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Its an incredibly hydrating moisturizer packed with ceramides, saysDavid Kim, MD, dermatologist and founder ofLightsaver.
Dr. Kim loves the formulas calming and soothing effect and particularly recommends it for anyone with dry skin.
The weightless lotion feels incredibly refreshing even if your skin pop in leans normal or combination.
The first time I used this fragrance-free moisturizer, I noticed that it felt lightweight but also incredibly nourishing.
It really toned down the redness and irritation around my nose without turning my forehead into an oil slick.
The texture is interesting too; its a lighter cream packed with tiny melting beads that contain ceramides.
Dermatologists lovehyaluronic acidbecause its proven to significantly increase your skins moisture levels.
Pairing it withsqualanea popular moisturizing ingredient thats technically an oil but doesnt have an oily feelhelps enhance its effects.
The inclusion ofniacinamide(a proven anti-inflammatory ingredient) helps calm and smooth skin.
This formula is one of the best Ive tried.
It also layers well under foundation and concealer and doesnt make them slide off my face.
It feels so refreshing and has a light tea tree scent that isnt overpowering.
I sometimes even apply this on my back and chest when I get post-workout body acne.
It always helps breakouts go down and dark marks fade faster.
Im drawn to lightweight, plumping water creams like this one, says Cho.
Cho calls it a moisture bomb that your skin will drink up….
It keeps sensitive skin deeply hydrated and happy.
Its anti-inflammatory, soothing properties help it calm blemishes and redness too.
Its highly recommended for even oily and acneic skin, she says.
While its deeply hydrating, it also features a lightweight texture that plays well with all skin types.
The water cream texture feels like a splash of soothing moisture on contact and melts right into your skin.
It gives a refreshing sensation and effectively plumps the skin, to help diminish fine lines, says Cho.
Just call it beauty sleep in a tub.
Cho loves this rareretinol-based creammade by one of the trusted names in skin care.
It cocoons your skin with moisture, she says.
While rich and hydrating, its not greasy and still feels comfortable on all skin types.
It also has glyceryl glucoside, a great humectant that keeps the skin hydrated and supple.
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Dr. Kim likes that the addition of panthenol keeps skin hydrated and calm.
Its also a top pick from Cho.
The hero ingredient isresveratrol, a powerful antioxidant proven to protect skin and calm inflammation.
Its very gentle and fragrance-free but also feels like its actively soothing and treating my face.
I can definitely see why its mentioned so often on KBeautyTok.
Cho raves about this bestseller that she keeps going back to no matter how many moisturizers she tries.
Bonus points for the perfect creamy texture.
But the popular herb is also an antioxidant-rich ingredient thats great for calming redness and inflammation.
This is the only cream on the market with a high concentration of 73.55% mugwort.
It does not disappoint.
The gels lightweight texture makes it ideal for layering under foundation and other makeup products.
Personally, I just like the fun factor of seeing the formula mix together and melt into my skin.
Sulwhasoo is renowned for its ginseng-rich formulas, which are said to deeply rejuvenate all skin types.
This cream lives up to its name, says Cho.
The silky formula also contains ginseng peptide to protect against environmental aggressors.
Smooth it on to plump, firm, and make fine lines fade away.
