Moisturisers reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 195 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 62 posts to rank the best Moisturisers brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AusSkincare, r/tretinoin, r/AsianBeauty, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/SkincareAddictionUK. Top-rated brands include CeraVe (4.5/5), La Roche-Posay (4.5/5), Purito (4.4/5).
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Reviews195
Subreddits29
Posts62
Brands65
Products84
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#1
CeraVe
4.5
(17)
"Cera ve"
"Cerave cream in the tub is perfect night time moisturiser for me. Love the texture."
"Just the best."
"CERAVE IS THE BEST ONE I'VE TRIED."
"I have been using cerave for quite sometime now and I honestly love it more than any other moisturizer."
"CeraVe is heaven sent when your barrier is compromised."
"I have used cerave moisturizing cream and I have oily to normal skin."
"CeraVe moisturizing cream. Isn’t greasy or perfumed."
"I have been using the cerave moisturiser which I feel is a gentle one"
"Cerave cream (aka cerave in the tub) is a pretty standard/safe/great go to that’s super affordable :)"
#2
La Roche-Posay
4.5
(17)
"LRP Triple Repair Moisturing Cream"
"How about the LRP Cicaplast serum paired with the illiyoon cream?"
"LRP triple repair!"
"You need LRP or Vaseline at night."
"If you’re in Canada, the line is available at any Shoppers Drug Mart."
"La roche posay cicaplast baume b5."
"LRP Lipikar AP+ Balm"
"La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Balm (for everyday) and La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer."
"La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 is the holy grail of you have dryness or skin barrier issues."
"La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 (balm texture)"
#3
Purito
4.4
(12)
"Doesn't seem to cause any issues so far."
"Perfect texture, silky, quick to absorb."
"Perfect texture, silky, quick to absorb while leaving skin feeling nicely plumped, would repurchase endlessly."
"I really like it!"
"It’s made my skin so soft and more hydrated, a very underrated brand."
"All of them contain Ceramides which I find really helpful to combat dryness."
"It’s the only moisturizer I’ve used that makes a noticeable difference to my dehydration."
"I’ve been using the Purito B5 panthenol re barrier cream and been enjoying it!"
"I have been enjoying the Purito Oat Intense Cream."
"Light medium texture, has only 15 ingredients, has oat water, oat oil, oat flour and oat extract."
#4
Vanicream
4.7
(10)
"It is very clean and simple."
"This doesn't break me out."
"Vanicream facial moisturizer not the one in the tub."
"Vanicream"
"I love vanicream facial mosituizer @ target!"
"Great for sensitive skin."
"I haven’t got stuck into Cerave but that’s because I tried Vanicream first and loved it."
"Vanicream, actually vegan."
"Personally, I like Vanicream. I have combo acne-prone skin and it doesn't break me out but it's definitely hydrating."
#5
Bioderma
4.1
(7)
"Bioderma Sensibio R"
"I highly suggest these three products for rosacea prone skin, Bioderma atoderm baume."
"Loved it. Will invested in full size."
"Bioderma atoderm baume is great on the face."
"Bioderma Atoderm Baume."
"Bioderma creme maybe"
"Bioderma creme just sat on my face. Heavy, oily."
#6
Cetaphil
4.7
(6)
"That comes in the tub! I’m super clog prone and this stuff has never broken me out."
"I’ve only used cetaphil. It’s quite t h i c c and good for my desert dry skin."
"Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream for very dry to dry, sensitive skin"
"Cetaphil - recommended by dermatologists and available at a low price from the supermarket."
"Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisteriser"
"Cetaphil."
#7
Aestura
4.5
(6)
"Check out Aestura atobarrier lotion"
"Some moisturizer suggestions are Sana Moist balm, Aestura atobarrier lotion, or Kiehl’s ultra facial cream"
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
"Check out Curel intensive moisture cream or Aestura atobarrier lotion."
"I really like it."
"There are some other non-ab products."
#8
Weleda
4.6
(5)
"Or try weleda skin food"
"Try that and thank me later x"
"Weleda Skin Food - it’s not what I would usually think to put on my face. I break out when I use cicaplast for example. But even though Skin Food is rich and oily, my skin loves it!!"
"I really like Weleda Skin Food."
#9
Neutrogena
4.6
(5)
"Using it since one month. Behtreen hai."
"Seriously not worth getting an expensive neutral moisturizer."
"Tried and true favourite is the Neutrogena hydroboost water gel."
"Neutrogena hydro boost aqua"
#10
Aveeno
4.2
(5)
"Aveeno has some of the best products for sensitive skin."
"Love Aveeno."
"Aveeno. And sometimes sarna anti itch cream."
"He uses it in places that get rubbed a lot in conjunction with Aveeno and a Aloe Vera moisturizer as well."
"Aveeno. No moisturiser will prevent flareups fully but will give relief to dry skin."
