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19 best face creams for women 2024 UK; tested for dry, oily and sensitive skin

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DREAMING of effortlessly soft and hydrated skin? We’ve put some of the best face creams for women to the test to make it easier than ever to find the right product for you.

When there’s a sea of skincare products out there promising miracles, it can be daunting, to say the least, to decide which one to go for – especially when the most coveted skincare brands also come at a price.

But fear not though, because we’ve taken on the challenge and sifted through a plethora of products to bring you our honest verdict – whether you’ve got dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin or a combination of all three.

From anti-ageing formulas and lifting face lotions to moisturisers for sensitive skin and creams that are packed with hero ingredients like hyaluronic acid and collagen-boosting vitamin C, we’ve rigorously tested each one and given it a rating out of five.

So say goodbye to guesswork and hello to radiant skin as we unveil the best face creams for women, tried and tested.

How we tested

We tested the face creams on five different reviewers with skin types ranging from dry, sensitive, oily and acne-prone.

Each reviewer used the face cream for more than five days to see whether they could see if it had made a difference to their skin. Some products were already items our reviewers used in their daily routine.

Our reviewers tested creams in the AM and PM, with SPF and layered with make-up to see whether they would work well.

We also used the Yuka app to check the ingreidients in each cream to see whether it was accurate to its label.

Best face creams at a glance:

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream
Natalie Chui
  • Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, from £35 from Kiehl’s – buy here

Pros: Very hydrating, a little goes a long way, skin instantly looks brighter, feels light on skin

Cons: No scent, quite pricey, doesn’t include SPF (though an SPF 30 version is available)

Rating: 4/5

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is a skincare classic. It’s won 70 international awards and averages 4.7 stars on the brand’s website. In short, it’s got a pretty good reputation.

Touted as a ‘super hydrator’, it uses glacial glycoprotein and olive-derived squalane to ensure moisturised skin all day.

The cream looks very thick in the pot but once it’s rubbed in, it feels lightweight and, crucially, non-greasy.

This moisturiser only uses natural ingredients so you know your skin isn’t being subjected to harsh chemicals – a real bonus for sensitive skin.

Don’t expect a strong scent from this one because that’s not where this product’s strengths lie, but do expect to only need a small amount. A little goes a very long way, which is great because this is priced on the higher end of the mid-range at £35 for 50ml, or if you want to size up, £57 for 125ml.

Find out more detail in our Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream review.

Review by Olivia Perl.

Size: 50ml, 125ml and 15ml refill, Skin type: All, How to use: Day and night, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: No

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion No SPF 52ml

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion
  • CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion No SPF 52ml, £16.50 from Lookfantastic – buy here

Pros: Contains Hyaluronic Acid, little goes a long way, no scent, gentle on sensitive skin, not greasy

Cons: Lightly hydrating rather than deeply moisturising

Rating: 4/5

Skincare brand CeraVe develops all of its products with dermatologists – the Facial Moisturising Lotion is a no-nonsense, natural cream that acts as a glass of water for your skin.

At under £20, this cream, comprising of naturally occurring ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid, says it will offer 24-hour hydration for your face, soothing sensitivity and leaving your complexion feeling calm.

I received the 52ml tube in the post and was surprised at how small and compact it is, with the pump only letting out a little squirt each time.

You only really need a small amount though, as the ultra-light, wet formula spreads easily around your skin, suggesting this small bottle will last a while as part of your daily routine.

CeraVe’s Facial Moisturising Lotion has no scent and feels gentle on sensitive skin, but it definitely feels more like a light hydrating cream than one that would leave our skin deeply moisturised.

It’s perfect for wearing with primer and make-up though, as it’s not greasy and absorbs quickly. This one’s probably our recommendation for daily use if your skin is sensitive to other creams.

Review by Sadie Victoria.

