Moisturisers are the cornerstone of every skincare routine. They hydrate, repair, and protect your skin day and night. Whether you’re looking to soothe sensitivity, boost radiance, or fight signs of ageing, the right moisturiser makes all the difference.
To help you find your perfect match, we’ve tested and compared the top-performing formulas, carefully selected by Daily Vanity‘s editors, expert panelists, and readers.
Keep scrolling to meet the winners of the Daily Vanity Beauty Awards 2025!
In This Article
- Best Sensitive Skin Moisturiser
- Best Itchy, Dry, Eczema-Prone Skin Moisturiser
- Best Dry Skin Moisturiser
- Best Acne-Prone Skin Moisturiser
- Best Combination Skin Moisturiser
- Best Oily Skin Moisturiser
- Best Hydrating Moisturiser
- Best Anti-Ageing Moisturiser (Affordable)
- Best Anti-Ageing Moisturiser (Premium)
- Best Anti-Ageing Moisturiser (Luxury)
- Meet the Expert Judges
Best Sensitive Skin Moisturiser
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Experts’ Choice!
What it does:
This daily moisturiser for sensitive and sensitised skin reduces skin reactivity by 78%, soothes within 30 seconds, and provides 12-hour hydration.
Antioxidant-rich and anti-pollution, it strengthens the skin barrier and prevents irritation. Free from parabens, fragrance, and alcohol.
Great soothing effect on barrier-impaired skin.” – Dr Xu Rong Rong
Where to purchase:
- Guardian (S$43.90, 40ml)
- Shopee Mall (S$43.90, 40ml)
- Watsons (S$43.90, 40ml)
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Readers’ Choice!
What it does:
This oil-free gel-cream moisturiser delivers 100-hour hydration with aloe bio-ferment and hyaluronic acid. Its lightweight formula penetrates over 10 layers deep and helps skin rehydrate from within, leaving it plump, glowing, and refreshed with every use.
Where to purchase:
- Sephora (S$26, 15ml; S$51, 3oml; S$80, 50ml)
KraveBeauty Oat So Simple Water Cream Editor’s Choice!
What it does:
This lightweight daily moisturiser, with calming oat and moisture-locking squalane, delivers a refreshing burst of hydration. With under nine ingredients, it’s the perfect fuss-free companion to balance potent serums and soothe sensitive, irritated skin.
Where to purchase:
- Sephora (S$45, 80ml; S$82, 200ml)
Best Itchy, Dry, Eczema-Prone Skin Moisturiser
Cetaphil PRO AD Derma Repair Cream Editor’s Choice!Readers’ Choice!
What it does:
This rich, non-greasy cream provides fast itch relief and repairs the skin barrier of eczema-prone skin. With Ad-Resyl™, Filaggrin Technology, and Ceramides, it hydrates, soothes, and builds skin resilience. Suitable for face, body, babies, and adults.
Review:
Soothes and moisturises my skin quickly. It reduces itching with continued use, too.” – Jade Yeo, Editor
Where to purchase:
Mustela Stelatopia+ Lipid-Replenishing Cream Experts’ Choice!
What it does:
This certified organic, anti-itching cream soothes eczema-prone skin with 24-hour hydration. Enriched with Sunflower Oil Distillate, it calms irritation, restores the skin barrier, and is safe for all ages, including newborns and during pregnancy. Hypoallergenic, steroid-free, and vegan.
Easy absorption. Good for babies, toddlers, adults, and pregnant women. – Dr Ang Sue-May
Where to purchase:
- Mustela’s TikTok Official Shop (S$49.90, 300ml; S$27.80, 150ml)
- Mustela’s Shopee Official Store (S$49.90, 300ml; S$27.80, 150ml)
- Mustela’s Lazada Official Store (S$49.90, 300ml; S$27.80, 150ml)
Best Dry Skin Moisturiser
Vytle™ Daily Ceramide Moisturiser Experts’ Choice!
What it does:
Clinically tested for sensitive skin, Vytle moisturises the skin barrier with skin-identical ceramides. With up to 98% natural-origin ingredients, it’s safe for all ages, free from nasties, and ideal for face and body, providing lightweight care perfect for Singapore’s weather!
Review:
I’m so impressed with the Vytle Daily Ceramide moisturiser! It has a lightweight, non-greasy texture that absorbs quickly into my skin, leaving it soft, hydrated and smooth. The ceramide formula is perfect for strengthening my skin barrier, and I’ve noticed a real improvement in my skin’s overall health and moisture balance. It doesn’t cause breakouts or irritation, which is great for my sensitive skin. I’ve been using it daily, and it keeps my skin nourished all day long without feeling heavy. Plus, the packaging is convenient and hygienic. Definitely a skincare staple that I’ll continue to repurchase!” – Sulvania_susanto, Shopee.sg
Where to purchase:
- Vytle (S$23.90, 100ml; S$54.90, 450ml)
- Vytle’s Official Shopee Store (S$23.90, 100ml; S$54.90, 450ml)
- Vytle’s Official Lazada Store (S$23.90, 100ml; S$54.90, 450ml)
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse® Or Florale Readers’ Choice!
What it does:
Huile Prodigieuse® Or Florale is a shimmering dry oil with seven botanical oils that hydrates and illuminates face, body, and hair. Its pink-gold glow enhances all skin tones with a satin finish—no grease, just radiance.
Where to purchase:
- Watsons (S$49.90, 50ml)
Mustela Multi-purpose Balm Editor’s Choice!
What it does:
This certified organic, multi-purpose balm with three avocado extracts nourishes, repairs, and protects dry areas from face to feet. With 99.7% natural ingredients, it’s safe for the whole family – even newborns. Fragrance-free, vegan, and naturally avocado-scented.
