Ahhhh, moisturisers! They make the skin feel so good. You might have skin that is drier than sandpaper or maybe your skin is oilier than a frying vat — either way, it’s important to moisturise twice a day and it’s just as important to select the right moistur ... read more >>
Ahhhh, moisturisers! They make the skin feel so good. You might have skin that is drier than sandpaper or maybe your skin is oilier than a frying vat — either way, it’s important to moisturise twice a day and it’s just as important to select the right moisturiser for your skin. Dry skin needs a rich and nourishing moisturiser, whereas oily skin needs a lightweight, oil-free moisturiser to help control oil flow.
A moisturiser will work to treat the small gripes you have, like flakiness or breakouts, while preserving your skin elasticity. Moisturisers keep oil levels balanced and the skin supple and hydrated, preventing lines and wrinkles. Selecting the right moisturiser is your key to preserving the beautiful skin you have!
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What do I need to consider?
Your skin type
Moisturisers come in different formulations to cater for all skin types. You may have oily, dry, sensitive, normal or combination skin: there is a moisturiser perfect for any combination of these skin types.
Your skin concerns
Moisturisers also help to treat skin concerns like ageing, acne, dehydration and pigmentation.
Your texture preference:
Moisturisers come in three main textures:
- Lotions, which are very light in texture, almost runny, and are generally for a more oily or problem skin type.
- Creams, which can vary a bit in texture and will leave a moist and dewy finish to the skin. They are suitable for all skin types.
- Rich Creams, which are designed to more deeply nourish a dry skin type and will contain more natural oils.
How to get exactly what you need:
To best treat your skin type and your skin concerns, you should use a moisturiser on top of a serum that is also specific to your skin concern. This combination will give excellent results and will cover all bases.
For example: you may choose an Acne Control Serum to use with a light-textured Anti-Ageing Moisturiser. This means you get to treat your oily/problem skin type and your ageing concern — that way, you’re completely covered!
You might choose a Pigmentation Serum to use with a Rich Cream Moisturiser. This means you get to treat your pigmentation concern and your dry skin type, all at once.
I’m still a bit confused: can you help me to choose?
So there’s a lot of choice there, right? Try our cheat sheet — just select your skin type.
| Your Skin | Your Solution |
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1. I have pimples and my skin is red and a bit sensitive |
Acne Control Moisturiser (a fragrance free option) with a Serum |
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2. I have really dry skin and I need extra moisture |
Extra Hydrating Moisturiser with a Serum |
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3. I have dry/normal skin and I’m concerned about ageing |
Anti-Ageing Moisturiser with a Serum |
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4. I have acne and oily skin |
Acne Control Lotion with a Serum |
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5. I have normal skin but my cheeks get a bit dry |
Hydrating Moisturiser with a Serum |
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6. I am concerned about pigmentation |
Brightening Moisturiser with a Serum |
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7. I have sensitive skin |
Sensitive Skin Moisturiser with a Serum |
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8. I have problem skin and I’m concerned about ageing |
Anti-Ageing Moisturiser with a Serum |
What next?
Read Moisturiser Reviews
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