{"id":830,"date":"2020-12-02T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/blog\/?p=830"},"modified":"2022-08-08T21:56:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T21:56:48","slug":"lotion-vs-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Face Lotion or Cream? The Difference and Benefits of Each"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You probably make choices all the time about whether to buy a lotion or a cream when it comes to your day&nbsp;moisturizer and night&nbsp;face&nbsp;cream. How do you make an informed decision? Sometimes products are formulated as a cream or lotion based on which one is a better vehicle for ingredients. But often, it is also a format choice that takes into account your skin type, the season or simply personal preference that will help with your Regimen compliance in the long run.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which should you slather on for smoother, softer skin? Here\u2019s what you need to know about the differences between creams and lotions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_cream_and_a_lotion\" >What is the difference between a cream and a lotion?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_a_face_cream\" >What are the benefits of a&nbsp;face&nbsp;cream?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_a_lotion\" >What are the&nbsp;benefits of a&nbsp;lotion?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#Is_lotion_or_cream_better_for_your_face\" >Is lotion or cream better for your face?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#How_does_texture_factor_in_when_making_your_skincare_choices\" >How does texture factor in when making your skincare choices?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_cream_and_a_lotion\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between a cream and a lotion?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to formulation, typically, lotions are formulated with water, as opposed to oil. Creams are the opposite,&nbsp;as&nbsp;they are usually made with oil. Lotions tend to be lighter and thinner, absorbing into the skin easily. Creams are richer and tend to take a bit longer to absorb, as well. Some skincare products are formulated as creams and others as lotions because these respective formulas offer a delivery system that helps certain ingredients penetrate the skin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/shop\/redefine-regimen\/p\/HAAGR\">REDEFINE Regimen<\/a> gives you the option to choose a lotion or a cream&nbsp;in&nbsp;Step 3 in your customized routine. Regimens backed by our Multi-Med Therapy approach take the guesswork out of selecting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/skincare-guides\/find-your-best-skincare-routine\/\">skincare routine<\/a> by providing a complex set of ingredients and technologies that work in a simple step-by-step way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your choice of lotion or cream, the ingredients are purposefully combined, providing the perfect vehicle to deliver benefits. Your Regimen is also applied in the right order to produce maximum effectiveness and results.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_a_face_cream\"><\/span><strong>What are the be<\/strong><strong>nefits of a&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>face&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>cream?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavier moisturizers have higher oil and wax content and work well for dry skin. Those with extremely dry skin reap the benefits of thick creams and ointments because of moisture-locking and protective qualities of these formulations. Creams help protect your skin\u2019s moisture barrier from being damaged.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/shop\/redefine-overnight-restorative-cream\/p\/AAPM030\">REDEFINE&nbsp;Overnight Restorative Cream<\/a> is a rich, deeply moisturizing Retinoid cream for night. It combines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/what-is-bakuchiol-and-is-it-better-than-retinol\/\">Bakuchiol<\/a>, a&nbsp;naturally-derived&nbsp;alternative to Retinol, and Glycolic Acid to target fine lines and deep wrinkles for smoother-looking skin. It also visibly lifts, sculpts and defines to improve facial contours for younger-looking skin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_a_lotion\"><\/span><strong>What are the<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;benefits of a<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>lotion?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lotions for both face and body seep into the skin quickly. What\u2019s great about this is you can take care of your skin and get on with your day \u2014 no waiting for this type of formula to absorb. Best for normal-to-combination skin types, lotions provide light moisturization incorporating little or no oil to protect the skin\u2019s moisture barrier. Perfect for those who are oily or acne-prone, lotions with low levels of emulsifiers and oils work well.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/shop\/redefine-overnight-reparative-lotion\/p\/AAPL030\">REDEFINE Overnight Reparative Lotion<\/a> is a potent nighttime finishing step that defines to improve facial contours for younger-looking skin. This product boasts Retinal MD Technology, which targets fine lines and deep wrinkles to visibly sculpt, define, and smooth skin.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/retinal-vs-retinol\/\">Retinal<\/a> is a form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/how-retinoids-reduce-wrinkles-in-anti-aging-products\/\">Vitamin A<\/a> that&#8217;s more potent than Retinol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_lotion_or_cream_better_for_your_face\"><\/span><strong>Is lotion or cream better for your face?