These moisturisers are like a water bottle for dry skin

Medik8's Advanced Night Restore cream is a tried-and-tested fave amongst the Cosmo gang.

It may tip towards the pricey side, but the results are worth every penny; the ceramide-packed formula helps to restore the skin's barrier while keeping it hydrated and radiant.

Plus, if you're a stan of the brand's cult Crystal Retinal, this makes the perfect counterpart, reducing any potential irritation from the vitamin A.

Nip+Fab's Hyaluronic Fix cream is one of the lightest formulas around. The liquid gel may feel delicate on the skin, but it still delivers deep hydration.

Not only does the formula contain low-weight hyaluronic acid to provide moisture to multiple layers of the skin, but there's also polyglutamic acid – a superior hydrator – that creates a protective layer over the skin to prevent moisture loss.

It'll soothe even the driest patches of skin while lending a healthy glow to your complexion.

Barrier isn't just a buzzword, especially to Byoma. The Barrier+ Repair Treatment was created to counteract damage (read: dryness and sensitivity) caused by potent actives or retinoid use.

The skin barrier (have we said that enough?) is the outermost layer of the skin, designed to protect the deeper layers from pollution or environmental damage. When this layer becomes compromised – be it through exfoliation, climate or stress – it can open the door to sensitivity.

This rich ointment is loaded with superior restorative ingredients to bring harmony back to a compromised complexion. There's avocado oil to deeply nourish on the surface, while ectoin and squalane provide hydration that lasts the day.

If you're yet to understand your barrier function, you can use the brand's Skin Analysis Tool to discover the products that will best suit your needs.

Rich but not heavy, this baby doesn't just focus on hydrating your parched skin, but on restoring and repairing it so it will become less prone to dryness and better equipt to retain moisture.

Relieving dryness and redness, this uses a reparative blend of glucosyl ceramides, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, vital lipids and more to support your skin barrier. Somehow with a result that feels deeply soothed but also fresh.

Whether you smoothie it with your fave Drunk Elephant serums and drops or you use it solo, it's a joy to apply.

Drunk Elephant may have reached new notoriety as the obsession of pre-teens everywhere. But before you criticise them for their expensive taste, honestly try the products. The kids are on to something.

Neutrogena's Hydro Boost gel is a bit of a high-street classic: it's got a very lightweight consistency, feels refreshing on irritation or redness, and does a stellar job at hydrating, plumping and nourishing the skin.

It feels incredibly luxe, but won't make a high-end dent to your bank balance.

So technically not a moisturiser – it's more of a toner/moisturiser hybrid – Laneige's Cream Skin is exactly what you need if you're after juicy, mega-hydrated skin.

The fluid, which is a fave of Kate Hudson's btw, can be used as the last step in your skincare routine or as a primer before your makeup.

Ceramides and peptides melt in to provide insane hydration and barrier support while delivering a plump and radiant finish. Simply splash the liquid into your palms and pat across the skin.

We're big lovers of e.l.f – and not just for its Halo Glow filter. The budget brand also has stellar skincare picks, including the new Gel-Yeah Moisturiser.

The soothing pot of cream is the perfect player to take you into the sunny season. True to its name, the lightweight gel instantly hydrates parched skin without leaving a greasy slip or piling over time. You can even store it in the fridge for a refreshing sensation, helping to mollify redness or inflammation.

All you need to do is lovingly apply it to your skin and let the blend of plant-based squalane and allantoin (a saviour for sensitivity) do the hydrating.

If you're on the hunt for a great all-rounder, look no further than this pink pot of joy.

The Plum Plump Cream is loaded with hyaluronic acid which not only hydrates your skin on the surface, but in the deeper levels too.

Its shelfie-worthy packaging may be the initial attraction, but once you delve inside, you'll quickly realise it's much more than just a pretty jar.

If you've ever had a fight with retinol and the retinol won (we're talking sore and irritated skin), we'd highly suggest getting your hands on Summer Friday's Rich Cushion Cream.

As the name suggests, the cosseting formula sinks into areas of dryness and feeds the skin with antioxidants to mollify irritation. Trust us, this is a real treat for retinol-ragged complexions.

Approved by celebs (like Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande), this cream is an industry secret used by MUAs for decades.

Seriously, this multitasker can be used as a primer, face cream and makeup remover. The super creamy formula nourishes dry skin and gives a healthy radiant glow. So, makes sense it has over 12,000 5* reviews on Amazon.

When you have chronically dry skin, you'll understand the annoyance of a foundation that looks patchy sitting on top of a dehydrated complexion.

If this is sounding all too familiar, Bobbi Brown's Face Base is a moisturiser that deserves your attention; it creates the perfect canvas to apply your makeup onto, while keeping your skin nourished and hydrated underneath.

All thanks to hydrating ingredients, like hyaluronic acid and shea butter, the cream will keep your base smooth and plump throughout its wear.

The Versed Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream is a soothing formula that nourishes and hydrates dry skin. With a thicker gel-like consistency, the squalene and red-algae infused treatment works overnight to leave your skin feeling supple come morning.

A little bit of this moisturiser goes a long way, so you’re really getting the most out of your moolah.

When it comes to beauty hall of fame products, Clinique's Moisture Surge would definitely make our edit. It's the moisturiser we'd recommend to everyone because there's simply nothing not to like about it – and for extra-dry skin, the Intense 72H version is a must-try.

This has the same lightweight consistency as the original Moisture Surge you know and love, but with the addition of lipids to restore and protect your all-important skin barrier.

We're *huge* fans of the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream for when our skin is feeling tight and dry, so this upgraded, advanced cream takes the obsession to a whole new level.

This deeply-nourishing formula pays special attention to your skin barrier to ensure it stays soothed and moisturised. It's ideal if you use retinol or have gone a bit OTT on the actives.

For less than the price of your Friday night takeaway, this high-street moisturiser will deliver enough hydration to soothe even the driest complexions.

It’s packed with barrier-supporting ceramides and moisture-binding hyaluronic acid, and is totally fragrance free. It might not be sexy, but it sure delivers results.

Making your skin look like a sugar-glazed doughnut never seemed appealing until Hailey Bieber made it cool. We've tested the entire Rhode collection but, we have to say, the ultimate glazed-skin girl nailed the Barrier Restore Cream.

The silky consistency of this product is refreshingly lightweight but still offers enough nourishment to reinforce your skin's moisture barrier.

Packed with all the right hydrating heroes (read: peptides, shea butter and squalane) it will deeply nourish your skin without leaving a greasy slick. Only glazed-looking skin is allowed.