Best Face Moisturisers of 2025: Gel, Cream & Barrier-Repair Formulas Compared
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Overview
Moisturisers are the backbone of any skincare routine—they hydrate, protect, and strengthen the skin while enhancing the effects of serums and treatments. Sephora’s bestselling face moisturisers cater to every skin type, from oily and combination to dry and sensitive, making it simple to achieve a plump, healthy, and radiant complexion.
Emma Hardie Vitamin C Radiance Gel Moisturiser 50ml
Vitamin C & Niacinamide
Lightweight, dewy texture
Hydrating & plumping
Bright Glow
Smooth Finish
Fine Line Reduction
Bestselling Face Moisturisers of 2025: Gel, Cream & Barrier-Repair Formulas
Our Top Picks
Estée Lauder Daywear Matte Cream Face Cream
- Controls oil and reduces shine for a matte finish
- Minimises the look of pores and softens skin
- Helps resist early signs of ageing
Rating
4.6/5
Our Top Picks
First Aid Beauty Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream
- 24-hour hydration for refreshed, plump skin
- Strengthens moisture barrier with Ceramides & Squalane
- Lightweight, breathable gel with Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide
Rating
4.8/5
Our Top Picks
Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
- Deeply hydrates and plumps skin instantly
- Supports skin barrier and microbiome health
- Lightweight, non-greasy formula for supple, radiant skin
Rating
5/5
Our Top Picks
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream
- Instantly relieves and repairs dry, sensitive skin
- Supports skin barrier with Advanced Barrier Technology
- Reduces redness and deeply hydrates up to 10 layers
Rating
4.5/5
Our Top Picks
he Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides Face Cream
- Boosts hydration by 68% for all-day moisture
- Strengthens skin barrier and nourishes dry skin
- PhytoCeramides and Natural Moisturizing Factors plump and refresh
Rating
4.5/5
Our Top Picks
Fresh Rose Face Cream - Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer
- Delivers 72-hour deep hydration
- Strengthens skin barrier and plumps moisture
- Leaves skin soft, dewy, and supple
Rating
4.8/5
Why They are Must-Have Moisturisers: Top Picks for Hydrated, Healthy Skin
These top-selling moisturisers deliver lasting hydration, soothe irritation, and support the skin barrier for a resilient, glowing complexion. From lightweight gels to rich creams and advanced barrier-repair formulas, each one keeps skin nourished, smooth, and ready for the rest of your routine.
Estée Lauder Daywear Matte Cream Face Cream
An ultra-light gel cream that refreshes and hydrates while keeping skin shine-free. Powered by Moisture Matte Technology, it smooths the complexion, reduces pore visibility, and helps combat the first signs of ageing, leaving skin soft, fresh, and confidently matte.
First Aid Beauty Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream
An ultra-sheer gel cream that hydrates, soothes, and strengthens skin without clogging pores. Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Squalane, and Niacinamide, it leaves skin plump, dewy, and resilient while feeling light and breathable.
Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
A fragrance-free daily moisturiser that delivers 100 hours of hydration while supporting skin barrier and microbiome health. Blended with multi-weight hyaluronic acid, prebiotic peptide, ceramides, and lipids, it leaves skin plump, nourished, and radiant without feeling heavy.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream
An intensive barrier cream that soothes and repairs dry, sensitive skin. Formulated with Colloidal Oatmeal, Beta-Glucan, and Advanced Barrier Technology, it strengthens the moisture barrier, visibly reduces redness, and delivers deep hydration for a healthier, calmer complexion.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides Face Cream
A rich, replenishing cream that deeply hydrates and supports the skin barrier. Formulated with skin-identical Moisturizing Factors, PhytoCeramides, and essential skin lipids, it leaves skin plump, smooth, and nourished without heaviness.
Fresh Rose Face Cream - Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer
A lightweight, nourishing cream that hydrates deeply with high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acids and time-release technology. Damask rose extract and rose flower oil lock in moisture, leaving skin plump, smooth, and naturally radiant.