Size: 52ml, Skin type: normal to dry, How to use: PM – after cleansing and serums, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: No


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Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream

Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream
Olivia Perl
  • Egyptian Magic Cream, from £4.25 at Beauty Bay – buy here

Pros: Multi-purpose, acts as a barrier to pollution and weather, leaves skin glowing, little goes a long way, 100% natural (preservatives, paraben, alcohol and GMO free)

Cons: Not vegan (but is cruelty-free)

Rating: 5/5

Egyptian Magic Cream has something of a cult following, especially since A-Lister Rihanna used the product to create her look for the “B**** Better Have My Money” music video.

Although it’s called a cream, this multi-tasking pot is very much a balm and does, quite literally everything.

Need to lay your edges? Egyptian Magic Cream. Suffering from scarring? Egyptian Magic Cream. Dry skin? Egyptian Magic Cream. You get the point.

When applied, it feels like a film over the skin, locking in hydration while also acting as a barrier against external aggressors like pollution and the weather.

It doesn’t smell of anything at all, but a little goes a very long way and once it’s on, that film-like consistency leaves skin glowing immediately.

It’s not vegan, but it is cruelty-free and really does leave skin feeling intensely hydrated and soothed, making it perfect for all skin types.

Read our full Egyptian Magic Cream review here.

Review by Olivia Perl.

Size: 7.5ml, 59ml and 118ml, Skin type: lips, face & body, How to use: rub in your palms until it takes the form of oil, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: Yes

Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Day Face Cream

Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Day Face Cream
Natalie Chui
  • Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Day Face Cream, £38 £14.89 from Amazon – buy here

Pros: Perfect base for makeup, deeply hydrating, non-greasy, suitable for dry and sensitive skin, fragrance-free

Cons: Thick consistency isn’t for everyone

Rating: 5/5

Featuring in Olay’s Regenerist range, the Ultra Rich Day Face Cream claims to intensely hydrate your skin for 24 hours while firming and reinvigorating your complexion.

The formula is a combination of vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), peptides and shea butter, made to be used as a day cream prior to applying makeup.

I found the cream’s texture instantly surprising as it’s butter-like, with a thickness that means you apply it as you would Vaseline.

With a slightly fragranced smell, this moisturiser feels like the perfect base for make-up – one dab on each cheek and my forehead was enough to give deep hydration with a smoothing finish.

As my skin is typically dry, I fell in love with the thickness of this Olay cream as it feels as though it gives you a deep moisturise without being greasy at all.

I found that pairing it with a moisturising sunscreen ensured that my skin was moisturised throughout the entire day.

This is a must-have for fellow dry and sensitive skin sufferers out there, I’ll be getting more when it runs out — that’s for sure.

Review by Sadie Victoria and Natalie Chui.

Size: 50ml, Skin type: Ideal for dry to super dry skin, How to use: Apply daily, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: No

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler [+ Hyaluronic Acid] Eye Cream

L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler
  • L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler [+ Hyaluronic Acid] Eye Cream For Face 30ml, £19.99 from Lookfantastic – buy here

Pros: Fragrance-free, non-greasy, skin feels firmer, contains Hyaluronic Acid, suitable for eyes and face

Cons: Pricier than others

Rating: 5/5

L’Oréal Paris has created a formula that apparently reduces the fine lines on your face, plumping and hydrating your skin for a youthful look.

Blended with Hyaluronic Acid, the Revitalift Filler Eye Cream for Face can be applied down to your neck, and apparently, in a matter of weeks, you can already see the lifting effects.

I sampled it to see if it was worth almost 20 quid.

One pump is enough to cover your face, so although the tube is only 30ml, I can see it lasting a while (well, long enough to see if there are actually any results).

The cream feels fresh as there’s no fragrance and it’s not too thick, moisturising our dry skin perfectly without leaving it greasy at all.

Within a week of use, my skin definitely felt more hydrated and even firmer, having used it religiously both day and night.

The results were so minor that I’m not sure if I was imagining them, but apparently, the best results arrive in around eight weeks when your undereye, forehead, crow’s feet, glabellar and nasolabial are all smoothed out. Let’s hope I have that to look forward to.

