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Every skin type needs a moisturiser, oily skin included. The right one keeps your skin barrier healthy, so your skin feels comfortable, breaks out less and handles serums better. Here is how to choose, using the moisturisers we stock.
Oily or combination skin
Choose a light gel or gel-cream that hydrates without feeling greasy.
- Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser: affordable, fragrance-free and light.
- COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream: deep hydration that still sinks in fast.
- COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream: a soft gel-cream with snail mucin, good for marks and dull skin.
- Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream: a bouncy jelly texture for a glowy finish.
Dry skin
Look for a richer cream with ingredients that repair the barrier, such as ceramides, shea or rice.
- Simple Kind to Skin Replenishing Rich Moisturiser: a budget-friendly rich cream.
- I’m From Rice Cream: nourishing and brightening, popular for dull, dry skin.
- Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream: built for a damaged, dry barrier.
Sensitive, red or irritated skin
- Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream: calming, for skin that reacts to everything.
- Purito Seoul Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream: panthenol (vitamin B5) to soothe and repair.
- La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+: a rich balm for very dry, irritated or peeling patches.
Face moisturiser prices today
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SimpleSimple Kind to Skin Replenishing Rich Moisturiser 125mlKSh 1,050In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
CosRxCosrx Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 100g Original price was: KSh 3,000.KSh 2,700Current price is: KSh 2,700.In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
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MedicubeMedicube Collagen Jelly Cream 110ml Original price was: KSh 2,800.KSh 2,299Current price is: KSh 2,299.In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
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Dr. AltheaDr Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50 ml Original price was: KSh 3,200.KSh 2,850Current price is: KSh 2,850.In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
Dr. AltheaDr. Althea 345 Relief Cream 50ml Original price was: KSh 3,200.KSh 2,800Current price is: KSh 2,800.In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
Purito SeoulPurito Seoul Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream 100ml Original price was: KSh 3,100.KSh 2,800Current price is: KSh 2,800.In stock, same-day delivery in NairobiAdd to basket
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Prices are live from our shop in KSh. Delivery is KSh 150, free from KSh 3,000. Pay on delivery with M-Pesa or cash.
How to use a moisturiser
Apply a pea to almond sized amount to slightly damp skin after cleansing and any serum, morning and night. In the morning, follow with sunscreen. If your skin feels tight within an hour of moisturising, you probably need a richer cream.
Quick pick
- Oily on a budget: Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser
- Oily with marks: COSRX Snail 92 All in One Cream
- Dry: I’m From Rice Cream or Simple Replenishing Rich
- Sensitive: Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream
Questions we get asked
Do I need a moisturiser if my skin is oily?
Yes. Skipping moisturiser can make oily skin produce even more oil. Choose a light gel or gel-cream instead of a heavy cream.
What is the best affordable moisturiser in Kenya?
The Simple Kind to Skin moisturisers are our best value: Hydrating Light for oily skin and Replenishing Rich for dry skin.
Can I use the same moisturiser morning and night?
Yes. Most people use one moisturiser twice a day, with sunscreen on top in the morning.
Is Korean moisturiser good for dark skin?
Yes. Korean moisturisers are made for all skin tones and many focus on a healthy barrier and glow, which suits deeper skin well.
Shop all moisturisers, find the right face wash for your skin type, or take our skin quiz.