Face Moisturiser in Australia

Shop by Skin Type or Time of Day

Not sure where to start? Here’s how to find the right face moisturiser for your skin and your routine.

• All-day hydration, most skin types: 24 Hour Moisture Balance (New Formula)
• Overnight repair and recovery: Bio Active Moisture Repair Cream
• Sensitive or rosacea-prone skin: Soothing Repair Moisture Lotion or Soothing Repair Moisture Cream
• Extra hydration under makeup: Bio-Active Moisture Boost
• Targeted, nutrient-rich care: Multi-Vitamin Treatment Cream

24 Hour Moisture Balance: Our All-Day Hero

If you only add one face moisturiser to your routine, make it this one. 24 Hour Moisture Balance is the moisturiser we recommend most often, and for good reason.

The reformulated blend balances hydration across normal, combination and slightly oily skin without ever feeling heavy or greasy underneath makeup. Applied after cleansing, and after your serum if you use one, it forms a light, breathable barrier that keeps moisture in while shielding skin from wind, aircon and everyday sun exposure.

It’s the closest thing we have to a one-size-fits-most answer when someone asks us for a reliable face moisturiser in Australia, which is exactly why it’s earned hero status in our range.

Day vs Night: Getting the Most From Your Face Cream

Skin’s needs shift throughout the day, so it’s worth treating your morning and evening application a little differently.

Morning: Protect and Prime

By day, skin needs protection more than repair. A lighter formula such as 24 Hour Moisture Balance or Bio-Active Moisture Boost sits comfortably under sunscreen and makeup, defending against pollution and moisture loss while you’re out and about.

Evening: Repair and Restore

By night, skin shifts into repair mode. This is when richer formulas like Bio Active Moisture Repair Cream or Multi-Vitamin Treatment Cream do their best work, since skin regenerates while you sleep and can absorb more without makeup sitting on top.

Repair Cream for Face Barrier Concerns

When skin feels tight, flaky or easily irritated, it’s usually a sign the barrier needs support before anything else. A repair cream for face concerns works differently to a standard moisturiser. Rather than adding surface-level hydration alone, it helps rebuild the lipids that keep moisture in and irritants out.

Bio Active Moisture Repair Cream

Formulated specifically for barrier concerns, Bio Active Moisture Repair Cream combines barrier-supporting lipids with soothing actives to calm compromised skin while restoring comfort. It’s a good first stop if your skin has been feeling reactive, over-exfoliated or simply worn down.

Soothing Repair Range for Sensitive Skin

For sensitive or rosacea-prone skin, Soothing Repair Moisture Cream and Soothing Repair Moisture Lotion offer a gentler, calming alternative, targeting redness alongside dryness.

If barrier repair is your main concern, pairing either with our Niacinamide + Barrier Repair Serum underneath adds an extra layer of ceramides and niacinamide for longer-lasting results.

Pairing Your Moisturiser With a Serum

A face moisturiser does most of its work at the surface, sealing in hydration and protecting the barrier. A serum, by comparison, carries a higher concentration of active ingredients formulated to work deeper, targeting concerns like fine lines, pigmentation or dehydration.

The two aren’t interchangeable, but they’re built to work together. Apply your serum to clean skin first, give it a minute or two to absorb, then follow with your chosen face moisturiser to lock everything in. If you want a more targeted, higher-strength option, our Serum Potency Moisturisers range is worth exploring alongside your everyday cream.

What’s the Difference Between a Face Cream and a Face Moisturiser?

In Australia, “face cream” and “face moisturiser” are generally used interchangeably, and at Maxwell’s, we don’t draw a hard line between the two. Both describe a leave-on formula applied after cleansing, and after serum if you use one, to hydrate and protect the skin.

Where formulas differ is in texture and purpose. A lighter face cream, such as 24 Hour Moisture Balance, suits daily wear under makeup. A richer, more targeted formula, such as Multi-Vitamin Treatment Cream or a repair cream for face barrier support, tends to work best overnight or on skin that needs extra care.

Why Shop Face Moisturiser With Maxwell’s

Every face moisturiser in our Australian range has been developed under the direction of Maxwell’s founder Julie Maxwell, who brings over 30 years of hands-on skincare experience to every formula. Each cream is cruelty-free, made without harsh chemicals, and designed to support long-term skin health rather than a quick fix.

If you’re not sure which face moisturiser suits your skin, our therapists can talk you through your options in clinic as part of a full skin assessment. Start with one of our cleansers to prep your skin properly, or read more about the science behind our Pro 6+ collection if mature or ageing skin is your main concern.

Find Your Perfect Face Moisturiser at Maxwell’s

Browse our full face moisturiser range above, or get in touch with our Gold Coast clinic if you’d like a personalised recommendation.

Call us on (07) 5591 1744, or drop into our Main Beach clinic for a consultation with one of our skin therapists. You can also explore the rest of Maxwell’s Skin & Body Clinic for our full range of treatments and skincare.

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