Dew to You: Our Best Moisturisers for Dry Skin

Sleep, drink water, and moisturise your skin on repeat with Weleda Skin Food. Nourishment like no other, this works to protect and repair rough, dry skin – anywhere on the body! Face, hands, elbows, knees; you name it, Skin Food can be used all over day and night. For added winter protection, soothing extracts of Chamomile, Calendula Wild Pansy and a blend of enriching oils and waxes provide a protective barrier in harsh weather. And if you want an extra sheen, mix with Weleda’s Dry Oil for the glossiest of skin. 

Star ingredient: One of the main ingredients of Weleda’s base lies Hypoallergenic Lanolin. Chemically, this is almost identical to sebum, the natural oil produced by the skin, making for an ideal substance to ‘feed’ your dry skin.

Your skin will only ever be as good as your skincare routine, so we make sure to include ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream in ours. Applying every morning to cleansed, dry skin, this cream keeps skin strong, hydrated, and healthy with a powerful combination of ingredients. Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just 14 days with Ginkgo Biloba – all while being protected from UVA and UVB rays thanks to SPF30. Our best moisturiser for dry, ageing skin, it’s the ultimate blend for skin that looks firm and toned. 

Star ingredient: Wave goodbye to cracked, dry skin with algae extract Padina Pavonica, a clinically proven collagen boosting seaweed rich in minerals, vitamins, and proteins. Its potential antioxidant and hydration benefits make it great for brightening sensitive skin and keeping signs of ageing at bay.

The moment you decide to take care of your skin is the moment you pick up Skinfix Barrier+ Cream. Ideal for normal, oily, and dry skin types, this hydrating face cream visibly brightens, firms, and plumps. With active lipids, peptides, and rich Shea Butter, it helps to restore lipids in the skin barrier, including Ceramides and Fatty Acids. We recommend applying one to two pumps to clean, dry skin on the face and neck both morning and night. For deliciously rich skin all-over, pair with Skinfix’s fast absorbing, vegan Body Cream.

Star ingredient: Hydrate for dewy, glass-like skin with this cream’s Plumping Seaweed Hyaluronate Blend. Used as a humectant, a small-particle Hyaluronic Acid helps the skin hold onto water, hydrating the outer layers of your skin and improving skin’s appearance. 

Be good to your skin with our all-time magical moisturiser. Charlotte’s Magic Cream will flood dry skin with moisture, instantly transforming tired, dull skin. Its significant plumping effect helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, revealing a glowing complexion with skin that appears younger. Let the results-driven formula speak for itself. The best part? It comes with easy-to-use refillable capsules so you can unlock the secret to magic skin forever. Massage a few drops of Charlotte’s Magic Serum into clean skin morning and evening before this magic moisturiser – your future skin will thank you. 

Star ingredient: Supercharged skincare ingredient BioNymph Peptide helps create a plumper-looking complexion with a smoothing effect to the skin. Wrinkles appear reduced, leaving you with a dew of youth and luminosity. 

Star ingredient: We love Embryolisse’s emollient oil and combination of active ingredients of natural origin, including Shea Butter, Beeswax, Aloe Vera, and Soy Proteins. All rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, these provide the skin with all the nutrients and water it needs.

Considering you’ll wear your skin for the rest of your life, we regard skincare as an investment. Clinique’s refreshing oil-free gel-cream is high up on our wish list for skin that looks plump with a healthy-looking glow. Using technology that helps skin create its own internal water source, your skin will continually rehydrate itself at all hours of the day. Use morning and night for skin that feels healthier, more resilient, and deeply hydrated. Our tip? Embrace its multi-tasking properties by using as a dewy highlighter, 5-minute mask or cuticle treatment.

Star ingredient: Clinique’s powerhouse complex of Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe Bioferment helps attract moisture and retain it. Ideal for hydration, HA is a moisture-binding ingredient and the exclusive fermentation process of the Aloe Vera plant breaks apart large molecules into smaller ones, making them more easily absorbed into skin. 

We might not be perfect, but our skincare routine is with FRESH Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream. Think of this face cream for dry skin as a skin-vestment – especially if your skin’s oil-water balance is disrupted. Lightweight and deeply hydrating, the non-comedogenic formula balances hydration for all skin types and absorbs quickly, even under makeup. It gives you a weightless finish while evening texture and reducing the look of pores. Use our favourite face moisturiser for dry skin after FRESH Rose Toner and you’ll be good as new. 

Star ingredient: Scientifically proven to boost skin’s natural Hyaluronic Acid levels, Damask Rose Extract strengthens skin’s barrier to protect from water loss, leaving you with moisturised, dewy, petal skin.

Glowing skin is always in with Glow Recipe. Best for combination skin, Plum Plump works wonders on dry skin, too, due to its skin-balancing, hydrating ingredients. Its lightweight, whipped gel cream keeps skin hydrated all day, without making it oily. After one use, the overall appearance of your skin will look healthy, refreshed, replenished, and nourished. The non-pore clogging formula also comes in a refillable jar. Apply our Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm on parched lips for a juicy finishing touch. 

Star ingredient: Packed with Polyglutamic Acid, this hydrating peptide boosts the efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid and locks in moisture. The addition of Plum and Ice Willowherb helps to visibly balance oil and support the microbiome for plump, glowing skin.

Our best moisturiser for dry, sensitive skin, La Roche-Posay’s Lipikar Balm AP+M will have you turning your skincare routine into a ritual. Immediately soothing, this triple-action balm provides up to 48 hours of hydration. Its new, exclusive AP+M formula helps to rebalance the skin microbiome, ensuring good skin health. The best part? It’s suitable for dry, itchy, eczema-prone skin, and even gentle enough for babies from three months. We love using it to reduce the frequency of dry skin flare-ups and experience long-lasting comfort. 

Star ingredient: Niacinamide is extremely beneficial for dry skin. Also known as Vitamin B3, this water-soluble vitamin can alleviate dryness and prevent moisture loss. Combined with 8% Glycerin and 20% Shea Butter, this formula intensely soothes the skin and restores the skin barrier. 

The best defence against dry skin? Daily moisturising. With Aveeno, you can conquer anything. This fast-absorbing body lotion is proven to significantly improve the condition of dry skin in just two weeks. Apply daily after your bath or shower to soften skin and soothe itching. Our best body moisturiser for dry skin, it’s a must-have for giving our skin a chance to rehydrate. 

Star ingredient: Formulated with naturally active Colloidal Oatmeal, this binds to your skin to lock in moisture. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for those with dry skin as it helps balance your skin’s natural pH levels.