It’s the season of rosy cheeks, dewy glow, and plump skin, because why suffer dryness when you can be a hydrated queen? You might have missed Nykaa’s Hot Pink Friday sale and all those amazing offers on high-end skincare. But don’t worry, because these dermatologist-approved pharmacy moisturisers under ₹1,000 are going to be the secret to your winter glow on a budget. It’s time for some barrier repair and no-drama hydration for all skin types, so let your skincare do the heavy lifting, not your pockets.

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1. Re’equil Ceramide & Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser

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If your skin starts feeling like a dried paapad in Delhi winters, Re’equil’s Ceramide & Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser is going to be your new BFF! With ceramides that protect your skin’s barrier to hyaluronic acid that draws water to the skin, this one is the ultimate hydration king. So, get that soft, smooth, plump, and non-greasy skin no matter how much the temperatures drop.

2. CeraVe Moisturising Cream

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Similar to the Re’equil formula, CeraVe Moisturising Cream is another pharmacy moisturiser under ₹1,000 that will give you that natural glow-from-within look. The fuss-free and rich formula has ceramides and hyaluronic acid and is perfect for your winter-parched skin. It repairs the barrier and sits smoothly on the skin without feeling like a sheet of oil.

3. Sebamed Moisturizing Cream

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A lightweight formula that does heavy-duty work, Sebamed Moisturizing Cream is a dermatologist-formulated moisturiser that works wonderfully on dull and dehydrated skin. This vitamin E-rich cream ensures a natural glow while repairing the skin from free radical damage. It strengthens and protects the natural barrier and is great for sensitive and allergy-prone skin.

4. Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer

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Another winter favourite pharmacy moisturiser under ₹1,000, Minimalist’s Vitamin B5 10% Mositurizer is an everyday moisturiser for hydrating, nourishing, and repairing skin. The lightweight, oil-free formula has a high concentration of vitamin B5, perfect to hydrate oily and combination skin. So, get rich winter hydration with this moisturiser that feels like your skin but better.

5. Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion

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Aveeno’s Daily Moisturising Lotion nourishes normal, dry, and sensitive skin with its prebiotic oat formula. This helps boost the skin’s natural moisturising barrier and supports the growth of healthy skin. It also soothes itching skin, and the fragrance-free, non-greasy, and non-comedogenic formula provides long-lasting hydration for 48 hours.

6. The Derma Co. 4% Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturizer

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Washing your skin with hot water, thinking it’ll keep it moist and soft? You’re actually stripping your skin’s barrier and natural oils, leaving it dull, dry, and flaky. So, this season, do some damage repair with The Derma Co’s Barrier Repair Moisturizer. The powerhouse duo of ceramides and niacinamide locks in moisture and supports skin resilience, making your dry-as-a-desert skin supple and hydrated in 24 hours.

7. Pond’s Fresh Glow Light Moisturiser

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Pond’s moisturisers have been a staple in almost every Indian’s winter skincare stack. And it is an OG for the right reasons. This lightweight, non-oily, non-sticky formula is infused with vitamin E that nourishes and brightens and glycerin that strengthens the skin’s barrier. So, stock up on this pharmacy moisturiser under ₹1,000 and glow on a budget.

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