91%
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- Long wearing moisturizing
- Auto replenish skin
- Glowing skin
80%
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- Repairs damaged skin
- Baby soft skin
- Prevents dryness
91%
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- Good conditioning
- Salon-tested
- Lasting scent
An Overview of our Top 10 Best Face Moisturiser for Winter In India
- Clinique Moisture Surge 72 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
- DERMA E Hydrating Day Hyaluronic Acid Cream
- Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream
- Olay Night Cream: Regenerist Retinol 24 Moisturiser
- Kama Ayurveda Eladi Hydrating Ayurvedic Face Cream
- ST. D’VENCE Winter Edition Body Lotion
- Bioderma Atoderm Creme Ultra-Nourishing Cream
- POND’S Moisturising Cold Cream
- Himalaya Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream
- NIVEA Crème, All Season Multi-Purpose Cream
Winter is a time to snuggle up with your cosy blankets, fuzzy socks, a hot cup of chocolate and marshmallows with a good book, though all this sounds beautiful that is one factor that isn’t very pleasant about winters, it is the dryness that it brings to the skin.
Dehydrated, stretchy skin on a cold day just isn’t something that I can make my peace with, hence I dived into the cold cream market to bring to you the top 10 best face moisturisers that would pamper your skin on a cold day. Read through to know more.
Top 10 Best Face Moisturisers for a Dry Cold Day
- Clinique Moisture Surge 72 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
Critik Overall Rating
91%
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Clinique brings a landmark hydrator cream that would be apt to your skin on a dry wintery day, it will give your skin its best possible feel every single day.
- Quantity: 30 ml
- Best long lasting hydration
- Auto-replenish technology
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- The transparent jar comes with 30 ml of a salmon coloured product which has a gel cream consistency and it promises a 72 hour lasting hydration
- Formulated with auto replenish technology this cream contains caffeine, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and a variety of other ingredients that holds the moisture in place
- The cream promises you prolonged moisturising and a soft, plump, glowing skin
| Pros : | Cons : |
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| Non greasy, lightweight | Expensive |
| Gives deep hydration | Chemical scent |
| Product lasts for long time | |
| Soft, supple skin | |
| Good on all skin types |
- DERMA E Hydrating Day Hyaluronic Acid Cream
Critik Overall Rating
91%
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This cream is made with the best interests of your skin at heart, it is not just for moisturising, it also helps combat all signs of ageing and improves your look.- Quantity: 56 grams
- Best antioxidant rich cream
- Anti ageing properties
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- The glass jar comes with 56 grams of this rich and decadent cream, it is designed to penetrate the deepest layers of the skin
- The bombshell ingredients in the product includes vitamin A, B5, E, hyaluronic acid, green tea extract, jojoba oil, aloe vera and more
- This gluten free, paraben free cream claims to hydrate your dry skin given a smooth younger looking skin
| Pros : | Cons : |
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| Doesn’t breakout skin | High priced |
| Soothing fragrance | Careful with the glass jar |
| Thorough hydration | |
| Clean ingredients | |
| Reduces fine lines, wrinkles |
- Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
Critik Overall Rating
85%
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Do you have days when you feel like your skin is begging for some moisture, it’s stretchy and dry making you quite unhappy? On these days, Kiehl’s face cream will be your best buddy.
- Quantity: 50 ml
- Best for dry skin types
- Soothing to skin
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- The white jar comes with 50 ml of the product, the consistency of the cream is in between gel and creamy and is extremely lightweight
- Ingredients of note include avocado oil, olive fruit oil, rice bran oil soya bean oil and more, all of the ingredients point to improving hydration
- The cream claims to provide 24 hour hydration and give a soft, comfortable skin that can deal with harsh weather conditions
| Pros : | Cons : |
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| Repairs the skin | Not best for oily skin |
| Soft moisturised skin | Contains paraben |
| Soothes and calms the skin | |
| Fragrance free | |
| Quick absorbing |
- Olay Night Cream: Regenerist Retinol 24 Moisturiser
Critik Overall Rating
83%
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Olay, our in-house trustworthy brand has come up with a range of retinol creams that are proving to be an absolute boon to our skincare routine.
- Quantity: 50 grams
- Best winter night cream
- Better skin texture
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- The jar comes with 50 grams of the retinol moisturising cream, the thing of note here is, this is night cream and absorbs quickly on the skin
- It is formulated with retinyl propionate, retinol and niacinamide, all these beauties come together to improve the integrity of the skin
- It claims to renew, moisturise and repair your skin while you are asleep
| Pros : | Cons : |
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| Reasonable price for the results | Unhygienic jar packaging |
| Brightens skin tone | Might cause some tingling |
| Long lasting moisturising | |
| Fills in fine lines | |
| Improves skin texture |
- Kama Ayurveda Eladi Hydrating Ayurvedic Face Cream
Critik Overall Rating
83%
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Kama’s face cream is the pixie dust wonder your skin is waiting for, it will keep your skin magically hydrated and equipped to endure the day.
- Quantity: 50 grams
- Best ayurvedic cream
- Soothing aroma
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- The ethinic looking jar comes with 50 grams of the cream, it has a pleasant soothing scent and is a little heavy on the skin
- The natural and active ingredients used in the cream include rose, jasmine essential oil, vetiver, sesame oil, nutmeg, chestnut, cedar wood powder, cardamom powder and more
- This claims to nourish and soften skin as well as minimise the signs of ageing
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| Wonderful natural ingredients | Might make the skin greasy |
| Supple, nourished skin | Not for acne prone skin |
| No irritation or breakouts | |
| Works on extremely dry skin | |
| Brighter complexion |
- ST. D'VENCE Winter Edition Body Lotion
Critik Overall Rating
80%
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The brilliant results this lotion portrays along with their affordable price tag is something right out of a fairy tale. There is no way this product should be missed on a dry winter day.
