Moisturisers are essential for all skin types and K-Beauty has some truly amazing options. The key is to find the right one for your skin type.
How to Pick Your Perfect Korean Moisturiser
Before we jump into the list of top-sellers, here are a few pointers to keep in mind. Korean moisturisers come in a variety of styles for each skin type - mattifying, hydrating, anti-aging, deeply moisturising and nourishing.
Each of these caters to different skin concerns and age groups.
Oily and mattifying moisturisers tend to contain ingredients like Centella asiatica and chemical exfoliants. On the other hand, hydrating moisturisers usually contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, beta-glucan and squalane.
A lot of Korean moisturisers are referred to as "creams" rather than moisturisers. Just know that they're the same thing and are to be applied at the last step of your daily skincare routine.
To get the best benefits from your cream, apply a generous layer on your face and neck, then gently pat to promote absorption.
Our number one best-selling moisturiser and winner of several Best of K-Beauty Awards is this deliciously hydrating drink for your skin.
Inspired by Bubble Tea - the drink -Jelly Ko Bubble Tea Steam Cream (50g) is a drink for your skin. It combines proven ingredients with a soft, creamy formula, which makes for a decadent moisturiser that's ideal for mature, dull, dry, rough and dehydrated skin.
It contains dermatologist-approved super ingredients Niacinamide, Vitamin E, Beta Glucan, Pearl, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Arginine, Adenosine and Allantoin.
If you're looking to even out your skin tone or hide pigmentation, melasma, dark spots etc, then the APLB Glutathione Brightening Tone Up Cream is for you. Not only does it deliver a more even tone, it also cares for large, visible pores, it improves the appearance of fine lines and hydration levels.
Designed especially for mornings, APLB Glutathione Brightening Tone Up Cream is a lifesaver for dull, uneven skin tones. It gives your skin a totally natural glow up to cover up melasma, pigmentation and wide pores.
Infused with one of K-Beauty's favourite ingredients for brightening (Glutathione (100ppm)), as well as 2% niacinamide, it brightens up your complexion for clearer looking skin.
A lifesaver for oily skin types, this Innisfree best-seller is an antioxidant enriched moisturising cream that delivers antioxidants. It also gives non-greasy hydration.
Further, it gives you a vitamin boost thanks to freshly squeezed Jeju green tea and green tea seeds.
Like many Innisfree products, this moisturiser is filled with gifts of nature from pristine Jeju island.
If you are looking for anti-aging benefits in a light moisturising cream, COSRX's Snail Cream is a perfect fit. This is because it's formulated with all-natural 92% snail secretion filtrate. Firstly, it promotes a healthy, rejuvenated complexion. Secondly, it helps to maintain maximum hydration.
Coming in at number 5 on our list of best-selling Korean moisturisers is this COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Cream.
This is a lightweight cream that's perfect for those in humid climates or with combination skin types. It helps to maintain the skin's optimum balance between oil and water.
Need help selecting the perfect Korean moisturiser for your skin type?
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