Review by Sadie Victoria.

Size: 30ml, Skin type: All, How to use: Daily on the face and around the eyes, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: Not tested on animals

Weleda Skin Food Light

Natalie Chui
Weleda Skin Food Light[/caption]
  • Weleda Skin Food Light, £8.95 from Boots – buy here

Pros: Intensely moisturising, long-lasting primer, affordable

Cons: Fragrance can be off-putting

Rating: 4/5

Weleda’s original Skin Food moisturiser is considered a beauty staple thanks to its all-natural blend of hydrating ingredients.

But its lighter version is the one that I think deserves more attention.

While intensely nourishing, the original formula is slightly too rich for oily or combination skin types, so its lighter version can be enjoyed by more skin types.

Containing a blend of all-natural ingredients like organic Sunflower oil, chamomile and calendula, it works to soothe dryness, redness and has a floral fragrance that you’ll either love or loathe – luckily for me, I love it.

It feels more similar to a balm than a lotion, but it is the only moisturiser that’s kept my skin consistently hydrated throughout a 12-hour flight without the need of reapplication. And it also works wonders on any dry areas of the body – particularly elbows and heel cracks.

Plus, like the original, it’s one of the best bases for make-up and can help face make-up last longer. It even gave my face an added glow.

While its perfect for dry and very-dry skin types, the light version means that combination types can also benefit from its rejuvenating abilties without feeling oiled up.

Review by Natalie Chui.

Size: 30ml, Skin type: All skin types How to use: Apply morning and night, follow up with SPF for daytime Vegan: Yes Cruelty free: Yes

Aveeno CALM+RESTORE Oat Gel Moisturiser

Aveeno CALM+RESTORE Oat Gel Moisturiser
Lucy Atkins
  • Aveeno CALM+RESTORE Oat Gel Moisturiser, £11.59 from Boots – buy here

Pros: Fragrance-free, lightweight, non-comedogenic, suitable for sensitive skin, soothing, hypoallergenic

Cons: Contains BHT, some people might not like the oaty smell

Rating: 3.5/5

Lately, I’ve really been getting into creams with a gel consistency: there’s just something so satisfying and soothing about this texture, so I was looking forward to trying Aveeno’s CALM+RESTORE oat gel moisturiser.

On my first application, I immediately noticed how light it feels on the skin: it’s not at all greasy. My skin feels gently moisturised when I wear this; it’s not a rich and intensive moisturiser, which is great for feeling like your skin can still breathe, rather than being smothered by product.

The smell is very oaty – in fact, it took me a while to work out what it reminds me of… Play-Doh! But it’s actually a fragrance-free formula so it’s perfect if, like me, you don’t like heavy perfumed smells on your skin.

However, although it contains soothing prebiotic oat and calming feverfew, it’s not as toxic-free as I hoped. My trusty Yuka app gives it a 12 out of 100 ‘bad’ rating as it contains BHT: a compound used in cosmetics (so it’s by no means just Aveeno) which has potential endocrine-disrupting effects.

I’ll probably give it a skip as I prefer to avoid these types of chemicals but otherwise, I was impressed by this cream.

Gels can be hit and miss with makeup but my foundation went on perfectly smooth over it, with no weird smears, so that was another plus.

Review by Lucy Atkins.

Size: 50ml, Skin type: Sensitive skin (normal to dry), How to use: Twice a day morning and night, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: No

Aveeno CALM+RESTORE Re-Hydrating Night Cream

Aveeno CALM+RESTORE Re-Hydrating Night Cream
Lucy Atkins
  • Aveeno CALM+RESTORE Re-Hydrating Night Cream, £12.99 from Boots – buy here

Pros: Little goes a long way, deeply hydrating, suitable for sensitive skin, fragrance-free, pH neutral, hypoallergenic

Cons: Contains phenoxethanol, some people might not like the oaty smell

Rating: 4/5

Aveeno’s night cream didn’t come out of the pump for the first few seconds when I went to use it, so, to be honest, I wasn’t sure if I’d have to mark it down for the bottle design – although the high pitched squeaking sound of the applicator trying to do its thing was pretty amusing!

