M oisturiser is a crucial step in any skincare routine. It supports barrier function and repair, helps protect your skin from environmental stress, and even forms the base of a flawless face of makeup. However, the market is flooded with options – Boots has more than a thousand listings under facial moisturisers – and finding the right formulation for your needs can be a nightmare. Admittedly, I found the task of writing this page far more daunting than anything I’d tackled before. Armed with advice from dermatologists, I spent three months putting 25 of the most popular moisturisers through their paces. Having agonised over lists of ingredients, tested formulations and cherrypicked the top performers, below you’ll find my recommendations of the 11 best face moisturisers for every budget, season and skin type, as well as advice from the experts on how to find your perfect face cream.…