Hydration heroes: our faves for radiant-looking skin

Looking for a gentle cleanser that does it all? This might just be your new skincare essential. The Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser is a luxurious cream-to-foam formula from the UK’s #1 dermatologist-recommended cleansing brand. It’s here to wash away pore-clogging dirt, excess oil and makeup.

Enriched with skin-loving ingredients like aloe, glycerin, niacinamide (vitamin B3) and panthenol (vitamin B5), this gentle foaming face wash leaves your skin feeling fresh, soft and comfortably hydrated. It supports your skin’s natural barrier and pH balance, making it ideal for dry or normal skin types, and hydration you’ll actually feel.

The Flora Probiotic Skin-Rescue Hyaluronic Mask is a soothing, hydrating mask infused with Kalibiome probiotics to help reduce redness, plant-based hyaluronic acid for moisture and Harakeke flax to nourish the skin.

What sets this mask apart is its unique blend of probiotics and botanical hydrators, working together to support the skin barrier while delivering intense hydration. Certified vegan, it’s a must-have for anyone looking to soothe and revive dry skin.

A clever cream that works while you snooze? Sounds Super! Powered by the Resync SleepSmart Complex™, this nighttime wonder supposedly syncs with your skin to leave it feeling smoother, more hydrated and refreshed by morning.¹

What sets this apart? The Resync SleepSmart Complex™ features B-Circardin™ and a fatigue-fighting active, working when your skin is most receptive.² Unlike standard night creams, it doesn’t just hydrate – it aims to optimise overnight rejuvenation. Multitasking at its finest.

Meet your skin’s new daily treat. The Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Face Moisturiser is designed to deliver instant, long-lasting hydration – without the fuss. Lightweight, fast-absorbing and non-greasy, this moisturiser is perfect for dry, dehydrated or delicate skin.

Formulated with powerful hydrators like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, it helps to smooth, soften and protect. Whether you’re heading out or staying in, it keeps dryness and tightness at bay. It’s also dermatologically tested, non-comedogenic and fragrance-free – so it shouldn’t clog pores or upset delicate skin.

Questioning post-shower moisture? We’ve got an answer for that. The Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Post-Shower Moisturiser is a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula designed to be applied to wet skin straight after showering.

Unlike your usual body lotion, this formula works with damp skin to maximise hydration while saving you time. Formulated with hyaluronic acid (which works best when applied to wet skin), avocado oil, hazelnut oil and prebiotics, it deeply moisturises, supports the skin barrier and keeps dryness at bay – all in a quick, effortless step.

Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner is a refreshing, alcohol-free facial spray designed to soothe, tone and hydrate all skin types. Infused with chamomile and rosewater, it helps calm and cool tired or stressed skin. Simply mist it over your face after cleansing or whenever your skin needs a quick refresh, whether on a hot day or after the dreaded airplane AC.

What makes this a mist-have? Well, it’s a UK Beauty Shortlist Award winner and a handbag essential for instant hydration on the go. With its gentle, botanical formula, it delivers a burst of moisture to help keep your skin feeling balanced, dewy and refreshed all day.

This rich yet easily absorbed cream is your skin’s instant hydration fix. Packed with Rosapene™, manuka honey and lavender, it works to nourish and maintain moisture, leaving your skin soft, smooth and comfortable for the day.

Unlike heavier creams that sit on the surface, this formula sinks in effortlessly, delivering long-lasting hydration without the greasy feel. With a blend of rosehip, coconut and evening primrose oils, it helps to replenish for a radiant, healthy-looking glow.

Heard the buzz about Skin Salvation? Here’s another one from the Balmonds dream team. This body oil is packed with natural nourishing botanicals like hemp seed oil, lavender, calendula and Roman chamomile. It locks in moisture and can be used in multiple ways: massage onto dry skin, apply after a shower, add a few drops to your bath or even use as a cleansing or shaving oil.

What sets this oil apart is its rich yet lightweight formula that hydrates without feeling greasy. The soothing blend of botanicals helps calm and soften skin, making it a must for anyone looking to nourish, protect and help restore their skin’s natural glow.

Q+A Squalane SPF50 Hydrating Daily Facial Sunscreen is a lightweight, fast-absorbing SPF that delivers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection while letting the skin sip in that moisture. Infused with plant-based squalane, it nourishes and moisturises without leaving a greasy feel or heavy residue. Simply apply as the final step in your morning skincare routine for added sun protection.

What makes this sunscreen a standout is its hybrid mineral formula, designed to hydrate while shielding your skin from harmful rays – without the dreaded white cast. Packed with green tea and sesame extract, it supports the skin barrier, aims to leave your complexion glowing. Remember to reapply sun cream if you’re out in the rays for an extended period of time, or if your skin gets wet.

Our new bedside table essential, Dr. Paw Paw Overnight Lip Mask is a multi-purpose balm designed to nourish and protect dry lips while you dream. Packed with pawpaw (papaya), aloe vera and olive oil, it melts into the lips for an intense PM-AM treatment.

Unlike your typical lip balm, this award-winning formula absorbs fully rather than just sitting on the surface, delivering lasting hydration with every use. Peptides help plump and smooth, while castor and olive oils lock in moisture without feeling too greasy.