Moisturizers

Gels and light creams

For oily or combination skin, or for summer: fresh textures that absorb quickly, such as the Red Bean Water Gel by Beauty of Joseon or the Oat-In Calming Gel Cream by Purito.

Barrier creams

For dry, sensitive or tight-feeling skin: formulas with ceramides or panthenol, such as the Black Rice 5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturising Cream by Haruharu Wonder or the 147 Barrier Cream by Dr Althea. See also our skin barrier skincare.

Soothing creams

Centella and mugwort are often chosen by reactive skin: the Madagascar Centella Cream by Skin1004 or the Wonder Releaf Centella Cream by Purito, also available unscented.

Rich textures and targeted care

• Very dry skin or winter: more nourishing creams, such as the Dynasty Cream by Beauty of Joseon.
• Radiance: creams with niacinamide or vitamin C.
• All-rounder: the Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream by Cosrx, with snail mucin.

How to use it

Apply a small amount to the face and neck, morning and evening. In the morning, let it absorb for a minute before sunscreen; see our sun protection.

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