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Men’s Folio Grooming Awards 2022: the Best Moisturisers

  • By Bryan Goh

 Men’s Folio Grooming Awards 2022: the Best Moisturisers
Frankly, the Men’s Folio Grooming Awards 2022 has not changed much since its inauguration in 2020. Its metrics are still yardsticks that have not shrunk in length — does a product feel and work as they claim to do besides looking good on the table? If we are to play spot the difference, then there are smarter upgrades to the daily staples we use such as serums for the eyes, a greater focus on makeup removal, hydration, and many new solutions to scent oneself.

There are, of course, even more choices this year — roughly 528 nominations were made across 80 brands. We narrowed it down to 286 products from 68 brands, of which were tested by this panel of eight — Managing Editor Asaph Low, Deputy Editor Bryan Goh, Makeup Artists Eric TanLarry YeoPriscelia WongSha Shamsi, and grooming enthusiasts Smita de Souza and Aiman Haikal — resulting in 68 winners (click here for part one or two) that were deeply vetted, tested, and of course, loved.

From left to right, the best moisturisers from our 2022 Grooming Awards:

 Men’s Folio Grooming Awards 2022: the Best Moisturisers
BEST OIL CONTROL MOISTURISER – Dermalogica Clear Start Cooling Aqua Jelly
Aiman thinks that despite having a jelly base, this moisturiser “feels super hydrating” while “noticeably reducing the oiliness on his face even after a few hours”.

 Men’s Folio Grooming Awards 2022: the Best Moisturisers
BEST BRIGHTENING MOISTURISER – Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream
Deeply brightening, hydrating, and plumping without leaving any stickiness, Sha also appreciates that “this cream provides a glow to the skin that lasts all day.”


BEST SKIN SOOTHING MOISTURISERPhilosophy Nature In A Jar Skin Rehab Balm With Wheatgrass
Besides being able to immediately tell that his skin is hydrated and soothed, Asaph also likes that the balm “leaves his skin plump and full with a matte powdery finish.”

 Men’s Folio Grooming Awards 2022: the Best Moisturisers
BEST HYDRATING GEL – ClarinsMen Energising Gel
With a “lightweight gel-like texture that feels good on the skin,” Asaph adds that it is a “great product to have on the go after your gym or workout sessions.”


BEST HYDRATING CREAM MOISTURISER —  Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream
Not only does “a little of this product go a long way”, but Asaph also thinks that the product is a “staple moisturiser as it helps strengthen the skin barrier while being fuss-free to use.”


BEST ANTI-AGEING FLUID —  Filorga Age-Purify Fluide Double Correction
Besides “softening fine lines and reducing pigmentation” with repeated use, Bryan also appreciates that the fluid has mattifying or hydrating properties based on where it is applied.

Once you’re done with this story about the best moisturisers from our 2022 Grooming Awards, click here to catch up with our June/July 2022 issue!