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The Best-Selling Face Creams In Australia To Slather Yourself With

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While purchasing a face cream sounds simple enough, once you are confronted with shelves upon shelves of product—not to mention countless pages of options courtesy of beauty e-tailers—the task can be deceptively daunting.

With thousands of different formulas on offer—each promising the elimination of wrinkles and discolouration, the plumpness of skin, and unparalleled hydration—pinpointing the exact face moisturiser to add to cart is next to impossible.

Sure, you can take the recommendations of celebrities with flawless complexions as gospel, or spend countless hours researching the benefits of a single ingredient, but knowing what face moisturisers other people count amongst their favourites, and buy on repeat, sure does help.

As does knowing when and how to use them. For super-soft skin that has a lit-from-within glow, apply your face moisturiser on clean skin, layered over a serum. Start in the centre of your face and work outwards, patting your moisturiser onto your skin.
Scroll down to see the round up of the best-selling face creams from Australia’s top beauty retailers.


What Are The Best Face Creams?

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TOP-SELLER AT IHERB:
Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream, $23.55 at iHerb.

An anti-wrinkle moisturising cream made for dry, sensitive skin, Eucerin has specially formulated this to be non-irritating and to gently reduce the look of wrinkles and the signs of aging – with raving reviews speaking to its popularity.

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TOP-SELLER AT MECCA:
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream, $99 at MECCA.

This super creamy, whipped facial moisturiser delivered instant hydration to dry, dull skin, and also works to build up the skin’s moisture barrier overtime. Antioxidant-rich African oils also promote skin firmness and elasticity while fermented green tea tackles signs of ageing and inflammation.

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TOP-SELLER AT PRICELINE:
Olay Regenerist Whip Face Moisturiser, $48.99 at Priceline

A cult classic of the beauty world, Olay’s new award-winning breakthrough facial moisturiser transforms from cream to liquid on contact for fast absorption with zero greasy residue and eight-hour shine control. The moisturiser also contains niacinamide, which helps hydrate the skin to boost skin elasticity, and smoothes fine lines and wrinkles.

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TOP-SELLER AT MECCA:
Tatcha The Water Cream, $111 at MECCA.

A J-beauty favourite, this product provides the skin with lightweight, oil-free moisture, with Japanese botanicals reducing the appearance of pore, refines uneven texture, eliminates breakouts and increases cell turnover.

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TOP-SELLER AT MECCA:
Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion, $104 at MECCA.

Yet another lightweight skin moisturiser in people’s favour, Dr. Dennis Gross’ Hyaluronic acid-rich offering harnesses Japanese algae to improve skin elasticity and hydrate the skin without clogging it. Amino acids and B vitamins also improve dullness, uneven texture, and eliminate the signs of ageing.

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TOP-SELLER AT CHEMIST WAREHOUSE:
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM, $17.99 at Chemist Warehouse.

Known as one of the best, most affordable brands in the game, you know that CeraVe is always a tried and trusted choice for all your moisturising needs. This lightweight, non-greasy face lotion helps to strengthen the skin’s protective barrier while giving your skin a big drink of hydration courtesy of its hyaluronic acid component. 

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TOP-SELLER AT SEPHORA:
Tarte Drink Of H2O Hydrating Boost Moisturizer, $67 at Sephora.

Utilising tarte’s exclusive ‘Rainforest of the Sea’ antioxidant complex, this cooling gel skin moisturiser rapidly absorbs into the skin to restore and build your skin’s firmness and moisture levels. It also helps the skin defend itself from pollution, sun exposure and environmental aggressors.

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TOP-SELLER AT SEPHORA:
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream, $85 at Sephora.

This potent, but light, formula provides the skin with a hit of hydration that lasts for up to 72 hours. Harnessing three different molecular sizes of hyaluronic acid, Peter Thomas Roth’s offering replenishes the skin’s moisture and plumpness, while antioxidant-rich elderberry helps to decrease signs of aging.

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TOP-SELLER AT PRICELINE:
Sukin Facial Moisturiser, $15 at Priceline.

This natural ingredient-packed moisturiser combines a gentle mix of aloe vera, horsetail, nettle and burdock to soothe the skin, while rosehip, wheat germ, jojoba and avocado oil works to encourage cell turnover and reduce the signs of ageing—it also happens to sell once every 15 minutes.

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TOP-SELLER AT MECCA:
Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser, $50 at MECCA.

Shea butter and rice peptides are the key ingredients in MECCA’s own moisturiser, which also works to even out skin tone and fight signs of ageing by plumping fine lines. Designed to be used both morning and evening, you’ll be glowing round the clock. 

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TOP-SELLER AT SEPHORA:
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream, $69 at Sephora.

This face cream delivers 72-hour hydration, using time-release technology to increase and maintain the skin’s moisture levels.

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TOP-SELLER AT ENDOTA:
Deep Hydration Moisturiser, $65 at endota.

This bestselling, Australian-made face moisturiser is enriched with a super-hydrating blend of clean, organic oils and is clinically proven to increase skin hydration by 45% when used twice daily for 12 weeks.

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TOP-SELLER AT CHEMIST WAREHOUSE:
QV Face Oil Free Moisturiser, $13.99 at Chemist Warehouse.

If you’re one of those people who doesn’t like using moisturisers because of the added shine, this is a great option. Designed to minimise shine and keep oily/combination skin under control, vitamin B3 and pro-vitamin B5 work to keep delicate skin types hydrated. 

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TOP-SELLER AT CHEMIST WAREHOUSE:
NIVEA Soft Moisturiser Cream Face Body Hands, $3.39 at Chemist Warehouse.

Vitamin E and jojoba oil is intensely moisturising and fast absorbing. Plus, it’s incredibly cheap if you’re looking for an affordable, everyday option. 

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TOP-SELLER AT ADORE BEAUTY:
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA Cream, $21.30 at Adore Beauty.

This lightweight moisturiser harnesses Hyaluronic Acid and Amino Acids—which naturally occur in the skin—to deliver a big and long-lasting hit of hydration, and is perfect for those with dry and dehydrated skin in particular. It also works really well as a primer before makeup, and doesn’t pill on the skin.

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TOP-SELLER AT ADORE BEAUTY:
Cinch Plump + Glow, $39.95 at Adore Beauty.

A moisturiser and primer all in one, this face cream lies perfectly under makeup and gives your skin a boost of hydration and radiance at the same time. It’s like pure luminosity in a bottle. 

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TOP-SELLER AT ADORE BEAUTY:
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Moisturiser, $14.30 at Adore Beauty.

This formula from best-selling skincare brand, The Ordinary, combines three different molecular sizes of Hyaluronic Acid for thorough, multi-depth hydration, while Vitamin B5 works double-time which enhances the skin’s surface hydration.

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TOP-SELLER AT CHEMIST WAREHOUSE:
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Riche Facial Moisturiser, $23.69 at Chemist Warehouse.

With soothing Vitamin B3, glycerin and ceramides to hydrate, repair and protect the skin, this cream has been developed for sensitive skin, meaning its extra gentle and nourishing. 

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TOP-SELLER AT CHEMIST WAREHOUSE:
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel, $25.49 at Chemist Warehouse.

Supercharged with skin-friendly ingredients including hyaluronic acid, amino acids and electrolytes, this cream gives an all-over glow and packs a powerful hydration punch. 

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TOP-SELLER AT SEPHORA: 

Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer, $70 at Sephora 

Suitable for all skin types including sensitive, this light-weight yet ultra-hydrating moisturiser is packed with peptides, amino acids, ceramides and collagen to plump, boost elasticity and reinforce your skin’s barrier.

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