Looking for the best moisturiser to combat dry skin in winter? If you tick the dry skin type box when you go to the beauty salon, your skin’s probably feeling even more dry now that winter has kicked in.
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Flick through our gallery to find the best moisturiser reviews from our members.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance
bh says: This moisturiser is for dry skin types and to help combat the signs of premature ageing. Containing Vitamins C, E, and ginkgo biloba to reduce free radical damage, it’s also infused with coneflower and hydrocotyl, grape seed and wild yam to help soothe and leave skin feeling softer.
You say: “I received a sample of this moisturiser after having a chemical peel. I find after having skin peels that my skin gets very dry and even flaky. This moisturiser reduces the dry patches on my skin after a facial. It smoothes my skin over making it look and feel smooth and soft.” -bh member, Beautybabe140194
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator
bh says: This moisturiser works to keep skin hydrated for 24 hours plus it creates a perfectly hydrated based for foundation wearers.
You say: “Although it is thick, it seems to work into the skin easily and absorb nicely. It does not feel greasy at all. It is very moisturising, and seems to get rid of my dry patches and does not break me out at all. I would repurchase this.” -bh member, angie_robyn
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Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer
bh says: Designed to treat those with dry and very dry skin types, this moisturiser also contains soothing, anti-irritant and antioxidant ingredients to help calm and strengthen.
You say: “While this moisturiser is designed for “dry to very dry skin,” I find that this product absorbs quite well and doesn’t look greasy on my normal skin. It is still moisturising though and does plump up the skin.” -bh member, Inna9
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Mary Kay ® TimeWise ® Age-Fighting Moisturizer (Normal to Dry)
bh says: A moisturiser that suits normal to dry skin, its formula helps to enhance the skin’s natural moisture levels.
Your say: “This is my current “go-to” basic moisturiser, I love it. Nourishes and hydrates my dry, tight skin – with NO irritation. Easy to dispense tube which I prefer over jars. Great job.” -bh member, Tallulah151
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DermaVeen Daily Nourish Rich Facial Moisturiser
bh says: Suited to those with dry, sensitive skin, this moisturiser contains colloidal oatmeal to replenish the skin when moisture loss is an issue.
Your say: “I suffer eczema on my face and it took forever for me to find a moisturiser for my face that didn’t leave me itchy and red. i use this in the morning and at night and i love it. it doesn’t make my face feel greasy and it sinks in really fast. highlighter goes on really easily over this product if you choose to omit foundation. I wish it was available in a bigger tube!” -bh member, Plaxyplaxy
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Cetaphil Moisturising Cream
bh says: The perfect formulation for dry, sensitive skin types, it works to bind water to the skin to help prevent moisture levels dropping.
You say: “Have tried SO many moisturisers over the years and have only just found this amazing product…unfortunately having eczema I do need to be careful with what products I use, which sucks as I love nothing more than a thick and fragranced moisturiser … but my skin does not respond so well.This is the only the moisturiser that doesn’t make me itch or feel like I’m smothered in product!” -bh member, ChloéHutchence
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Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser
bh says: All about hydrating, restoring and protecting the skin, this moisturiser works to keep the skin soft and plump with pro-vitamin B5.
Your say: “My skin is more dry in spots than oily and does fluctuate during dry weather.I have been using this moisturiser and have repurchased at least 5 times. It is absolutely amazing! So hydrating but doesn’t create an oily layer on your face. It instantly sinks into your skin and the title just says it all; it’s a RICH moisturiser.” -bh member, Roshinairlie
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Kiehl’s Crème D’elegance Repairateur
bh says: Enriched with cocoa butter and sesame oil, it’s perfect for those with very dry and dry skin.
You say: “I’ve just finished a tub of this. It’s essentially Creme de Corps for the face. ie. a no-nonsense moisturiser that is unscented, soaks right in, plumps and leaves skin soft with a healthy satiny finish. Because it soaked into so easily, it didn’t feel heavy at all and I felt like I was feeding my skin with moisturising goodness.” -bh member, kanashimiblue
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