Best moisturiser on Reddit
270 reviews from r/AusSkincare, r/AustralianMakeup, r/SkincareAddictionUK and 35 more subreddits
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#1
CeraVe
4.4
(37)
"Experience wasn't good, Cerave is best."
"Cerave moisturizer."
"There is a chemist range called Cera Ve, get the night time restore… its amazing."
"There is a chemist range called Cera Ve, get the night time restore… its amazing."
"Cerave works great for me."
"CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizer"
"It’s my most trusted moisturiser."
"My skin loves this stuff."
"Really hydrating and not greasy."
"CeraVe for dry skin or Cetaphil for oily/sensitive skin."
#2
Vanicream
4.8
(21)
"Is my holy grail."
"I love vanicream daily facial moisturizer."
"A lot of people really love vanicream. It's inexpensive and sold in any drugstore."
"I adore Vanicream!"
"I recently switched to vanicream daily facial moisturizer. It’s very basic- light, absorbs well, doesn’t pill, and is also cheap."
"Vanicream."
"Vanicream."
"Love it."
"It's the only thing I can use as I also clog easily."
"It's very hydrating!"
#3
La Roche-Posay
4.6
(17)
"I started using La Roche Posay mains this year and so far, no cracks."
"LRP Lipikar Baume. After consistent use, my skin is never dry anymore."
"La Roche posay was the best for me - in terms of dryness and redness it calms it down instantly."
"LRP lipikar baume."
"I love La Roche Posay Lipikar Baume for both my body and my face."
"La Roche Posay cicaplast baume."
"LRP is good."
"Works perfect for me."
"I LOVE IT! I tried so many different moisturizers and this is the one."
"La Roche Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluid."
#4
Bioderma
4.5
(13)
"Bioderma atoderm intensive Baume."
"Bioderma Atoderm."
"It's formulated for people using dermatological treatments so it's really moisturising."
"When I was on tret I was using Bioderma sebium hydra, it's formulated for people using dermatological treatments so it's really moisturising."
"For thick moisturizers check out Bioderma atoderm intensive baume."
"My Derm recommended Bioderma Sebium Hydra."
"It is good."
"Is sold in large tubes & bottles at affordable prices."
"Was quite nice, was the one think that I found moisturising enough and it did not break me out."
"I think you'd be better off with bioderma atoderm intensive baume/ venusia max intensive cream."
#5
Neutrogena
4.5
(10)
"Neutrogenw hydro boost for sure 😇"
"Neutrogena Hydro Boost."
"I use neutrogena hydroboost."
"I've been using this moisturizer for the past several months."
"Best and affordable."
"Neutrogena hydro boost gel. A little expensive than your budget, but you can find offers on myntra."
"Ultra gentle Neutrogena daily moisturiser."
"Is good if u hv oily skin."
"Works well for my sensitive skin."
"I also really liked."
#6
Cetaphil
4.5
(10)
"Cetaphil in the tub. I use this head to toe every day."
"Cetaphil moisturising cream(not Dahm) all year round, all skin types"
"Cetaphil Moisturising Cream is a game changer for me!"
"Used it for almost 20 years."
"It’s been so good for me this winter."
"Cetaphil cream (in the tub, not the ointment or lotion sold in a tube or bottle)."
"I apply Cetaphil first and Aquaphor after."
"I use Cetaphil for body & e45 for my face."
"My dermatologist advised me to go to cetaphil cream instead."
"I’ve been a flaky mess for years and these have been the best I’ve tried for my skin."
#7
Musher's Secret
5.0
(8)
"Musher's Secret. It's technically for dog paws... But if it can heal and protect the rough paws."
"Plus one for Musher’s Secret."
"Mushers Secret is great at protecting against those elements."
"Musher's Secret for us too."
"I support the other comments, Musher’s Secret is great."
"I use Musher’s Secret on my dog’s paws in the winter when she has to walk on ice/snow."
"Mushers Secret is excellent."
"Musher’s Secret works well."
#8
Avene
4.6
(7)
"My two favourites are Avene XeraCalm Baume and Bioderma's Atoderm Baume."
"Has been my holy grail and staple for a couple of years now."
"Avene Xeracalm lipid replenishing balm or La Roche Posay Lipikar AP."
"Avene Xeracalm lipid replenishing balm or La Roche Posay Lipikar AP."
"I like the avene cicalfate."
"Avene Cicalfate, but I like my moisturiser thick!"
"Been great for my face and helps a lot with flare ups."
#9
Weleda
4.4
(7)
"Weleda skin food!!!"
"And Weleda Skin Food is a great thick moisturiser."
"Weleda skin food."
"Weleda skin food - can be too rich but nice."
"Give Weleda Skin Food a go :) "
"Is great for super dry skin."
"The only moisturiser that works for me in winter."
#10
Eucerin
4.4
(7)
"Eucerin lotion, worked wonders for my eczema prone, dry, irritated skin."
"Eucerin eczema is my go to for flare ups."
