Jennifer Garner shared her favorite moisturizer and it’s only $20

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Keeping your skin fresh and hydrated is relatively easy these days with so many amazing moisturizers on the market. While it’s a good thing we have so many choices when it comes to moisturizing our skin, it also presents a challenge: How do we know which product to choose?

It’s fair to say that if you’re on a budget, this will help narrow down your choices a bit. And if you’re looking for a quality product on a budget, the list gets even shorter. Let’s shrink your options down even more: you want a high-quality, low-priced moisturizer that’s been vetted.

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Jennifer Garner spoke to In Style and explained that the star of her skincare routine is a moisturizer you can find on Amazon right now for under $20.

“There are all these little micro-lines that once I put this on, they go away,” the Neutrogena ambassador told In Style. “This is 48 hours of moisture that you’re locking in with one thing, and then I don’t have to worry about it. I can see why reviewers love it, I think it’s my favorite product we’ve ever put out.”

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Moisturizer With Hyaluronic Acid (Amazon, $19.97)

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$19.27 (was $22.99) at Amazon $22.99 at Target

The product in question is the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream face moisturizer, and it’s racked up more than 33,000 five-star reviews on Amazon with users raving about its quick absorption and how soft it made their skin feel.

This moisturizer is a great option for those who are looking for something lightweight, as it has a gel-like in consistency and doesn’t contain pore-clogging ingredients. Despite these qualities, fans say Neutrogena Hydro Boost still provides long-lasting moisture because it contains hyaluronic acid. This makes it suitable for dry skin as well.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream is currently available for $19.27, but you can lower the price to $18.31 if you Subscribe and Save. Right now, you can also clip a 25% coupon to apply to the product if you choose the Subscribe and Save option. This brings the price down to $13.49 before tax.

If you’re in the market, Amazon has more highly-reviewed moisturizers in a similar price range that are also worth checking out.

RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow 10% Vitamin C Blend Face Moisturizer ($24.58)

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$25 at Amazon $25 at Target

This gel moisturizer from Roc is boosted by the power of vitamin C, which is said to improve the texture and tone of skin and even reduce and prevent wrinkles. Its texture is light in consistency, similar to that of Neutrogena Hydro Boost, and it’s also easily absorbed by the skin. It has been clinically proven to reduce fine lines, brighten and tighten skin and improve your skin’s firmness in just four weeks.

Garnier SkinActive Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream ($7.99)

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$9.49 at Amazon $16.30 at Walmart

This moisturizer from Garnier is another gel-cream that is both lightweight and delivers serious hydration. It’s made for combination to oily skin and features vitamin E and antioxidants from fruit water to help protect your skin and keep it dewy.

If you want to keep your face looking and feeling great, you’ll want to try one of these high-quality affordable finds!

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