- Quantity: 300 ml
- Best budget buy
- Repairs damaged skin
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- The white bottle comes with a pump dispenser containing 300 ml of the product which is milky and creamy in consistency and lightweight on skin
- Made exclusively for a dry skin on a winter day, this cream contains tea tree oil, shea butter, olive oil, almond oil, aloe vera, vitamin E, jojoba oil and more
- The cream promises to treat your damaged skin and gives your skin all rounded nourishment
| Pros : | Cons : |
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| Baby soft, satiny skin | Bulky packaging |
| Stays put for long time | |
| Healthy radiant glow | |
| Reduces appearance of dry skin | |
| Pocket friendly |
- Bioderma Atoderm Creme Ultra-Nourishing Cream
Critik Overall Rating
75%
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Bioderma’s nourishing cream is a must buy for all the dry and sensitive skin beauties out there, it brings moisture and elegance back to your skin in one swift application.
- Quantity: 200 ml
- Skin protection complex
- Strengthen skin barrier
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- Comes in a convenient tube with 200 ml of the cream, it is thick in consistency yet quite light on the skin
- Designed with a skin protect complex, this cream includes some brilliant ingredients such as niacinamide, mineral oil, fructooligosaccharides, laminaria extracts and more
- The cream claims to restore, nourish and strengthen the skin barrier
| Pros : | Cons : |
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| Affordable, travel friendly | Might leave residue behind |
| Intense moisturising | Takes time to absorb |
| Pea sized amount is enough | |
| Doesn’t irritate or breakout | |
| Good on dry sensitive skin |
- POND'S Moisturising Cold Cream
Critik Overall Rating
76%
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Pond’s cold cream is a staple we can all rely on with closed eyes, they are very keen on their plan to keep your skin protected and nourished throughout this winter.
- Quantity: 200 ml
- Decent hydration
- Soft smooth skin
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- The cute jar tub comes with 200 ml of the cream which is very creamy on fell and too light on the skin
- It is made of a simple and graceful formulation including mineral oil, glycerin, sunflower seed oil, soy protein and more
- The product claims to give you a soft, glowing and nourished skin
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| Affordable, travel friendly | Poor lasting power |
| Adorable fragrance | Contains paraben |
| Very light on the skin | |
| Doesn’t leave behind residue | |
| Really good moisturising |
- Himalaya Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream
Critik Overall Rating
73%
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Himalaya’s decadent lush cocoa butter cream lay on your skin like a dream and makes you feel like you are in a land covered with chocolates.
- Quantity: 200 ml
- Rich decadent scent
- Supple skin
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- The big heavy tub comes with 200 ml of the product which is luscious and creamy in texture, it glides on the skin with ease and gets absorbed quickly
- Made with the richness of cocoa butter and vitamin E extracts, this cream has an exotic fragrance too
- The cream promises to retain moisture and leave you with a plump, soft, juicy skin
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| Droolworthy smell | Heavy jar packaging |
| Absorbs quickly into skin | Doesn’t stay put for long |
| Makes the skin super soft | |
| Prevents rough textures | |
| Intense, healthy hydration |
- NIVEA Crème, All Season Multi-Purpose Cream
Critik Overall Rating
70%
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Nivea’s blue tub is not a stranger to us, even while thinking about it, you can almost smell the cream, it gained its unending customer following because of its excelling performance.
- Quantity: 200 ml
- Best for all seasons
- Reduces dryness
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- A brand we are umpteenly familiarised with, their classic dark blue tub comes with 200 ml of the cream
- This multipurpose cream is made with provitamin B5, glycerin, citric acid and more
- The cream works to give you a soft, supple skin and give gentle moisturising throughout all seasons
| Pros : | Cons : |
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| Economical | Greasy consistency |
| Mild and gentle formula | Might make skin sticky and oily |
| Sits in your pouch well | |
| Curbs dry patches | |
| Good hydration |
FAQs: Common concerns regarding winter creams
1 .What is the need for a moisturiser in winter?
As winter approaches, the humidity in the air reduces meaning the moisture in the air is less leading to less moisture in your skin as well.
2.Can I leave winter creams overnight?
If you feel your skin is too dry then you can definitely use a pea sized amount of cream on your skin and leave it overnight for a plump looking skin in the morning.
3.Would these creams clog the pores?
Invest in a product that isn’t too greasy and sticky, this will keep you safe from clogging. Using an alcohol free toner to help further.
4.Is there a difference between cold creams and moisturisers?
Cold creams serve the same purpose of that of a moisturiser, it is made with a formula that promotes hydrating during the testing times of winter.
5.Are there any natural remedies to prevent dry skin during winters?
Coconut oil, olive oil and aloe vera are some of the most potent ingredients that might help prevent dryness but if it breaks you out please find a cream that would suit you best.
Conclusion
I hope this read has been enlightening and exciting for you because honestly I loved piling up these products for you. Getting the right moisturiser and applying it religiously is the only thing that will keep you away from a dry, chapped, itchy skin on a cold winter day, so invest wisely and keep pampering your skin throughout this winter. I wish upon you a healthy, happy and hydrated skin throughout all seasons in the year. Happy Shopping Beauties!