1. Creams and lotions are commonly used skin care products in daily life, and the ingredients are roughly the same. Both creams and lotions can be made into a moisturizing and refreshing type. They all have the function of locking water and moisturizing the skin.

2. The refreshing type of face cream generally contains relatively little oil, which is mainly used for mixed skin and normal skin; the moisturizing type has high oil content and is suitable for dry and sensitive skin.

In addition to distinguishing the two from the product description, it can also be seen from the appearance. If it is thinner, the general fat content like cheese will not be very high; if it is thick and shiny, like butter, then The fat content must be high.

3. The lotion is a little thinner than the cream, it is semi-liquid, but there are also two kinds of high-oil and low-oil. In addition to reading the product description, you can also test the high and low oil on the back of your hand. If you apply it for a while, it will be absorbed. If it is clean, it means it is low-fat, suitable for normal skin, oily skin, and combination skin; if it is more or less shiny after application, the oil content will be higher, and it is generally suitable for dry and Use for sensitive skin.

4. People who are on the dry side are certainly recommended to use face cream in the dry season. The moisturizing effect will be better and longer lasting. In summer, you can choose a thinner lotion, refreshing and moisturizing, without burden; oily skin is prone to peasy troubles, so It is not easy to choose heavy creams. Use some moisturizing lotions in dry winter, and in summer, you need to choose lotions with oil control properties.

5. Emulsion is usually lighter and lighter in texture. It is suitable for summer, daytime use and normal, mixed and oily skin.

Facial creams are generally rich in texture and have a very significant moisturizing effect. They are suitable for winter, dry, normal skin and evening use.

Of course, there are also gel creams and other creams that are very refreshing and suitable for all skin types, but they are very special, usually as mentioned above.

So it should be selected according to the season and skin type. If you have normal, oily or combination skin (most people), lotions may be more suitable for you than creams.

But if it is dry skin, it is better to moisturize the face cream.