. Use once weekly or whenever your under eyes need a perk up.

An argan oil-powered mineral SPF moisturizer

Josie Maran

Josie Maran Get Even Sun Milk

$46

This brand is no stranger to argan oil — in fact it’s the key ingredient across the line. The latest addition is this SPF 33 contains a blend of pure oils (argan, jojoba, sunflower, and squalane) that deliver instantly glowy skin. The combo of zinc oxide and titanium protects against UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays without leaving a white cast.

A luxuriously hydrating, bioactive eye treatment

Standard Self Care

Standard Omega+ Cell Regenerating Eye Cream

$85

Take your eye cream to the next level with this luxurious cooling eye treatment. It harnesses the power of sea buckthorn oil, which is rich in vitamin C, omegas, and antioxidants that help protect against UV exposure. The velvety soft texture also relies on hyaluronic acid and botanicals (like bilberry) to target fine lines and help restore elasticity.

Supergoop!

Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50

$34

Finding a comfortable SPF that you actually want to wear everyday can be tough, which is where this new Supergoop! formula comes in. The lightweight texture and blendability make it a dream to wear either alone or under makeup, and the travel friendly packaging is ideal to throw in your bag and reapply throughout the day.

Squigs

Squigs Double Shot Face Serum

$28

If you’ve got extra sensitive skin this no BS Double Shot Face Serum will do the trick. It’s made with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Read: The formula includes a host of hydrating superheroes like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, squalane, and avocado oil. Trust: It will plump and calm — just be sure to give it a good shake before you apply.

Drunk Elephant

Wonderwild Miracle Butter

$38

If you’re a fan of slugging to keep your skin moisturized, you’ll adore this forthcoming launch (March 15) from Drunk Elephant — an occlusive butter that utilizes marula oil, shea butter, coconut oil, and meadowfoam oil to lock in hydration and keep parched skin soothed and soft. The creamy texture is also pure heaven.

A satiny-smooth serum with 100 percent-mineral SPF

Murad

Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | PA++++

$69

This 100 percent-mineral SPF is so much more than your average sunscreen. The innovative satin-like formula is part serum and part sun protection. Ingredients like carotenoids enhance the skin’s glow, while beet root extract provides lasting hydration and supports vitamin D production.