Luckily though, as soon as the product reached the pump, it was very easy to use (no more squeaking) and continues to be – so no issues there.

The immediate consistency is thick and creamy: you can tell this product is going to be deeply moisturising.

I found that a little goes a very long way, which makes for great value. I definitely started off with too much product, and as it didn’t sink into the skin very quickly, my face was white for a few minutes as I rubbed it in.

This wasn’t a problem for me, but even with a small amount, just keep in mind this is a product that takes some rubbing in.

Once on the skin, my face felt really soft and moisturised without feeling oily – a plus, as I’m prone to oily areas.

As for my Yuka app rating? (See previous Aveeno review above.) This one gets a ‘poor’ 49/100 score due to containing the preservative phenoxethanol, which, again is a potential endocrine disruptor, so I’ll personally stick to more natural formulas.

Review by Lucy Atkins.

Size: 50ml, Skin type: Sensitive skin (normal to dry), How to use: Nightly, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: No

Beauty Bay SPF 50 UVA/UVB Face Lotion

Beauty Bay SPF 50
  • SPF 50 UVA/UVB Face Lotion, £9 from Beauty Bay – buy here

Pros: Lightweight formula, SPF 50 UVA/UVB, compact packaging that’s easy to carry around, invisible finish, doesn’t pill, budget-friendly

Cons: None

Rating: 5/5

Beauty Bay’s SPF 50 face lotion ticks every box for me.

A lightweight formula with a milky texture, application was a breeze – plus I really like the fact that the packaging is compact, which comes in handy for taking it with me when I’m out and about and need to reapply.

I was able to comfortably wear it under makeup, thanks to the invisible finish, and was impressed by the fact that having worn it all day in the summer heat, my foundation didn’t slide – nor did my skin feel greasy.

Better still, it’s also amazing value, making it ideal for anyone on a budget. At under £10, Beauty Bay has certainly come up with the goods here.

Review by Alessia Armenise

Size: 50ml, Skin type: All, How to use: Apply as the final step in your morning routine, Vegan: Yes, Cruelty-free: Yes

NIVEA Q10 Energy Healthy Glow Face Day Cream

Nivea Q10 Energy Healthy Glow
  • NIVEA Q10 Energy Healthy Glow Face Day Cream, £13.99 £6.27 from Amazon – buy here

Pros: Cheap, contains vitamins C and E, SPF 15, lovely scent, deeply hydrating

Cons: Not suitable for oily skin

Rating: 4/5

Offering you a fresh face for a budget price, Nivea’s Q10 Energy Healthy Glow Face Day Cream is an absolute steal.

The mix of vitamin C and E aims to rejuvenate tired-looking skin, whilst the SPF 15 looks after any sun damage too. What more could you want from a day cream?

Scent always has a big impact on my first impressions, and Nivea’s cream simply smells of summer, creating a wonderful fusion of citrus and sun cream.

Applying this straight after cleansing leaves you feeling refreshed as it’s a deeply hydrating cream that’s quite thick – a small amount goes a long way.

Although it has SPF, it’s only SPF 15 so I’d recommend applying sunscreen on top of it for daytime.

In terms of brightening, it was a refreshing cream that left my skin feeling soft and revitalised. So yes, it works. My only advice is that this might not be best for particularly oily skin.

Review by Sadie Victoria.

Size: 50ml, Skin type: All, How to use: Daily, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: No

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Rich Moisturiser

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Moisturiser
  • La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Rich Moisturiser, £21 from Boots – buy here

Pros: Suitable for sensitive skin, small amount required, lovely smell, fragrance-free and alcohol-free

Cons: Rich formula might not suit oily skin

Rating: 4/5

With La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane Sensitive Rich moisturiser, it’s all in the name.

