What is the best baby moisturiser in Australia? Expert Guide & Top Picks

Choosing the right moisturiser for your baby's delicate skin can feel overwhelming with so many options available. Australian parents are searching for gentle, effective products that protect against dryness while being safe for sensitive skin. From light formulas for everyday use to specialised creams for eczema-prone skin, the best baby moisturiser depends on your little one's specific needs. This guide examines products across different skin types to help you make an informed decision for your baby's skincare routine.

Top Baby Moisturisers for Normal Skin

Your baby’s skin is delicate, and during the first two years of life, it needs to be protected and hydrated as much as possible. That’s why choosing the right baby moisturiser is essential for maintaining healthy, soft, and comfortable skin.

Body care: Mustela Hydra Bebe Body Lotion

Mustela Hydra Bebe Body Lotion is specially formulated to provide immediate, long-lasting hydration that keeps skin soft, smooth, and healthy from birth. Lightweight yet deeply nourishing, this best-selling lotion is made with 97% natural origin ingredients, including our patented Avocado Perseose® to help protect and strengthen the skin’s natural barrier. Enriched with plant-based glycerin and vitamin E, it soothes and replenishes without leaving a greasy residue.

• +51%* skin hydration in 1 hour
• +25%* hydration still present after 8 hours
•  100% of parents agree it hydrates instantly and all day
• Fast-absorbing, non-greasy texture
• Hypoallergenic, pediatrician- and dermatologist-tested
• Each product undergoes 450 rigorous safety tests
• Free from parabens, phthalates, and phenoxyethanol

*Usage test under dermatological and pediatric control. Expanscience Laboratoire, French Clinical Study (Epernon, France)

Application Tips for Parents

• Apply moisturiser immediately after bathing to lock in moisture
• Use gentle, upward motions when massaging the product into your baby's skin
• Pay special attention to areas prone to dryness like elbows, knees, and the nappy area

What moisturiser can I put on my baby's face?

Mustela Hydra Bebe Face Cream is specially designed to deliver immediate and long-lasting 24-hour hydration. With a silky, non-greasy texture and gentle scent, this daily moisturiser leaves your baby’s cheeks soft, supple, and protected, starting from birth.

With plant-based glycerin, our formula provides even deeper hydration without clogging pores or leaving residue. Enriched with 97% natural origin ingredients, including Avocado Perseose®, Mustela’s patented ingredient that helps reinforce the skin barrier, Hydra Bebe Facial Cream supports healthy skin development while locking in essential moisture.

What is the best baby moisturiser for eczema-prone skin?

Stelatopia+ Lipid-Replenishing Cream is Mustela’s most advanced, skincare solution for extremely dry to eczema-prone skin. Formulated with 99% natural ingredients, fragrance-free, and certified organic, it provides immediate relief and 24-hour hydration for the whole family, including newborns and even during pregnancy.

With a comforting, fast-absorbing texture, it’s scientifically proven to soothe itchiness, reduce the frequency of severe dryness, and improve sleep quality for children, which in turn supports the wellbeing of the entire family.

Made with patented Sunflower Oil Distillate and Prebiotic Bioecolia® — this gentle yet effective emollient strengthens and protects the skin’s moisture barrier, helping to restore balance and prevent severe dryness peaks. Eczema can run in families, and if one or both parents have it, baby’s risk increases up to 80% — making Stelatopia+ the ideal shared solution for managing eczema-prone skin for the whole family.

• 90% of parents agree it limits the frequency of severe dryness peaks for an improvement of the child's sleep and the family well-being*
• Provides immediate & long-lasting hydration
• Soothe itchy skin and helps minimise frequency of re-occurring itch
• Suitable from birth, including newborns out of NICU
• Clinically tested & trusted by dermatologists and paediatricians
• Each product undergoes 450 rigorous safety tests

*Clinical study conducted under dermatological and paediatric control on 63 subjects ages 3 months to 8 years with eczema-prone skin, with 1 to 2 application per day during 28 days (self-assessment).

Which moisturiser should I use on my baby's eczema-prone face?

Did you know that 80% of baby eczema begins on the face? Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream is specifically formulated to care for the delicate, eczema-prone skin of babies and children — including sensitive areas like the eyelids.

This fragrance-free cream delivers immediate and long-lasting hydration, helping to reduce redness, rough patches, tightness and itching, while restoring skin comfort and softness.

Crafted with 97% natural ingredients, including patented Sunflower Oil Distillate, the formula supports Active Relipidation® — a natural process that helps the skin replenish its protective barrier. The lightweight, non-sticky texture absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue.

• 94%* of parents agree that Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream reduces itchiness
• Suitable from birth, including newborns out of NICU
• Clinically tested & trusted by dermatologists and paediatricians
• Each product undergoes 450 rigorous safety tests

*French study conducted under dermatological and paediatric control on 63 infants and children during 28 days.

What is the best baby moisturiser for dry skin?

