GirlStyle Favourites: The Best Moisturisers For Every Skin Type And Concern

By Sophie Hong on 17 Feb 2022

Senior Editor

Everyone needs a good moisturiser. It is vital for healthy skin, and keeping your skin adequately moisturised can help to prevent a whole host of skin issues such as excess sebum, dryness, signs of ageing and even acne.

The tricky part, however, is finding a moisturiser that works for your skin type and lifestyle. For most of us, because of Singapore’s hot and humid weather, we tend to gravitate towards lighter, fast-absorbing textures. Those with sensitive skin would want a formula that is free of alcohol, fragrances and scents, while those with fine lines might want something that is richer and heavier.

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by choice, which is why we’ve made things easier for you by trying a whole bunch of moisturisers and listing down our absolute favourites for different skin types, concerns and budgets.

Read on for our favourite moisturisers that you can get in Singapore in 2022!

Best drugstore moisturiser for oily skin: SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS Hydrating Gel

The light watery texture of this gel works well for those with oily skin, and doesn’t leave a sticky afterfeel. It also forms an emollient veil to protect the skin from moisture loss and other environmental aggressors.

Price: $50 for 89ml. Get it here.

Best mid-range moisturiser for oily skin: b.glen QuSome Moisture Gel Cream

It’s a fine line between looking dewy and greasy, especially if you have oily skin. This moisturiser from b.glen treads the line carefully while making sure that your skin still gets all the moisture it needs.

Price: $93. Get it here.

Best moisturiser for acne-prone skin: OLE HENRIKSEN Cold Plunge Pore Remedy Moisturizer

Besides being really effective at oil control, we find that this moisturiser - which is formulated with salicylic acid and lipo hydroxy acid - also helps with loosening up clogged pores.

Price: $74 for 50ml. Get it here.

Best drugstore anti-ageing moisturiser: Bio-Essence Bio-Age’Luxe DNA Expert Cream

Retinols are great at helping to reverse signs of ageing, and this retinoid-A infused cream from Bio-Essence has been proven to help with not just reducing the appearance of lines, but also lifting up double chins.

Price: $69.90 for 45g. Get it here.

Best mid-range anti-ageing moisturiser: Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer

Formulated with plant-based ceramides, this ultra-hydrating moisturiser is on the heavier side with regards to its texture but fans have raved about how it doesn’t trigger skin sensitivities or clog pores.

Price: $65 for 50ml. Get it here.

Most gentle drugstore moisturiser for sensitive skin: Avene Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream

Avene is known for making mild yet effective skincare products that are suitable even for those with super sensitive skin, and this cream is no exception. This same thoughtfulness is also extended to the packaging, which is a sterile tube that protects the cream from outside air and bacteria.

Price: $40.70 for 40ml. Get it here.

Most gentle mid-range moisturiser for sensitive skin: ETUDE HOUSE Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream

Besides delivering soothing hydration, the Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream also helps to repair skin damage, making it a great go-to moisturiser for those with sensitive skin or weakened moisture barriers.

Price: $32 for 75ml. Get it here.

Best premium Asian Beauty moisturiser: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream

Ginseng is often used in traditional herbal remedies because of its revitalising properties. In this cream, Sulwhasoo has enriched the power of Ginseng Saponin - the rarest type of ginseng - by more than 6,000 times to help regenerate and fortify skin.

Price: $180 for 30ml. Get it here.

Best brightening moisturiser: innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Tone-up Cream

For days when you want to head out without any makeup on, this brightening cream will help to tone-up your complexion, giving you radiancy without leaving a white cast or looking cakey.

Price: $31 for 50ml. Get it here.

Best night cream under $70: FENTY SKIN Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream

Want a glow like Rihanna’s? Then you have to use FENTY SKIN, of course! This overnight cream delivers 8-hour hydration and helps you wake up with plumped and glowing skin.

Price: $62 for 50ml. Get it here.

Best day cream under $70: ASIS-TOBE Aqua Boosting Cream

It might be tempting to skip moisturiser in your AM routine, but your skin needs to be protected from the heat and other environmental aggressors that will cause your skin to lose moisture. The Aqua Boosting Cream from ASIS-TOBE holds up well and doesn’t leave your skin feeling sticky at all, even when the weather is super humid.

Price: $50.60 for 50ml. Get it here.

Most refreshing facial mist for dry skin: FLESETTE Visible Repair Milky Way Cera Mist

For effective hydration on the go, it doesn’t get any more convenient with this facial mist, which contains 5 types of ceramides to soothe and hydrate parched skin.

Price: $46 for 100ml. Get it here.

Most refreshing facial mist for sensitised skin: LumiShield Anti-Bacterial Facial Mist

You’d bring around a sanitising spray for your hands, so why not one for your face as well? We love this anti-bacterial facial mist, which comes in very helpful for those with sensitised or acne-prone skin because it kills response-triggering bacteria and has anti-inflammatory ingredients to reduce redness.

Price: $65 for 100ml. Get it here.

Most refreshing facial mist for normal skin: Rock & Herb Perfecting Skin Essence Spray

Active ingredients include 4 botanical AHAs and niacinamide, which helps with skin brightening and hydration. You can also use this on any part of your body that needs quick and instant hydration!

Price: $68 for 50ml. Get it here.

Most luxurious moisturiser: Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream

If you feel conscious about going out with bare skin, then the Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream might be something you’d want to invest in. This rich cream drenches your skin with nourishment and collagen, leaving it feeling baby soft and much more youthful-looking.

Price: $180 for 50ml. Get it here.

Best eye cream for tired eyes: Drunk Elephant C-Tango™ Multivitamin Eye Cream

To reduce the appearance of dark eye circles, this eye cream from Drunk Elephant uses 5 types of vitamin C and 8 peptides for some heavy-duty brightening action.

Price: $92 for 15ml. Get it here.

Best anti-ageing eye cream: Privia Intense Anti Wrinkle Eye Serum

Perk up tired eyes with this intensive eye serum that contains powerful hydrating and soothing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, Trehalose+ and niacinamide. Expect to see an improvement in skin elasticity and hydration around your eye area!