If you’re looking for that radiant, K-beauty glow, the one step you just can’t miss out in your skincare routine is moisturiser. These moisturisers from our favourite Korean skincare brands will ensure that your skin will remain hydrated not just for a couple of hours, but throughout those busy office days.
And don’t worry if you forget about primer – you can always apply these quick-absorbing creams to achieve a natural glow that will peak through your makeup to reveal healthy-looking skin. Soft, supple, mochi skin? Yes, please.
Aptly named ‘Oat So Simple Water Cream’, this lovely moisturiser is a pleasure to apply. This new Insa-famous Korean skincare brand has a brand philosophy of offering “skin-loving products for people who love their skin more than skincare”. And this product has been a hit amongst the masses because of its lightweight formula that feels cooling to the touch — in fact, it feels like a burst of hydration to the face! Upon application, the moisturiser absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving a texture that’s refreshing without feeling greasy at all.
With a formula that boasts a Rosy-Satin Complex, this cream works to remove dead skin cells and sustains the firmness of your skin — all while delivering moisture. With a soft, mousse-like texture, this cream blends seamlessly into the skin and is said to promote soft and supple skin that boasts a beautiful, luminous glow and a silky finish.
K-beauty brand CORSX has been the talk of the town since their iconic pimple patches hit the shelves. But this brand isn’t just about a single star product, they’ve got other underrated but equally exciting gems that you can try out.
We absolutely love their moisturising cream that is formulated to throughoutly hydrate parched skin while promoting the regeneration of old skin cells that could be damaged due to external aggressors.
Plus, it’s infused with snail extract which helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over prolonged use.
Huxley might be a relatively new Korean skincare brand to the market, but it has slowly gained traction and popularity due to its simple yet effective products.
Our favourite is this fresh moisturising cream that promises to retain water and lock in moisture in the skin, even on hotter days. It nourishes, hydrates and gives the skin a soft and supple feeling after application, so pick this up if you’re looking to rejuvenate dry skin.
And since this moisturiser comes in a gel formula, it’lll absorb quickly into the skin without that uncomfortable feeling of stickiness or tackiness.
Glow Recipe has been an up-and-coming k-beauty brand that managed to catch the eye of many with their effective and beautifully packaged skincare products. This moisturiser, the brand’s best-seller, is infused with watermelon extract that contains anti-inflammatory properties to soothe irritation and redness.
It also contains antioxidants and hyaluronic acid that helps in intense hydration while ensuring smooth and prepped skin for fuss-free makeup application after.
Available at Sephora.
This oil-free gel cream is formulated to provide hydration and moisture for all skin-types, but especially to those with oily skin. Infused with antioxidant-rich ingredients such as lady’s mantle, the moistusier aims to improve skin’s elasticity while reducing the appearance of pores.
Clinically proven to increase the skin’s moisture by 18 per cent, the cream is formulated to burst when in contact with skin, releasing a flood of moisture particles that promises to transform dry skin to soft and supple skin.
Available at Sephora.
This ultra lightweight gel-cream instantly cools your skin upon application and gives it a surge of moisture that makes your skin look energised all day. Formulated without any harmful ingredients such as parabens or sulphates, it targets uneven skin tones and dullness to reveal firm and radiant skin.
If you struggle with clogged pores, this is a must-have as it contains Belgium hot spring water and a natural barrier complex to expel impurities from pores to reveal smooth, supple skin.
Available at Sephora.
This anti-ageing cream is formulated to plump and brighten the skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Containing a nourishing blend of macadamia and sunflower oils, it helps to provide intense moisture to the skin that lasts thoroughout the day.
It is also infused with Zhimu extract and concentrated peptides that work together to visibly firm the skin and improve its elasticity.
Available at Sephora.
If your skin is thirsty, this is the drink of water it needs. Perfect for dry to normal skin, this cream is infused with 6 different moisture-maximising minerals that penetrates into the skin to retain ideal hydration levels. Its refreshing scent gives your skin a quick wake-me-up in the morning and allows your skin to feel revitilised all day.
The best part? Even though it is richly-textured, the formula allows for quick absorption into the skin without any stickiness after.
Available at Sephora.
Fight visible signs of ageing with this moisturiser that also helps to protect the skin against environmental aggressors The main ingredient, yuza, is known for its antioxidant properties and is combined with honey extract, sesame oil and sweet almond oil to bring a surge of moisture to the skin.
This works especially well for those who struggle with dull and ageing skin because it contains antioxidant microcapsules that ensures stronger, more radiant skin.
Available at Sephora.
Extracted from 100% Organic Damask Rose, this gel cream effectively takes care of dead skin cells and uneven skin texture. It has a subtle and fresh rose scent that isn’t too overpowering, so it’s perfect to apply underneath makeup without having to worry that the scent might clash with your perfume.
Suitable for all skin types, this moisturiser ensures that your skin looks healthy and is refreshed throughout the day.
Available at Sephora.
The formula of this revamped moisturiser is said to be more concentrated than that of previous Sulwhasoo products so as to ensure that the skin feels extra mositurised and hydrated. It also helps to stimulate collagen production by suppressing skin-damaging elements, leaving skin looking healthy, plump and dewy.
The fresh scent of ginseng flowers is a bonus too as it gets you feeling more awake and your skin more revitalised.
Available at Tangs.