Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream
Promise: “Multi-targeted anti-ageing moisturiser that corrects the most visible signs of aging”
Price: £48.00 / $62.00 50ml
Purchase: John Lewis /
Nordstrom
The first face cream on the list is
Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream. This wonder cream applies well and
absorbs incredibly quickly. It actually absorbs better than any other face cream I've tried and it isn't greasy or remotely sticky after application. It provides an
ultra smooth,
even finish that makes subsequent makeup application a dream.
This Super Multi-Corrective Cream is
fragrance free, safe for sensitive skin
and paraben free. What makes this cream particularly special is that it is packed with
hyaluronic acid, which deeply moisturises the skin and
locks in moisture. This face cream is lacking in a SPF, so you will need to apply a SPF primer and/or foundation over the top of it, to ensure your skin is protected.
Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream
Promise: “Say good-bye to dry skin and hello to "total moisture." This facial cream provides concentrated immediate & long-term hydration for a radiantly refreshed complexion”
Price: £28.50 / $42.00 50ml
Purchase: Boots /
Sephora
The
Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream is the perfect face cream for just about
any skin type. It is formulated with
mango-seed butter and
caprylic capric triglycerides which work together to
deeply moisturise the skin and create a barrier on the skin's surface that locks in moisture. The cream is not too heavy and absorbs quickly, leaving behind a soft,
even finish that is perfect for subsequent makeup application. As only a
small amount of product is required per application, this 50ml pot will lasts a loonnng time. It doesn't have a SPF, so be sure to protect your skin with a SPF primer or foundation.
The only downside to the Total Moisture Facial Cream is the scent. It has a
strong perfumed scent that I find a little off-putting. However the smell goes within a few minutes after application.
Antipodes Vanilla Pod Hydrating Day Cream
Promise: “A light but intensive hydrating cream that feels beautifully fresh and alive on your face”
Price: £26.99 / $48.00 60ml
Purchase: feelunique.com /
antipodesnature.us
The
Antipodes Vanilla Pod Hydrating Day Cream is the most moisturising face cream around. It is
100% natural and is packed with avocado oil, manuka honey and rosehip oil. These skin-benefiting ingredients work to deeply moisturise,
repair and protect the skin.
Now the Vanilla Pod Hydrating Day Cream is very rich, so it wouldn't be ideal for those with oily skin. It glides on to the skin easily but takes a little while to fully absorb. However, when it does, you are left with soft, plump and
deeply hydrated skin. After a couple of weeks of using this face cream daily, you will also see a
reduction in pigmentation. This has been my go-to moisturiser for the past few years, I'm beyond loyal! Oh...and it smells
amazing.
Unfortunately this face cream is also lacking in SPF, so make sure your skin is protected by applying a SPF primer or foundation over the top of it.
SK-II Essential Power Rich Cream
Promise: “This lavish facial cream addresses signs of ageing and keeps the skin nourished to perfection. It contains a key plant-derived ingredient that protects the skin from harsh environmental conditions, leaving skin moisturised and healthy”
Price: £143.00 / $260.00 50ml
Purchase: Harrods /
blissworld.com
I know what you're thinking? F**k, this is an
unbelievably expensive face cream! Now, you're right, however it is as amazing as it is expensive...I promise!
The
SK-II Essential Power Rich Cream is a ultra nourishing cream that has a
gorgeous silky texture. To apply this cream is nothing short of a dream. It glides on to the skin effortlessly and only a small pea size amount of product is required to cover the entire face. It sinks in relatively quickly, however I always leave a good five minutes before applying anything over the top. It is worth the wait though, as once this is fully absorbed, the skin is left
plump and
soft, with an
even texture - setting the perfect base for makeup. This cream is also the perfect
anti-ager,
firming the skin and
reducing fine lines. Like the other creams here, the Essential Power Rich Cream is also lacking in a SPF, so you will need to apply a SPF primer and/or foundation over the top of it.
The only downside to this product has to be the price, it is one serious splurge!