1. Humectant and emollient serum
You need something that is both! hyaluronic acid is good, Polyglutamic acid is better
https://www.sephora.com/product/polyglutamic-acid-P443830
https://naturium.com/products/multi-peptide-advanced-serum
https://www.target.com/p/byoma-hydrating-serum-1-01-fl-oz/-/A-83670770
2. Barrier repairing moisturizer
https://naturium.com/products/barrier-bounce
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/first-aid-beauty-ultra-repair-cream-intense-hydration-face-body-moisturizer/5443759
https://credobeauty.com/products/skin-food-original
Bonus: a balm/salve
Reapply throughout the day to really dry patches or lay it on thick at night
https://versedskin.com/products/sweet-relief-overnight-barrier-balm
https://zitsticka.com/products/barrier-boost-slugging-balm
https://www.herocosmetics.us/products/glow-balm
ALTERNATIVELY you can do this set (it’s good) and call it a day
https://futurewise.world/products/slugging-system
Also generally speaking some good affordable (I think) brands:
Naturium, verse, byoma, inkey list