"Eucerin Eczema is worth a try. Game-changer for our family."
"Eucerin 5% Urea face cream works for me."
"Eucerin urea repair."
"Eucerin Urea Repair with ceramides!"
"Eucerin specifically adds colloidal oatmeal and cholesterol."
#11
Embryolisse
4.7
(6)
"Embryolisse Creme Lait?"
"Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre. The GOAT 🐐"
"Embryollise lait crème concentrate!!! The best moisturiser for dry skin that does not leave a sticky residue"
"Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré smells divine and works!"
"It’s really good."
"I've been using Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre or LaRoche Posay Toleriane."
#12
Aveeno
4.2
(6)
"My fave is aveeno, thick and nourishing but dries in very fast!"
"The aveeno calm and restore oat gel is really good"
"Aveeno Calm and Restore Oat Gel."
"A gel moisturizer like Aveeno oat gel."
"I like aveeno oat gel moisturiser."
"All are great. I use the one with the green pump morning and night."
#13
The Ordinary
4.8
(5)
"I’ve always used The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA."
"I have really good luck with The Ordinary."
"I recommens the ordinary and cosrx for the serums respectively, and cerave for the moisturiser."
"Then Cicaplast b5 baume as someone else has recommended."
"A hyaluronic acid serum might do the trick. I like The Ordinary's."
#14
Geek & Gorgeous
4.6
(5)
"I love geek and gorgeous hydration station. It's a gel cream and soooo hydrating."
"Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station."
"Geek&gorgeous hydration station is my fav"
"Feels very lightweight but hydrates well."
"This has been good so far."
#15
Illiyoon
4.6
(5)
"Very affordable , Hope this helps you."
"My fav is the illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream! it’s very hydrating."
"Illiyoon forever."
"ILLIYOON Ceramide ATO Concentrate Cream."
#16
Clinique
4.6
(5)
"Clinique Moisture Surge is excellent."
"I swear by Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel."
"I swear by Clinique dramatically different moisturizing gel. The lotion is ok too but the gel is amazing 🤩"
"Clinique moisture surge."
"I’ve been using it for ages and quite like it."
#17
QV
4.2
(5)
"I’ve sworn by QV for like a decade now."
"QV cream 💯."
"Are both amazing for my dehydrated skin."
"Because they specialise in products for dry, sensitive skin."
"The QV Ceramides moisturiser stings my face and doesn’t seem to sink in at all."
#18
Body Shop
5.0
(4)
"Body Shop - Hemp Hand Cream."
"Best hand cream I’ve ever used is the body shop hemp hand protector."
"Only thing that worked was the hemp hand cream from the body shop."
"Bodyshop hemp hand cream is very good and about $20 for a decent size tube."
#19
Palmer's
4.0
(5)
"I use Palmer’s cocoa butter, which also makes you smell like a chocolate bar."
"Palmers cocoa butter with aquaphor on top."
"Palmer's Cocoa Butter in the tub."
"Palmers makes a good shea butter one for pets."
"I normally use Palmers cocoa butter, but I often get coconut oil too."
#20
Aquaphor
4.8
(4)
"Aquaphor and cotton gloves at home."
"I use aquaphor. I put dabs on the problem areas and rub it in."
"Aquaphor saves me this time of year."
"Aquafor."
#21
Round Lab
4.8
(4)
"It has made a huge difference to my skin."
"Super lightweight yet it leaves my skin hydrated all day."
"It doesn't leave my face looking greasy!"
#22
Nivea
4.3
(4)
"Has been my favorite so far, not greasy at all"
"I use it as my nighttime moisturiser."
"Nivea Soft! They also have mini versions at Woolies."
"I use the Nivea Soft one (but they've recently changed the formula I'm pretty sure)."
#23
L'Occitane
5.0
(3)
"I really love loccitane, it is expensive but it’s a super large tube that lasts ages."
"L'occitane or aveeno."
"L’Occitane is my holy grail but it’s expensive."
#24
Pipette
5.0
(3)
"Pipette baby lotion fragrance free"
"Pipette baby lotion fragrance free."
"Pipette baby lotion fragrance free"
#25
Dieux
5.0
(3)
"This has been my favorite moisturizer for tret."
"I am in love. It’s so powerful and rich but with a light texture!"
"Dieux - Instant Angel"
#26
Hamilton
4.7
(3)
"Hamilton Urederm for me! Dry skin over here."
"It's lush. Ridiculously cheap and simple."
"The Hamilton Urederm has been great for me."
#27
Aestura
4.7
(3)
"It's the only one that hasn't clogged my skin but kept it really moisturised."
"For me Aestura Atobarrier cream works the best."
"I have combo skin and really like the aestura atobarrier cream."
#28
Byoma
4.3
(3)
"You need something with ectoin. Byoma barrier repair will help a lot with dryness."
"My go-tos currently are Byoma Barrier Repair."
"I've also tried the Byoma Barrier Repair, and mostly liked it, found it a bit heavy though."
