{"id":29291,"date":"2026-05-12T01:50:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T01:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunthow.com\/?p=29291"},"modified":"2026-05-12T01:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T01:50:27","slug":"do-plumping-creams-really-work-dermatologists-weigh-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunthow.com\/?p=29291","title":{"rendered":"Do Plumping Creams Really Work? Dermatologists Weigh In"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/p>\n

\n

My never-ending battle with stubborn hormonal acne<\/a> aside, my top skin goals include keeping my skin smooth, lifted, and hydrated. At 34, I don\u2019t feel the need to seriously consider the more intense in-office treatments just yet. I\u2019m still very mindful of what I inject in my face (I\u2019ve stopped filler and Botox about three years ago, and only recently went in for a non-invasive Halo Lift treatment for research purposes). Other modalities like lasers and ultrasound therapy<\/a> are something I can only do in doses, years apart because my pain threshold is low and they bring me to tears. What I like to focus on, however, are topical products that keep my skin looking as healthy as possible. This is where plumping moisturizers come in.<\/p>\n

\n

Vogue\u2019s<\/em> Favorite Plumping Moisturizers<\/h2>\n
\n
\n
\n
\"Image<\/picture><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Best Overall<\/span><\/p>\n

SkinMedica HA\u2075 Hydra Collagen Water Burst Face Moisturizer<\/p>\n

Jump to review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\"Image<\/picture><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Best for the Skin Barrier<\/span><\/p>\n

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer<\/p>\n

Jump to review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\"Image<\/picture><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Best Wrinkle Cream<\/span><\/p>\n

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream<\/p>\n

Jump to review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\"Image<\/picture><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Best for Crepey Texture<\/span><\/p>\n

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Suractivated Cream<\/p>\n

Jump to review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

As Marisa Garshick<\/a>, MD, board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology, explains\u2014a plumping moisturizer is designed to boost hydration and improve your skin\u2019s overall texture. If you\u2019re wanting to look more lifted, glowy, and smooth, this is the product you should be using in your daily routine. \u201cThey work by boosting hydration levels in the skin and supporting the skin barrier,\u201d Dr. Garshick explains. \u201cOften, [they have] ingredients that also help build collagen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Per Dr. Garshick, it\u2019s really as simple as applying the cream once or twice a day to reap their benefits. Those who opt for a morning plumping moisturizer will find that it can help create a smooth, hydrated base for makeup, while nighttime offerings work to replenish moisture and help the skin repair itself as you sleep. Generally, they\u2019re also well tolerated, often paired with soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid<\/a>, ceramides, or growth factors<\/a> to offset any irritation.<\/p>\n

So if this has piqued your interest, an edit of the ten best face creams for plumping skin
to consider adding to your routine. You\u2014and your skin\u2014can thank us later.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n