15 Esthetician-Approved Moisturisers That Will See You Through Your Dry Skin Phase (2024)

La Roche-Posay

Cicaplast B5 Multi-Purpose Repairing Balm

This ultra-rich moisturiser is best applied as a night cream or used as a mask once or twice a week. It's perfect for soothing sensitivity, reducing redness, and for applying to any particularly scaly or chapped areas of skin. I always keep a tube on my shelf for when dry skin-related emergencies arise because it works so well and so fast.

Dr. Jart+

Ceramidin Cream

Ceramides are one of my favourite skincare ingredients to recommend to my dry skin clients. They're fatty acids which hold skin cells together in order for it to form a healthy skin barrier that seals in moisture and keeps irritants out. If you suspect a damaged skin barrier, this reparative moisturiser is a lifesaver.

Medik8

Advanced Night Restore

This rich night cream not only feels nourishing on the skin, but the ceramide-packed formula ensures your skin barrier is shielded and repaired overnight by restoring lipids in the skin. Expect plumped and comfortable skin come morning. It also offers antioxidant protection to help leave your skin looking brighter and better rested.

Curél

Intensive Moisture Facial Cream

Dryness and sensitivity often go hand-in-hand, but fortunately Curél products are all formulated with dry, sensitive skin in mind. This dense hydrating cream is packed with skin barrier-supporting ceramides alongside eucalyptus extract to soothe skin.

Beauty Of Joseon

Dynasty Cream

If dryness results in your skin looking dull and flat, look no further. This cult classic Korean moisturiser plumps skin up and leaves it with a fresh, juicy finish. Key ingredients include nourishing squalane and brightening rice water.

Aestura

Atobarrier365 Cream

Another K-beauty staple, this thick, buttery cream contains ceramides and fatty acids to help both replenish moisture levels and prevent it from escaping. This brand is considered the Korean version of Cerave.

Naturium

Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm

This balm can be applied as a moisturiser or layered on top of one as an extra occlusive barrier to seal moisture in. To do so, it combines the soothing and hydrating benefits of marshmallow root, centella asiatica, colloidal oatmeal, arnica, and milk thistle.

Dr. Loretta

Anti-Aging Repair Moisturiser

If you've noticed your skin becoming drier as you've aged, there's no need to be concerned—skin dryness naturally increases as we get older. For skin that's experiencing signs of ageing as well as symptoms of dryness, this moisturiser will be a worthy addition to your skincare routine. Alongside hydrators like glycerin and jojoba seed oil, it contains peptides to smooth rough skin and wrinkles, and antioxidants to target fine lines and dark spots.

Skin Rocks

The Rich Moisturiser Fragrance-Free

As its name suggests, this rich moisturiser is designed to nourish dry, flaky skin with its rich, creamy formula. The fact that it's fragrance-free makes it ideal for those who find their dryness results in increased sensitivty.

Aveeno

Face Calm and RestoreOat Rich Balm

This dense, buttery balm is infused with Aveeno's signature triple oat complex, which helps to calm redness and sensitivity while also moisturising and protecting the skin barrier. Another brilliant option for dry and sensitive complexions.

Sunday Riley

Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream

I return to this moisturiser every winter—it's super thick and creamy, but doesn't feel heavy or greasy on my acne-prone skin. The multitasking formula contains multiple forms of ceramides alongside squalane, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid.

Glossier

Glossier After Baume

Another moisturiser that works well both alone and when applied as an extra layer after moisturising. I also often apply this to the areas where I know I'm most prone to dryness—such as around my nose and chin.

Dermalogica

Stabilizing Repair Cream

Dermalogica moisturisers are amongst my all-time favourites, with this ultra-thick cream being one of the best options for very dry skin. Alongside ceramides it contains cica to reduce redness and relieve irritation.

Rhode

Barrier Butter

Ideal for overnight hydration, this rich, buttery cream draws upon the benefits of hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid to rehydrate skin, while ceramides and murumuru butter help to seal moisture in and soften rough texture.

The Inkey List

Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturiser

Many thicker creams can be too rich for acne-prone skin, but this was is specifically formulated to nourish dryness without contributing to clogged pores and breakouts. It's intensely hydrating, but doesn't feel too heavy or greasy.