MOISTURISE DILIGENTLY

Parched skin looks dull and sunken, and its fine lines are more pronounced. A good moisturiser pumps essential hydration into each cell for smoother and more lustrous skin. Besides the immediate hydrating benefits, a moisturiser also keeps skin healthy in the long run by supporting its barrier to fend off pollution particles, and maintaining the optimal environment for cellular regeneration. 5. Lancome Absolue Precious Cells Intense Revitalizing Emulsion ($350) boosts the skin’s hydration levels. It also has Pro-Xylane to protect against moisture loss, leaving skin looking plumped and smooth for easy makeup application. 6. Hada Labo Lifting+Firming Cream ($41.90) saturates skin with four types of hyaluronic acid for instant hydration. And it supposedly strengthens the skin barrier to help lock in moisture. It is also said to enhance the skin’s ability to produce collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin. 7. A luxurious overnight moisturiser, Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Regenerating Cream ($390) infuses skin with moisture and ingredients meant to prevent premature skin ageing. These include burnet extract to encourage an optimal repair process.