We tested dozens of cult favorites and new organic brands for the best extra-moisturizing products for very dry skin. Our criteria: extra-hydrating, but doesn’t feel greasy or thick or take too long absorb. Here are 5 Beauty Award Winners that will keep your skin soft and supple from head to toe.

If you have a few (but very dry) areas: Olive Oil Skin Care Company Soothing Balm

This is so effective for healing dry, irritated skin that people even use it for eczema and burns. One young mum bought it for her baby’s nappy rash, then started using it on herself. “It’s my favourite all-around product! It’s helped soothe itchy stretch marks and soften my hands and feet. I massage it into my nail cuticles and on rough patches like my elbows.” She’s even used it to treat mosquito bites and sunburn. “I can’t live without this!”

Olive Oil Skin Care Company makes 100% Australian products made primarily from olive oil. It’s extra moisturising, has vitamin A and E, and polyphenols that fight ageing and improve skin flexibility.

Price:

  Add to cart

This product is a winner of Beauty and Wellness Awards 2016, see video Here.

If you also have sensitive or irritated skin: Chorus Supernatural Hydrate

Dry skin is more prone to ageing, so this extra-rich cream wins thumbs up for being made of plant extracts that are full of antioxidants and vitamins. Your skin immediately feels softer and smoother, and after about 3 weeks you’ll notice more radiance too.

One beauty tester with sensitive skin says this is one of the few anti-ageing creams that didn’t sting or make her skin feel itchy. Chorus Supernatural only uses the safest, naturally-derived ingredients and has gotten top skin safety ratings from consumer sites.

“This was very gentle and soothing. It takes a little longer to absorb but I can feel the difference in my skin the rest of the day.” She also saw a significant improvement in fine lines on her forehead. Read her story of how “Chorus Supernatural rescued my skin after two weeks!” 

Chorus Supernatural is available in selected Watson’s Singapore branches and chorussupernatural.sg

This product is a winner of Beauty and Wellness Awards 2016, see video Here.

If you want a light moisturizer to use under makeup: Wasser Moisturizing Lotion

Beauty Insider testers say this is one of their favourite extra-moisturizing products for daytime. You can apply makeup right away — it absorbs that fast!

“I don’t have much time in the morning so it’s very convenient that I can layer this and foundation right away,” says Beth G.

It is perfect for preparing your skin for BB cream. “My BB cream is very thick so it slides when I apply it over a rich cream. But this just makes my skin really soft so it’s easier to apply makeup even on the very dry areas,” says Leslie F.Wasser uses patented “concentrated hydrogen ion water” that restores moisture and balances your skin pH.

Wasser products are exclusively available at Tokyu Hands stores in Singapore. Look for it in the following outlets: Suntec City, Orchard Road, and Jurong East.

This product is a winner of Beauty and Wellness Awards 2016, see product Here.

If you want a convenient “combination” product: May Coop Raw Sauce

This combines toner, emulsion and essence into one very powerful hydrating essence. It’s made of concentrated pure maple tree sap. Don’t worry, it doesn’t feel like pancake syrup! It is very smooth and non-sticky and absorbs very quickly. Your skin gets an instant hydration boost and is treated to antioxidants that neutralise free radicals and help skin cell regeneration.

This essence prepares your skin so it’s able to absorb any products you apply afterwards. Use it right before your moisturiser and beauty balm, and you’ll boost their effectiveness.

May Coop was featured in Korean beauty shows and international beauty sites, and enjoys a huge following! Five-star reviews on several beauty forums gush about how it’s made their skin look dewy and youthful.

Buy May Coop Raw Sauce in Singapore at major department stores like OG, BHG, Metro and Robinsons. You can also buy online at www.hebeloft.com and Lazada Singapore.

This product is a winner of Beauty and Wellness Awards 2016, see video Here.

If your hands are showing signs of dryness and ageing: Olive Oil Skin Care Company

Aside from moisturising your hands with its premium olive oil formula, this hand lotion contains olive leaf extract that can help prevent age spots. It doesn’t feel greasy at all, and the clean herbal scent is unisex. “I bought it for myself but my husband uses it too when he thinks I’m not looking!” laughs Patricia K.

Other beauty testers loved how their hands stayed soft many hours after applying it. “With some lotions, my hands soon feel dry again. I have to keep reapplying and use up the bottle very fast. This lasts so long I know I get my value for money,” says Therese G.

In Singapore, you can find Olive Oil Skin Care products at:
www.oliveoilskincare.com.sg, Naiisse, Agape Babies, Isetan Scotts (Slice of Life – Level 2), 1010 Mother & Child Essentials (City Square Mall, Waterway Point, The Seletar Mall) and Vitakids (Forum The Shopping Mall, Marina Square, Paragon, Westgate).

This product is a winner of Beauty and Wellness Awards 2016, see video Here.

What are your favorite extra-moisturizing products? Share your thoughts in the comment sections — we’d love to know what you think!