Choosing a moisturizer sounds simple until you are standing in front of a shelf filled with gels, creams, lotions, balms, barrier repair formulas, oil-free options, fragrance-free jars, and elegant little tubes that all promise softer, smoother, more comfortable skin. The truth is that moisturizer is one of the most basic products in a skincare routine, but it is also one of the easiest to choose poorly. A formula that makes one person look fresh and balanced can make another person feel greasy by lunch or tight by bedtime. The right moisturizer does not need to be the most expensive one in the aisle. It does not need to have the…