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A good moisturiser is the one step most people never skip, and for good reason. It holds water in the skin, cushions it against wind, sun and air conditioning, and makes every other product in your routine work better. The right formula depends on your skin: oily skin wants something light that controls shine, dry skin needs richer creams that stop moisture escaping, and sensitive skin does best with short, calming ingredient lists.
Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand in this collection. You will find more than 110 moisturisers here, from clinical facial creams by Medik8 and Aspect to salon-size Skintruth formulas, Nude Kiwi day and night creams, Minimalist ingredient-led moisturisers, K-beauty creams from HIDEHERE, body lotions and butters, and even scalp and hair moisturisers.
About Our Moisturiser Collection
Most moisturisers combine three types of ingredient. Humectants such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin and aloe vera draw water into the skin. Emollients such as plant oils and butters soften and smooth. Occlusives seal everything in. A gel moisturiser leans on humectants and feels weightless; a night cream or body butter carries more emollients and occlusives for longer-lasting comfort.
Many of the creams here go further with active ingredients. Natural Look Immaculate Biovitality Day Cream pairs retinol with hyaluronic acid, the BioDefense Day Cream adds zinc oxide and vitamin C, Medik8 C-Tetra Cream is built around vitamin C, and Minimalist names its key actives on the label, such as Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside or Vitamin B5 10%.
Moisturisers by Skin Type and Concern
Oily and combination skin. Lightweight, shine-controlling formulas: Skintruth Shine Control Moisturiser, Brillare Oil Away Moisturiser for oily and acne-prone skin, Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturiser and Medik8 Balance Moisturiser with Glycolic Acid Activator.
Dry and dehydrated skin. Richer hydration that lasts: Skintruth HydroLock Moisturiser, Aspect Super Moisturising Complex, Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer and HIDEHERE Hyaluronic Cream.
Sensitive and reactive skin. Calming creams with fewer extras: Skintruth Soothe and Support Moisturiser, Skintruth Soothing Moisturiser, Medik8 Calmwise Colour Correct, HIDEHERE Cica Care Cream and the fragrance-free version of Lumini Daily Face Moisturiser.
Ageing skin. Night creams and actives for firmness and renewal: Nude Kiwi Overnight Repair, Natural Look Immaculate Biorenew Night Cream, Medik8 Advanced Night Restore, Medik8 Night Ritual Vitamin A, Aspect Restorative 8 Night Cream and Brillare Age Revival Moisturiser.
Dull skin and uneven tone. Brightening day creams: Nude Kiwi Brightening Day Cream, Medik8 C-Tetra Cream, Brillare Skin Brightening Moisturiser and The Edit Luminous Drops Day Cream.
Moisturisers with SPF. Daytime protection in one step: Lumini Moisturising SPF30, Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C SPF30 and Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50. See the full Sunscreen range.
Men's moisturisers. Fast-absorbing creams for shaved and outdoor skin: Baxter of California Skin Recharge Cream, The Bluebeards Revenge Cooling Moisturiser, Captain Fawcett Expedition Reserve Moisturiser and Vitaman Face Moisturiser. For bald heads, HeadBlade HeadLube comes in Matte and Glossy finishes.
Body, hands and hair. Natural Look Natural Spa body lotions and butters, Arata Hydrating Body Lotion, Skintruth Nourishing Hand Lotion, and leave-in hair moisturisers such as Nak Hair Signature Replends Creme. Browse Body Care, Hand Care and Leave-in Treatment.
Brands in This Category
These are the brands with the most moisturisers at Zilion. Each link opens the brand's full range:
- Natural Look
- Skintruth
- Medik8
- Aspect
- Nak Hair
- Brillare
- Minimalist
- HIDEHERE
- Nude Kiwi
- Baxter of California
- Lumini
- HeadBlade
Top 10 Moisturisers
- Skintruth HydroLock Moisturiser 200ml: a facial moisturiser for long-lasting hydration, in a generous salon-style size.
- Nude Kiwi Overnight Repair 100g: a night cream that replenishes skin while you sleep, also sold in a 30g jar.
- Medik8 Advanced Night Restore 50ml: a restorative night moisturiser for tired, stressed skin.
- Medik8 C-Tetra Cream 50ml: a vitamin C day cream for brightness and antioxidant support.
- Aspect Super Moisturising Complex 50g: rich, comforting hydration for dry and dehydrated skin.
