The best moisturisers 2024 for every skin type and budget

For a Really Good Moisturiser that's suitable for every day, we recommend Ole Henriksen's not-so-known launch - the Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturiser. Despite launching less than two years ago, the formula has received cult status thanks to its skin-loving ingredients, quick absorption and giving users ridiculously plump skin in a flash. It contains a cocktail of amino acids, peptides and ceramides to boost your skin's barrier whilst containing collagen to minimise fine lines and wrinkles. A small amount goes a really long way.

Our review: "This moisturiser is my dry skin saviour! It works perfectly for my dry skin to instantly moisturise, leaving it looking super plump. I love to exfoliate my skin with acid so this moisturiser works to repair the natural barrier with ceramides, which I've noticed has made a huge difference to my dryness. It sits beautifully under make-up but works harder at night to repair the skin as you sleep - would highly recommend!"

A good moisturiser needn't cost the earth and those with dry skin types can't go wrong with NIVEA Refreshingly Soft Moisturising Cream. With celebrity fans including Love Island's Molly Marsh and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (who previously told us she prefers it to high-end moisturisers), the purse-friendly, age-old formula contains Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil to keep skin happy, healthy and nourished. The cream can also be used on your body and hands for the ultimate space-saver and is suitable for sensitive skin. Whilst it may not claim 'any miracles', all in all, it's a great everyday moisturiser you can rely on.

Customer review: "I suffer from dry patches and sensitive skin and the Nivea soft cream works amazingly for my skin type it's not greasy feeling or too thick or too thin it works perfectly for me and would definitely recommend it for people that have sensitive skin."

You can always count on French pharmaceutical brands for great skincare, and this moisturiser is a firm favourite with celebrities and make-up artists. Despite its affordable price tag, Michelle Keegan's make-up artist even uses this moisturiser on her before red carpet events. The multi-tasking formula has been hailed the '24-hour miracle cream' but can also work as a dependable base for make-up, an overnight hydration mask, a first cleanse and even a post-shave body cream. Although it's suitable for sensitive skin, for sore skin that's particularly dry or compromised, it's worth trying the sensitive version instead, which contains zero fragrance.

Customer review: "Bought this cream on a recommendation. Love it! It’s a nice thick moisturiser so a little goes a long way. Skin feels so soft after just a few applications."

Charlotte Tilbury's new launch is lighter than the OG Magic Cream but delivers a burst of hydration, giving glass skin. The cloud-like formula is clinically proven to douse skin in up to 100 hours of hydration(!) whilst minimising pores, redness and dehydration lines. It's a godsend for dehydrated skin types who want a moisture hit without the greasy feeling. We love how it has no fragrance and instantly plumps skin for the ultimate self-care moment. Oily and combination skin types will love this one.

Our review: "I thought I loved the OG Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream until I discovered this. The second I tried the Magic Water Cream, I was obsessed. Not only does it moisturise my skin perfectly, it leaves the most flattering glow and acts as the best make-up primer to noticeably ensure my make-up lasts all day. My skin can often look quite dull, and this moisturiser instantly transforms - I'm absolutely hooked."

Liz Earle may be best known for its cult Hot Cloth Cleanser, but its Revitalise & Glow range is just as worthy. The highly-rated moisturiser is packed with glow-inducing prickly pear (nature’s powerful brightening exfoliant), acerola cherry (bursting with vitamin C) and sea buckthorn. It gently exfoliates and moisturises for a radiant and dewy-looking finish. The formula is light, fast-absorbing and cooling, perfect for combination or oily skin types that want to glow without the grease.

Customer review: "I’m on my second pot of this super moisturiser. It’s light and doesn't feel heavy on my skin easy to apply as it glides over your skin and leaves a lovely soft and glowing complexion I love the smell too slightly citrus I’ve noticed an improvement in the overall appearance of my skin. It's soft and smooth without feeling greasy. Love this product and would advise everyone to try it."

