Is Your Lotion Actually Hydrating You? Here’s How to Tell
Not all lotions are created equal. Here’s how to know if yours is actually giving your skin what it needs — or just faking it with fragrance and fluff.
5 signs your lotion’s not doing its job
So you moisturize every day (or at least, you try). But if your skin still feels tight, dry, or somehow drier an hour later… we’ve got a problem. 🙃
The truth? Not all lotions are created equal. Some are basically scented water. Others are packed with ingredients your skin doesn’t even vibe with. So how can you tell if your lotion is actually working?
- You feel dry again within the hour: A real moisturizer should lock it in, not disappear into thin air.
- Your skin still looks dull: Where’s the glow? A good lotion gives soft + radiant.
- It leaves a greasy film: Heavy ≠ hydrating. If you feel sticky, it’s a red flag.
- You have to use a TON: If you’re pumping 5x just to feel something... no.
- The ingredients are a mystery: If the label reads like a chemistry exam? Might not be the one, babe.
Bottom line: if your lotion’s not working *with* your skin, it’s working against it.
what your lotion should be doing
(and how to pick the right one)
Good lotion doesn’t just sit on top of your skin. It sinks in, hydrates deeply, and keeps the softness going all day.
Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid (the hydration hero) and vitamin C (brightening BFF). These two are basically the power couple your skin deserves — one pulls moisture in, the other helps keep it radiant.
Oh, and check the texture: it should feel silky, not sticky. Bonus points if it’s vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in 100% recyclable packaging. Because caring for your skin shouldn’t mean compromising your values 💙
If you want to try one that actually checks those boxes? Our Dear Me Moisturizer is made with skin-softening goodness and zero greasiness. Your glow era starts here.
