The Best Winter Moisturizers for Every Skin Type

Winter can wreak havoc on our skin, leaving it dry, flaky, and irritated. That's why it's important to choose the right moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and healthy. With so many options available on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best face moisturizer for your winter skincare routine. That's why we've compiled a list of the top face moisturizers for winter.

The Best Moisturisers for Dry skin

Developed with dermatologists, the rich formula of the CeraVe moisturizing cream helps to protect the skin's natural barrier with three essential ceramides and MVE technology to provide daily instant and long-lasting hydration, and releases skin nourishing ingredients for up to 24 hours. Hyaluronic Acid helps to retain the skin's natural moisture.
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro is a whipped dream-come-true for tired, dry skin. This multifaceted rescue cream, infused with 6 African oils and a plant ceramide complex, provides replenishing barrier support by reinforcing skin’s acid mantle and defending against the effects of everyday stressors. Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer easily soaks in to release intense hydration. In addition, antioxidant-rich fermented green tea helps combat signs of aging. Loaded with omega acids, Lala helps skin retain long-lasting moisture, forming a protective layer that allows skin to function at its optimal level. How to use? Apply a pump of Lala Retro anytime to clean, dry skin. Mix with any Drunk Elephant serum or oil as part of a total skincare solution.

The Best Moisturisers for Sensitive Skin

CeraVe moisturising cream includes 3 essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to effectively hydrate the skin, help retain skin's natural moisture, and protect the skin's protective barrier. Developed with dermatologists, this rich yet non-greasy cream was formulated with our patented MVE Technology to ensure a continuous release of hydration for up to 24 hours. It is suitable for normal to dry skin.
Developed with dermatologists, the rich formula of the CeraVe moisturizing cream helps to protect the skin's natural barrier with three essential ceramides and MVE technology to provide daily instant and long-lasting hydration, and releases skin nourishing ingredients for up to 24 hours. Hyaluronic Acid helps to retain the skin's natural moisture.
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro is a whipped dream-come-true for tired, dry skin. This multifaceted rescue cream, infused with 6 African oils and a plant ceramide complex, provides replenishing barrier support by reinforcing skin’s acid mantle and defending against the effects of everyday stressors. Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer easily soaks in to release intense hydration. In addition, antioxidant-rich fermented green tea helps combat signs of aging. Loaded with omega acids, Lala helps skin retain long-lasting moisture, forming a protective layer that allows skin to function at its optimal level. How to use? Apply a pump of Lala Retro anytime to clean, dry skin. Mix with any Drunk Elephant serum or oil as part of a total skincare solution.
Kiehl's ultra-facial cream is the best-selling ultra-hydrating facial cream; it is suitable for all Skin types, including sensitive skin. With a unique lightweight texture and up to 24-hour lasting hydration, our “ultra-hydrator” leaves skin softer, smoother and visibly healthier. Formulated with Glacial Glycoprotein and olive-derived Squalane, this non-greasy, lightweight moisturiser recovers the skin barrier function 55% faster and balances hydration levels with 2.3X more moisture. It can be absorbed into skin easily with an ultra-lightweight texture.
Kiehl's ultra-facial Oil-Free gel cream is a gel moisturiser for oily skin and normal skin. With all day hydrating power, this gel moisturiser for oily skin to normal skin has a cooling effect to reinvigorate while helping maintain skin’s moisture balance helping for skin that’s shine-free, fresh-feeling and healthier-looking all day. The fast-absorbing, alcohol-free gel cream moisturiser can seep into skin immediately to help visibly reduce shine and visibly minimize pores over time for skin that looks and feels hydrated, refreshed and balanced.
Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizer is formulated to lock in your skin’s moisture and help restore your skin’s natural barrier, all while you sleep. Adding this oil-free, non-comedogenic night cream to your nighttime skincare routine can help hydrate, calm, and soothe your skin, while also helping to maintain your protective skin barrier. Featuring niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and three essential ceramides, this night cream uses our MVE Technology to deliver a steady stream of much-needed moisture throughout the night, and offers an effective, yet gentle way to care for your normal to oily skin.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizer is a morning skincare multitasker that moisturizes and nourishes your skin while helping to absorb and reflect the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays. It’s formulated with three essential ceramides, along with hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing niacinamide, InVisibleZinc Technology (microfine zinc oxide), and the MVE technology—which releases a steady stream of moisturizing ingredients for continuous, all-day hydration. Our moisturizer with SPF 30 sunscreen offers both chemical and mineral sun protection, spreads easily and evenly, and is formulated to help maintain the skin's protective barrier. This formula is lightweight and non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog your pores), which makes it an ideal pick for all skin types.