- Natural Look Immaculate Biovitality Day Cream 60g: a day cream with retinol and hyaluronic acid for mature skin.
- Skintruth Shine Control Moisturiser 200ml: a light moisturiser that balances oil and reduces shine on oily and combination skin.
- Minimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside Moisturizer: a barrier-support cream for dry or easily irritated skin.
- Baxter of California Skin Recharge Cream 50ml: a revitalising men's moisturiser that hydrates and refreshes tired skin.
- Lumini Moisturising SPF30 Fragrance Free 120ml: daily hydration and sun protection in one step, without added fragrance.
Best Sellers at Zilion
- Skintruth HydraCollagen Microcurrent Gel 250ml ($34.00)
- Skintruth DermaFlow Facial Massage Cream 450ml ($27.89)
- Skintruth HydroLock Moisturiser 200ml ($23.71)
- Skintruth Rich Body Massage Cream 450ml ($39.06)
- Skintruth Shine Control Moisturiser 200ml ($22.60)
- Nude Kiwi Overnight Repair 100g ($43.20)
- Skintruth Nourishing Facial Kit for Normal/Dry Skin ($97.65)
- Skintruth Nourishing Hand Lotion 500ml ($34.41)
- Skintruth Soothe and Support Moisturiser 200ml ($27.89)
- Skintruth Soothing Facial Kit for Sensitive Skin ($97.65)
Benefits of Using a Moisturiser
- Stronger skin barrier. Ceramides, oils and butters help skin hold onto water and resist irritation.
- Comfort. A good cream eases tightness after cleansing, shaving or time outdoors.
- Smoother texture. Hydrated skin looks plumper, and fine dry lines are less noticeable.
- Oil balance. Light moisturisers stop oily skin overcompensating after cleansing.
- Better make-up and SPF wear. Foundation and sunscreen sit more evenly on moisturised skin.
- Targeted results. Creams with vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide or peptides add brightening or renewing benefits.
Moisturiser Buying Guide
Know your skin type. If your face looks shiny by midday, choose a gel or oil-free lotion. If it feels tight after washing, choose a cream. If it stings easily, pick a soothing or fragrance-free formula.
Day or night. Day creams are lighter and often include SPF or antioxidants. Night creams are richer and may contain retinol or vitamin A, which should always be paired with sunscreen the next morning.
Check the actives. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin hydrate, ceramides repair, niacinamide and vitamin C brighten, and retinoids renew. If you already use a strong serum, a simple moisturiser may be all you need. See Face Serum and Hyaluronic Acid Skincare.
Pick the right size. Try a 25ml HIDEHERE cream or a 30g Nude Kiwi jar first, then move up. Skintruth's 500ml sizes and Natural Look's 500g professional jars are excellent value for daily use or salon work.
Face, body or scalp. Facial skin is thinner, so use a facial moisturiser on your face and save richer body butters for elbows, legs and hands. Shaved heads need a non-greasy scalp moisturiser such as HeadBlade HeadLube.
How to Apply Moisturiser
Apply moisturiser to clean skin, ideally while it is still slightly damp from cleansing or toner, so it can lock in that water. Use a pea to almond-sized amount for the face and neck, warm it between your fingertips and press it in with upward strokes. If you use a serum, apply that first. In the morning, finish with sunscreen unless your moisturiser already contains SPF. At night, a richer cream or night treatment can go on as the last step.
Why Shop Moisturisers at Zilion
- Official NZ stockist. Every moisturiser we sell is genuine stock from brands we are authorised to supply.
- Free shipping over $85. Orders under $85 ship for a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
- Afterpay and Zip. Spread the cost of a bigger order over interest-free instalments.
- Same-day dispatch. In-stock orders placed before 9am leave our warehouse the same business day.
- Sizes for every budget. Minis and travel sizes sit alongside 500ml and 500g professional jars.
- Gift sets. Bundles such as the HIDEHERE Glow Set and Skintruth facial kits make easy gifts. See Skincare Gift Sets.
- Help when you need it. Email care@zilion.co.nz with your skin type and concerns, and we will suggest a moisturiser.
Delivery Across New Zealand
We deliver moisturisers right across the country, to Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, and to rural addresses in every region. Metro orders usually arrive in 1 to 4 business days and rural orders in 3 to 7.
Moisturiser FAQs
What does a moisturiser actually do?
A moisturiser adds and holds water in the skin, softens rough patches and supports the skin barrier so it loses less moisture through the day.
