Simple Spotless Skin Anti-Blemish Moisturiser (75ml, £4.99)

With chamomile and aloe vera, this manages to be spot blasting without being chemical and too harsh for the skin. Good price and tube make it easy to take away for heavy weekends.

Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita-Mineral Moisture Gel Creme (50ml, £43)

Part of a range initially developed for Asian skins, this is quite greasy initially, but does absorb, so would be good for dry and more mature complexions.

Elemis freshskin Softly Softly Daily Moisture (50ml, £20)

The cream is lightweight and aimed at shoppers in their teens and twenties. It is heavily scented but absorbs quickly for decent hydration, with rosehip seed and almond oils.

Dr LeWinn’s Day Cream Moisturiser (113ml, £30)

This is quite a thick day cream but it does disappear into the skin quite quickly leaving it feeling soft and well hydrated throughout the day for a reasonable price.

Creme de la Mer Moisturising Lotion (50ml, £136)

A lightweight lotion which quickly absorbs and keeps the face feeling great all day, this is luxury skincare which comes at a price.