The 9 Best Face Creams For Winter

Augustinus Bader, Rich Cream, £240

It is no surprise this deeply hydrating cream has become a cult amongst the beauty industry. Developed by Professor Augustinus Bader, a biomedical scientist specialising in stem cell research and regenerative medicine, the cream uses the brand’s unique formula, TFC8®, to help skin cells repair themselves, boosting collagen production, hydration, and renewal. Including shea butter, squalane, and avocado oil; the cream deeply hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier. The luxurious texture absorbs quickly without being greasy. Though pricey, this formula does support the skin, and it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love it. It is ideal for dry, sensitive, or mature skin.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore Cream, £150

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore Cream is a magic cream. It’s on the more active side of face creams, yet glides on gently – leaving skin super hydrated. You can feel the cream working immediately after application. The marriage of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids helps restore the skin’s natural barrier, locking in moisture without being greasy. Ceramides and fatty lipids help maintain the skin’s structure and hydration which with consistent use keeps your skin smooth, protected, and firm. This cream works wonders.

Rhode, Barrier Restore Cream, £32

This new edition to Rhodes skincare line does exactly what it says it will do – helps restore the skin barrier. The formula is a buttery cream that is perfect for drier skin or those needing extra hydration. As it’s completely fragrance-free, it’s very gentle and perfect for sensitive skin. Even though the cream is somewhat thick, on application it feels light and glides on the skin. Containing peptides and niacinamide, the formulation gives a smooth and even texture to your face. And the price point is great for the quality lineup of ingredients.

Environ Vita Complex Super Moisturiser, £38

This face moisturiser delivers instant and rich hydration from a skincare brand that truly knows what they are doing. This is a brand that is always recommended by the experts. The cream is luxurious and contains the best quality moisturisers and emollients that help enhance the skin’s barrier, as well as support the skin’s natural moisturising factors, resulting in nourished and refreshed, hydrated skin.

Valmont, Prime Renewing Pack, £233

The Prime renewing Pack is Valmont’s best-seller and has become a cult product for those who know. It is a jar of non-greasy white cream that can be used daily with a thin layer as a very hydrating and brightening moisturiser, or can be applied more thickly as a mask and left on overnight. It leaves a fresh, cooling sensation that is very luxurious and spa-like, and you can feel it deeply penetrating the skin. It brightens and evens out the skin, helping to soften dark under-eye circles. Even though the formula is rich it doesn’t clog the skin due to the very high-quality Swiss formulas and ingredients.

La Roche Possay, Cicafate, £11

This multi-purpose cream is a wonder product and has become an important part of many household cabinets. La Roche-Posay uses the soothing nature of thermal spring water to support and assist with your skin’s most sensitive issues. This cream is so gentle it can even be used on broken skin, children, and babies, promising to keep compromised and dry skin nourished and soothed, without irritation or harsh ingredients. This is my go to cream whenever my skin needs some TLC and super hydration. A cuddle of a cream.

Sisley Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream, £178

Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream has garnered praise for its luxurious texture and immediate skin-enhancing effects globally. Designed to leave the skin feeling smoother, plumper, and more radiant, this cream is loved for its ability to really revitalise and hydrate the skin. As a popular choice in the luxury space among those seeking both immediate and long-term benefits, Sisley has rightfully maintained its position and reputation as a brand that excels in quality and integrity. If you have the money to spend on a luxurious hydration cream, this should absolutely be considered as a top contender. It feels like a treatment and serves beautiful results of hydration and bounce.

Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturiser, £139

This is great for dry skin that needs extra moisture. Gentle enough to be used on severely dehydrated skin with irritations, this cream works deep into the dermis to encourage a healthy and hydrated barrier. As it includes peptides it works wonders for skin in the 30’s plus, but is gentle enough to be used on younger skin needing a boost too. It improves collagen and elastin levels to firm up and support dull winter skin.

Crème de La Mer, £165

Crème de La Mer’s Moisturing Cream has been a strong and top contender in the luxury beauty space since the 1960s. Offering deep hydration and firming, it’s no surprise that it has such a loyal customer and has stood the test of time. As the beauty space has been bombarded with millions of products over the last few years, very few have managed such an impact. Powered by La Mer’s proprietary Miracle Broth, this cream is a forever cult classic. On application, the cream feels super nurturing and luxurious, and almost immediate results of hydration confirm why it deserves its place as one of the most prestigious creams on the market.