Finding the best moisturiser for combination skin can be a little bit tricky.
With some areas of your face prone to breakouts and often a oily while other areas are dry and in need of hydration, no two combination complexions are the same making it very difficult to find the moisturiser for your skin.
Our Picks of the Best Moisturisers for Combination Skin
- Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturiser
- Antipodes Manuka Honey Day Cream
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield SPF Moisturiser
- Vichy Aqualia Thermal Gel Cream
- ESPA Optimal Skin ProMoisturiser
- Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF15
- Clinique Moisture Surge 100 Hour Moisturiser
- Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
- Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion
- REN Clean Skincare's Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream
Which are the Best Moisturisers if You Have Combination Skin
To help you find a hydrating formula which will not overwhelm your skin or feel too heavy, we have curated an edit of the best moisturisers for combination skin in a variety of textures and formulas.
1. Origins GinZing Ultra Hydrating Energy-Boosting Cream Moisturiser 50ml
With a lightweight, cream-like formula, the
GinZing Moisturiser from Origins melts into the skin and hydrates without feeling at all heavy on the skin. With a blend of energising Panax Ginseng and Coffee Bean, it adds a healthy glow to your complexion and leaves skin soft and supple.
- Why we love it: Fast absorbing and lightweight
2. Antipodes Harmony Hyaluronic Manuka Honey Night Cream 60ml
Simple yet so effective,
Manuka Honey Day Cream from Antipodes is a wonderful moisturiser for normal and combination skin types.
Enriched with Bee Venom and Manaku Black Fern, the light day cream delivers a gentle lifting effect whilst Manuka honey, which boasts antibacterial properties, tackles blemishes and imperfections to visibly improve their appearance. For an ultimate bright skin finish, Peony flower and Vinanza® antioxidants from grape seeds and kiwi work harmoniously, resulting in a radiant and healthy looking complexion.
- Why we love it: Multi-tasking to tackle blemishes
3. Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield SPF25 Moisturiser and Facial Sunscreen 50ml
Experience refreshing hydration with
Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield SPF Moisturiser, an oil-free, water-gel moisturiser that intensively replenishes skin whilst providing broad spectrum SPF 25 sun protection.
- Why we love it: Continuously preserves moisture throughout the day
4. VICHY Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream 50ml
Intensely hydrating but lighweight,
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Cream is enriched with the brand's Thermal Water and Hyaluronic Acid to infuse the skin with moisturiser without feeling rich or greasy. Smoothing and refreshing, it replenishes vital moisture yet leaves your complexion feeling fresh and balanced.
- Why we love it: Smooths out the appearance of fine lines and protects the skin barrier
5. ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 55ml
Enriched with South African Resurrection Plant,
ESPA Optimal Skin ProMoisturiser revives dehydrated skin and hydrates the skin below the surface to leave a plump and refreshed appearance. Suitable for all skin types, even combination skin, it is both hydrating and balancing and is the perfect last step in your skincare routine.
- Why we love it: Balances skin-tone and promotes the illusion of a lit-from-within glow
6. Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF15 N/C 50ml
The
Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF15 is non-comedogenic, which means it won't clog your pores, and its lightweight, refreshing formula has been developed with normal to combination skin in mind. Helping to combat signs of ageing, the creme utilises a proven Super Anti-Oxidant Complex to fight dullness, dehydration and unwelcome lines. With continued use, signs of ageing will appear diminished. Skin will feel refreshed with long lasting hydration.
- Why we love it: Combats signs of ageing and minimises pores
7. Clinique Moisture Surge 100 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 30ml
Give your skin an extra layer of much-needed hydration with the
Clinique Moisture Surge 100 Hour Moisturiser, a lightweight formula that’s perfect for layering with your normal moisturiser and makeup. With a refreshing, gel-like texture, your complexion will be treated to a burst of cool calm that leaves you with a dewy finish that lasts even once you’ve washed your face.
- Why we love it: Doesn't give the feeling of sticky build-up being left behind.
8. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream (Various Sizes)
Add to your everyday routine to help promote smoother and softer skin from morning to night. Ideal for combination skin, Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream delivers up to 24-hours of hydration. The formula is not only ultra-lightweight but also non-greasy, allowing you to feel replenished and rejuvenated with every application. Made with glacial glycoprotein and olive-derived squalane to help deeply moisturise and protect the skin barrier.
Why we love it: Lightweight and non-greasy formula.
9. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+ 125ml with Pump
Looking for a moisturiser that leaves you with a radiant glow? Look no further! Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion is a combination skin must-have. The rich and creamy formula drenches skin in moisture while helping to protect the natural lipid barrier. Ideal for daily use, the moisturiser is packed with nourishing ingredients such as glycerine and sodium hyaluronate – a kind-to-skin ingredient combination that helps bind water and boost hydration levels, encouraging a natural-looking glow.
Why we love it: Plumping, hydrating and fast-absorbing.
10. REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream 50ml
Working to hydrate and replenish your skin, REN Clean Skincare's Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream (50ml) is perfect for sensitive and delicate skin that is regularly exposed to pollution. Working to sooth and protect skin whilst helping to combat the discomfort, redness and sensitivity that can cause premature ageing, this gorgeous cream trains skin to be less sensitive whilst fighting against the damage caused by free radicals and environmental aggressors.
- Why we love it: Builds up skins resilience reducing discomfort, redness and sensitivity over time
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