Not sure which moisturiser is right for you? Take our 30 second finder below.
A good moisturiser is not one size fits all. The right one depends on your skin, not the fanciest jar.
We get asked this every single day at the counter. Most skin does not need a shelf full of products, it needs the right moisturiser used regularly. Answer five quick questions and our finder will match you to the one worth your money, then explain exactly why.
Find your moisturiser
Five questions, no email needed.
La Roche Posay Lipikar Lotion 400ML
Rich, barrier-repairing moisture for skin that feels dry and tight. Shea butter and niacinamide, gentle enough for daily use on face and body.
La Roche Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluid 40ml
Fragrance free and pared back, made for skin that stings, flushes or reacts. It calms as it hydrates.
Avène
Powered by Avène Thermal Spring Water, clinically shown to soothe intolerant, easily upset skin. The gentlest place to start.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar
Oil free and non comedogenic, so it hydrates without clogging pores or setting off breakouts. The go-to for oily and blemish prone skin.
Elave
Irish made, dermatologically tested and free from SLS and common irritants. Kind to eczema prone skin and the whole family.
CeraVe
Three essential ceramides plus hyaluronic acid to keep a healthy barrier ticking over. Brilliant everyday value.
Eucerin
Hyaluronic acid to plump and soften the look of fine lines while it deeply hydrates. Science led, no fuss.
Bioderma
Biology inspired and beautifully light. Ideal for sensitive skin that wants a weightless, comfortable feel.
The moisturisers we trust, and who each is for
Genuine favourites from behind the counter.
La Roche Posay Lipikar Lotion 400ML
Best for: Dry, tight, uncomfortable skin
Rich, barrier-repairing moisture for skin that feels dry and tight. Shea butter and niacinamide, gentle enough for daily use on face and body.
La Roche Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluid 40ml
Best for: Sensitive, reactive, easily irritated
Fragrance free and pared back, made for skin that stings, flushes or reacts. It calms as it hydrates.
CeraVe
Best for: Normal skin and everyday value
Three essential ceramides plus hyaluronic acid to keep a healthy barrier ticking over. Brilliant everyday value.
Avène
Best for: Very sensitive and intolerant skin
Powered by Avène Thermal Spring Water, clinically shown to soothe intolerant, easily upset skin. The gentlest place to start.
Eucerin
Best for: Ageing skin and targeted concerns
Hyaluronic acid to plump and soften the look of fine lines while it deeply hydrates. Science led, no fuss.
Bioderma
Best for: Sensitive skin that likes a light feel
Biology inspired and beautifully light. Ideal for sensitive skin that wants a weightless, comfortable feel.
Elave
Best for: Eczema prone skin and families
Irish made, dermatologically tested and free from SLS and common irritants. Kind to eczema prone skin and the whole family.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar
Best for: Oily and blemish prone skin
Oil free and non comedogenic, so it hydrates without clogging pores or setting off breakouts. The go-to for oily and blemish prone skin.
A few honest tips
Apply to slightly damp skin. Moisturiser traps water, so patting it on within a minute of washing locks in far more hydration.
Fragrance is the usual culprit. If a product stings or leaves you red, fragrance is often to blame. Fragrance free ranges like Toleriane and Elave take that risk away.
Consistency beats expense. A modest moisturiser used daily beats a luxury one used now and then.
Still stuck? Bring your current products in or send us a photo and one of our pharmacists will help you build a simple routine that works.
General skincare guidance from the Laois Pharmacy team, Portlaoise. Individual results vary. Always patch test a new product and read the label.
General skincare information, not medical advice. Always speak to your GP or pharmacist about what is right for you.
