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Dry skin

Dry skin produces less natural oil, which can leave it feeling tight, rough or uncomfortable. The right routine replenishes moisture, supports the skin barrier and helps keep your skin soft and comfortable.

IN SHORT
  • ✓Replenish moisture at every step
  • ✓Strengthen and protect your skin barrier
  • ✓Lock in hydration with nourishing layers
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Know the signs

IS YOUR SKIN REALLY DRY?

Dry skin produces less sebum than it needs. This often causes tightness, rough texture, flaky patches and fine lines that appear more noticeable.

If your cheeks feel dry while your T zone stays normal or oily, you may have combination skin. Does your skin suddenly feel tight or dry while still producing oil? It could also be dehydrated.

The goal is to replenish moisture and strengthen your skin barrier with gentle cleansing, hydrating layers and nourishing ingredients.

DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
1Skin feels tight after cleansing
2Rough or flaky patches
3A dull or uncomfortable complexion
4Make-up catches on dry areas
DO
  • ✓Choose gentle, creamy cleansers
  • ✓Layer hydrating and nourishing products
  • ✓Go for barrier supporting ingredients like ceramides
DON’T
  • ×Introduce several strong actives at once
  • ×Scrub or peel away dry, flaky patches
  • ×Take long, hot showers

KEY INGREDIENTS

Your go to ingredients for dry skin

Replenish moisture, strengthen your skin barrier and keep dryness from returning.

×BEST TO AVOID

WHAT DRY SKIN DOESN’T NEED

Dry skin needs comfort and consistency. Harsh products can remove essential moisture and weaken the skin barrier.

×STRIPPING CLEANSERSCan leave skin feeling tight and uncomfortable.
×HOT WATERCan remove the skin’s natural protective oils.
×ROUGH FACE SCRUBSCan worsen flaking and irritation.
×DAILY EXFOLIATIONToo much can make dryness and sensitivity worse.
×SKIPPING MOISTURISERAllows moisture to escape more easily.
×TOO MANY ACTIVESUsing several strong treatments together can overwhelm dry skin.

RECOMMENDED ROUTINE

COMFORT STARTS HERE

A nourishing routine to replenish moisture, soften dry areas and support a stronger skin barrier. Use it as your starting point and adjust each step to your skin.

  1. Schritt 1: CLEANSE

    Refresh your skin without stripping moisture.

    Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser
  2. Schritt 2: ESSENCE

    Add a rich layer of nourishment.

    Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence Ansehen
  3. Schritt 3: Treat

    Strengthen the skin barrier and restore glow.

    Anua 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum
  4. Schritt 4: MOISTURISE

    Seal in moisture and keep skin comfortable.

    Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream Ansehen
  5. Schritt 5: PROTECT

    Finish with hydrating daily sun protection.

    Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
    €21,00 €24,00Alle Sunscreens →

Komplette Routine: €117,00

GOOD TO KNOW

HOW TO LAYER YOUR DRY SKIN ROUTINE

Dry skin benefits from several nourishing layers rather than one very thick product. Apply your routine from thinnest to richest while your skin is still slightly damp.

Build your routineView step

Apply from thinnest to thickest and keep every layer light.

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

WHAT TO EXPECT

DAY 1 Skin can feel softer and more comfortable.
Week 1 Tightness and dry patches may feel less noticeable.
Week 3–4 Skin may retain moisture better and feel smoother.
Week 8+ Your skin barrier may feel stronger and more resilient.

91 products

Our dry skin picks

NOT SURE WHICH ONE?

FIND YOUR MOISTURE MATCH

Three nourishing moisturisers compared by texture, finish and skin need.

Compare by
TEXTURE
FINISH
BEST FOR
KEY INGREDIENTS
MORNING & NIGHT
Prijs
Our pickAtobarrier 365 Cream
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream
Rich cream
Comfortable and nourished
Very dry or weakened skin
Ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids
✓Yes
€39,00Ansehen
Nourishing cream
Soft and comfortable
Dry and sensitive skin
Ceramides and panthenol
✓Yes
€33,00
Lightweight barrier cream
Calm and hydrated
Dry, irritated or sensitive skin
Panthenol and bamboo extract
✓Yes
€22,00
Atobarrier 365 Cream
Our pickAestura Atobarrier 365 Cream
TEXTURE Rich cream
FINISH Comfortable and nourished
BEST FOR Very dry or weakened skin
KEY INGREDIENTS Ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids
MORNING & NIGHT ✓Yes
€39,00Ansehen
TEXTURE Nourishing cream
FINISH Soft and comfortable
BEST FOR Dry and sensitive skin
KEY INGREDIENTS Ceramides and panthenol
MORNING & NIGHT ✓Yes
€33,00
TEXTURE Lightweight barrier cream
FINISH Calm and hydrated
BEST FOR Dry, irritated or sensitive skin
KEY INGREDIENTS Panthenol and bamboo extract
MORNING & NIGHT ✓Yes
€22,00

Tips

FIVE TIPS FOR DRY SKIN

  1. 01 KEEP CLEANSING GENTLEUse lukewarm water and a mild cleanser that leaves your skin feeling comfortable.
  2. 02 APPLY PRODUCTS TO DAMP SKINThis helps your hydrating layers hold onto more moisture.
  3. 03 DON’T OVER EXFOLIATEStart once a week and build up slowly. Dry skin does not need daily exfoliation.
  4. 04 LAYER FROM LIGHT TO RICHStart with watery hydration and finish with a nourishing cream.
  5. 05 ADD EXTRA CARE WHEN NEEDEDUse a sleeping mask, balm or a few drops of facial oil when your skin needs more comfort.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DRY SKIN QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

WHY DOES MY SKIN STILL FEEL DRY AFTER MOISTURISING?

Your routine may be missing water based hydration underneath your cream. Apply a hydrating toner or serum first, then seal it in with moisturiser.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DRY AND DEHYDRATED SKIN?

Dry skin naturally produces less oil. Dehydrated skin lacks water and can affect any skin type, including oily skin.

SHOULD I CLEANSE DRY SKIN IN THE MORNING?

You can use a very gentle cleanser or simply rinse with lukewarm water if your skin feels especially dry or sensitive.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD DRY SKIN EXFOLIATE?

Start once a week with a gentle exfoliant. Reduce use if your skin feels tight, irritated or more sensitive.

CAN I USE RETINOL WITH DRY SKIN?

Yes, but introduce it gradually and support your routine with hydrating, barrier strengthening products. Avoid combining several strong actives in the same routine.