A moisturiser is your skin’s ultimate hydration hero. It works to replenish and retain moisture, keeping your skin bright and supple. Beyond hydration, many moisturisers also create a protective barrier against environmental stressors while smoothing and improving texture.

Whether it’s quenching dry skin or boosting your glow, a good moisturiser is an essential step in achieving healthy, balanced skin—truly the crème de la crème of any skincare routine!

• Combination skin — The beloved Embryolisse moisturisers are a staple for all skin types including combination skin. For example, the best-selling Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré is a 6-in-1 marvel that works as a moisturiser, mask, cleanser, makeup primer, after-shave balm and after-sun soother. In one effortless step, it deeply soothes and hydrates your skin so you can say au revoir to dryness, irritation and dullness.

• Oily skin — For oily and sensitive skin, La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Moisturiser is your top choice. This hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic formula is paraben and fragrance-free. Enriched with salicylic acid, it gently exfoliates to unclog pores, targeting blackheads, blemishes, and post-acne marks while preventing future breakouts.

• Dry skin — For dry, very dry, and dehydrated sensitive skin, you can’t go wrong with Avene moisturisers like the Tolerance Hydra-10 Hydrating Fluid. The rich yet fast-absorbing formula provides up to 48 hours of lasting hydration without any greasy residue. Infused with thermal spring water, it supports your skin's microbiome and shields against environmental pollutants, leaving your skin beautifully soft, balanced and soothed.

Start with clean, slightly damp skin to help lock in hydration. Layer on a serum tailored to your skin’s needs, followed by your chosen moisturiser. Gently massage it into your face using upward, circular motions, and don’t forget your neck and décolletage for complete care.

Certain Embryolisse moisturisers such as the Radiant Complexion Cream - Apricot Glow double as an ideal makeup base, delivering a smooth, luminous finish.

A little goes a long way! For your face, a pea-sized amount is usually enough to provide effective hydration without overloading your skin. If you're moisturising your neck and décolletage, use a bit more — about the size of a coin — to ensure full coverage.