Best moisturizer in India
10 moisturizers, from the products Miyu has read the most reviews for.
How this list is made
Every product here is a moisturizer, and has at least five reviews Miyu has read. They are ranked by how positively reviewers talk about them, weighted by how many reviews there are, minus how often reviewers report a skin problem — breakouts, irritation, dryness or darkening. Nobody pays to be on this list.
What suits most people may not suit your skin. Ask Miyu to check one against your own skin.
#1 · Conscious Chemist
Flashfix Acne Control Oil - Free Gel Cream
Best for: active breakouts; oily, acne-prone skin
Reviewers like: Reduces redness and inflammation
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin (salicylic acid)
#2 · The Derma Co
4% Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Ceramide, Niacinamide, and Oxylance - 100gm
Best for: dry, flaky skin; damaged skin barrier
Reviewers like: Repairs skin barrier and heals damaged skin
Avoid if: very oily skin; acne-prone skin (check for pore-clogging)
#3 · Pilgrim
5% Niacinamide Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer
Best for: oily skin in humid weather; acne-prone skin
Reviewers like: Lightweight and absorbs quickly
Avoid if: very dry skin; fragrance-sensitive skin
Reported: unpleasant scent (2 of 230 reviews)
#4 · Re'equil
Oil Free Mattifying Gel Moisturiser
Best for: oily skin; acne-prone skin
Reviewers like: Mattifies oily skin and controls shine
Avoid if: very dry skin; prefer dewy finish
#5 · Dot & Key
Vitamin C + E Super Bright Gel Moisturizer for Face
Best for: dull skin; uneven skin tone
Reviewers like: Lightweight and absorbs quickly
Avoid if: very oily skin; acne-prone skin (check for pore-cloggers)
#6 · Dot & Key
Retinol Night Repair Cream with Ceramides
Best for: reducing fine lines; improving skin firmness
Reviewers like: Lightweight and quick absorbing
Avoid if: pregnant or breastfeeding; sensitive skin (retinol)
#7 · Plum
2% Niacinamide & Rice Water Brightening Gel Moisturizer For Clear & Bright Skin
Best for: oily skin in humid weather; brightening dull skin
Reviewers like: Lightweight texture
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive to niacinamide
#8 · Minimalist
Marula Oil 5% Face Moisturizer
Best for: dry, dull skin; daily hydration
Reviewers like: Extremely hydrating and moisturizing for dry skin
Avoid if: very oily skin; acne-prone skin (marula oil)
#9 · Faces Canada
Peaches N Cream Tinted Moisturizer - Lightweight Tinted Face Moisturizer with Natural Glow
Best for: light coverage; natural glow
Reviewers like: Gives a natural, glowing, dewy finish
Avoid if: oily skin (may look greasy); acne-prone (check for breakouts)
#10 · Conscious Chemist
Trubiom Dark Spot Corrector Gel Cream
Best for: dark spots and hyperpigmentation; uneven skin tone
Reviewers like: Reduces hyperpigmentation and dark spots effectively
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin (many actives)
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