Skin type guide hub

Dry Skin Skincare Guides

Start with the part of the routine you are choosing. These pages compare richer and lighter moisturiser formats, gentle cleanser options, hydrating serums and everyday SPF routes for dry feeling skin.

If dryness comes with tightness or irritation, our skin barrier explainer covers the stratum corneum, water loss and what barrier support means.

Moisturisers for dry skinCompare cream and lotion formats by texture and routine fit.Cream cleansersCompare richer rinse off cleanser formats.Cleansers for dry feeling skinChoose among cream, balm and gentle cleanser formats.Hyaluronic acid serumsCompare hydrating serum formats and supporting ingredients.Hyaluronic acid guideUnderstand the ingredient before comparing products.Retinol for beginnersGeneral introduction and cautious routine context.Lightweight face SPFCompare fluid, gel and lighter sunscreen formats.Face sunscreenBroader face SPF comparison for UK shoppers.
Not sure this is your skin type?

Use the Skin Type Finder first, or build a simple outline with the Routine Builder.

This is a navigation hub, not a product recommendation page, so it contains no affiliate links. Guides are curated by Maya Bennett, who leads the editorial side of Skincare Lab UK.

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