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a few factors at play here. One is skin type. Those with oily skin might find creams a bit heavy and may want to opt for a lotion instead. That said, a cream might work well for nighttime use for this crew. If you have dry skin, you may want a cream for day and night, but prefer a lotion in the hot summer months. In a nutshell, those with oily and acne-prone skin should choose a lotion. Those with sensitive and combination skin can do either option\u2014and&nbsp;will probably use both formulas at different times of the year. Those with dry skin will likely want to choose a cream year-round, morning and night.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_texture_factor_in_when_making_your_skincare_choices\"><\/span><strong>How does texture factor in when making your skincare choices?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Texture plays a major role when it comes to choosing which products make it into your skincare routine. We test out formulas to find the one that\u2019s the best fit for our skincare goals \u2014 but also for the elegant formulation we crave. Skincare is self-care,&nbsp;after all. Loving your skincare routine is especially vital for compliance. It becomes a ritual. The right cream or lotion for you \u2014 the scent, the feel, all of it\u2014 ensures you\u2019ll use your products every morning and night. This helps you achieve the results you\u2019re seeking. It takes a few weeks of regular, consistent use to see a visible difference, so stick with it!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You probably make choices all the time about whether to buy a lotion or a cream when it comes to your day&nbsp;moisturizer and night&nbsp;face&nbsp;cream. How do you make an informed decision? Sometimes products are formulated as a cream or lotion based on which one is a better vehicle for ingredients. But often, it is also&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[33,48,41,49,25],"class_list":["post-830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pro-tips","tag-dry-skin","tag-face-cream","tag-face-moisturizer","tag-oily-skin","tag-redefine"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Face Lotion or Cream? The Difference and Benefits of Each - The Skincare Source<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Lotion or cream: Which should you slather on for smoother, softer skin? Discover the difference at the Rodan + Fields\u00ae Blog.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Face Lotion or Cream? The Difference and Benefits of Each - The Skincare Source\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Lotion or cream: Which should you slather on for smoother, softer skin? Discover the difference at the Rodan + Fields\u00ae Blog.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Skincare Source\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rodanandfields\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-12-02T19:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2022-08-08T21:56:48+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20_RFblog_R4_LotionOrCream.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1100\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1100\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"R+F Experts\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@RodanFieldsHQ\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@RodanFieldsHQ\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"R+F Experts\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"R+F Experts\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/68da7c009d217b2f32129bf1b2eaebdd\"},\"headline\":\"Face Lotion or Cream? The Difference and Benefits of Each\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-12-02T19:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-08-08T21:56:48+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":826,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/12\\\/20_RFblog_R4_LotionOrCream.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Dry Skin\",\"Face Cream\",\"Face Moisturizer\",\"Oily Skin\",\"Redefine\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Pro Tips\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/\",\"name\":\"Face Lotion or Cream? The Difference and Benefits of Each - The Skincare Source\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/12\\\/20_RFblog_R4_LotionOrCream.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-12-02T19:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-08-08T21:56:48+00:00\",\"description\":\"Lotion or cream: Which should you slather on for smoother, softer skin? Discover the difference at the Rodan + Fields\u00ae Blog.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/12\\\/20_RFblog_R4_LotionOrCream.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/12\\\/20_RFblog_R4_LotionOrCream.jpg\",\"width\":1100,\"height\":1100,\"caption\":\"Texture swatches showing Lotion and Cream\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/pro-tips\\\/lotion-vs-cream\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Pro Tips\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/category\\\/pro-tips\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Face Lotion or Cream? The Difference and Benefits of Each\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"The Skincare Source\",\"description\":\"The Rodan + Fields Skin and Haircare Blog\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Rodan + Fields\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/rf-site-icon-512.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/rf-site-icon-512.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"Rodan + Fields\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/rodanandfields\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/RodanFieldsHQ\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/rodanandfields\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/RodanFields\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/RodanandFields\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/68da7c009d217b2f32129bf1b2eaebdd\",\"name\":\"R+F Experts\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/703e0b9d96b43b485b8f6c0d004ee84ed3d2dd48a45d04aa3db00abefaff9c23?