If you take care of your skin in any capacity, it’s highly likely that a moisturiser features in your daily regimen. But with a myriad of options flooding the market, finding the right moisturiser that caters to your specific skin needs, whether that be sensitive skin, dryness or oily skin, can be overwhelming.
Enter: Chemist Warehouse. The Aussie pharmacy doubles as a beauty haven, renowned for its vast selection and affordability of a diverse range to suit every skin type and concern.
Here, we delve into the crème de la crème of moisturisers available at Chemist Warehouse. From luxurious, nutrient-rich formulas for dry skin to lightweight, oil-free options for acne-prone complexions, we’ve curated a list that promises to hydrate, rejuvenate, and protect your skin.
2024’s TOP 3 Chemist Warehouse Moisturisers
- CeraVe Daily Moisturising Lotion, $13.39
- Embryolisse Lait Crème Concentré, $39.99
- Avène Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream, $49.49
The best Chemist Warehouse face moisturiser 2024
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel
$24.39 (usually $35) at Chemist Warehouse
This lightweight gel formula is loved as an oil-free moisturising favourite. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, consider this gel a splash of water for the face.
Key features:
- Trio of hyaluronic acid, electrolytes and amino acids
- 72-hour hydration
- Can be refilled with Hydro Boost refill pods
CeraVe Daily Moisturising Lotion 236mL
$15.99 at Chemist Warehouse
You can’t go wrong with CeraVe’s Moisturising Lotion. The staple hydrator is formulated with hyaluronic acid and three forms of ceramides to not only moisturise, but also protect your skin’s barrier.
Key features:
- Fragrance-free
- Provides 48 hours of hydration
- Non-greasy formula
- Also available in 473mL and 1L size
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM
$22.99 at Chemist Warehouse
A more lightweight version of the brand’s signature lotion, the CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM works to provide overnight hydration and protect the skin’s barrier. The gel-cream formula provides a nourishing layer of non-greasy moisture.
Key features:
- Fragrance-free
- Three essential ceramides to support skin barrier
- Oil-free and non-greasy
L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Day Cream
$18.49 (usually $36.99) at Chemist Warehouse
This powerful daily moisturiser helps to promote cell turnover and reduce signs of ageing thanks to its key ingredient, retinol. Suitable for daytime use, the moisturising formula works overtime to reinforce skin elasticity.
Key features:
- Pro-retinol and fibrelastyl actives
- Stimulates cell renewal for youthful, firm and wrinkle free skin
- 50ml size
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Facial Moisturiser
$25.69 (usually $36.95) at Chemist Warehouse
Living up to its name, the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Facial Moisturiser performs best for those with sensitive skin. Soothing glycerin, vitamin B3 and ceramides work to protect and hydrate the skin barrier.
Key features:
- Fragrance-free
- Formulated for sensitive skin
- 83% soothing and protective actives
Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Ageing Micro-Sculpting Face Cream Moisturiser
$24.39 (usually $35) at Chemist Warehouse
Housed in Olay’s iconic red jar, the Regenerist line is renowned for its efficacy. The Micro-Sculpting Cream specifically bears a velvety texture and is formulated for all skin types. Suitable for AM and PM use, the cream includes niacinamide, amino peptides and antioxidants to treat skin tone, increase hydration and restore elasticity.
Key features:
- Brightening niacinamide
- Plumper, more radiant skin from first use
- Visibly reduces pores and improves skin texture
Avène Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream
$40.39 at Chemist Warehouse
Dull, deyhdrated skin? The Hydrance Rich Cream is set to be your skin care BFF. The intensely hydrating formula contains a lipid trio, which helps to minimise transepidermal water loss and restore the skin’s moisture levels.
Key features:
- Cohederm™ complex: trio of lipids
- For dry to very dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin
- Rich in Avène Thermal Spring Water for 24-hour hydration
- Restores the skin’s natural hydration barrier
Embryolisse Lait Crème Concentré
$39.99 at Chemist Warehouse
This French pharmacy cult-favourite cream is beloved for its multi-use capabilities. Whether you use it as a daily moisturiser, makeup primer or face mask, you can rely on this multi-tasking cream to hydrate and restore your skin’s glow.
Key features:
- 6-in-1 formula
- Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins
- Fragrance-free
- Enriched with aloe vera
E45 Face Moisturiser
From $14.99 at Chemist Warehouse
This antioxidant-infused moisturiser comes with a dermatologist tick of approval, so those amongst us with sensitive, dry and irritation-prone skin can apply a soothing solution when needed. With a lightweight and gentle formula, you wouldn’t be expecting this cream to be packed with quite so many natural and nourishing skin-loving ingredients, and yet E45 still somehow manages the task. If a day’s worth of hydration sounds like something your skin needs, head to Chemist Warehouse and check this moisturiser out.
Key Features:
- Supported by the Eczema Association of Australia
- Dermatologically tested
- 24 hour hydration
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Did your favourite Chemist Warehouse moisturiser make the list?!
Great selection of products
I still need to go down Cerve lane and try their products
Me too, I’ve never tried them before but only hear good things about them.
I’m not a supermarket or chemist skin care kinda girl
really good brands can be bought for great prices Karma Llama
So happy Embryolisse is available at CW now.
I love the original Neutrogena Hydro Boost, but I haven’t tried this new Hyaluronic Acid variant. I like the idea of refill pods.
Refill pods are really a good idea.
Yes that is a great idea and about time.
Yes, there needs to be more refillable options out there
Some lovely brands
My favourite from the mentioned moisturisers is the Embryolisse Lait Crème Concentré.
I like neutrogena, but Olay has never really appealed to me.
I’ve used L’Oreal products before but prefer more natural ones now. I’d like to try CereV
Haven’t tried any of these.
My skin really didn’t like the cerve light lotion, it really burned my skin. Im still trying to find my favourite chemist warehouse moisturiser
Yes sometimes one has to be careful. A pity that we cannot get samples to try before buying a product.
I would love to try Cerave products.
the cerave daily lotion works well for oily skin and those who layer a lot of skincare
So many good products
I need to try some Cerave products as I keep reading so much about them.
Lots of brands to try
E45 is affordable and a good one for problem skin, as is CeraVe
Finding the right moisturiser for you is really important.
Lots of options there.