This Just In: September's Top 10 Korean Moisturizers

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No editors, panels, or sponsorships – our analysis is based solely on Korean consumers’ voices and opinions.

Why are Korean moisturizers so popular?

As one of the final steps in the 10-step skincare routine, Korean moisturizers are vital to seal in hydration, while carefully balancing oil and sebum levels. With a huge variety of formulations, textures, and ingredients available in the Korean market, these products can cater to your specific hydration and dryness needs.

These moisturizers and creams are what Korean consumers are raving about in Korea today.

AESTURA
Key Benefits:

• Infused with DermaON for deep moisturization and skin comfort
• Capsule cream packed with essential lipids for healthy skin barrier
• Smooth application for targeted relief on dry, sensitive areas

Skin Concerns: Dryness, Sensitivity
$36.19
23%$27.84
S.NATURE
Key Benefits:

• Provides long-lasting hydration with Aqua Squalane to adapt to seasonal skin changes.
• Enhances skin moisture, nutrition, and elasticity with a unique ingredient combination.
• Offers a smooth, non-greasy texture for comfortable all-day skin hydration.

Skin Concerns: Dryness, Sensitivity, Sebum
4.7 (5k+)
$22.36
35%$14.53
Dr.G
Key Benefits:

• Soothes sensitive skin with an enhanced calming formula containing 10 types of cica ingredients.
• Provides long-lasting hydration that persists for up to 100 hours.
• Designed as a non-irritating cream to moisturize without causing irritation.

Skin Concerns: Redness, Sensitivity, Blemishes, Dryness
$92.05
56%$40.68
Torriden
Key Benefits:

•Infused with 50-complex hyaluronic acid for deep hydration
•Contains trehalose for soothing and moisturizing skin
•Enriched with ceramides and plant extracts to strengthen skin barrier

Skin Concerns: Dryness, Sensitivity
4.79 (1k+)
$42.95
23%$33.05
d'Alba
Key Benefits:

• Infused with white truffle for deep hydration and anti-aging benefits
• Dual serum and cream formula enhances skin elasticity and radiance
• Vegan-friendly ingredients ensure gentle yet effective skin nourishment

Skin Concerns: Aging, Dryness, Sagging
$81.07
6%$76.36
ma:nyo
Key Benefits:

• Infused with Pro-Vitamin B5 for deep skin hydration and repair
• Enhances skin barrier function, reducing sensitivity and improving texture
• Fast-absorbing formula leaves skin soft, not greasy

Skin Concerns: Wrinkles, Sensitivity, Dryness
4.8 (144)
$47.61
55%$21.43
ABOUT ME
Key Benefits:

• Infused with 77.7% Jeju Cypress Water for 100-hour hydration
• Soothes and improves skin barrier with Centella Asiatica and patented calming ingredients
• Light, non-sticky texture ideal for sensitive and combination skin types

Skin Concerns: Dryness, Sensitivity
4.75 (719)
$37.18
25%$27.89
ISOI
Key Benefits:

• Provides intense and lasting hydration to the skin using a blend of five types of hyaluronic acid.
• Strengthens the skin barrier function with tea tree ceramides, ensuring resilient skin care.
• Quickly soothes irritated skin through the synergistic effects of tea tree, macadamia, and other calming ingredients.

4.73 (371)
$22.66
1%$22.51
Jumiso
Key Benefits:

•Hydrates deeply with 7 types of Hyaluronic Acid & Ceramide Liposome
•Fast-absorbing gel texture for a refreshing, non-sticky feel
•Fermented ingredients enhance moisture retention and soothe skin

Skin Concerns: Dryness, Sensitivity
4.8 (133)
$34.73
6%$32.70
HANYUL
Key Benefits:

• Features a 3-step routine designed to soothe and hydrate sensitive and easily irritated skin.
• Contains “SookCica™,” which is four times more effective than Centella Asiatica (Cica) in reducing redness and caring for dry, damaged skin barriers.
• Formulated without harmful ingredients and has undergone allergy, comedogenicity, and sensitivity testing to ensure a gentle and effective skin-calming experience.

Skin Concerns: Redness, Dryness, Sensitivity
$62.96
35%$40.92

And that's it! These are September's best Korean moisturizers and creams according to Korean consumers.

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