Combining glycerin, shea butter, vitamin B3 and La Roche-Posay Thermal Water, this is a face cream made for sensitive skin types that need an extra rich moisturise or just a little TLC.

When I received the 40ml tube, I thought that it wouldn’t even last the month – but once you squirt a bit out, you realise it’s a really thick formula which means you only want a small amount to avoid greasiness.

It. Smells. Amazing. The hints of shea butter sure seep through and this face cream gives you a full coverage moisturise, so it’s possibly a little too much for someone with oily skin.

Luckily (kind of), my skin is dry so this worked wonders to deeply hydrate my face for a full day and I even woke up the next day with a smoother complexion.

At just over £20, if you struggle with dry skin then this has got to be on your radar.

Review by Sadie Victoria.

Size: 40ml, Skin type: Sensitive, How to use: Apply to the skin after cleansing – morning and evening, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: No

By Terry Hyaluronic Global Face Cream

Natalie Chui
By Terry Hyaluronic Global Face Cream[/caption]
  • By Terry Hyaluronic Global Face Cream, £68 from By Terry – buy here

Pros: Lightweight, hydrating, absorbs well, good base for make-up

Cons: Pricey, may be too light for dryer skin types

Rating: 4/5

The minute I unscrewed the jar of the By Terry Hyaluronic Global Face Cream I knew my skin would drink it up.

Infused with a whopping eight different types of Hyaluronic Acid, it’s designed to give your skin instant hydration and even contains niacinamide to minimise the look of pores.

While it is a cream, it’s more similar to a gel-like lotion in its texture and would be ideal in summertime when you want to keep your face moisturised without any heavy feeling. Combination skin types would love this.

You only need a small amount to cover the entire face and my dry skin felt instantly hydrated after putting it on and it absorbed well, leaving no noticeable traces.

There’s no SPF in the cream, but it works well when paired under moisturising sunscreens for daytime wear, and also creates a beautiful base under make-up.

It’s also vegan and fragrance-free, and doesn’t irritate sensitive skin – so I can see this becoming a hot-weather essential.

My only qualm is that it’s quite pricey, and dryer skin types may need something richer for nighttime, but it left my skin feeling soft and glowing.

Review by Natalie Chui

Size: 50ml Skin type: Dry, oily and combination How to use: Apply AM and PM to cleansed skin and follow up with SPF in the daytime, Vegan: Yes, Cruelty free: No

Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream for Dry Sensitive Skin

Curel Intensive Moisture Care
  • Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream for Dry Sensitive Skin, £22.50 from Sephora – buy here

Pros: Suitable for sensitive and dry skin, lightweight, alcohol and fragrance-free, pH balanced, feels gentle, pea-sized amount is enough

Cons: Not vegan or cruelty-free

Rating: 5/5

Sensitive and dry-skinned sisters, listen up. The Curél Intensive moisturiser is made for you.

A best-seller over in Japan, this lightweight cream stops your face from drying out without harming it with alcohol or fragrances.

I love how light this feels as you apply it, unlike a lot of heavy-duty creams which are made for people who suffer from dry skin.

From the first time I used it, this moisturiser made my face feel refreshed and softer for longer.

It feels really natural and gentle which is always a benefit for products that you use every day. I’m honestly surprised that it’s less than £25 — it’s an absolute bargain because a tiny pea-sized amount is enough to see results.

Review by Sadie Victoria.

Size: 40g, Skin type: Dry, sensitive skin, How to use: Apply after Facial Lotion Enrich, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: No

Naturium Multi-Peptide Face Cream

Naturium Multi-Peptide Face Cream
  • Naturium Multi-Peptide Face Cream, £21 from SpaceNK – buy here

Pros: Vegan and cruelty-free, free from gluten, parabens and fragrances, non-greasy, anti-ageing

Cons: None

Rating: 5/5

Vegan and cruelty-free, the Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer strives to improve your skin’s elasticity, making it firmer.

In short, it’s anti-ageing. It’s suitable for any skin type, free from gluten, parabens and fragrances.

