When the weather starts to warm, these are some Spring skincare products for dry skin.
Good skin is not about putting more products on. It is about finding the right combination of products designed to work with the skin and support is as the weather changes. For dry skin, this can be challenging. A simple four-step Spring skincare routine with cleanser, serum, moisturiser and sunscreen can be enough to help the skin glow.
The saying “less is more” is popular when it comes to skincare. This is known as skinimalism, the technical term for a minimal skincare routine. First originating from Pinterest, the trend was later backed by dermatologists.
The beauty industry has been instrumental in encouraging many, many skincare trends as the key to achieving clear skin. The reality is that many of these “trends” encourage consumers to constantly need and want new skincare products. While this may be a good business model, it can be detrimental to both the wallet and the skin as too many products, chemicals and constantly changing products can actually aggravate the skin.
Here are some of the top Spring skincare products that are perfect for dry skin – and can be adapted as part of a simple skincare routine.
Gentle Cleansers:
Cera-Ve’s Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser RRP $20.79
Cera Ve has been a long-time trusted brand for skincare. Cera Ve’s cream to foam cleanser has been featured in Cosmopolitan as one the best face washes for spring. The cream to foam cleanser is especially suited for dry skin as it restores hydration using hydraulic acid without stripping the moisture barrier. It offers an additional layer of gentle exfoliation with salicylic acid compared to Cera Ve’s hydrating cleanser.
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser RRP $58
This cleanser contains camellia, which is one of their selling points. Camellia extract is known for its soothing properties, perfect for calming redness and regenerating skin cells. This cleanser’s main focus is on care during inflammation, so for dry and irritated skin, this is excellent.
Serums
SkinCeuticals P-TIOX Serum RRP $216
Skinceuticals is the top rated brand for serums worldwide as of August 2026. This serum really leans into helping improve lines on your face, caused by dryness. It uses an advanced peptide solution to get rid of fine lines and has 5% PHA to improve skin’s radiance and glow.
It contains niacinamide as well, to help offset effects of aging.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% Zinc 1% Brightening Serum RRP $9.50
The Ordinary is definitely the more affordable option of the two serums here but the differences are stark. The Ordinary’s niacinamide serum contains more natural ingredients, and it focuses more on sebum production for dry skin. However, it does not contain anti-aging products unlike the SkinCeuticals serum.
Moisturiser
Aestura Atobarrier 365 RRP $48
Aestura’s Atobarrier365 repairs your skin barrier with excessive moisture and ceramides. People with dry skin often suffer from the problem of the skin barrier being compromised and this is one solution to the problem.The ingredients in this product include artificial skin lipids, which help compensate for the lack thereof in people with dry skin. In addition to providing moisture, the cream contains squalane which encourages moisture retention. The base is made up of humectants which actively keeps the skin plump and hydrated.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturiser RRP $38.95
Similar to Aestura, this La Roche-Posay Tokeriane Moisturiser focuses on balancing the skin’s pH. It contains ceramides, niacinamide, glycerin and prebiotic thermal water. These are all active ingredients in providing hydration, and this is a water- based moisturiser.
Sunscreen
There are two main types of sunscreen filters. Organic, often called chemical, filters absorb UV radiation and convert the energy into a small amount of heat. Mineral filters such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide also absorb UV radiation, while additionally scattering and reflecting some UV light
Shiseido Expert Sun Protector Lotion RRP $39.80
Shiseido’s Sun Protector Lotion is a chemical sunscreen that is heavyweight and hydrating. It contains broad-spectrum SPF (UVA and UVB) and is highly water resistant. When playing sport with dry skin, this is a great choice. It leaves an invisible finish.
Beauty Of Joseon’s Relief Sun Cream RRP $23.95
Beauty Of Joseon’s Relief Sun contains a lightweight finish that is hydrating yet easy to apply on top of makeup. It was ranked the highest UVA protection by the Japanese PA SPF Ranking System. This is a chemical sunscreen with green tea, ginseng and fermented pumpkin as its key active ingredients. Green tea offers antioxidant and anti-aging properties that calms irritated skin, ginseng brightens skin tone and reduces the appearance of wrinkles while fermented pumpkin gently exfoliates and reduces external environmental factors that are harmful to skin.
