Rank 01
Best moisturiser
CeraVe
Moisturising Cream
Score8.9/10
Price$22
WhereChemist Warehouse
Dermatologist-developed ceramide cream. Fragrance-free, 50% of Australian bathroom counters have it.
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The best skincare for dry skin, ranked.
Dry skin in Australia is usually dehydrated, not lipid-poor. Four products that rebuild the moisture barrier without weighing the skin down.
Verdict
What is the best skincare for dry skin?
The best skincare for dry skin in Australia is the CeraVe Moisturising Cream at AU$22. CeraVe Moisturising Cream is the answer to dry skin in Australia at the fair price. Scored 8.9/10 by GLOW editors after testing against 3 products in the category.
- Best moisturiserCeraVe Moisturising Cream, AU$228.9/10
- Best cleanserCeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, AU$208.7/10
- Best night activeAlpha-H Vitamin A Serum, AU$799.1/10
Editor's Pick
CeraVe Moisturising Cream
CeraVe Moisturising Cream is the answer to dry skin in Australia at the fair price. Three ceramides + hyaluronic + fatty acids repair the barrier overnight.
$22 AUD
Shop at Chemist Warehouse| Rank | Product | Best for | Score | Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CeraVe Moisturising CreamCeraVe · Moisturiser | Best moisturiser | 8.9/10 | AU$22 | Chemist Warehouse |
| 02 | CeraVe Foaming Facial CleanserCeraVe · Cleanser | Best cleanser | 8.7/10 | AU$20 | Chemist Warehouse |
| 03 | Alpha-H Vitamin A SerumAlpha-H · Retinol | Best night active | 9.1/10 | AU$79 | Adore Beauty |
The Ranking
From 3 tested
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Rank 02
Best cleanserCeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Score8.7/10Price$20WhereChemist WarehouseGentle gel cleanser, ceramide-supported, doesn't strip. The answer to most 'which cleanser should I use' questions.
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Rank 03
Best night activeAlpha-H
Vitamin A Serum
Score9.1/10Price$79WhereAdore BeautyThe Aussie retinol serum that built a cult. Encapsulated for overnight use, kind enough for daily.
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products tested
8 weeks
Review period
3
Skin types tested
47
Humidity readings
Common questions
Do I need two moisturisers, day and night?
Optional. A single richer moisturiser works both times of day. If you layer actives at night, a night cream gives extra barrier support.
Should I avoid vitamin C with dry skin?
No. Pair it with a hydrating serum (hyaluronic acid) first to buffer. Morning routine: cleanser → vitamin C → hyaluronic → moisturiser → SPF.
What's the difference between dry and dehydrated skin?
Dry is lipid-poor (missing oil), dehydrated is water-poor. Most 'dry' Australian skin is actually dehydrated. Hyaluronic + ceramide fixes both.
Correction, 2 October 2026.
An earlier version of this page listed Go-To Zincredible as an SPF50+ sunscreen. Zincredible was an SPF 15 product and Go-To no longer sells it, so it has been removed from this page. Read the details. All corrections.
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