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Best Face Moisturisers of 2026

We test and rank the best face moisturisers using real-world data, expert analysis, and verified user feedback.

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Top Face Moisturisers at a glance

Product Overall score Category Best for Review
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA Review 87 Face Moisturisers The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Hyaluronic Acid is a fragrance-free facial cream designed to support everyday hydration without a greasy feel. It earns strong scores for effectiveness, application, value, and customer satisfaction, but its cream texture may feel too thick for some users and occasional breakout reports warrant caution. Open
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer Review 88 Face Moisturisers Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer is a lightweight, fragrance-free face lotion designed for daily hydration, particularly for sensitive skin. It combines ceramides, hyaluronic acid, squalane, and glycerin in a simple tube format with strong comfort and value scores. Its key limitation is that some very dry or reactive users report that it is not moisturizing enough or can cause mild stinging. Open
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair UV SPF 30 Review 84 Face Moisturisers La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair UV SPF Moisturizer for Face is a daily facial moisturiser with built-in SPF 30 designed to combine hydration and sun protection in one morning step. It is widely praised for its lightweight feel, non-greasy wear and makeup-friendly finish. The main limitations are mixed sensitivity responses, occasional eye irritation and a sunscreen-like scent that some users notice. Open
St. Ives Collagen & Elastin Face Moisturizer Review 84 Face Moisturisers St. Ives Collagen & Elastin is a budget facial moisturizer designed mainly for dry skin and everyday hydration. It stands out for its quick-absorbing, non-greasy feel and unusually large jar size for the price. Its main limitations are mixed sensitivity feedback and less practical jar packaging. Open
NIVEA Intense Healing Body Lotion Review for Dry Skin 88 Face Moisturisers NIVEA Intense Healing Body Lotion is a body moisturiser designed for dry and very dry skin, with a quick-absorbing, non-greasy lotion texture and a pump bottle for easy daily use. It stands out for strong moisturising performance, comfort, and customer satisfaction, though the fragrance is a notable limitation for some users. Open

How we rank

We score each product across visible results, compatibility, ingredient quality, usability, packaging, brand trust, and value, then compare results within the category.

Beauty results25%
Skin, hair & shade fit20%
Ingredients & safety20%
Application & wear20%
Value15%
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