If there’s one thing the beauty industry can’t get enough of, it’s Korean skincare, especially staples like Korean sunscreen and Korean moisturizers. With hundreds of options available, we’ve created a list of the best K-Beauty moisturizers you’ll want to apply twice (or more) a day.
The best K-Beauty moisturizers to invest in right now
A quick reminder: everyone, including those with oily skin, should use a moisturizer (oil is not synonymous with hydration). The beauty of Korean skincare is that serums, cleanersand moisturizers are packed with naturally hydrating, plumping, and barrier-repairing ingredients.
If your T-zone is frequently oily, use water-based gels or creams, while drier skin types will benefit from any of the nourishing and vitamin-popular packaged creams in Korean skincare. Here are our top picks!
Belif has heard too many cries of exhaustion from people with oily skin who have been using a plethora of oily moisturizers for too long. The Aqua Bomb is a cult favorite for a reason; it is a water-based moisturizer with a cooling effect and a light texture that instantly penetrates the skin.
Everything we love about the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is now available as a hydrating gel that you can apply all over your face. The product melts into your skin like water, but with all the rejuvenating effects of an overnight mask.
The not-so-secret ingredient is Centella Asiatica extract, which soothes the skin and helps repair newly picked or popped pimples. It can also be used as an all-over sleep mask when your acne needs a little more TLC.
Boasting a special bouncy puff texture that comforts like a cream with the lightness of a gel, Glow Recipe’s Banana Puff Moisturizer is uniquely formulated with banana, a rich source of magnesium, potassium, cica and turmeric. It aims to hydrate, soothe and save the skin from daily stress, redness, sensitivity or excessive dryness. Plus, the formula is silicone-free, dye-free, and synthetic fragrance-free! Want some pro advice? Put the Banana Soufflé in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before applying it for a cooling sensation that helps reduce inflammation.
Green tea has several health benefits, so it’s no surprise that it’s a key part of Korean skincare. Jeju Green Tea Extract heals any dryness while retaining its vital nutrients.
Moistfull Collagen Cream is an excellent fragrance-free moisturizer with a gel-like texture that works well for dry to combination skin. It has a high concentration of collagen combined with vitamin E to help keep your skin hydrated all day. Because the cream soaks into the skin quickly and doesn’t leave your face greasy, you only need a minimal amount.
We’re sure this mask has tiny beauticians doing thousands of little facials on your pores overnight. This is an overnight product which, true to its name, is a fantastic cover for dry skin on cold winter nights.
This oil-free moisturizing lotion is suitable for all skin types, although it is especially beneficial for dry or acne-prone skin. Birch sap is amazing for calming irritated or exfoliated skin, instantly hydrating and cooling any discomfort. Your skin will always be smooth and nourished.
This oil-free moisturizer helps minimize the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation and acne scars. The gel consistency is popular with oily and acne-prone skin, but it’s also moisturizing enough to soothe eczema, rosacea, and extreme dryness. Natural ingredients such as ginger, vitamin C, aloe water and turmeric help brighten skin and even out texture, proving that clean beauty is the best beauty.
One-size-fits-all skincare products may sound wacky, but Peach Slices’ water-based moisturizer gets the job done. That’s if the mission is a lightweight gel hydrating formula that isn’t sticky or greasy on your face and is packed with skin-softening benefits.
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