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Her World Beauty Awards 2020: Best hydrating skincare winners

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Her World Beauty Awards 2020: Best hydrating skincare winners

From pre-serums to sheet masks, these winning products will keep your skin happy and hydrated

by Her World   /   March 17, 2020

Hydrating skincare products work hard to smooth out your dry, troubled complexion. Our list of requirements for The One? Lightweight, refreshing, fast-absorbing and hydrating. These offerings tick those boxes. The best of the lot, below.

Skincare tip: A pre-serum puts back moisture lost from cleansing; a serum targets specific skin concerns.

– Her World Beauty Team

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Her World Beauty Awards 2020: Best hydrating skincare winners
Best hydrating foaming cleanser: Orbis U Wash, $30
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice & Readers’ Choice

It cleanses skin and removes makeup very effectively without stripping the face of its moisture. It’s super gentle on the skin and leaves it feeling soft, not taut, tight or uncomfortable.

Best hydrating non-foaming cleanser: Pixi Hydrating Milky Cleanser, $38
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice & Readers’ Choice

The creamy, rich texture is perfect for drier or older skin. A pea-sized amount is enough for the entire face. The cleanser lathers up well, and skin feels soft, smooth, hydrated and comfortable post-cleansing.

Best hydrating non-foaming cleanser: Su:m37° Water-full Water Gel Cleansing Foam, $49
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice

The gel transforms into a foamy lather that cleanses well without leaving skin dry or itchy. The face feels soft and supple after.

Best hydrating micellar water: The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Soo Vital Hydrating Cleansing Water, $52
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice

It removes mascara and highly-pigmented lipstick extremely well without tugging on or dragging the skin. Skin feels so hydrated after that you could get away with not applying a moisturiser on nights when you just want to fall into bed.

Best hydrating micellar water: The Body Shop Camomile Fresh Micellar Cleansing Water, $25
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Department/Specialty Store – Readers’ Choice

It takes off makeup effectively, although our tester felt a second, quick swipe with a micellar water-soaked cotton pad helped to get everything off more thoroughly. Skin looks brighter and feels hydrated.

Best hydrating pre-serum: Orbis U Lotion, $45
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice

The gel-like consistency is slightly heavier and stickier than what we’d expect of a pre-serum, but the product sinks right into skin. The complexion becomes less oily, especially on the t-zone, and skin feels soothed.

Best hydrating pre-serum: Estee Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment, $172
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Department/Specialty Store – Readers’ Choice

The product is just slightly more viscous than water and sinks right into skin, so you can get on with your skincare routine. The complexion brightens immediately and skin looks plump and healthy

Best hydrating serum: Jurlique Moisture Plus Rare Rose Serum, $87
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice

It’s great for normal to dry skin. the gel serum spreads easily on skin but isn’t sticky. It leaves the face feeling soft and comforted – skin looks more hydrated instantly. Testers also enjoyed the

Best hydrating serum: Tom Ford Research Serum Concentrate, $503
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice

The rich serum is a boon to drier skin and gives a good base for other skincare to follow. The gel-cream texture makes the skin feel nourished. dry patches disappear and the serum’s hydration effects last through the night.

Best hydrating serum: Dior Capture Youth Intense Rescue Age-Delay Revitalizing Oil-Serum, $152
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Department/Specialty Store – Readers’ Choice

This serum targets dry, stressed skin to strengthen the skin barrier and soften skin. You can expect a nourished and supple complexion.

Best hydrating serum: Whal Myung Skin Elixir, $68
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Drugstore – Editor’s Choice

A light herbal-scented watery formula that absorbs like water, yet leaves skin feeling moisturised. On days when you’re pressed for time, it can stand alone as a pre-serum, serum and moisturiser in one, giving skin a healthy glow.

Best hydrating serum: AHC Premium Hydra B5 Soother, $48
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Drugstore – Editor’s Choice

The thicker texture feels slightly sticky, but we liked the effect on skin: It feels hydrated and looks plumped.

Best hydrating serum: Avene Hydrance Intense Rehydrating Serum, $79.90
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Drugstore – Editor’s Choice

An oil-free serum suitable for sensitive skin, it has a fluid texture and leaves skin feeling comfortable. It has a hydrating effect that lasts till morning.

Best hydrating serum: Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Essence, $31.90
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Drugstore – Reader’s Choice

With a high concentration of hyaluronic acid, it boosts skin’s hydration levels and makes it appear smooth and healthy. We even layered makeup on top and skin still feels moisturised.

Best lightweight moisturiser: Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion, $90
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice

The lightweight gel is very easy to apply and absorbs well, although there is a slightly sticky after-feel. It keeps skin hydrated through the night – we noticed that our dry patches were gone the next morning.