From the first use, I noticed how soft it feels on the skin and it settles into your face really quickly. It’s basically not greasy at all, while still giving you great hydration.

I also noticed how nicely it sits underneath makeup, keeping your face feeling moisturised all day long.

It’s a little too early to notice the anti-ageing impacts, but I have faith in this bad boy.

Review by Sadie Victoria.

Size: 50ml, Skin type: All, How to use: Using upward motions, massage gently onto face, neck and chest, Vegan: Yes, Cruelty-free: Yes

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench
  • Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream, £51 from Sephora – buy here

Pros: Lightweight, provides light base for makeup, concentrated 30% Hyaluronic Acid, oil-free, alcohol-free and fragrance-free

Cons: Dry complexions may need something heavier

Rating: 4/5

As a fan of Peter Thomas Roth’s Hyaluronic Cloud mask, I was really excited to try out the cream that’s in the same range.

At over £50, it’s a concentrated formula that apparently holds up to 1000 times its own weight in water, providing hydration for 72 hours.

First of all, it’s really lightweight, taking the form of a soft wet layer of moisture over your skin.

I think this is one for those with more oily or combination skin, as I needed something heavier for my dry complexion.

However, when used in tandem with the eye patches and cream from the Cloud range, it’s amazing.

Got the cash to splash? Peter Thomas Roth has my vote as an incredibly light base for your makeup.

Review by Sadie Victoria.

Size: 50ml, Skin type: All, How to use: Apply twice daily to face and neck, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: No

Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream

Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream
  • Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream, from £16 from John Lewis – buy here

Pros: Paraben-free, sulphate-free, pretty rose-tinted tub, smells lovely, skin feels refreshed

Cons: Not vegan or cruelty-free

Rating: 5/5

Fresh is known for incorporating unique, natural ingredients into its products, from soy and sake to sugar, and its Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream has become a cult favourite.

For just under £13, you get 15ml of Fresh’s blend of rose water, rose flower oil, angelica leaf extract and vitamin E, promising to nourish and moisturise your face.

I tested out the 50ml tub, which comes in a sturdy rose-tinted glass pot, doubling as a decoration in the bathroom.

My opinion upon first opening? It smells like a fresh rose garden, giving you a wonderful start to the day or a calming scent to wind down in the evening.

It’s not thick at all but a small amount goes a long way and leaves your skin feeling gently refreshed and reinvigorated.

I recommend massaging it into your neck after your face for a rose scent that’ll follow you throughout the day.

Review by Sadie Victoria.

Size: 15ml and 50ml, Skin type: All (but best for normal to dry skin), How to use: Daily – morning and night, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: No

Sand&Sky Tasmanian Water Hydration Boost Cream

Sand & Sky Tasmanian Water Hydration Boost Cream
  • Sand&Sky Tasmanian Water Hydration Boost Cream, £44.90 from Lookfantastic – buy here

Pros: Viral product, mineral-rich, refreshing and cooling, great for dry skin, vegan and cruelty-free

Cons: Jelly consistency isn’t for everyone, might not suit oily skin

Rating: 4/5

The Sand&Sky clay mask might have gone viral, but it’s time people got to know the brand’s Tasmanian Water Hydration Boost Cream.

Tasmanian water is one of the most mineral-rich in the world. In a gel texture, this moisturiser is equipped with Hyaluronic Acid, red algae and Tasmanian water which holds essential minerals, calcium and magnesium.

Unlike most creams, this one is more like a wet jelly. It glides onto your face with a cooling effect, making you feel really refreshed as you start or end the day.

Is it worth the hefty price tag? Well, a combination of Hyaluronic Acid and a good, basic moisturiser would probably do a similar thing. I prefer this, though.

I would recommend forking out for it if you have particularly dry skin because it’s so hydrating. However, if your skin is oily then you might prefer to spend your money on firming serums and face masks.

Review by Sadie Victoria.

