15 Aesthetician-Approved Moisturisers That Will See You Through Your Dry-Skin Phase

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.