Top 5 Best Moisturisers

In a world where serums, face oils, acids and mists dominate the skincare conversation, let's not forget to celebrate the humble moisturiser. Yes, they often come in old fashioned, 'unhygienic' pots. No they don't always include the most up-to-date, hashtag-worthy ingredients. And OK, some smell a bit like your Grandma's bathroom. BUT does anything feel as good on your face as a big, thick slather of the stuff? How does a slippy serum compare to that cream slowly sinking into your skin? Can any mist give that much instant nourishment?

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly, £31

This goopy jelly goodness just became a best-seller on ASOS in the moisturiser category. It was one of two, alongside its sister, Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Moisturiser. The see-through skin-slurping moisturiser penetrates faster than doughnuts disappear in the office, and locks in that moisture all damn day. Having only launched in August 2018, it seems the good word has definitely gotten out.

Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre Nourishing Moisturiser, £13, Boots

A best-seller since the 1950s and celeb secret weapon, this simple and soothing lotion is great for dry, oil, sensitive, troubled, young or old skin. A proper all-rounder for £13?

Magic Cream, £70, Charlotte Tilbury

I find this a bit heavy for a daily moisturiser. But for priming pre-makeup, evening out a patchy complexion or instantly feigning you've had 8 hours sleep? Nothing beats it. Keep it in your desk drawer for any last minute meetings or surprise hot dates.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream, £22

Formulated to hold moisture in the upper layers of your skin, this keeps things hydrated for much longer than most, but without any greasiness. If you're a 'one product and go' sort of person, make it this.

DayWear, £45, Estee Lauder

Tick off your SPF and pollution protection in one handy application. Full of antioxidants, this day cream hydrates whilst shielding your skin from the elements.