WHAT MOISTURISER SHOULD YOU USE?
A few factors go into finding the best moisturiser for your skin type and concerns. To pinpoint your perfect moisturiser, it helps to consider the texture of the formulation and key ingredients used.
All skin types require healthy moisture levels. However, beyond just moisturising your skin, this key skincare step can address unique concerns and support the needs of skin types like combination or sensitive skin.
Where those with oily and mild-acne prone skin benefit from non-comedogenic and lightweight formulas, dry skin types may require intense moisture implementation and thicker textures. Similarly, sensitive skin types can be improved through moisturising ingredients that promote comfort and address redness in skin. In this article we walk through your skin type’s needs and the best facial moisturiser to add to your routine.
HOW MOISTURISER BENEFITS DIFFERENT SKIN ISSUES
A good moisturiser seals in the ingredients of your other skincare products and assists skin through every day and seasonal stress. By infusing plant-powered ingredients, Kiehl’s facial moisturisers can support skin goals such as:
- Anti-ageing. Firming and anti-wrinkle moisturisers help to improve the appearance of ageing skin signs like fine lines and sagging. Ingredients like vitamin A can aid in refining skin’s texture for a youthful appearance.
- Dark spot correcting. The inclusion of antioxidants like vitamin C and retinol in brightening creams like Clearly Corrective Brightening & Smoothing Moisture Treatment can help to address free radical skin stress which contributes to discolouration and dullness.
- Skin calming. All skin types can experience discomfort due to external stress, but those with sensitive skin are typically more prone. Natural ingredients like calendula moisturise skin while comforting it.
WHAT MOISTURISER SHOULD I USE?
Your skincare routine is most beneficial when tailored to your specific needs. Alongside skin type, it can help to consider the environmental stressors your skin is regularly exposed to, and the unique concerns you have. Typically, dry climates or cooler seasons can pull moisture from skin at an accelerated rate, so a thick-textured formula might be most helpful. Similarly, urban environments with high rates of pollution can cause stress to skin – so a lightweight, antioxidant moisturiser is often recommended here. See the best moisturiser for your skin type below.
BEST FACIAL MOISTURISER FOR DRY SKIN
Without proper moisture implementation, dry skin types can be prone to dullness, rough-textured skin and visible flakiness. To support a natural lack of moisture content, the best moisturisers for dry skin are rich in nourishing ingredients. If dryness is something you struggle to get on top of, a thick-textured formula may help. Ultra Facial Moisturiser contains squalane – a botanical lipid with close affinity to our natural skin oils. This helps to balance skin’s moisture levels and retain hydration.
BEST MOISTURISER FOR OILY SKIN
Excess oil-flow can cause shininess and contribute to clogged pores, blemishes and breakouts. To stabilise natural oil production, your skin needs to be hydrated. While applying moisturiser can seem counterproductive to those with this skin type, it’s a vital step in getting oiliness under control. Lightweight, non-greasy and oil-free formulas help to keep skin hydrated and shine-free. For a gel moisturiser that won’t overwhelm skin, Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream is recommended. Glacial glycoprotein helps to balance skin’s moisture levels in a non-comedogenic and refreshing formula.
BEST MOISTURISER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
For sensitive skin types, supporting the skin moisture barrier with a comforting, hydrating and efficacious moisturiser can make all the difference. This layer functions by retaining properties like lipids and water content and protecting skin from stressors like bacteria and pollution. A healthy skin moisture barrier supports an even skin tone, plump texture and radiance, so protect this skin layer with a gentle yet effective moisturising step. Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream moisturises skin with a comforting and gentle water-cream formula, including calendula flower extract which can nourish sensitised skin.
BEST ANTI-AGEING MOISTURISER
Moisturising your skin is one of the most beneficial steps in anti-ageing skincare routines. Skin loses natural moisture as we grow older, so supplementing hydration can help to retain youthful, plump and brightened complexions. To both address current signs of ageing like fine lines and help to prevent further ageing stress to skin, a firming and boosting formula can be implemented. Super Multi-Corrective Cream is an anti-ageing facial moisturiser which targets visible signs of ageing and helps to lift and firm skin. ProxylaneGX and vitamin A combine to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and boost skin’s elasticity while imparting moisture.
BEST MEN’S FACIAL MOISTURISER
Men’s skin is typically thicker, with higher collagen content and a larger pore size. To support men’s skin structure, the best facial moisturiser ingredients include stimulating and retexturising properties. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive, Facial Fuel Energising Moisture Treatment for Men helps keep healthy moisture levels in check. Antioxidants chestnut extract and vitamin C address skin stress and boost skin texture, while caffeine brightens and refreshes skin.
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Ultra Facial Moisturizer
A daily facial moisturiser with 24-hour hydration.
Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream - Refillable
Looking for a lightweight, oil-free moisturiser? Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream features a fast-absorbing gel cream formula that is ideal for those with oily and normal skin types.
Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream
Soothe, hydrate and visibly reduce redness with our multi-miracle calendula cream. Infused with concentrated Calendula Serum, this lightweight water cream will provide long-lasting 24 hour hydration while visibly evening skin tone and boosting radiance. Perfect for all skin types, shop our efficacious calendula face cream now.