Do oily skin types need a moisturiser?
Yes. Skipping moisturiser can leave oily skin dehydrated. Choose a light, oil-free or shine-controlling formula such as Skintruth Shine Control Moisturiser or Brillare Oil Away Moisturiser.
What is the best moisturiser for dry skin?
Look for richer creams with hyaluronic acid, ceramides or oils. Skintruth HydroLock, Aspect Super Moisturising Complex, Medik8 Total Moisture and Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% are good options.
What is the best moisturiser for sensitive skin?
Choose a soothing, simple formula. Skintruth Soothe and Support Moisturiser, HIDEHERE Cica Care Cream, Medik8 Calmwise Colour Correct and Lumini Daily Face Moisturiser Fragrance Free are designed with sensitive skin in mind.
What is the best moisturiser for combination skin?
A lightweight lotion or gel-cream that hydrates without heaviness, such as Skintruth Shine Control or Medik8 Balance Moisturiser, suits combination skin.
Which moisturiser is best for acne-prone skin?
Pick a non-greasy formula made for oily, blemish-prone skin, such as Brillare Oil Away Moisturiser or the Brillare Salicylic Acid Liquid Moisturiser.
What is the difference between a day cream and a night cream?
Day creams are lighter and often contain SPF or antioxidants. Night creams are richer and may include renewing ingredients such as retinol, as skin is not exposed to sun overnight.
Do I need a separate night cream?
Not always. A good moisturiser can be used morning and night. A night cream is worth adding if your skin is dry, ageing or you want a renewing active such as vitamin A.
What is Nude Kiwi Overnight Repair?
It is a night cream from Nude Kiwi designed to replenish skin while you sleep. It comes in 30g and 100g jars and is one of our best sellers.
What is Nude Kiwi Brightening Day Cream?
It is a daytime moisturiser from Nude Kiwi for a brighter, dewy-looking complexion, available in 30g and 100g sizes.
What is Skintruth HydroLock Moisturiser?
HydroLock is a Skintruth facial moisturiser designed for long-lasting hydration. It comes in 200ml and 500ml sizes.
What is Skintruth HydraCollagen Microcurrent Gel?
It is a conductive gel made for use with microcurrent facial devices and treatments. It hydrates the skin while helping the device glide. It is our top seller in this collection.
What is Skintruth DermaFlow Facial Massage Cream?
It is a 450ml professional facial massage cream that hydrates and gives slip for facial massage, popular with salons and at-home facials.
What is Medik8 C-Tetra Cream?
C-Tetra Cream is a Medik8 day moisturiser built around vitamin C, designed to brighten skin and give antioxidant support.
What is Medik8 Advanced Night Restore?
It is a Medik8 night moisturiser that helps restore and replenish tired, stressed skin overnight.
Which moisturisers contain retinol or vitamin A?
Natural Look Immaculate Biovitality Day Cream contains retinol, and Medik8 Night Ritual Vitamin A and Minimalist Granactive Retinoid 2% Face Cream are vitamin A options. Use sunscreen daily when using retinoids.
Which moisturisers contain hyaluronic acid?
Natural Look Immaculate Biovitality Day Cream and HIDEHERE Hyaluronic Cream both feature hyaluronic acid. See our Hyaluronic Acid Skincare collection for more.
Which moisturisers contain vitamin C?
Medik8 C-Tetra Cream, Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C SPF30, Natural Look Immaculate BioDefense Day Cream and Brillare Vitamin C Liquid Moisturizer contain vitamin C.
Do you sell moisturisers with SPF?
Yes. Lumini Moisturising SPF30 (with or without fragrance), Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C SPF30 and Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50 combine moisture and sun protection.
Is moisturiser with SPF enough sun protection?
It helps, but you need to apply enough and reapply when you are outdoors for long periods. For beach days or sport, add a dedicated sunscreen.
What are Minimalist moisturisers?
Minimalist makes ingredient-led skincare that lists the key active and its strength on the label, such as Vitamin B5 10%, Marula Oil 5% and B12 Repair Complex 5.5%.
What is HIDEHERE Cica Care Cream?
It is a K-beauty cream from HIDEHERE featuring cica (centella asiatica), an ingredient used to calm and comfort skin. It comes in a 25ml size.
Which moisturisers are best for men?