Best lightweight moisturiser: Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, $52
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Department/Specialty Store – Readers’ Choice

The cream is a super-hydrator that locks moisture into skin the entire day – even at freezing office air-con temperatures. The texture may seem heavy at first, but the cream sinks into skin quickly. Fine lines look less obvious and the skin has a healthy glow.

Best lightweight moisturiser: Avene Hydrance Light Emulsion, $46.90
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Drugstore – Editor’s Choice

The moisturiser is perfect for those who don’t enjoy richer textures. It doesn’t feel tacky on skin, and leaves it looking dewy and healthy.

Best lightweight moisturiser: Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel, $52
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Drugstore – Readers’ Choice

Very moisturising despite its lightweight texture. Skin feels soft and smooth, with a slight plumping effect. You could apply a thicker layer to use as a sleeping mask too.

Most long-lasting moisturiser: Lagom Cellus Deep Moisture Cream, $50
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice

It has a mousse-like texture that spreads well on the skin and is quickly absorbed. It’s rich enough to be used as a night cream for normal skin. in the day, it also provides a smooth base for makeup.

Most long-lasting moisturiser: Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer, $34
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Department/Specialty Store – Readers’ Choice

The oil-free formula works well on acne-prone and oily skin, while the gel texture absorbs quickly. Skin does indeed feel more moisturised for many hours.

Best hydrating eye treatment: Vichy Mineral 89 Eyes, $41
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Drugstore – Editor’s Choice

The thin, light serum glides very smoothly over the skin and leaves a cooling sensation on the eye area. The hydrating and plumping effects lasted at least three hours.

Best hydrating eye treatment: Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Eye Cream, $21.90
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Drugstore – Readers’ Choice

Offers an excellent burst of hydration that keeps skin smooth and makes the under-eye area appear more rested and brighter.

Best hydrating eye serum: Lancome Advanced Genifique Yeux Light-Pearl, $120
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice & Readers’ Choice

A lightweight serum that leaves a cooling sensation on the eye contours. It comes with a massage applicator to smooth fine lines and reduce the appearance of dark circles.

Best hydrating eye cream: Browhaus Wide Focus, $158
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice

It works best on lines and dryness, giving the eye area an obvious brightening effect. Comes with a metal spatula/massager that makes application fun and therapeutic – you’ll need it to properly ease the thick cream into skin. Bonus: It doubles as a lip treatment.

Best hydrating eye cream: Etude House Moistfull Collagen Eye Cream, $29.90
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Department/Specialty Store – Readers’ Choice

The cooling and lightweight water-based cream leaves a comfortable, moisturising film around the eye contour.

Best hydrating sheet mask: IDS Skincare Dermashield Mask, $105
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice

The mask instantly hydrates and soothes parched skin. We recommend using it just before an important event, to leave skin supple, smooth and hydrated for the next few hours.

Best hydrating sheet mask: Etude House Moistfull Collagen Sheet Mask, $4.90
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Department/Specialty Store – Readers’ Choice

It drenches skin with so much moisture that the mask still feels moist even after 15 minutes. The formula absorbs well, leaving skin incredibly soft. Those with wider faces may feel the mask is too small.

Best hydrating sleeping mask: Clarins My Clarins Recharge Relaxing Sleep Mask, $45
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Department/Specialty Store – Readers’ Choice

Used as a night-time treatment, the product refreshes and recharges skin overnight with a shot of hydration. It absorbs easily into skin and has a herbal scent.

Best hydrating mask: Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Hydrating Modeling Mask, $57.60
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice

The product comes in two parts: a powder and serum that you mix to form the mask. Apply the mask right away as it sets and hardens quickly. After peeling it off, you can see that skin looks plumper and brighter.

Best hydrating mask: Kiehl’s Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask, $69
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Department/Specialty Store – Readers’ Choice

Don’t worry about the crumbly texture. Before applying, work the mask with your fingers to make it smooth and creamy. Apply a thick layer for 15 minutes, then rinse. You’ll then see that skin feels softer and cleaner, and also looks brighter.

Best hydrating mist: Sigi Skin Dew Potion, $48
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Department/Specialty Store – Editor’s Choice

The essence contains no water. Instead, its trio of hydrating ingredients soothes skin, giving it a dewy glow. You can use it before serum in your daily routine as well (read also “Her World Beauty Awards 2020 Winner: This Facial Mist Will Quench Thirsty Skin Instantly“).

Best hydrating mist: The History of Whoo Bichup First Care Moisture Anti-Aging Essence Mist, $97
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Department/Specialty Store – Readers’ Choice

Delivers moisture to the skin and even serves as a good base for skincare and makeup. It has a long-lasting hydrating effect, so we didn’t feel the need to reapply throughout the day. Skin appears more radiant, tighter and firmer.

See the full HWBA 2020 winners’ list here OR…

Her World Beauty Awards 2020 Hall of Fame

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