The Best Moisturiser: Shopping Guide and Recommendations (01/23)

Welcome to our moisturiser test 2023. Here we present all the moisturisers we have tested in detail. We have compiled detailed background information and added a summary of customer reviews on the internet.

We would like to make your purchase decision easier and help you find the best moisturiser for you.

You will also find answers to frequently asked questions in our guide. If available, we also offer interesting test videos. Furthermore, you will also find some important information on this page that you should definitely pay attention to if you want to buy a moisturiser.

Summary

• Moisturiser is an everyday companion for the protection and care of the skin
• Basically, a distinction is made between day creams and night creams, both of which have certain advantages and disadvantages
• Purchase criteria such as skin type or ingredients should be taken into account when choosing the right moisturiser

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Guide: Questions you should ask yourself before buying a moisturiser

Decision: What types of moisturiser are there and which one is right for you?

Before you think about the specific criteria for buying the right moisturiser, you should take a closer look at the two types of cream:

• Day cream
• Night cream

Even if the difference doesn’t sound very big at first, day and night moisturisers are enriched very differently. The different ingredients have some advantages and disadvantages.

To help you decide on your personal moisturiser, we will explain the difference between the two skin care options below.

What distinguishes a day cream and what are its advantages and disadvantages?

As a moisturising care product, the day cream provides the perfect foundation for the day and protects against dehydration caused by harmful external influences. In addition, it can also serve as UV protection.

Nevertheless, day cream also has its disadvantages. The selection is much larger and more confusing, which increases the chance of reaching for the wrong product on the shelf. In addition, day cream in combination with make-up can clog pores and dry out the skin.

What distinguishes a night cream and what are its advantages and disadvantages?

After applying a night cream, the skin should feel refreshed and rested the next morning. Due to the many vitamins, the skin cells can renew themselves while you sleep. Dry skin in particular can benefit greatly from this type of moisturiser.

The disadvantage here, however, would be the price, which is usually higher due to the rich substances of the night cream. In addition, the skin must be thoroughly cleansed before application, otherwise the night moisturiser can lead to skin blemishes.

In summary: It is not necessary to decide between a day cream or a night cream. Depending on the needs of the skin and the strength of the cream, the two care products can also complement each other.

Buying criteria: Use these factors to compare and evaluate moisturisers

In the following, we will show you which factors you can use to decide which moisturiser is right for you.

The following overview shows comprehensive buying criteria that you should use as a guide:

• Skin type
• Ingredients
• Allergy tolerance
• UV protection
• Vegan

Skin type

Skin type plays a very important role in deciding on the right moisturiser. You should always use a care product that is individually tailored to your skin type.

Basically, a distinction is made between four different skin types:

• Normal skin
• Combination skin
• oily skin
• dry skin

Normal skin

Normal skin is the most uncomplicated skin type. The moisture balance is balanced and the skin is neither oily nor dry. On the outside, it appears pore-free and almost flawless.

Combination skin

You can recognise combination skin by oily as well as dry areas on the body. This mixture can be especially visible on the face. Combination skin also tends to have mild to moderately severe skin impurities.

Oily skin

Women are most prone to oily and greasy skin. The shiny layer is most noticeable on the forehead, nose and chin. Enlarged pores and pimples are not uncommon with this skin type.

Dry skin

Reduced sebum or oil production and poor water-binding capacity leads to dry skin on the body. The reddened, often cracked areas lack moisture. Many people with dry skin experience constant itching.

Perhaps you have already been able to assign yourself to one of the four skin types. Once this step has been taken, you can look at the ingredients of the creams below.

Ingredients

The ingredients determine the care and effects of the moisturiser. Each skin type has different deficiencies and therefore needs different ingredients.

Unfortunately, there are so many different types that it would take too long to list all the possible substances in a moisturiser. For a quick overview, we have created a clear table here:

Tolerance for allergy sufferers

Allergic skin is very irritable and must be cared for with special care. Those who use the wrong skin care creams can aggravate their irritations and skin reactions.

Experts generally advise against moisturisers for allergic skin. However, if you as an allergy sufferer also tend to have very dry skin and absolutely want to use a care cream, you should at least avoid the following ingredients in a cream:

• Fragrance/Perfume
• vegetable oils
• Parabens
• Liposomes

In short, avoid anything that irritates your skin. Allergic skin needs rest. The dried-out areas need time to regenerate, which can be prevented by using a moisturiser.

UV protection

Sunscreen and moisturiser in one product, what a great idea! – Or is it? More and more brands are offering protection against harmful rays in their skincare products. We explain in the following what exactly is behind this.

Sunscreen is not only applied to block a sunburn, but also protects the skin from premature ageing or cancer. However, since suntan lotion alone is too greasy as a daily care product and is not sufficient, moisturisers with UV protection are the perfect combination.

It is also important to note that moisturisers with UV protection often have only a low sun protection factor. It is therefore not a substitute for sunscreen. If you are permanently exposed to the harmful rays, you should definitely apply a higher sun protection factor.

So what do we think of this actually clever idea? For insensitive skin, these creams are good everyday companions that care for and protect our skin. However, moisturisers with UV protection are not care for every day.

Vegan

Those who want to benefit animals or the environment like to use vegan moisturisers.

Vegan moisturisers are produced without animal testing and contain no animal ingredients. Many brands also eliminate environmentally harmful packaging such as plastic from their products.

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Facts worth knowing about moisturiser

How do I apply moisturiser to my face correctly and what should I look out for?

Not only the moisturiser itself, but also the technique of applying it can be of valuable importance for the skin. The short steps explain how to apply moisturiser effectively to the face:

1. Clean hands and face properly and remove any make-up residue. Only when the pores are clear can the moisturiser be worked into the skin
2. Spread a hazelnut-sized portion of cream in the palms of your hands. Too much cream can overload the skin. If you feel you are using too little, you can always reapply later
3. Massage the moisturiser in circular motions from the chin towards the forehead. It is important to remember not to apply too much pressure to your skin
4. Excess cream can be used on other parts of the body

How often should I use moisturiser?

Unfortunately, there is no right or wrong answer to this question. The motto is: try and observe!

As we have pointed out several times before, every body needs different care. One person’s skin may need more moisturiser than another. However, you should start with a little cream and work your way up to more if necessary.

We have found an example on the internet of what a daily skin care routine with moisturiser might look like. Have a look!

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