#11
Clinique
4.2
(5)
"For winters-clinique moisture surge"
"I have always used Clinique moisture surge as moisturiser (the jelly-like one)"
"I have never seen this mentioned, but I use Clinique Dramatically Different lotion."
"The plainest one that I use is the Clinique dramatically different lotion!"
#12
Tatcha
5.0
(4)
"The only things I have found that my sensitive, rosacea skin can tolerate."
"Face: Tatcha - The Water Cream. It’s quite literally the only moisturiser I’ve been able to find that leaves my skin feeling properly moisturised without breaking-out or irritating my sensitive, combination, acne-prone skin."
"Tatcha Indigo Overnights Repair - expensive but incredible moisturiser. Makes skin feels so smooth and balances redness/overall skin tone."
"Definitely a splurge but results made it worth the price for me"
#13
Vaseline
4.8
(4)
"I’d try some plain old Vaseline before I bought anything new."
"Good old fashioned vasoline. Petroleum jelly."
"I start with a layer of Vaseline, and then coconut oil on top of that."
"Vaseline before bed."
#14
First Aid Beauty
4.8
(4)
"Im all of these myself i like the frist aid beauty cream."
"Not greasy and keeps my skin soft way longer than Aveeno."
"I really like first aid beauty ultra repair cream."
"First Aid Beauty ultra repair cream."
#15
Skin1004
4.5
(4)
"Does wonders for my skin."
"Skin1004's Centella Soothing Cream for Spring, Summer, and Fall!"
"I'm currently trying out the Skin1004 Centella Soothing Cream and it has worked out well."
"My favorite is skin1004's centella soothing cream, which is actually a gel."
#16
Geek & Gorgeous
4.3
(4)
"Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker."
"I had good luck with Geek & Gorgeous Happier Barrier."
"Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker."
#17
QV
4.3
(4)
"QV ceramides or intensive with a layer of Vaseline or paw paw."
"I cover it all with QV ceramides moisturiser in the tub. I was using Cerave in the tub for ages, but ended up preferring the QV as it feels less… silicony?"
"Honestly I've switched expensive moisturisers and gone back to QV and Cancer Council. The QV day cream or CC daily wear and regular QV cream at night. In winter I'll use the night cream instead."
"I use a serum with hyaluronic acid under my moisturiser, at night a couple of layers followed by a thick moisturiser (qv ceramides) then sometimes Vaseline."
#18
Physiogel
3.8
(4)
"Physiogel. Physiogel. Physiogel."
"Physiogel, dermive sensitive, organic traveller rapid repair moisturiser."
"Physiogel and Metafil are the ones you should look at."
"I'd try Physiogel last."
#19
Illiyoon
4.7
(3)
"How about the LRP Cicaplast serum paired with the illiyoon cream?"
"My favs for winter: Illiyoon ceramide cream"
"I also like Illiyoon Ceramide Cream!"
#20
Body Shop
5.0
(2)
"Definitely try the Aloe range from Body Shop. I swear by the moisturisers"
"I swear by the moisturisers."
#21
Shea Butter
5.0
(2)
"The best moisturizer I've ever used is just plain ole shea butter."
"I use unrefined shea butter or mango butter, easily the best moisturizing products."
#22
Venusia
5.0
(2)
"Venusia Max!!!"
"Venusia Max. My dad has extremely dry skin."
#23
e.l.f
5.0
(2)
"Another vote for the ELF happy hydration cream."
"Is awesome!"
#24
Malezia
5.0
(2)
"Have you seen Malezia? It’s the brand developed by the guy behind simpleskincaresciece.com."
"Can't beat Malezia for a fungal acne safe gentle moisturizer."
#25
Jojoba Oil
5.0
(2)
"Pure jojoba oil in addition to regular hand creme is what I've been using for months now, highly recommend."
"Jojoba oil is supposed to be the best because something something molecules penetrate deeper than other oils."
#26
Mixsoon
5.0
(2)
"I’ve been using a combo of mixsoon bean cream and then dr Althea relief cream."
"It helped me a lot."
#27
Olay
5.0
(2)
"Olay Moisturizing cream in Sensitive and it is also available in a light lotion, I swear by this for a non-irritating and non-greasy moisturizer."
"Olay Micro-Sculpting Cream Night. The first moisturiser I've used that outperformed every other moisturiser that I've used previously."
#28
COSRX
5.0
(2)
"Cosrx snail mucin all in one moisturiser. Clinique 100h moisture surge. Love them both."
"COSRX Oil-free Ultra-Moisturising Lotion. Not greasy at all. Sits nicely under makeup. Calming thanks to the birch sap. Super lightweight."
#29
BoJ
4.5
(2)
"It’s an amazing moisturizer with ginseng"
"I use boj dynasty cream, which is silicone free."
#30
Avene
4.5
(2)
"Avene Xeracalm AD Balm."
