Baby & Child Skincare | Gentle Care for Every Skin Type

For everyday baby care, Mustela recommends keeping these essentials on hand:

Bath time & cleansing

• Gentle Cleansing Gel — a mild, soap-free gel cleanser for baby's skin and hair from birth. Formulated with avocado, dermatologist tested, suitable for normal skin used daily at bath time.
• No Rinse Cleansing Water — a no-rinse formula for quick clean-ups at nappy change or on the go. Leaves skin fresh without water or rinsing, suitable from birth.

Nappy changes

• Vitamin Barrier Cream — a protective barrier cream that helps prevent nappy rash and soothes redness and irritation at every change. Dermatologist tested, suitable from birth.

Daily moisturising

• Hydra Bébé Body Lotion — a lightweight hydrating lotion for normal baby skin. Absorbs quickly and keeps skin soft and comfortable throughout the day. Dermatologist tested, suitable from birth.
• Hydra Bébé Face Cream — a daily moisturiser specifically formulated for the delicate facial skin of babies and young children. Dermatologist tested, suitable from birth.

Not sure which products suit your baby's skin? Take the free Mustela skin type quiz →

For normal baby skin, Hydra Bébé Body Lotion is Mustela's go-to for daily hydration. It's lightweight, absorbs quickly, and keeps skin soft and comfortable from birth without feeling heavy or greasy.

For the face, Hydra Bébé Face Cream provides gentle daily moisture specifically suited to delicate facial skin.

If your baby's skin is very dry or eczema-prone, Stelatopia+ Lipid-Replenishing Cream is Mustela's more targeted option — a certified organic formula made with 99% natural-origin ingredients that provides 24-hour hydration, soothes discomfort, and supports the skin barrier. Fragrance-free, suitable from birth.

→ Read Mustela's expert guide: Best Baby Moisturiser in Australia

Both are suitable from birth and formulated with natural-origin ingredients, but they suit different moments:

• Gentle Cleansing Gel is designed for bath time — it cleanses skin and hair in one step without stripping natural oils or causing irritation. Ideal for daily use on normal skin.
• No Rinse Cleansing Water is designed for nappy changes and quick clean-ups — no water or rinsing needed. Convenient for on-the-go or between baths.

If your baby has very dry or eczema-prone skin, Mustela recommends Stelatopia Cleansing Oil for bath time instead — a fragrance-free, lipid-replenishing cleansing oil that soothes irritation and protects the barrier during cleansing.

Hydra Bébé Body Lotion provides lasting lightweight hydration for normal skin throughout the day with a single daily application after bath. Dermatologist tested, suitable from birth.

For very dry or eczema-prone skin, Stelatopia+ Lipid-Replenishing Cream delivers up to 24 hours of hydration and is specifically formulated to reduce the frequency of recurring dry patches and dryness peaks. Certified organic, fragrance-free, suitable from birth.

→ Find the right moisturiser for your baby's skin type

Mustela has a dedicated range for every baby skin type. Here's a quick guide:

• Normal skin — Hydra Bébé Body Lotion, Hydra Bébé Face Cream, Gentle Cleansing Gel. Gentle, everyday hydration and cleansing for skin that doesn't present dryness or sensitivity. → Normal skin range
• Eczema-prone skin — Stelatopia Cleansing Oil, Stelatopia+ Lipid-Replenishing Cream, Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream. Fragrance-free, lipid-replenishing formulas for very dry skin with recurring itch, redness, and barrier vulnerability. → Eczema-prone skin range
• Very sensitive skin — Soothing Cleansing Gel, Soothing Moisturising Lotion, Soothing Moisturising Face Cream. Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free formulas for skin that reddens or reacts easily. → Very sensitive skin range
• Dry skin — Nourishing Cleansing Oil, Nourishing Face Cream, Nourishing Stick. Richer textures with Cold Cream and Beeswax for skin that feels tight, rough, or flaky. → Dry skin range

Not sure which type fits your baby? Take the free Mustela skin type quiz →

Mustela's Very Sensitive Skin range is specifically designed for babies whose skin reddens or reacts easily — without presenting the extreme dryness or recurring itch associated with eczema-prone skin.

Key products: Soothing Cleansing Gel for gentle fragrance-free cleansing at bath time; Soothing Moisturising Lotion for daily body hydration; and Soothing Moisturising Face Cream for the face. All are hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and dermatologist tested from birth.

If the skin also shows very dry patches, recurring itching, or eczema flare-ups, Mustela's Stelatopia range may be more appropriate. → Read the guide to very sensitive baby skin

Vitamin Barrier Cream is Mustela's nappy change essential — a protective barrier cream that helps prevent and soothe nappy rash and redness. Apply at every change to protect the skin from moisture and friction. Dermatologist tested, suitable from birth.

For cleansing at nappy change time, No Rinse Cleansing Water is a gentle, no-rinse formula that cleanses the nappy area quickly and leaves skin fresh — no water needed. → Full nappy care range

Yes. All Mustela baby and child products are formulated to be safe from birth. Every product in the range undergoes 450 safety tests before launch and is dermatologist and paediatrician tested. Mustela's formulas are developed with a high percentage of natural-origin ingredients and are hypoallergenic, minimising the risk of reactions on newborn and infant skin.