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/703e0b9d96b43b485b8f6c0d004ee84ed3d2dd48a45d04aa3db00abefaff9c23?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/703e0b9d96b43b485b8f6c0d004ee84ed3d2dd48a45d04aa3db00abefaff9c23?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"R+F Experts\"},\"description\":\"The R+F Experts editorial team brings together product developers, scientists, and skincare educators from across Rodan + Fields \u2014 the brand founded by Stanford-trained dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields. Every article draws on the team's work in dermatology-inspired product innovation and clinical testing.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rodanandfields.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/rfc\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Face Lotion or Cream? The Difference and Benefits of Each - The Skincare Source","description":"Lotion or cream: Which should you slather on for smoother, softer skin? Discover the difference at the Rodan + Fields\u00ae Blog.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Face Lotion or Cream? The Difference and Benefits of Each - The Skincare Source","og_description":"Lotion or cream: Which should you slather on for smoother, softer skin? Discover the difference at the Rodan + Fields\u00ae Blog.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/","og_site_name":"The Skincare Source","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rodanandfields","article_published_time":"2020-12-02T19:00:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2022-08-08T21:56:48+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1100,"height":1100,"url":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20_RFblog_R4_LotionOrCream.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"R+F Experts","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@RodanFieldsHQ","twitter_site":"@RodanFieldsHQ","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"R+F Experts","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/"},"author":{"name":"R+F Experts","@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/68da7c009d217b2f32129bf1b2eaebdd"},"headline":"Face Lotion or Cream? The Difference and Benefits of Each","datePublished":"2020-12-02T19:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2022-08-08T21:56:48+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/"},"wordCount":826,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20_RFblog_R4_LotionOrCream.jpg","keywords":["Dry Skin","Face Cream","Face Moisturizer","Oily Skin","Redefine"],"articleSection":["Pro Tips"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/","url":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/","name":"Face Lotion or Cream? The Difference and Benefits of Each - The Skincare Source","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20_RFblog_R4_LotionOrCream.jpg","datePublished":"2020-12-02T19:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2022-08-08T21:56:48+00:00","description":"Lotion or cream: Which should you slather on for smoother, softer skin? Discover the difference at the Rodan + Fields\u00ae Blog.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20_RFblog_R4_LotionOrCream.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20_RFblog_R4_LotionOrCream.jpg","width":1100,"height":1100,"caption":"Texture swatches showing Lotion and Cream"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/lotion-vs-cream\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Pro Tips","item":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/category\/pro-tips\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Face Lotion or Cream? The Difference and Benefits of Each"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/","name":"The Skincare Source","description":"The Rodan + Fields Skin and Haircare Blog","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/#organization","name":"Rodan + Fields","url":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rf-site-icon-512.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rf-site-icon-512.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"Rodan + Fields"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rodanandfields","https:\/\/x.com\/RodanFieldsHQ","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rodanandfields","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/RodanFields","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/RodanandFields\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/68da7c009d217b2f32129bf1b2eaebdd","name":"R+F Experts","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/703e0b9d96b43b485b8f6c0d004ee84ed3d2dd48a45d04aa3db00abefaff9c23?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/703e0b9d96b43b485b8f6c0d004ee84ed3d2dd48a45d04aa3db00abefaff9c23?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/703e0b9d96b43b485b8f6c0d004ee84ed3d2dd48a45d04aa3db00abefaff9c23?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"R+F Experts"},"description":"The R+F Experts editorial team brings together product developers, scientists, and skincare educators from across Rodan + Fields \u2014 the brand founded by Stanford-trained dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields. Every article draws on the team's work in dermatology-inspired product innovation and clinical testing.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog"],"url":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/author\/rfc\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=830"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1712,"href":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/830\/revisions\/1712"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}