Winter skin doesn’t play fair. Cold air outside, dry heat inside, and the loss of humidity all gang up on your face, leaving it tight, flaky, irritated, and red overnight.
The good news? The right moisturiser can flip the script. We’ve handpicked six of the best natural face creams to protect and hydrate through the harshest Aussie winter — no silicones, no fake fragrance, no petrochemicals, just potent botanicals that your skin will drink up.
Choosing the right moisturiser can be overwhelming, especially when your skin is crying out for relief during winter. That’s why we’ve handpicked six natural face moisturisers that have earned their place on our shelves (and in our customers’ routines). These aren’t just popular—they’re tried, loved, and backed by real reviews from people who’ve seen the results for themselves.
1. Perfect Potion Replenish Ultra Rich Moisture Cream
Best for: Skin that feels tight, rough or dull from heating and cold winds
You know that stretched, cracking feeling after a day out in the cold? This is your antidote. Packed with rosehip and evening primrose oils, this ultra-rich formula softens skin fast, repairs elasticity, and gives you a subtle, spa-like rose aroma with every use.
Customers say: it makes their skin feel alive again. It’s thick without being greasy, and glides on like a comforting ritual. If you want to prevent winter ageing before it starts, this is your go-to.
2. Noosa Basics Shea Butter Ultra Rich Skin Cream
Best for: Intense dry patches, flakiness, and sensitive skin
This cream is 65% certified organic shea butter — not watered down, not fluffed up. That means serious staying power for cracked cheeks, winter windburn, or skin that just won't quit flaking.
What users rave about? Its rich, whipped texture that melts right in and leaves skin feeling silky and calm. It's unscented, ultra-gentle, and ideal for anyone who reacts to the usual creams.
3. Modani Naturals Skin Glow Hydrating Face Balm
Best for: Mature skin, fine lines, and glow-less complexions
Think of this one as your glow restorer. A concentrated balm packed with shea and mango butters, jojoba, rosehip, and neroli, it feeds your skin serious nutrients to support regeneration and elasticity.
Users say: their skin looks smoother, bouncier, and way more radiant. And the scent? Divine. Just warm a little between your fingers and press into damp skin for an overnight transformation.
4. Urthly Organics Essential Face Cream with Kakadu Plum
Best for: Dullness, uneven tone, and anyone wanting an antioxidant boost
Made with Kakadu Plum — the highest natural source of Vitamin C — this cream helps fight free radical damage, brighten skin, and strengthen your barrier against the elements.
It’s non-greasy, palm oil free, and layered with soothing rose, neroli, and chamomile.
Users say: their skin feels calmer, more even, and resilient after just a few days of use.
5. Retreatment Botanics Ultra Rich Moisturiser
Best for: Balanced hydration without the weight
This is the moisturiser for people who hate heavy moisturisers. It’s light enough to use morning and night, but deeply nourishing thanks to wild rosella, avocado, and mountain pepper. Plus, it comes from a brand that was backed by Olivia Newton-John, made with spa-grade ingredients and zero compromise on purity.
For an extra elixir and nutrition for your skin, apply Retreatment's Restore Serum under your moisturiser at night.
Reviews say: it delivers hydration that lasts all day, and absorbs fast without shine or stickiness.
6. Mokosh Rich Face Cream – Pomegranate, Neem & Hemp
Best for: Barrier repair, eczema-prone skin, and maximum nourishment
If your skin barrier is shot, or you deal with flare-ups in winter, Mokosh has your back. Neem and pomegranate work on inflammation and cell turnover, while hemp and avocado oils feed skin back to strength.
Customers describe: it as incredibly calming and protective — perfect for dry, sensitive, or mature skin. It’s also certified organic and water-free, which means every drop is active.
Need help choosing? Here's the quick breakdown:
- For wind-chapped, mature or dry skin: Perfect Potion or Mokosh
- For sensitive or eczema-prone skin: Noosa Basics or Mokosh
- For brightening and antioxidants: Urthly Organics
- For hydration and glow: Modani
- For daily wear with no weight: Retreatment Botanics
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