Size: 60ml , Skin type: All, How to use: Morning and night as the final step in your routine, Vegan: Yes, Cruelty-free: Yes

Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Moisturiser 88ml

Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Moisturiser
  • Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Moisturiser 88ml, £15 from Boots – buy here

Pros: Dermatologist-recommended, fragrance-free, light, quick-absorbing, ideal for sensitive skin

Cons: Too lightweight for a deep moisturise

Rating: 3/5

Cetaphil is a dermatologist-recommended skincare brand known for gentle, fragrance-free moisturisers and cleansers.

Boasting that it’s light and quick-absorbing, the Daily Hydrating Moisturiser sounds like a staple for everyone’s day and night routines at £15.

My review? First things first, the cream is extremely lightweight, with an almost gel-like consistency that makes it really gentle to wear. You can definitely sense the Hyaluronic Acid on your skin.

Compared to others, it feels as though it simply complements your complexion rather than intensely hydrating or firming it, making it ideal for people with sensitive skin.

Although my skin is sensitive, it is also ridiculously dry, especially, when I tried this out, when the weather was freezing in London.

It’s too lightweight for a deep moisturise, although it does wear well underneath makeup so we think it’s probably best for those with oily skin looking for something to complement the serums they already use.

Review by Sadie Victoria.

Size: 88ml, Skin type: Sensitive, How to use: Apply daily to freshly cleansed skin on the face and neck, Vegan: No, Cruelty-free: No

Florena Fermented Skincare 24H Hydrating Day Cream

Florena Fermented Skincare Hydrating Day Cream
  • Florena Fermented Skincare 24H Hydrating Day Cream, £10 from Boots – buy here

Pros: Vegan, recycled packaging, certified COSMOS Natural by The Soil Association, skin feels firm and hydrated

Cons: Slightly greasy

Rating: 4/5

The Florena Fermented Skincare 24H Hydrating Day Cream does what it says on the tin, leaving your skin moisturised all day long.

Blending fermented olive oil, coconut oil and avocado oil, this is a vegan day cream that is also packaged from recycled plastic – we love any step towards greener living.

I’d never been introduced to Florena prior to trying out this cream, and the 50ml tub felt quite small but as it’s quite a wet texture, a small amount gets you quite far.

The rose petal print on the box hints at the scent that lays inside: it smells floral but natural all at once, and gives you a firm, hydrated complexion.

Perhaps due to the olive oil, it’s very slightly greasy, ensuring that your skin stays well moisturised throughout the day.

As I suffer with dry skin, I found this as a perfect light cream to apply with hyaluronic acid serum. Plus, the packaging is really lightweight, ideal for taking with you everywhere you go.

Review by Sadie Victoria.

Size: 50ml, Skin type: All, How to use: Apply daily, Vegan: Yes, Cruelty-free: No

Where to buy face creams in the UK?

Face creams are stocked in a multitude of places in the UK: you can head to your local chemist, beauty shop or supermarket on the high street, or shop online via skincare brands as well as retailers that stock beauty.

Needless to say, the choice is pretty much endless, so we’ve pulled together a list of our favourite places below for quick reference:

How much do face creams cost?

Face creams can seriously vary in price: from cheap-as-chips formulas sold for just a few pounds to ultra-boujee lotions and potions that can cost in the hundreds.

To give you an idea of pricing in our round-up, the cheapest option in our reviews is the Egyptian Magic Cream which costs £4.25, while the most expensive is the By Terry Hyaluronic Global Face Cream which is currently selling for £68.

Can you use E45 cream on your face?

You can use E45 cream on your face and body although there are lots of products out there that are formulated specifically for your face which might be more appropriate.

Listen to your skin and use whatever works for you.

Can you use hand cream on your face?

With so many sophisticated face creams available, we would recommend against using hand cream on your face.

Because it’s so thick, it can clog up pores and lead to breakouts which is not the outcome any of us want.

How to make face creams

There are lots of tutorials and recipes for making face creams at home, but our advice is to stick with the professionals.

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