The Best Moisturizers For Every Skin Concern

Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Cream

Behind the coveted ‘lit-from-within’ radiance you get from using Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Glow Cream are light-reflecting pearl pigments, plumping triple hyaluronic acid and wild-rose extract (for a more even skin tone). I love to take this rich formula down my neck and décolleté, too, for a seamless finish and a naturally healthy (not glittery) glow.

La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask

Don’t let the name throw you off – this overnight mask from La Prairie is essentially a rich, creamy moisturizer that you apply as the final step in your nighttime skincare routine after a toner (if you use one) and serum. What makes it so good is that it does all the heavy lifting while you sleep – firming, smoothing and plumping skin – and sinks in entirely, so you can simply wake up and go (no face-cleansing required). Plus, it’s packed with the brand’s signature Caviar Premier extract to work on elasticity and tone, too.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Cold, dry air can cause redness and rosacea, as well as patches of dehydration. So, for the colder winter months, a skin barrier-boosting, redness-relieving formula is essential – and this is where Augustinus Bader’s original moisturizer shines. Equally, its reputation as a powerhouse hydrator, and its ability to tackle hyperpigmentation with significant results, is why it’s the NET-A-PORTER beauty team’s go-to for fortifying skin against harsh, wintry weather.

Eighth Day The Reparative Moisturizer

This peptide-rich cream by Eighth Day has generated a lot of beauty buzz, thanks to its ability to deliver a firmer, bouncier, more resilient complexion. But perhaps what’s not so well known is how good it is for its antioxidant protective qualities, too. According to the experts, a variety of antioxidants offers better free-radical protection than just one potent ingredient – and this moisturizer packs a blend of vitamins A, C and E, plus resveratrol, ferulic acid and COQ10, into the formula. Use it daily to help stave off skin damage caused by both pollution and UV rays.

La Mer Crème de la Mer

As the much-loved original algae-based moisturizer, La Mer’s Crème de la Mer is excellent for sorting dry, dehydrated skin. Once warmed between your fingers (a must before applying), the rich texture feels considerably more lightweight but still packs a hefty hydrating punch, thanks to a slew of classic moisturizing ingredients and its signature Miracle Broth – a mix of vitamins, minerals, botanicals and, of course, sea kelp. If you have patches of dry skin, try pressing an extra layer over the top, like a mask, and leave it to absorb.

Sisley Paris Sisleÿa L’Integral Anti-Âge Fresh Gel Cream

It’s tempting to cull moisturizer in a bid to eliminate excess oil, but that will only exacerbate the situation, triggering skin to produce more of it. Instead, reach for this ultra-lightweight iteration of the cult moisturiser from Sisley Paris. It visibly hydrates, plumps, energizes and tackles fine lines – all without blocking pores. Even better, you’re left with a velvety finish and zero greasiness, too.

MZ Skin The Calming Moisturizer

Whether your skin type is sensitive or prone to the occasional irritation, you’ll want this soothing formula from MZ Skin in your beauty arsenal. A generous layer acts like a cashmere blanket for sensitive, hot, red skin – plus, it’s spiked with a barrier-strengthening prebiotic and nurturing plant extracts for both instant and long-term relief. Keep it in the refrigerator for even more cooling, soothing benefits when skin feels especially out of sorts.

Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream

If you’re looking for a hit of hydration, this ultra-lightweight oil-free formula from A-list aesthetician Shani Darden is a must for your skincare kit. It uses squalane to hydrate skin from the deepest layers upwards, but, equally, feels featherlight when applied – which means you can layer it easily under and over your favorite serums and creams.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Water Cream

Hydrated skin is the canvas you need for makeup to look good. Created by makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, this cream sits beautifully under your best foundation – what makes it so popular is that it leaves skin smooth and supple but never slippery or greasy. Tilbury herself uses it backstage at fashion shows, as well as on her A-list clients for red-carpet appearances.

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