Where to purchase:
- Lazada (S$22.80, 75ml)
Best Acne-Prone Skin Moisturiser
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Readers’ Choice!
What it does:
Effaclar Duo+M is a fast-acting moisturiser for acne-prone skin that visibly reduces spots, blackheads, and post-acne marks. Clinically proven to show results in eight hours, it also helps prevent future breakouts and recurrence.
Where to purchase:
- Watsons (S$49.30, 40ml)
Best Combination Skin Moisturiser
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream Readers’ Choice!Editor’s Choice!
What it does:
This whipped rescue cream delivers lasting hydration with ceramides, African oils, and fermented green tea. It strengthens the skin barrier, protects against stressors, and locks in moisture, leaving skin soft, resilient, and never greasy.
Where to purchase:
- Sephora (S$32, 15ml; S$97, 50ml)
Bath & Body Works Daily Face Lotion Experts’ Choice!
What it does:
This lightweight, non-greasy facial lotion is infused with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and nourish for youthful-looking skin. Dermatologist-tested, paraben- and dye-free, it leaves behind a clean, calming scent, like a breath of fresh air.
Where to purchase:
- Bath & Body Works (S$27, 100ml)
Best Oily Skin Moisturiser
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Readers’ Choice!
What it does:
This moisturising cream delivers 10-layer hydration for up to 100 hours, restoring dry, sensitive skin and strengthening its barrier. Skin looks visibly healthier, more elastic, and deeply nourished from within. Suitable for normal to dry and sensitive skin.
Where to purchase:
- Sephora (S$32, 20ml)
Best Hydrating Moisturiser
SEKKISEI Brightening Cream Readers’ Choice!
What it does:
This moisture-rich gel from SEKKISEI seals in brightness, shields skin from external stressors, and targets the root of discolouration. With job’s tears extract and stearyl glycyrrhetinate, it deeply hydrates while forming a fresh, breathable barrier for luminous, resilient skin.
Where to purchase:
- Metro (S$50, 40g)
Then I Met You Bong2 Bounce Cream Experts’ Choice!Editor’s Choice!
What it does:
This lightweight moisturiser, powered by vitamin C-rich Hallabong extract from Jeju Island, delivers a burst of hydration for a juicy, dewy glow. It boosts the skin’s barrier, revitalises dullness, and leaves your complexion refreshed, radiant, and bouncy all day.
Where to purchase:
- Sephora (S$74, 50ml)
Best Anti-Ageing Moisturiser (Affordable)
Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream Readers’ Choice!
What it does:
This dual-texture cream brightens and evens skin tone with 50% sea buckthorn, 5% niacinamide, and pure vitamin C. Customisable and low-irritant, it hydrates, firms, and boosts radiance – powered by Medicube’s advanced delivery tech for maximum efficacy.
Where to purchase:
- Hush.sg (S$23.50, 55g)
Best Anti-Ageing Moisturiser (Premium)
Kiehl’s Super Multi Corrective Cream Readers’ Choice!
What it does:
This anti-ageing cream visibly smooths wrinkles, lifts and firms skin, and restores volume and radiance. Powered by phytomimetic vitamin A, ProxylaneGX, and chaga mushroom, it delivers rich yet lightweight hydration for a youthful, refined look from every angle.
Where to purchase:
- Sephora (S$115, 50ml)
Uriage Age Absolu Redensifying Rosy Cream Experts’ Choice!Editor’s Choice!
What it does:
This rich, rosy anti-ageing cream restores density, smooths wrinkles, and revives radiance in mature, sensitive skin. Powered by procollagen peptide, retinol, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants, it plumps, firms, and protects against blue light and photoageing for a youthful glow.
Where to purchase:
- Guardian (S$88.70, 50ml)
Best Anti-Ageing Moisturiser (Luxury)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix Readers’ Choice!Editor’s Choice!
What it does:
This overnight wrinkle-smoothing cream targets stress-induced ageing with smart peptide technology and microalgae. It firms, hydrates, and restores bounce while you sleep, visibly reducing fine lines and improving tone for smoother, more refreshed skin by morning.
Where to purchase:
- Sephora (S$330, 50ml)
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Cream Experts’ Choice!
What it does:
Charlotte’s Magic Cream is a glow-boosting moisturiser that hydrates, smooths, firms, and primes in one step. Packed with peptides, vitamins C & E, hyaluronic acid, and SPF15, it revives dull skin instantly and perfects it over time.
Where to purchase:
- Sephora (S$59, 15ml; S$176, 50ml)
Meet the Expert Judges
Our panel of pros brought their insider know-how to help us crown the standouts.
- Ginger Lynette, a seasoned makeup artist with a decade-long career, has worked her magic on celebs, brands, and international campaigns. Her mantra? Enhance, not erase.
- Dr Xu Rongrong, aesthetic doctor at The Urban Clinic, believes great skin starts at home with the right products. Her holistic take blends effective routines with in-clinic precision.
- Dr Ang Sue-May, a dual-accredited Consultant Dermatologist and founder of Shine Dermatology, champions long-term skin health over quick fixes—and knows exactly what ingredients deliver.
- Dr Byron Tee, also from The Urban Clinic, specialises in advanced hair and skincare. His focus is subtle enhancements and real, radiant results.
- Kelly Chew, hairstylist at Chez Vous: HideAway, is the queen of low-maintenance Korean textures. With 12 years of experience, she’s mastered the art of effortless hair that lasts.
- Melvin Tseng, makeup artist, producer, and beauty creator, is a creative force who turns bold visions into beauty statements – think avant-garde looks with an editorial edge.
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