As the days get chillier, the season of thirsty skin begins – and subsequently, the search for the best moisturiser. During the colder months our skin is far more susceptible to feeling tight or even flaking, regardless of your skin type. That’s why an effective moisturiser is of the utmost importance to nourish and replenish weather-weary skin with hydration and provide ongoing protection from the elements. Here are some of GRAZIA‘s favourites to soothe transeasonal skin.

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Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, $58 SHOP NOW

This iconic cream is a crowd favourite for a reason. A lightweight formula that works for all skin types, this everyday cream contains nourishing squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and deliver 24-hour hydration and softness.

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MECCA MAX THIRST IMPRESSION Priming Hydrating Moisturiser, $24 SHOP NOW

This weightless moisturiser does double duty as both a hydrating moisturiser and a primer for a flawless makeup base. It boasts an impressive four different forms of hyaluronic acid, as well as black Baltic moss to help the skin retain its moisture.

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Dermalogica Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream, $199 SHOP NOW

Lifted, firmer skin in a week? Say less! This new tricked-up moisturiser from Dermalogica promises to plump, hydrate and revitalise the complexion, using a botanical extract from Ligustrum Lucidum Seed alongside Glycogen and Nasturtium Flower to oxygenate the skin’s surface.

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It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Supercharged Hydrating Moisturiser, $82 SHOP NOW

It Cosmetics’ cult Confidence In A Cream has been supercharged with a whole host of skincare heavy-hitters. Alongside ceramides and hyaluronic acid (which provide 48 hours-worth of hydration), this fast-absorbing, silky-feel formula also contains higher concentrations of niacinamide, squalane and a peptide-lipid complex to encourage a youthful glow.

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Skin Proud Sorbet Skin Moisturiser, $25.99 SHOP NOW

Got a skin type that’s on the oilier side but still need a boost of hydration? This juicy, oil-free gel moisturiser is for you. The sorbet-like formula works with a four-part hyaluronic acid complex to soften and lock in moisture without suffocating the skin.

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Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, $437 SHOP NOW

With Augustinus Bader now widely available on our shores ar MECCA, we’ve been blessed with easy access to the brand’s highly coveted cream. Ideal for skin types on the drier side, the deliciously indulgent formula contains Augustinus Bader’s patented TFC8® to promote the body’s natural repair and renewal processes – try it and tell us it isn’t worth every single penny.

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic, $199 SHOP NOW

If you’re after a cream to combat the signs of ageing, you’ll want to add this reviving moisturiser to cart – immediately. Packed full of reparative and protective antioxidants, the formula also contains the rarest type of Ginseng Saponin to create the brand’s patented Ginsenomics™, encouraging skin resilience and a more youthful complexion in the long-term.