5 Best Moisturisers for Perfect Hydration

Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin, moisturiser is a must-have product to incorporate into your daily skincare routine. Moisturiser keeps your skin hydrated and refreshed as well as locks in your serums. As we age, the oil glands that keep skin healthy begin to lose their power, making it create fewer oils. Moisturising daily causes the glands to not have to work as hard to keep your skin healthy throughout your life. But choosing a moisturiser can be tricky – so here we have highlighted our 5 best moisturisers – and there is one suitable for every skin concern.

Why do we need a moisturiser?

When your skin dries out, many issues can arise with your skin due to the imbalance that occurs. You may notice increased redness, more instances of acne, and even shiny skin from an overactive production of oil. To avoid this, what you want is a moisturiser that balances your skin. For dry skin, you should go with an oily cream to hydrate your skin and balance out the oil content. For naturally oily skin, you want to go with a lotion since the amount of oil in those moisturisers tends to be significantly lower. These 5 best moisturisers cover these various issues, and it’s why there really isn’t a one-size-fits-all option.

Here are our 5 Best Moisturisers

Aspect Dr Resveratrol

Of course this beauty tops our chart at number one. It is suitable for all skin types, especially those looking for a deeply hydrating moisturiser that is not too heavy. Resveratrol – an antioxidant from the Cabernet grape, is an amazing antioxidant, meaning that as well as hydrating your skin, this moisturiser is also fighting free radical damage – from the sun – toxins and pollutants. This one flies off our shelves, and we absolutely love it!

Suitability: Great for all skin types, but particularly those with normal to dry skins.

Feel: A lovely creamy texture that absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue. Great under makeup.

Aspect Super Moisturising Complex

If you have dry skin that is prone to inflammation, then look no further than this devine moisturiser. Deeply hydrating with a luxurious feel, Aspect Super Moisturising Complex (or SMC as we call it) gets five stars from us! The ingredients in SMC target your cells, working at the deepest cellular level. This product is uniquely great at protecting against free radical damage and repairing cell walls. This is due to specialised ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and stem cell extracts which restore the skin’s vitality quickly.

Other ingredients, like green tea, Canadian willow herb, and sea buckthorn fruit oil soothe your skin. They also help your skin seal in the moisture, locking in the hydration. Suitability: Dry skin, inflamed skin, rosacea skin. Feel: Thick and creamy, this absorbs quickly and does not feel greasy, but does leave you with a soft, dewy appearance.

Aspect Dr Ultra Light Clarifying Moisturiser

This is for all our oily friends out there. Lightweight, oil free and non comedogenic. This moisturiser provides facial hydration and improves the overall appearance of skin. It moistens without clogging your pores, making it a perfect option for those with acne, and excess oil. This moisturiser is one of our most popular lightweight options. Suitability: Those suffering with concerns such as enlarged pores, acne, excess oil and congestion. Feel: Creamy but thin, this absorbs immediately into the skin, leaving you feeling hydrated with a slight matte finish.

Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C

We love this moisturiser for those who want less products but still achieve great results. This antioxidant day time moisturiser with sun protection offers you a smart combination for skin health and appearance. A rich formula that can repair and protect your skin from environmental and sun damage and suitable for all skin types, it comes packed with glycerin and hyaluronic acid for deep hydration that is locked in place. Bringing out a brighter and even complexion with daily protection from further damage. Suitability: Normal / oily / dry skin. Or those wanting a super basic routine without serums. Feel: This feels lightweight yet super moisturising. It is a medium textured cream that also has a soft fruity scent.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2

This one is a real winner. Not just a moisturiser, this is an anti ageing cream that will improve the appearance of skin smoothness, laxity, pores, and overall radiance while nourishing dry skin. Designed with a potent concentration of lipids: 2% pure ceramides, 4% natural cholesterol, and 2% fatty acids. It’s a unique anti-ageing correcting cream restoring your skin’s external barrier while supporting its natural repair system – all while improving visible signs of premature ageing. Suitability: Normal to dry skin / super dry skin / inflamed skin. Feel: Thick, creamy and non greasy. A little ‘heavier’ than a regular moisturiser, this makes a perfect night cream.