A 100 ml jar, a cream that works like a thick milk: it melts as soon as it is massaged in and leaves the skin supple, with no greasy film. Its generous size makes it an everyday cream for the face and neck, morning and evening, with no need to count.
A hyaluronic acid cream on a sea buckthorn water base
The first ingredient is not ordinary water but sea buckthorn water, from a small orange fruit. It serves as the water phase of a formula built around hydration: glycerin, betaine and sodium hyaluronate, the most widespread form of hyaluronic acid in cosmetics. These humectants hold water in the upper layers of the skin, which takes on a plumper look and a softer feel.
To stop this water from evaporating straight away, the cream adds sunflower and macadamia oils, along with light emollients. Panthenol and allantoin bring a note of comfort to skin that feels tight. Nothing spectacular or technical: a simple cream, focused on hydration, that does what you expect of it.
How to use
After cleansing and your liquid skincare, take a small amount on your fingertips. Place it on the forehead, cheeks and chin, then spread it following the direction of the skin. The brand then advises covering the face with your palms two or three times to help absorption.
It goes on as the last step, morning and evening. Applied straight after the toner, when the face is still fresh, it gives a plumper feel. In the morning, add sun protection on top.
Which skin is it for?
It is for dehydrated, normal to dry skin, and combination skin that lacks comfort in winter. Its ingredient list contains neither fragrance nor essential oil, which makes it easy going for reactive skin. It pairs easily with a vitamin C or niacinamide serum, or a retinol applied before it.
Very oily or blemish-prone skin will prefer a gel texture. For more targeted hydration, compare with the other skincare in our intense hydration selection.
Product details
- Size: 100 ml
- Brand: COSRX
- Product type: hydrating face cream
- Ingredients: Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Betaine, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum
- Country of manufacture: South Korea
- Precautions for use: external use only. Avoid the immediate eye area. Stop using if irritation occurs. Take the cream with clean fingers and close the jar after each use.
Frequently asked questions
How does it differ from COSRX's Snail 92 cream?
Both hydrate, but this one contains no snail mucin. It relies on sea buckthorn water, glycerin and hyaluronic acid, with a slightly lighter finish.
Can I wear it under make-up?
Yes. Let it sink in for two to three minutes, then apply sun protection and your base. In a thin layer, it does not make foundation slip.
Should I apply it to damp skin?
It is not compulsory, but applying it straight after a toner reinforces the quenched-skin feeling. On dry skin, it also works very well.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Its short, fragrance-free formula suits most sensitive skin. Do a test on a small area the first time all the same.
How long does a 100 ml jar last?
Used morning and evening on the face, it covers several months of routine. The size remains generous even if you extend it to the neck.
A reliable, no-frills cream that keeps skin comfortable from morning to evening: find more textures among our Korean face creams.
