If it weren't for certain creams and lotions, my skin would be as dry and flakey as an iguana. Or a desert. Or something equally as unpleasant. These are my absolute favorites right now:

Very Important: DO NOT BUY THE LOTION. The Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing GEL is where it's at. For grosspeelyitchytight dry spots (my eye area always gets EXTREMELY dry and crackly in the wintertime, and this works fantastical quick-fix WONDERS)