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Which Moisturiser is Best for My Skin?

Which Moisturiser is Best for My Skin?

Written by: Sarah Peacock

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Time to read 4 min

 

Using a moisturiser daily is a must for your skin, no matter what your skin type is. Moisturisers help hydrate your skin by locking in moisture, preventing dryness and flakiness, and making your skin look and feel more supple, smooth, and healthy.

Moisturisers also act as a protective barrier for your skin by creating a layer between your skin and the external environment, which can help to prevent damage from environmental factors such as pollution, wind, and sun exposure.

The ideal moisturiser will depend on your skin type.

Hands holding the new Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream showing product's texture

Also Read: What Is Your Skin Type and How To Identify It?


Here is a guide to help you find the best moisturiser for your skin type:

Oily Skin

Oily skin can be a tricky skin type to care for, because you want to avoid adding any additional oil to the skin that can exacerbate the issue. However, without moisturising, an oily skin can become dehydrated, which will then lead to overproduction of oil to compensate for the lack of moisture.

If you experience an oil shine in the morning/midday part of the day, opt for an oil-free moisturiser because it helps to hydrate and protect an oily skin without adding extra oil that can clog pores and cause acne breakouts.

 

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BEST FOR: Oily skin


A lightweight, oil-free lotion for daily moisture protection that actively combats surface dehydration while smoothing the skin’s surface with botanical extracts.

 


Combination Skin

 

Combination skin is the most common of the skin types and it's where you will notice an oil shine through the t-zone of your face (forehead, nose and chin) and dry (no oil) on the outer areas of your face.

 If you experience an oil shine in the afternoon part of the day, opting for a medium-weight moisturiser is ideal.  

 

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BEST FOR: Combination Skin


This will infuse skin with 48h of continuous hydration and helps protect against environmental stress. This best-selling moisturiser also reduces Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and helps shield skin’s natural microbiome from environmental stress.

 

Dry Skin

 

This skin type experiences no oil shine on the skin at all.

However, oil forms part of our skin's protective barrier, so it is important for this skin type to use a heavier weight moisturiser to help replenish, protect and nourish the skin to ensure the skin's barrier remains resilient and healthy.

 

 

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BEST FOR: Dryness

 

This moisturiser restores lipid balance to dry skin, improving its barrier function. It enhances natural resilience and supports barrier recovery to promote healthy-looking skin.

The formula also locks in hydration, reducing fine lines.

 

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BEST FOR: Dryness

 

A super-concentrated, heavyweight cream that combats chronically dry, dehydrated and prematurely-ageing skin conditions while it repairs and protects. As the richest Dermalogica Moisturiser, it soothes, hydrates and replenishes even the thirstiest skin while acting as a protective salve to fight extreme cold and dry environmental conditions.

All Skin Types

These moisturisers are an option for all skin types. If you have a drier skin and opt for one of the following, applying a hydrating serum (such as the Circular Hydration Serum) underneath will provide extra comfort.

 

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BEST FOR: All skin types

This cream optimises the skin's oxygenation process, resulting in firmer and energised skin. It deeply hydrates and restores the skin's barrier, leaving your skin with a radiant complexion. A lightweight texture that is suitable for all skin types.

 

 

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BEST FOR: All skin types

Transforms the skin overnight by optimising skin recovery. Boosts radiance by replenishing the hydration skin loses throughout the day and delivering active ingredients at night, when skin is at its most receptive – and encourages restful sleep with essential oils.

 

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BEST FOR: All skin types

Provides weightless hydration and a radiance boost for healthy-looking skin. With a stable Vitamin C complex, antioxidants, and five types of Hyaluronic Acid, it minimises fine lines and wrinkles. Instantly brightening, it also supports natural skin renewal with exfoliating properties

 

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BEST FOR: All skin types

Targeted for concerns of pigmentation and uneven skin tone, this night time moisturiser is nourishing and optimises skin moisture recovery and helps restore luminosity.  

 

For Teenagers

Teenagers dislike that feeling of 'something' on their skin, so keeping their moisturisers on the lightweight side is ideal. These moisturisers will provide essential hydration without adding extra oil to the skin.

 

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BEST FOR: Teen skins

A skin-refining, lightweight jelly moisturiser for oily skin that gives all the dewy glow, none of the shine.

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BEST FOR: Teen skins

Sheer, easy-to-apply formula helps soothe discomfort and hydrate areas that feel dry. Also helps relieve the dryness often associated with some acne treatments.

About the Author

 

My name is Sarah and I am the founder of GLO Skin Body. With almost 20 years experience, I believe a professional relationship with your skin therapist is crucial in helping you to achieve your skin care goals and to ensure your skin is always looking and feeling its best. Whether it's in person or through our online support, Im here to guide and support you towards your healthiest skin ever.

On a personal note, I am a Mum of 3 so I understand completely the juggles and balancing of life and family commitments . My goal is to help everyone have an effective and enjoyable home care routine that gets you the results you want...no matter how busy you are!

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