BAZAAR Beauty Awards 2020: The Best Moisturisers That Hydrate Your Skin
Potent skin elixirs this way
While you may feel that serums are hydrating enough, they lack the essential fatty acids that help seal in the moisture and prevent trans-epidermal water loss. Here are the best moisturisers for your skin type.
Dark spots and dullness are no match for this lightweight cream, which is designed to combat both visible and non-visible pigmentation with the brand’s proprietary brightening active Radian-C Super Blend: A potent mix of 8.5 percent vitamin C derivative; parent company AmorePacific’s patented Melasolv, which works on inhibiting melanin production; and hyperpigmentation- reducing vitamin E.
Promising to leave skin plump and glowy, this powerhouse gel-cream helps replenish the skin’s water reserves with moisture-enhancing hyaluronic acid and hydrating activated aloe water. Cellular energy is optimised with caffeine, which also helps to counteract dryness and keep things conditioned, radiant and looking fresh for up to 72 hours.
Want an instant boost you can see and feel? This rich cream vows to give just that. Driven by a Hexapeptide Youth Complex composed of seven actives— including Hexapeptide-10, said to aid in skin restructuring as well as improve firmness; and Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, which binds to collagen fibres for a skin-plumping effect—it works on restoring the tautness and toned contours of youthful skin even as it acts on other concerns such as dryness and dullness.
Free radicals can cause a host of skin issues, not least dryness and other signs of ageing such as wrinkles. Double up on antioxidants with this cream moisturiser, which counters oxidative stress while striving to maintain collagen levels for plumper, smoother skin.
Make the hit-and-miss of off-the-shelf skincare a thing of the past with this moisturiser— which is only recommended to you after you’ve completed the brand’s online skin assessment to determine its suitability. Specially formulated to regulate sebum production while bumping up moisture levels, this keeps skin looking fresh, healthy and well hydrated.
Formulated with Idebenone and thiotaine, this harnesses the power of antioxidants to minimise visible signs of ageing and sun damage (wrinkles, patchy discoloration, dryness and the like) while helping to boost skin's resilience. An SPF rating of 30 and PA++ means it also offers broad-spectrum UV protection for an all-around revitalised look.
Proving that good things come in small packages, this face oil delivers sustainable hydration with a winning combo of a squalene base and skin-loving oils derived from nature. Antioxidant-rich oils such as strawberry seed, argan and rosehip work on regulating sebum production, balancing skin and promoting collagen production as they hydrate, while squalene helps boost efficacy and lock in moisture.
Keep your skin barrier in top condition—so important for those with sensitive skin, which is more prone to irritation, redness, inflammation and breakouts compared to other skin types—with this lightweight moisturiser. It gives a protective and hydrating boost with an anti-acne bacterium as well as glycyrrhizinate and cork tree bark extract, both skin conditioners with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Juiced up with low-molecular- weight hyaluronic acid, emollients and ceramides, this creamy formulation deeply hydrates and offers immediate relief for symptoms such as skin tightness, redness and roughness while working to strengthen the skin’s barrier for better overall skin health. Niacinamide provides additional brightening benefits and protection against environmental stressors.
The epitome of luxurious skincare, this world-famous anti-ageing cream is enriched with CeraFerment Extract to help enhance skin’s natural renewal abilities, and boasts the brand’s exclusive Skin-Empowering Illuminator, Retinol ACE and brightening ingredient 4MSK for optimal radiance. The sumptuous texture itself makes for a pampering treat that’s neither heavy nor sticky on skin.
Looking for a nutritive hydrator? Reach for this face oil powered by sugar-cane-derived squalane and fullerene. The first reportedly helps skin retain moisture and nutrients while reinforcing its barrier and countering oxidative stress; the second further acts on neutralising free-radical damage and reducing visible signs of ageing. Working in tandem for an all-around improvement in tone and texture are other extracts custom-blended to address your skin’s unique needs.