Cosrx Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream, 100g

Cosrx made it for:

• Dry skin: skin that feels tight or rough.
• Dehydrated skin: skin that’s short on water.
• Fine lines: for anyone worried about them.
• Heavy-cream haters: people who dislike oily textures.

It helps protect skin from further loss of hydration.

It’s your moisturizer, morning and night. Here’s where it fits:

1. Cleanse.
2. Apply toner.
3. Apply your essence or serum.
4. Apply this cream.
5. In the morning, follow with sunscreen.

The base isn’t plain water. It’s sea buckthorn water, 57.8% of the formula.

Sea buckthorn water is a nourishing moisturizer that adds vitality.

The cream also contains sodium hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid, at 3,000ppm.

It helps reduce the look of fine wrinkles by filling in the skin.

• Betaine: a hydrating ingredient.
• Panthenol: becomes vitamin B5 in the skin and helps it hold water.
• Allantoin: a soothing ingredient.
• Sunflower and macadamia seed oils: help soften skin.
• Glycerin: draws water into the skin’s surface.

Hyaluronic acid creams are popular, and popular creams get copied.

A fake can look right in the jar and still dry your skin out.

We sell only authentic Korean skincare, sourced from authorized distributors and wholesalers.

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1. Apply your essence or serum first.
2. Take a proper amount of cream.
3. Apply it gently over your face.
4. Tap it in lightly so it absorbs into the skin.

It suits:

• Dry skin: it’s what Cosrx made it for.
• Dehydrated skin: it boosts and seals in moisture.
• Skin showing fine lines: it’s a named target.

Go slow if:

• Your skin is very oily: try a thin layer at night first.
• You react to plant oils: it contains sunflower and macadamia oils.

The ingredient list shows no fragrance or essential oils.

Still, patch test on your jawline for a day or two first, and stop if you see a rash, redness or itching.

• Hippophae rhamnoides water: sea buckthorn water, the 57.8% base.
• Sodium hyaluronate: a form of hyaluronic acid.
• Caprylic/capric triglyceride: a light, skin-softening oil.
• Cetearyl olivate and sorbitan olivate: olive-derived emulsifiers.
• Arginine: an amino acid.
• 1,2-hexanediol and ethylhexylglycerin: gentle preservatives.

Carbomer and xanthan gum give the cream its texture.

The soft, hydrated feel comes with first use, and plumper-looking skin builds over a few weeks.

The look of fine lines changes more slowly, usually over two to three months. Use it every morning and night for the best result.

It hydrates without feeling oily or heavy. It is still a richer cream than a gel, so oily skin may prefer a lighter layer.

No fragrance or essential oils appear in the ingredient list.

Yes. Use it as your moisturizer in the morning, let it settle, then apply sunscreen.