#29
Coconut Oil
4.3
(3)
"I’ve found that coconut oil works wonders for my pup’s dry nose!"
"A coconut oil ( all natural no additives) smells kinda nice and doesn’t irritate me wall still moisturizing."
"I found coconut oil (the one people cook with) works for me and I like the smell too"
#30
Du'it
5.0
(2)
"Du’it tough hands is really wonderful!"
"Urea is the secret ingredient that has done amazing things for my hands."
#31
Yours Only
5.0
(2)
"Can highly suggest the “Yours Only” brand."
"Yours Only. Developed for psoriasis and eczema suffers, this stuff is the best."
#32
Lanolips
5.0
(2)
"Lanolips or Lanocreme are both lovely."
"I’d highly recommend the lanolips brand lanolin hand creams."
#33
COSRX
5.0
(2)
"I live and die by the CosRx Birch Sap moisturizer."
"This moisturizer is the only one that works for me."
#34
Kiehl's
5.0
(2)
"Currently loving the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream. Just the right texture."
"Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream."
#35
First Aid Beauty
5.0
(2)
"Ultra repair cream from first aid beauty works amazing for me."
"Both are fantastic and I like to keep both of them in my home, and they both use oatmeal in the products, which I love."
#36
O'Keeffe's
5.0
(2)
"O'Keeffe's is literally a miracle for repairing dry and cracked hands (and feet too)."
"Try Okeefe’s Working Hand!"
#37
BoJ
4.5
(2)
"For daytime BoJ's red bean water gel is my HG: completely weightless, leaves skin soft and plum."
"Both work well for my oily skin."
#38
Vichy
4.5
(2)
"I use mineral 89 booster and i love it."
"I can vouch for it being a great product."
#39
Emolene
4.5
(2)
"The product is use all year around on myself & my clients is Emolene, its also prescribed by dermatologists alot."
#40
CosRx
4.5
(2)
"Cosarx snail mucin or Sebamed gel based moisturiser."
"Snail mucin on damp skin and then cosrx snail mucin moisturiser on top"
#41
Isntree
4.5
(2)
"I love isntree green tea emulation."
"Isntree green tea emulsion. Emulsions are usually lightweight moisturizers."
#42
Korean brands
4.5
(2)
"Try one of the many Korean brands they have amazing calming moisturisers for every need"
"Have you thought of trying Korean brands, OP?"
#43
Dr. Jart+
4.5
(2)
"I really like Dr Jart+ ceramidine cream under makeup"
"I really like Dr Jart+ ceramidine cream under makeup."
#44
Klairs
4.0
(2)
"Klairs midnight blue cream."
"Love everything about it(except the price)."
#45
Cetraben
4.0
(2)
"I get it prescribed but you can buy it in boots, superdrug and Sainsbury's."
"You need to try Cetraben and Aproderm!"
#46
Obagi
4.0
(2)
"Makes some really nice ones."
"Makes some really nice ones."
#47
Olay
4.0
(2)
"Olay is underrated and works well for my skin."
"Olay is underrated and works well for my skin."
#48
Ponds
4.0
(2)
"Ponds Super Light gel with Hyaluronic acid."
"I literally just got my order in of Ponds Hydrating Gel Moisturizer."
#49
MCoBeauty
4.0
(2)
"I’ve been using MCoBeauty Invisible Facial Sunscreen lately, and I really like it."
"I really like it."
#50
The Body Shop
4.0
(2)
"Hemp cream from The Body Shop."
"I like Okeefe’s working hands with gloves, or body shop’s hemp Rescuing Hand Protector."
#51
Mayan Magic
5.0
(1)
"Mayan magic! I suffer from severe atopic dermatitis and this has really helped me."
#52
Tuttofare
5.0
(1)
"Beef tallow! I use tuttofare."
#53
Emma Lewisham
5.0
(1)
"Emma Lewisham supernatural crème! Get a sample from Mecca x."
#54
Sans [Ceuticals]
5.0
(1)
"Is excellent for dry skin."
#55
Glossier
5.0
(1)
"Try Glossier's After Baume. It is the richest possible thing I have ever tried."
#56
NATURIUM
5.0
(1)
"Very moisturizing and spreads super easily."
#57
Paula’s Choice
5.0
(1)
"I use Paula’s Choice recovery line. It has been the only thing that has worked for me."
#58
DRMTLGY
5.0
(1)
"DRMTLGY SPF 46 Matte tinted moisturizer"
#59
Numbuzin
5.0
(1)
"I like Numbuzin cica ceramide cream for nights."
#60
Uriage
5.0
(1)
"Uriage Xémose face cream. It’s amazing, perfect for sensitive skin, extremely moisturising & hydrating."
#61
LA NEIGE
5.0
(1)
"LA NEIGE Cream Skin splashed on the skin followed by REN Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm."
#62
Mario Badescu
4.0
(1)
"I’m currently using the Mario Badescu seaweed night cream. It’s thick and really moisturising."
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