The common moisturiser mistake (and how to get it right)
Most moisturiser frustration comes from using the wrong type of moisturiser for your skin at that moment in time.
These are two very common mistakes we see repeatedly:
- Using a rich moisturiser when skin actually needs something lighter
- Using a lightweight moisturiser when skin actually needs more nourishment
Both lead to the same result: skin that never quite feels balanced.
MISTAKE #1 - USING A MOISTURISER THAT'S TOO LIGHT
This is the most common mistake we see, especially in women over 40.
Lightweight moisturisers are often chosen for how they feel… Fresh, fast-absorbing, non-greasy, and effortless on the skin.
But for skin that is becoming drier, more mature, or hormonally shifting, this can sometimes fall short. Instead of feeling comfortably hydrated, skin can end up feeling like it’s constantly asking for more:
- Skin feels tight again within hours
- You feel the need to reapply
- Fine lines or texture appear more noticeable through the day
- Skin never quite feels settled or comfortable
MISTAKE #2 - USING A MOISTURISER THAT'S TOO RICH
On the other side, many people reach for richer moisturisers when skin feels a little off, thinking more nourishment will fix the problem. And sometimes it absolutely does.
But if your skin is combination, oily, or simply not in need of that level of richness, it can leave your skin feeling unbalanced:
- Skin feels coated or heavy
- Makeup doesn’t sit as smoothly
- Congestion or breakouts may appear
- Skin still feels oddly uncomfortable
This is where confusion often starts, because it feels like you’ve hydrated your skin, but it doesn’t feel comfortable long-term.
THE PART MOST PEOPLE OVERLOOK: SKIN IS ALWAYS CHANGING
Skin doesn’t stay static. It changes with hormones, age, seasons, climate, stress and even skincare misuse. Yet most people stick to one moisturiser year-round and expect it to meet every version of their skin.
HOW TO KNOW WHAT MOISTURISER YOUR SKIN ACTUALLY NEEDS
Rather than guessing, it helps to simplify it into clear skin cues.
Choose our lightweight Moisture Renew Day Crème if your skin is:
- Combination or oily
- Prone to congestion or breakouts
- Comfortable with hydration but dislikes heaviness
- Needing breathable, lightweight daytime support
This is your everyday balancing moisturiser designed to hydrate without weighing skin down, and sit beautifully under makeup.
Choose our Ultra Rich Moisturiser if your skin is:
- Normal to dry
- Feeling tight after cleansing
- Showing signs of dehydration or sensitivity
- More easily affected by weather, heating, or air conditioning
This is your replenishing moisturiser designed to deeply comfort, nourish and support skin that needs more rich, restorative care.
THE IMPORTANT NUANCE
Your skin won’t always stay in one category, you might:
- Prefer Ultra Rich Moisturiser in winter for added comfort
- Shift to Moisture Renew Day Crème in summer for breathable hydration
- or use both at different times of day or depending on how skin feels
THE GOAL MAY NOT BE 'ONE PERFECT MOISTURISER'
A single moisturiser all year round may not work for your skin. Instead, focus on matching your moisturiser to your skin’s current condition… When you do this, your skin will feel more stable, less reactive and more consistently hydrated.
When your moisturiser finally matches your skin’s needs, whether that’s Moisture Renew Day Crème or Ultra Rich Moisturiser, skin stops feeling like it’s constantly in correction mode.