Body care: Mustela Nourishing Body Lotion with Cold Cream

Specially designed for babies and children with dry skin, Mustela Nourishing Body Lotion with Cold Cream provides instant and long-lasting hydration, helping to restore the skin barrier while protecting against external stressors that cause dryness.

Formulated with 96% ingredients of natural origin, including organic beeswax, our dermatologist- and paediatrician-tested formula penetrates easily to deliver deep moisture and protection, keeping your baby’s skin soft, smooth, and comfortable all day long.

• Proven to increase hydration by 73% after one hour* 
• Deeply nourishes & moisturises dry skin
• Restores the skin barrier & protects from external aggressors
• Organic beeswax strengthens skin’s natural defenses
• Suitable from birth, including newborns out of NICU
• Clinically tested & trusted by dermatologists and paediatricians
• Each product undergoes 450 rigorous safety tests

*Biometrological test conducted on 15 to 17 women.

Face care: Mustela Nourishing Body Lotion with Cold Cream

Your baby’s delicate facial skin deserves gentle, nourishing care, and Mustela Nourishing Face Cream with Cold Cream is here to provide instant hydration with long-lasting effects. Specially designed for babies and children with dry skin, this multi-action formula restores the skin barrier and protects against external elements, keeping your baby’s face soft, smooth, and comfortably moisturised.

Formulated with Cold Cream and organic beeswax, our dermatologist- and paediatrician-tested face cream nourishes dry skin, reinforcing its natural protective barrier while providing daily hydration. With its soft texture and delightful scent, it leaves your baby’s skin feeling soothed, comfortable, and beautifully soft.

• 100% of parents agree it effectively reduces skin dryness*
• Provides immediate & long-lasting hydration
• Restores the skin barrier & protects against environmental stressors
• Organic beeswax reinforces the skin’s natural defenses
• Suitable from birth, including newborns out of NICU
• Clinically tested & trusted by dermatologists and paediatricians
• Each product undergoes 450 rigorous safety tests

*Use test conducted with a dermatologist and paediatrician on 60 children, including infants under 3 months, over a period of three weeks (parents’ self-assessment).

Which baby moisturiser is best for sensitive skin?

Mustela Soothing Moisturising Lotion is specially formulated for babies and children with very sensitive, reactive skin. Fragrance-free and made with 97% ingredients of natural origin, it delivers instant and long-lasting hydration while helping to soothe visible redness, tingling, and tightness — common signs of sensitivity that can appear from the very first days of life.

This ultra-gentle body lotion features Schisandra, a berry extract traditionally used in Chinese medicine, known for its calming and skin-strengthening properties. It helps reduce signs of reactivity while forming a lightweight, protective layer that hydrates and shields your baby’s skin from everyday environmental triggers like hard water or temperature changes.

With a silky, fast-absorbing texture and no sticky residue, this lotion is ideal for daily use — especially for skin that needs extra comfort.

• 100% of parents agreed their baby’s skin was instantly moisturised*
• Soothe visible redness, tingling, and tightness
• Suitable from birth, including newborns out of NICU
• Clinically tested & trusted by dermatologists and paediatricians
• Each product undergoes 450 rigorous safety tests

*User test conducted on 64 children under dermatological and paediatric control over 28 days.

What should I put on sensitive baby's face?

Mustela Soothing Moisturising Face Cream is specially formulated to care for the most delicate, reactive skin — providing immediate and long-lasting hydration. Fragrance-free and ultra-gentle, this dermatologist-tested formula helps calm visible redness, tingling, and tightness, leaving skin soft, soothed, and protected.

Made with 97% natural ingredients, including Schisandra, a red berry known for its calming properties and long-used in traditional Chinese medicine, this cream helps reduce skin reactivity while reinforcing the skin's natural defenses. Its lightweight, “second-skin” texture forms a protective layer against daily environmental stressors like wind, cold, or hard water — all while feeling silky-smooth on application.

• 99% of parents agree their baby’s skin is instantly hydrated*
• Supports the skin barrier and is perfect for skin that experience visible sensitivity or dryness, particularly on the cheeks and around the mouth and nose
• Suitable from birth, including newborns out of NICU
• Clinically tested & trusted by dermatologists and paediatricians
• Each product undergoes 450 rigorous safety tests

*User self-assessment under paediatric and dermatological control, 28-day study on 63 infants

What is the safest moisturiser for babies?

When selecting the safest moisturiser for your little one, dermatologist-approved formulations with minimal ingredients offer the best protection. Look for products that contain no harsh chemicals, parabens, or sulfates that could irritate delicate newborn skin.

The most secure options feature natural ingredients like organic avocado oil, shea butter, or calendula, which have been safely used in baby skincare routines for generations. Pediatrician-recommended brands undergo extensive safety testing to ensure they won't cause reactions or disrupt your baby's developing skin barrier.

Always perform a patch test before full application, especially if your baby has shown sensitivity to other products. Choose moisturisers specifically designed for infants rather than adult formulations, as baby skin is significantly thinner and more permeable than mature skin.