Baxter of California Skin Recharge Cream and Oil Free Moisturiser, The Bluebeards Revenge Cooling Moisturiser, Captain Fawcett Expedition Reserve Moisturiser and Vitaman Face Moisturiser are made with men's skin in mind.
Should I moisturise after shaving?
Yes. Shaving removes oils and can irritate skin. A cooling moisturiser or aftershave balm soothes and rehydrates. See our Aftershave collection too.
What is HeadBlade HeadLube?
HeadLube is a moisturiser for shaved heads. The Matte version reduces shine and the Glossy version leaves a healthy sheen. Both come in 150ml and twin packs.
Can I use a body lotion on my face?
It is best not to. Body lotions are often richer or more fragranced. Facial moisturisers are made for thinner, more reactive facial skin.
What is the difference between a body lotion and a body butter?
Body lotion is lighter and absorbs quickly. Body butter is thicker and richer, best for very dry areas such as elbows, knees and heels.
Which body moisturisers do you sell?
We stock Natural Look Natural Spa body lotions and butters, Arata Hydrating Body Lotion and Body Milk, Mine Tan Rapid Recovery Body Lotion and Skintruth Rich Body Massage Cream.
Do you sell hand creams?
Yes. Skintruth Nourishing Hand Lotion and Natural Look Hand and Nail Treatment Cream are in this collection, and more are in our Hand Care range.
Why are there hair products in the moisturiser collection?
Some hair products are leave-in moisturisers, such as Nak Hair Signature Replends Creme and Nak Hair Care 4 Ends. They hydrate dry lengths and ends without rinsing.
How much moisturiser should I use on my face?
About a pea to almond-sized amount covers the face and neck. Use a little more if your skin is very dry.
Should I apply moisturiser to wet or dry skin?
Slightly damp skin is ideal, as moisturiser helps lock in that water. Pat your face lightly after cleansing and apply straight away.
Do I apply serum or moisturiser first?
Serum goes first, then moisturiser. Thinner products go on before thicker ones, and sunscreen goes last in the morning.
How often should I moisturise?
Most people moisturise twice a day, morning and night. Very dry skin may also need a top-up during the day.
Can moisturiser cause breakouts?
A cream that is too heavy for your skin can. If you are breakout-prone, choose oil-free or lightweight formulas and use only what you need.
How long does a moisturiser last once opened?
Most last 6 to 12 months after opening. Check the open-jar symbol on the pack and keep lids closed and out of direct sun.
Are the 500ml Skintruth moisturisers for salons?
They are popular with salons and therapists, but anyone can buy them. They offer the best value per millilitre if you use a product daily.
Do you sell skincare gift sets with moisturiser?
Yes. The HIDEHERE Glow Set, Skintruth Nourishing and Soothing Facial Kits, Aspect kits and the Natural Look Immaculate Day and Night Duo all include moisturisers.
Can I use Wella Color Service Skin Protection Cream as a moisturiser?
No. It is a barrier cream applied around the hairline before hair colouring to help stop dye staining the skin.
Which moisturisers are best sellers at Zilion?
Skintruth HydraCollagen Microcurrent Gel, Skintruth HydroLock and Shine Control Moisturisers, Nude Kiwi Overnight Repair and Skintruth DermaFlow Facial Massage Cream are among our best sellers.
Is Zilion an official stockist of these moisturiser brands?
Yes. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand in this collection, from Medik8 and Aspect to Skintruth, Nude Kiwi and Minimalist.
Are the moisturisers you sell genuine?
Yes. As an official stockist we only sell genuine products.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on NZ orders over $85. Orders under $85 cost a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
How long does delivery take?
In-stock orders placed before 9am are dispatched the same business day. Metro deliveries take 1 to 4 business days and rural deliveries 3 to 7.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. Afterpay and Zip are both available at checkout.
Can I return a product I have opened?
No. For hygiene reasons, opened or used products cannot be returned unless they are faulty.
What is your returns policy for unopened items?
Unopened, unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a change of mind. Return postage and a restocking fee of $10 or 10% (whichever is less) apply.
What if my order arrives leaking or damaged?
Email care@zilion.co.nz within 5 days of delivery with your order number and photos. We will arrange a replacement or refund.
Do you deliver to PO Boxes or overseas?
No. Our couriers do not deliver cosmetics to PO Boxes, and we ship within New Zealand only.
Who can I ask for help choosing a moisturiser?
Email care@zilion.co.nz with your skin type, concerns and current routine, and our team will suggest a moisturiser.
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