#31
Simple
4.5
(2)
"It has a beautiful texture, absorbs quickly."
"Been using since two months no complaints so far."
#32
Hydromol
4.5
(2)
"'Tis blessed relief."
"I get hydromol from my gp in both cream and ointment form."
#33
Cetraben
4.5
(2)
"I use cetraben and epimax."
"Next option would be Cetraben/Doublebase."
#34
Soon Jung
4.5
(2)
"Moisturizing but not pore-clogging."
"Soon jung hydro barrier (but get the one on the jar)."
#35
Tower 28
4.5
(2)
"The only thick moisturizer I’ve ever been able to use that doesn’t break me out."
"It's simple and gentle on my skin."
#36
Dermalogica
4.5
(2)
"Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream ❤️"
"Doesn't pill after applying tret, perfect for f/w."
#37
Rosehip Oil
4.5
(2)
"Is always the G.O.A.T."
"Rosehip oil is what I use."
#38
Eucerin
4.5
(2)
"Eucerin 5% urea body cream (a big jar) and for more lightweight options Purito deep sea cream."
"I use glycerin on damp skin, then Eucerin body lotion that has urea."
#39
Isntree
4.0
(2)
"Isntree HA Aqua Gel Cream is a good option to try!"
#40
Minimalist
4.0
(2)
"Recently started using it and it suits me well."
"Minimalist B5 moisturizer is great at soothing."
#41
Sebamed
4.0
(2)
"How about sebamed clear face care gel? I've FA and oily acne prone skin and it worked for me."
#42
ONE THING
3.0
(2)
"I was using the ONE THING — Centella Soothing Cream and the PURITO — B5 Panthenol Panthenol creams during the summer but I don't think they're enough now that it's colder."
"I was using the ONE THING — Centella Soothing Cream and the PURITO — B5 Panthenol Panthenol creams during the summer."
#43
Neutrogena Hydro Boost HA Serum
5.0
(1)
"Neutrogena Hydro Boost HA Serum"
#44
Tallowe
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend beef tallow, I work at a derm clinic so had about 50 different samples of moisturizer including aveeno and I trashed them all once I started beef tallow."
#45
Dermaveen
5.0
(1)
"Dermaveen Intensive Moisturising Cream."
#46
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"Cerave SA Smoothing Cleanser"
#47
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream
4.0
(1)
"I use HA serum twice"
#48
Jumiso
4.0
(1)
"I've buy the Jumiso awe sun airy fit moisturising sunscreen I've worn this for 2 weeks now and it seems to be also good tolerated by my skin despite it also contains glycols unfortunately."
#49
Meentzen
4.0
(1)
"I wish to buy those two SPF who look great for rosacea."
#50
Topicrem
4.0
(1)
"I wish to buy those two SPF who look great for rosacea."
#51
Mixa
4.0
(1)
"I like Mixa's Balancing Cream."
#52
Dr. Althea
4.0
(1)
"Here are some recs for dry skin tho: dr althea barrier repair cream"
#53
Re Equil
4.0
(1)
"Re equil hyaluronic acid moisturiser is pretty nutty ngl"
#54
Avène
4.0
(1)
"Avene Cicalfate"
#55
Software Skin
4.0
(1)
"Software Skin Daily Moisturiser - surprised how much I like this. Like a much creamier version of Cerave Moisturising Lotion."
#56
Lanolips
4.0
(1)
"Lanolips Face Base is lanolin based, so moisturising and sinks right into the skin. Great in Winter, and under sunscreen and makeup."
#57
Boring Without You
4.0
(1)
"Aussie brand Boring Without You, 'Face Flood Aquaporin soothing hydrating moisturiser' it's just been stocked in Priceline Pharmacy."
#58
Hada Labo
4.0
(1)
"Hado Labo gel cream is great. Consider just using sunscreen during the day?"
#59
WooHoo
4.0
(1)
"WooHoo gel cream for day and sweet dreams for night (heavier). For normal skin you might just be able to use a good quality sunscreen like Airyday during the day"
#60
Dear, Klairs
4.0
(1)
"Here are some recs for dry skin tho: dear klairs midnight calming cream"
#61
Innisfree
4.0
(1)
"Innisfree olive oil vitamin e real lotion. It's light and hydrating, comes in a large bottle for a reasonable price and leaves my skin feeling soft."
#62
Trilogy
4.0
(1)
"Trilogy Rosehip+antioxidant oil and QV ceramide lotion (cream for winter)"
#63
Isana Pure
3.0
(1)
"Isana pure 24h creme"
#64
Balea Med
3.0
(1)
"Balea med Anti Pickel ultra sensitive"
#65
No Cosmetics
3.0
(1)
"NoCosmetics base hydration cream. Maybe just 15% Glycerin. Maybe isntree green tea fresh emulsion."
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