The Best Face Moisturisers at MECCA Right Now

May 14 | 4 minute read

Words by The MECCA Memo

By far the question we get asked most often, both in-store and online, is: what is the best moisturiser at MECCA?

It’s a hard one for us to answer, too. We have hundreds of formulas that we really, truly believe in. As one of our skin experts, Lucy, explains, that question should really be ‘What is my skin telling me?’.

“Everyone has such individual needs and preferences when it comes to their skin… You should think about what a moisturiser does for your skin, the texture and the consistency,” she explains.

For oilier skin types, Lucy points to lightweight gel formulas that refresh the skin with hyaluronic acid and squalane. At the other end of the spectrum sit rich, buttery formulations full of nourishing oils, best suited for dry or mature skin types. Then there are some that go even further than moisturising, treating particular skin concerns like sensitivity, breakouts, ageing, dehydration, uneven texture and pigmentation.

To make it easier than ever for you to find your formula, we’re here to help you hydrate with a moisturiser that ticks every box for your skin.

For Oily Skin: Tatcha Dewy Milk Moisturizer

If rich, thick creams leave your skin looking shiny and slick, this lightweight alternative to Tatcha’s bestselling Dewy Skin Cream is your ideal option. It uses zinc hyaluronate to strengthen the skin barrier and balance excess oil, alongside prebiotic green tea extract to support a healthy microbiome and Japanese purple rice extract for added hydration. Don’t underestimate the power of this weightless milk – it might sink in instantly, but it leaves behind a fresh, bouncy glow that lasts without being greasy.

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For Dehydrated Skin: MECCA COSMETICA Rich Cream

Dehydrated skin drinks up rich, emollient moisturisers that lock in oils and hydration, and keep skin nourished throughout the day. MECCA COSMETICA’s Rich Cream has just the right thick, balm-like texture, and is enriched with three key ingredients: ceramides to deeply moisturise and promote smoother, firmer skin, ectoin for hydration and soothing Centella asiatica, known to help calm visible redness (another sign of dehydrated skin). The formula melts in effortlessly on contact, too.

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For Pigmentation: Emma Lewisham Supernatural Day Crème

For your most even and radiant complexion yet, Emma Lewisham’s beloved moisturiser works hard with a combination of triple vitamin C – the antioxidant known for its ability to brighten and fade dark spots – with saccharide isomerate and hyaluronic acid to deliver supercharged hydration, plus wild indigo extract (a calming neuropeptide) to visibly improve skin tone. It all adds up to bright, plump skin and a noticeable reduction in the appearance of pigmentation. Note: SPF is always a must, but especially when you’re using this.

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For Signs of Ageing: Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

The most effective creams for ageing skin are those with a serum mentality; flooding the skin with potent actives and patented complexes approved by doctors, derms and biotech innovators. Powered by Professor Bader’s patented TFC8® technology (a supercharged blend of amino acids, vitamins and peptides), this celebrity-approved formula is backed by over 30 years of skin research. Paired with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, the adaptive TFC8® complex promotes cell renewal by guiding key nutrients to where your skin needs them most. The result? Youthful-looking skin that appears smoother, firmer and more radiant. If your skin tends to be oilier, you can also opt for its lighter counterpart, The Cream.

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For Textured Skin: Summer Fridays Cloud Dew® Gel Cream Moisturiser

In pursuit of smooth? Choose a moisturiser with gentle exfoliants to target texture, plus hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients to keep it soft and supple. Summer Fridays’ oil-free gel does it all! Pineapple enzymes polish your complexion by gently dissolving those pesky, pore-clogging dead skin cells, while three weights of hyaluronic acid serve up a plumping dose of hydration. Use morning and night for glowier skin that’s visibly smoother.

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For Sensitive Skin: Cosmetics 27 Baume 27 Advanced Formula

‘Restore’ and ‘recover’ are the two words to look out for when choosing a moisturiser for sensitive skin. Tasked with soothing redness and irritation, while supporting a compromised skin barrier, Baume 27 is one of MECCA’s most coveted solutions. It instantly relieves signs of a stressed complexion and works to strengthen skin from within. The brand’s signature Centella asiatica complex, CICA-MA2®, sits at the heart of its formula. Try it, and you’ll see why it’s on high rotation for so many MECCA Skin Specialists.

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For Breakout-Prone Skin: MECCA COSMETICA Gel Cream

Oily skin prone to breakouts and congestion favours hydration over moisturisation. Choose a gel-textured or oil-free cream to replenish skin without the risk of clogging your pores. This one helps prevent future blemishes from forming by regulating oil production. Squalane, niacinamide and amino acids give skin the moisture it needs, while keeping excess oil and the appearance of pores in check.

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For All Skin Types: Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

It's estimated that one tub of this wonder cream is sold every six seconds worldwide, and if that isn’t enough to win you over, they also put it to the test on a six-person team ascending Greenland’s icy peaks – who, on return, claimed their skin still “looked good” despite the perilous conditions. For a formula with such miraculous hydrating abilities (thanks to avocado oil, squalane and a unique glacial glycoprotein), it’s remarkably lightweight and free from the ingredients commonly known to irritate skin. And while mountain climbing might not be part of your every day, at least you know your complexion can face whatever the weather throws at it!