When it comes to keeping your skin plump, radiant, and deeply nourished, hydration is the holy grail. From lightweight day creams to rich overnight balms, these products do more than just moisturise – they replenish, protect, and revive.
This year’s picks include everything from targeted treatments and luxury indulgences to eco-friendly classics – all tested and loved by the Hi Style team, alongside a comprehensive judging panel led by the brilliant beauty expert, Mary-Jane O’Regan. Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect eye cream, a lip-loving balm, or a powerhouse neck cream, we’ve curated the very best for every skin type and concern.
Here are our winning picks for the hydration station, from everyday essentials to premium night-time luxuries.
HI STYLE’S PICKS
- BEST ANTI-AGEING: RELIFE’s Definisse – Redensifying Cream_ – €135
- BEST DAY CREAM: Ella & Jo – Plump & Protect Hydrating Day Cream – SPF 30 – €38.00
- BEST LIP TREATMENT: Kerry Hanaphy – Lip Complex – €15.00
- BEST SKIN PEEL: Gommage Yon-Ka – Yon-Ka – €45.00
- BEST BEAUTY DEVICE: Juliette Armand – PDRN Rejuvenation Microneedling – €199.00
PREMIUM
- BEST EYE CREAM: Guinot – Crème Yeux Longue Vie + Eye Cream – €71.00
- BEST NECK CREAM: Trinny London – The Elevator – €84.00
- BEST NIGHT CREAM: Ultraceuticals – Ultra DNA3 Overnight Recovery Cream – €96.00
BUDGET
- BEST ANTI-AGEING: Nivea – Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Power Expert Targeted – €25.99
- BEST EYE-CREAM: Neutrogena – Retinol Boost- Eye Cream – €30.99
- BEST HYALURONIC: Neutrogena – Hydro Boost – Hyaluronic Acid Night Cream – €10.66
- BEST HYDRATING: Skingredients – Skin Goods fats Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturiser – €49.00
- BEST LIP BALM: Ayu – Lip Balm – €10
- BEST NIGHT CREAM: Eucerin – Hyaluron-Filler + Elasticity Night – €35.00
- BEST EYEBROW SERUM: Lerelle – Brows2Love Growth Serum – €24,99
ECO
- BEST DAY CREAM: Dr. Hauschka – Rose Day Cream – €34.95