Expert Advice

Choosing The Perfect Moisturiser

Woman with moisturised and hydrated skin

No matter your skin type, a good moisturiser is a must. Moisturisers are either humectants or occlusive ingredients, which means they work to absorb and lock in vital hydration that’s essential for the healthy-looking, dewy glow we all covet. Designed to reinforce and strengthen skin’s naturally protective lipid barrier, moisturisers can also help shield against, environmental stressors and even the sun’s rays. Skipping moisturiser in your daily skincare routine allows the plumping, skin-protective power of hydration to escape, leaving your skin vulnerable to dehydration and the factors that contribute to ageing.

So which moisturiser should you choose, when there are so many options? First, start with your skin type. Each skin type needs varying amounts of moisture, even oily skin. Then, consider the benefits you’re looking for: anti-ageing, mattifying, sun-protective, etc. To get you thinking in the right direction, below are a few of our favourites based on common skin concerns.

  1. HydraLuminous Water Surge Gel Cream
    Buy now with No7

    HydraLuminous Water Surge Gel Cream

    Light Moisture 72-Hour Hydration and Anti-Pollution

    How about a cool, refreshing moisturiser that instantly absorbs into the skin and shields against damaging pollution? This protective gel-cream formula delivers lasting hydration for 72 hours and features Pollution Shield Technology to help create an invisible barrier against environmental stressors that can damage skin and dull skin’s natural glow. Especially good for dry skin types, it also contains a protective antioxidant blend of Vitamin C, Mulberry and Vitamin E.

    Buy now with free delivery
  2. No7 Radiance+ Vitamin C Daily Brightening Moisturiser
    Buy now with No7

    No7 Radiance+ Vitamin C Daily Brightening Moisturiser

    Maximum Brightness

    Get that radiant skin you’ve always wanted. Our Radiance+ Moisturiser illuminates dull and tired looking skin, for a burst of hydration, day after day. Instantly, complexion appears brighter and skin feels nourished. With a daily boost of Vitamin C, this fresh and lightweight formula absorbs instantly to revitalise and re-energise skin.

    Buy now with free delivery
  3. No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Day Cream SPF15
    Buy now with No7

    No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Day Cream SPF15

    Advanced protection and 24 hours of hydration for visibly younger looking skin.  
     
    This day cream combines the protective power of SPF15, our unique Double Defence technology and our No7 age-defying actives to reduce the appearance of the visible signs of ageing. Packed with Ginseng Extract to help fight the look of tired and fatigued skin, Hyaluronic Acid to leave skin feeling instantly moisturised and an Antioxidant Complex and Rice Peptides to help protect skin from environmental stressors. These plus our next generation anti-wrinkle peptide technology Matrixyl 3000 Plus, help to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and protect skin from future signs of skin ageing. 
     
    Instantly skin looks more radiant. After 2 weeks skin looks younger, by 4 weeks fine lines and wrinkles appear visibly reduced*.

    Buy now with free delivery
  4. No7 Lift & Luminate TRIPLE ACTION Day Cream SPF15
    Buy now with No7

    No7 Lift & Luminate TRIPLE ACTION Day Cream SPF15

    Advanced protection and age-defying
     
    Ready to target 3 key signs of ageing? This day cream is your solution. It combines the protective power of SPF15, our unique Double Defence technology and our No7 age-defying actives to reduce 3 key signs of ageing: wrinkles appear visibly reduced, skin feels firmer and skin tone looks more even. Packed with Pearls to leave skin with a healthy-looking radiant glow, a Firming Complex to leave skin feeling firmer and a Brightening Complex to target the appearance of pigmentation, plus our next generation anti-wrinkle peptide technology Matrixyl 3000 Plus. 
     
    Instantly skin looks and feels hydrated.  After 2 weeks wrinkles appear visibly reduced, skin feels firmer, and skin tone appears more even*.

    Buy now with free delivery
  5. No7 Restore & Renew FACE & NECK MULTI ACTION Day Cream SPF15
    Buy now with No7

    No7 Restore & Renew FACE & NECK MULTI ACTION Day Cream SPF15

    Advanced protection and age-defying benefits for face & neck 
     
    For more mature skin, this day cream combines the protective power of SPF15, our unique Double Defence technology and our No7 age-defying actives to reduce 5 key signs of ageing: skin feels firmer, wrinkles appear visibly reduced, neck looks visibly smoother and feels noticeably firmer, skin is intensely moisturised. Formulated with Ginseng Extract to target tired and fatigued looking skin, a Fortifying Complex to provide essential nutrition, Firming Complex to leave skin feeling firmer and a Brightening Complex to target the appearance of pigmentation.
     
    Instantly face & neck feel smoother and softer.  After 4 weeks skin looks younger, face & neck feel firmer, wrinkles appear visibly reduced, and skin tone looks more even*.

     

    * Consumer testing

    Buy now with free delivery


No7 Beauty

No7 Beauty

Writer and expert