10 Best Humidifiers for Preventing Dry Skin This Fall


As the days get shorter and the weather cools down, there’s something you need to add into your home ASAP to prevent dry skin: a humidifier.
A lack of humidity, which happens as fall brings cold and dry weather, can impact your skin barrier to cause irritation and flakiness, along with other health concerns. That’s where a humidifier comes in to save the day (and your skin)!
From compact humidifiers that can travel with you on-the-go, options that bring the moisture on a larger scale, and even models that are controlled via phone apps, we scoured the internet for the best humidifier options for every budget and lifestyle.
Don’t let the cool fall weather get the best of your skin! Shop the best humidifiers below.
Take your pick of two wood grains (light wood and dark wood) available for this uniquely designed humidifier. It has a small capacity, but we love the flower-shaped spout that would look beautiful on any desk. Plus, you can choose from seven hues of ambient lighting to make it totally your style.
Need something tiny but mighty at a great price point? This is the humidifier for you! The design is totally user-friendly with clear controls and a top fill, and the full tank can last up to 32 hours on the lowest setting. Sprinkle on some essential oils, dim the display in night mode, or switch to the blue nightlight if that’s your style.
This wireless and rechargeable option by Hey Dewy is perfect for going wherever you do. From dry hotel rooms to office cubicles, a single charge lasts up to 8-hours to run all day or night. We love the three cute colors it’s available in: pearl, blush, and sage, and how lightweight it is.
This top-rated smart humidifier is SO easy to use through the convenient app. It provides coverage of up to 430 square feet, and has a top-fill tank that’s easy to fill, and even allows you to choose between a warm or cool mist. Are you a plant parent? You can even scan your plant on the app and adjust the humidity to find the perfect level that keeps your plants happy!
Shoppers Say: “Being able to control the humidifier directly from my phone adds a level of convenience that I didn't know I needed,” wrote one Amazon customer.
This bedside humidifier will quickly become a non-negotiable in your nighttime routine! From being tap-water friendly to having dishwasher safe parts, we love how hassle-free it is to use. It is specifically designed to sit on your nightstand, and even has a built-in aroma diffusion feature that you can drop your favorite essential oils onto for a relaxing aromatherapy experience.
Trying to eliminate the amount of gadgets you’re keeping in every room? This Blueair 2-in-1 model packs a punch as a humidifier AND an air purifier. Everything is controllable through an app, which provides updates on the air quality and humidity levels and allows customizable adjustments.
Shoppers Say: “The Blueair air purifier has made a noticeable difference in my small room. The filter catches an impressive amount of dust and dirt,” one Amazon shopper wrote.
If you’re on the hunt for a humidifier that will blend right into your space, the Carepod One stainless steel humidifier is the one for you. Instead of mist going up into the air like other designs, this model sends the mist out from the front, while keeping the water tank concealed inside. There are just three control buttons: speed level, timer settings, and power (which also serves as a water indicator), which makes things super easy.
Even on the highest setting, this Raydrop portable humidifier can deliver up to 9 hours of continuous mist! It’s got a pretty basic design, with one knob on the front to control the mist level, and is compact enough for fitting in just about anywhere in your room.
This might just be the most unique humidifier out there! Not only can it control humidity for up to 402 square feet, it can also serve as a planter! This has a super sleek beige design and allows you to swap in a bamboo cover on the top so you have a spot to place your morning coffee, or open it up to hold a six-inch plant.
Shoppers Say: “Love how easy it is to fill and the controls are simple,” an Amazon reviewer wrote.
This tear-drop shaped humidifier is available in eight fun shades, including blue, orange, and white, while keeping things simple and functional. It covers up to 500 square feet, has an easy-to-use knob so you can set things just right, and is super quiet.
Dealing with uncomfortable chapped lips? Glide on our favorite lip balms for fall.
The E! Insider Shop editors and writers search the internet to find the best products out there. We interview expert sources, comb through customer reviews, and use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers.
As an editorial team, we independently create content and determine coverage based on research, reporting and what we think our readers would like to read about. The goal of our content is to provide a service and inform readers who are on the hunt for the latest products to help make their life better. Items are sold by retailer, not E!. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time.
eonline