The Best Moisturisers for Oily Skin

CeraVe moisturising cream includes 3 essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to effectively hydrate the skin, help retain skin's natural moisture, and protect the skin's protective barrier. Developed with dermatologists, this rich yet non-greasy cream was formulated with our patented MVE Technology to ensure a continuous release of hydration for up to 24 hours. It is suitable for normal to dry skin.
Developed with dermatologists, the rich formula of the CeraVe moisturizing cream helps to protect the skin's natural barrier with three essential ceramides and MVE technology to provide daily instant and long-lasting hydration, and releases skin nourishing ingredients for up to 24 hours. Hyaluronic Acid helps to retain the skin's natural moisture.
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro is a whipped dream-come-true for tired, dry skin. This multifaceted rescue cream, infused with 6 African oils and a plant ceramide complex, provides replenishing barrier support by reinforcing skin’s acid mantle and defending against the effects of everyday stressors. Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer easily soaks in to release intense hydration. In addition, antioxidant-rich fermented green tea helps combat signs of aging. Loaded with omega acids, Lala helps skin retain long-lasting moisture, forming a protective layer that allows skin to function at its optimal level. How to use? Apply a pump of Lala Retro anytime to clean, dry skin. Mix with any Drunk Elephant serum or oil as part of a total skincare solution.
Kiehl's ultra-facial cream is the best-selling ultra-hydrating facial cream; it is suitable for all Skin types, including sensitive skin. With a unique lightweight texture and up to 24-hour lasting hydration, our “ultra-hydrator” leaves skin softer, smoother and visibly healthier. Formulated with Glacial Glycoprotein and olive-derived Squalane, this non-greasy, lightweight moisturiser recovers the skin barrier function 55% faster and balances hydration levels with 2.3X more moisture. It can be absorbed into skin easily with an ultra-lightweight texture.
Kiehl's ultra-facial Oil-Free gel cream is a gel moisturiser for oily skin and normal skin. With all day hydrating power, this gel moisturiser for oily skin to normal skin has a cooling effect to reinvigorate while helping maintain skin’s moisture balance helping for skin that’s shine-free, fresh-feeling and healthier-looking all day. The fast-absorbing, alcohol-free gel cream moisturiser can seep into skin immediately to help visibly reduce shine and visibly minimize pores over time for skin that looks and feels hydrated, refreshed and balanced.
Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizer is formulated to lock in your skin’s moisture and help restore your skin’s natural barrier, all while you sleep. Adding this oil-free, non-comedogenic night cream to your nighttime skincare routine can help hydrate, calm, and soothe your skin, while also helping to maintain your protective skin barrier. Featuring niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and three essential ceramides, this night cream uses our MVE Technology to deliver a steady stream of much-needed moisture throughout the night, and offers an effective, yet gentle way to care for your normal to oily skin.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizer is a morning skincare multitasker that moisturizes and nourishes your skin while helping to absorb and reflect the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays. It’s formulated with three essential ceramides, along with hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing niacinamide, InVisibleZinc Technology (microfine zinc oxide), and the MVE technology—which releases a steady stream of moisturizing ingredients for continuous, all-day hydration. Our moisturizer with SPF 30 sunscreen offers both chemical and mineral sun protection, spreads easily and evenly, and is formulated to help maintain the skin's protective barrier. This formula is lightweight and non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog your pores), which makes it an ideal pick for all skin types.

The Best Moisturisers for Normal Skin

CeraVe moisturising cream includes 3 essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to effectively hydrate the skin, help retain skin's natural moisture, and protect the skin's protective barrier. Developed with dermatologists, this rich yet non-greasy cream was formulated with our patented MVE Technology to ensure a continuous release of hydration for up to 24 hours. It is suitable for normal to dry skin.
Developed with dermatologists, the rich formula of the CeraVe moisturizing cream helps to protect the skin's natural barrier with three essential ceramides and MVE technology to provide daily instant and long-lasting hydration, and releases skin nourishing ingredients for up to 24 hours. Hyaluronic Acid helps to retain the skin's natural moisture.
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro is a whipped dream-come-true for tired, dry skin. This multifaceted rescue cream, infused with 6 African oils and a plant ceramide complex, provides replenishing barrier support by reinforcing skin’s acid mantle and defending against the effects of everyday stressors. Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer easily soaks in to release intense hydration. In addition, antioxidant-rich fermented green tea helps combat signs of aging. Loaded with omega acids, Lala helps skin retain long-lasting moisture, forming a protective layer that allows skin to function at its optimal level. How to use? Apply a pump of Lala Retro anytime to clean, dry skin. Mix with any Drunk Elephant serum or oil as part of a total skincare solution.
Kiehl's ultra-facial cream is the best-selling ultra-hydrating facial cream; it is suitable for all Skin types, including sensitive skin. With a unique lightweight texture and up to 24-hour lasting hydration, our “ultra-hydrator” leaves skin softer, smoother and visibly healthier. Formulated with Glacial Glycoprotein and olive-derived Squalane, this non-greasy, lightweight moisturiser recovers the skin barrier function 55% faster and balances hydration levels with 2.3X more moisture. It can be absorbed into skin easily with an ultra-lightweight texture.
Kiehl's ultra-facial Oil-Free gel cream is a gel moisturiser for oily skin and normal skin. With all day hydrating power, this gel moisturiser for oily skin to normal skin has a cooling effect to reinvigorate while helping maintain skin’s moisture balance helping for skin that’s shine-free, fresh-feeling and healthier-looking all day. The fast-absorbing, alcohol-free gel cream moisturiser can seep into skin immediately to help visibly reduce shine and visibly minimize pores over time for skin that looks and feels hydrated, refreshed and balanced.
Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizer is formulated to lock in your skin’s moisture and help restore your skin’s natural barrier, all while you sleep. Adding this oil-free, non-comedogenic night cream to your nighttime skincare routine can help hydrate, calm, and soothe your skin, while also helping to maintain your protective skin barrier. Featuring niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and three essential ceramides, this night cream uses our MVE Technology to deliver a steady stream of much-needed moisture throughout the night, and offers an effective, yet gentle way to care for your normal to oily skin.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizer is a morning skincare multitasker that moisturizes and nourishes your skin while helping to absorb and reflect the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays. It’s formulated with three essential ceramides, along with hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing niacinamide, InVisibleZinc Technology (microfine zinc oxide), and the MVE technology—which releases a steady stream of moisturizing ingredients for continuous, all-day hydration. Our moisturizer with SPF 30 sunscreen offers both chemical and mineral sun protection, spreads easily and evenly, and is formulated to help maintain the skin's protective barrier. This formula is lightweight and non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog your pores), which makes it an ideal pick for all skin types.