For a nourishing moisturiser which elevates your make-up, you can't go wrong with the cult-favourite Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base. It's a favourite with celebs, with fans including Molly-Mae Hague, TOWIE's Amber Turner and Ferne McCann. As its moniker suggests, Face Base is packed with skin-boosting vitamins B5, C and E and primes skin, creating a flawless base for make-up whilst preventing greasy residue. It's created with oily and combination skin types in mind, so if you need something ultra-hydrating for dry or cracked skin, this may not be for you. We love the slight scent of grapefruit for that self-care moment, however, again something to be mindful of if you have very sensitive skin.

Customer review: "After hearing good things, I decided to take the plunge and buy one. And omg I’m so glad. It smells very expensive, makes my skin feel pampered and make-up goes so nicely on top of it. I understand why people rave about this!!"

VICHY's Normaderm Moisturiser helps to minimise breakouts whilst gently moisturising skin for a clear and balanced complexion. The hybrid is lightweight, fast absorbing and includes hero ingredients, including spot-busting salicylic acid, hydrating hyaluronic acid, balancing probiotics and the brand's USP: their healing Mineralising Thermal Water. Reviewers loved how this moisturiser helped control excess oil, was enjoyable to apply and left skin hydrated and blemish-free.

Customer review: "My forever go-to for an ultra-lightweight moisturiser, for oily break-out prone skin! Not greasy at all, keeps my acne-sensitive skin clear and well-balanced. I continue to re-buy this moisturiser again and again!!"

We all know the importance of wearing high sun protection daily, but oily skin types (or anyone who wants to save time in the morning) could benefit from a 2-in-1 SPF moisturiser. Ultra Violette's unbeatable sunscreen is loved for delivering top-tier protection as well as looking great under make-up and giving no white cast. Customers love how it doesn't sting eyes, unlike many others and is perfect for no make-up days, thanks to its hydrating and glowy formula. Oh, and it's non-comedogenic, so it won't break you out.

Customer review: "Haven't found anything to beat this SPF. It's excellent under makeup and is well worth the spend. I'll be investing in the bigger size of the same product next time as I love it."

A big misconception is that oily skin can't be sensitive, too, but Curel's new launch is here to balance both. The formula expertly tackles oily, blemish-prone skin without drying it out or using harsh ingredients. Oil-free and non-greasy, this moisturiser will leave skin feeling soft, smooth and balanced.

Customer review: "I have been using them for almost a month and I am very satisfied. My skin can be described as sensitive combination skin (if someone has a different skin type, the effect of using it will probably be slightly different). The soap does not leave a feeling of tightness. After use, the skin is gently moisturized and has a slight shine. The soap has a delicate, pleasant scent that does not linger on the skin. Great for everyday use."

Acne-prone and oily skin types may want a suitable moisturiser that is oil-free but still gives anti-ageing benefits, and this Kate Somerville classic works hard to do both. The fragrance-free moisturiser is packed with red marine algae and essential amino acids to help hydrate the skin, minimising fine lines and wrinkles. To balance, the formulas also contain oil-absorbing spheres ensuring a shine-free result.

Customer review: "As someone who has never ever enjoyed having cream on my skin because it previously always felt greasy or slimy or sticky, this product has been a total game changer and testament to the product being so good that I can’t live without this now! Parting with 65 bucks for a moisturiser felt like a lot, but it’s been so worth it. It leaves my skin feeling great, looking great and I’m having fewer random breakouts and my hormonal breakouts are less angry! A winner all round!!"

If you're looking for a miracle moisturiser designed with mature skin in mind, this is the closest you can get on the market. The derm-approved elixir is formulated with a rich concentration of essential lipids (2% pure ceramides, 4% natural cholesterol and 2% fatty acids) for youthful and plump-looking skin. Despite the richness, it absorbs quickly into the skin and, over time helps refine skin texture whilst promoting fullness and radiance. Warning: Once you've tried it, you'll never want to try anything else.