Five of the best: nourishing moisturisers
It’s raining, it’s cold and the leaves are starting to turn: apparently autumn sneaked in when we weren’t looking and the sudden change from months of blizzard-like air conditioning to central heating is causing havoc with our skin. Pick up one of our favourite moisturising marvels to keep your skin hydrated all season long.
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Elemis claims this concoction improves skin hydration by up to 45% – ideal for the forthcoming onslaught of windy weather – and it’s won a heap of awards for its amazing anti-aging abilities.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 50ml, £79, timetospa
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The Body Shop’s Vitamin E range has long been one of our favourite budget skin saviours, and we love the light-reflecting particles in this cream that perk up dull complexions. Dry skin sufferers should check out the Intense Moisture Cream too.
Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream, £7, The Body Shop
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Make-up royalty Charlotte Tilbury takes skincare very seriously, which is why her backstage essential ‘Magic Cream’ is one of the stars of her new beauty range – now we can all get our hands on the moisturiser that was previously only available to her model and celebrity clients.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Cream, £70, Selfridges
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It’s been around for over 100 years, costs less than a fiver and our nans swear by it: yep, cult classic Nivea Creme is hard to beat for value and pedigree, and it packs a punch in the moisturising department, too.
Nivea Creme, £3.39, Superdrug
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Nourish by name, nourish by nature – the Rose of Jericho plant used in this cream helps to regulate skin’s moisture needs by adapting to your environment, even in typically hydration-sapping situations like long-haul flights.
Nourish Argan Skin Renew, £21.50, feelunique.com
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