The Best Moisturisers for Combination Skin

CeraVe moisturising cream includes 3 essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to effectively hydrate the skin, help retain skin's natural moisture, and protect the skin's protective barrier. Developed with dermatologists, this rich yet non-greasy cream was formulated with our patented MVE Technology to ensure a continuous release of hydration for up to 24 hours. It is suitable for normal to dry skin.
Developed with dermatologists, the rich formula of the CeraVe moisturizing cream helps to protect the skin's natural barrier with three essential ceramides and MVE technology to provide daily instant and long-lasting hydration, and releases skin nourishing ingredients for up to 24 hours. Hyaluronic Acid helps to retain the skin's natural moisture.
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro is a whipped dream-come-true for tired, dry skin. This multifaceted rescue cream, infused with 6 African oils and a plant ceramide complex, provides replenishing barrier support by reinforcing skin’s acid mantle and defending against the effects of everyday stressors. Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer easily soaks in to release intense hydration. In addition, antioxidant-rich fermented green tea helps combat signs of aging. Loaded with omega acids, Lala helps skin retain long-lasting moisture, forming a protective layer that allows skin to function at its optimal level. How to use? Apply a pump of Lala Retro anytime to clean, dry skin. Mix with any Drunk Elephant serum or oil as part of a total skincare solution.
Kiehl's ultra-facial cream is the best-selling ultra-hydrating facial cream; it is suitable for all Skin types, including sensitive skin. With a unique lightweight texture and up to 24-hour lasting hydration, our “ultra-hydrator” leaves skin softer, smoother and visibly healthier. Formulated with Glacial Glycoprotein and olive-derived Squalane, this non-greasy, lightweight moisturiser recovers the skin barrier function 55% faster and balances hydration levels with 2.3X more moisture. It can be absorbed into skin easily with an ultra-lightweight texture.
Kiehl's ultra-facial Oil-Free gel cream is a gel moisturiser for oily skin and normal skin. With all day hydrating power, this gel moisturiser for oily skin to normal skin has a cooling effect to reinvigorate while helping maintain skin’s moisture balance helping for skin that’s shine-free, fresh-feeling and healthier-looking all day. The fast-absorbing, alcohol-free gel cream moisturiser can seep into skin immediately to help visibly reduce shine and visibly minimize pores over time for skin that looks and feels hydrated, refreshed and balanced.
Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizer is formulated to lock in your skin’s moisture and help restore your skin’s natural barrier, all while you sleep. Adding this oil-free, non-comedogenic night cream to your nighttime skincare routine can help hydrate, calm, and soothe your skin, while also helping to maintain your protective skin barrier. Featuring niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and three essential ceramides, this night cream uses our MVE Technology to deliver a steady stream of much-needed moisture throughout the night, and offers an effective, yet gentle way to care for your normal to oily skin.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizer is a morning skincare multitasker that moisturizes and nourishes your skin while helping to absorb and reflect the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays. It’s formulated with three essential ceramides, along with hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing niacinamide, InVisibleZinc Technology (microfine zinc oxide), and the MVE technology—which releases a steady stream of moisturizing ingredients for continuous, all-day hydration. Our moisturizer with SPF 30 sunscreen offers both chemical and mineral sun protection, spreads easily and evenly, and is formulated to help maintain the skin's protective barrier. This formula is lightweight and non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog your pores), which makes it an ideal pick for all skin types.

Choosing the right face moisturizer for winter can make all the difference in keeping your skin healthy and hydrated. Whether you have dry, sensitive, or oily skin, there's a moisturizer out there that's perfect for you. Try out one of our top picks and see the difference it can make in your winter skincare routine.