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News.com.au
29-05-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
9 Best Korean Moisturisers for K-Drama Worthy Skin in 2025
Your dry skin will drink up these Korean moisturisers, packed with 'hydrating and soothing' ingredients. These products are hand-picked by our team to help make shopping easier. We may receive payments from third parties for sharing this content and when you purchase through links in this article. Product prices and offer details are not assured, and should be confirmed independently with the retailer. Learn more The world of K-Beauty is taking over the skincare industry thanks to the impeccable range of innovative formulas and exciting new product categories. In particular, Korean-made moisturisers are very attractive for their low price points – and who doesn't love that in a cost-of-living crisis? Plus the skin-loving formulas are widely regarded for their ability to address deep-rooted issues with dry skin and breakouts. One Korean moisturiser you absolutely need to add to your list? It just so happens to be a pick that's also gone viral over on TikTok for its incredibly hydrating and soothing properties. is our shopping writer Harriet Amurao's personal favourite as it works wonders to give her a 'glass skin-like glow'. Keep on scrolling for the best K-Beauty moisturisers your skin is going to absolutely adore. OUR TOP PICKS Why we love it: Offers a super lightweight gel-like texture that soaks into the skin with ease. What to consider: Nothing we can think of. Tried and Tested by Harriet Amurao, Shopping Writer If you have dry skin like me, this moisturiser by Torriden is a must-have. Formulated with 5D-complex hyaluronic acid, blue complex, allantoin and panthenol – the formula is lightweight and cooling, and not only deeply hydrates the skin but also soothes and strengthens the skin's moisture barrier. It has a gel-like texture that isn't too thick and heavy, and it absorbs into the skin effortlessly without feeling sticky. The best part is that it layers nicely under my makeup, leaves my skin feeling plump and hydrated, and overall gives me a healthy glass skin-like glow. Why we love it: Provides a deeply nourishing texture that helps to support the skin barrier. What to consider: Higher price tag than others on our list. Tried and Tested by Melody Teh, Deputy Editor With winter well and truly here, my skin has been crying out for an extra hydration hit. I've got dry skin so as soon as the cooler weather sets in, I know I have to change up my face moisturiser. I was excited to try Tir Tir, a wildly popular K-beauty brand that's all over socials. Their Ceramic Cream combines polyglutamic acid, shea butter, and witch hazel, a blend of ingredients that deeply nourishes, protects your skin barrier, and minimises the appearance of pores. The texture is so nice – it's smooth, rich, and velvety. Even though it's a thicker cream, it melts beautifully into the skin without feeling too heavy. Right after applying, my face feels plump, soft, and radiant. You can really tell it's locking in all that moisture! Because it's on the richer side compared to your everyday moisturiser, I've been using it as a night cream. Every morning I wake up with super soft, supple skin that still feels hydrated. For the price, it's well worth it and holds its own to some of the more expensive options out there. The Tir Tir Ceramic Cream has definitely become a winter skincare staple for me. Why we love it: This fragrance-free cream provides an instant glow to the skin. What to consider: Some users may not enjoy the consistency of the oil beads. Tried and Tested by Claudia Coy, Social Media Producer I only really have one main skin concern and that's the oil refinery in which my face has been producing for the last 32 years. The oiliness factor definitely affects the decisions I make around skincare – specifically primers, foundations, cleansers and moisturisers. In saying that, I've been dying to jump on the Korean skincare trend so, after reading the reviews (4.8 out of five star average), I jumped at the opportunity to review the d'Alba Italian White Truffle Oil Capsule Cream. This moisturiser promises a 'brightening and radiant glow' which is achieved through its double penetration of vitamins – the cream (vitamin C, glutathione and niacinamide) and the oil capsules (vitamin E, vitamin K and ceramide NP). My first impression? While the oil beads look abrasive in the tub, they melt into the skin straight away and leave your skin feeling supple, bouncy and provide an instant subtle glow. It's also odourless, which is always a bonus in my opinion. After trialling the Capsule Cream for a week, I can confirm my skin has fallen in love and has been a little extra glowy since first use. I've also found the hydrating power of the moisturiser hasn't interfered with my makeup and with the right primer and setting spray, my makeup has stayed in place throughout the day. Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Why we love it: Incredibly hydrating for super dry skin types. What to consider: May not be suitable for those with oily skin. What You Need To Know If you didn't know, Laneige were the first to release the concept of a sleeping mask, and it all started with the cult-favourite Water Sleeping Mask. This ultra-hydrating gel formula is packed with a probiotics-derived complex, squalane and a hydrating ingredient that mimics the skin's natural lipids, in turn, providing deep hydration. Plus it's perfect for all skin types, as it's so gentle on the skin. The Water Sleeping Mask has racked up an impressive average rating of 4.5 out of five on the Adore Beauty website, with happy shoppers calling it a 'cult classic' and their 'holy grail'. 'I've been using this for years and it is so effective at deeply hydrating and when l wake up my skin feels moisturised, plump and softer,' said another five-star user. Why we love it: This is a double-duty product, working as both a sleeping mask and daily moisturiser. What to consider: Some users may not enjoy the texture. What You Need To Know Dry skin sufferers – you are going to absolutely love this double-duty 'miracle' product. Working hard as a sleeping mask and daily moisturiser, the formula combines the power of vitamin E and niacinamide to pump your complexion with loads of skin-loving antioxidants. 'This helps keep my skin bright and hydrated', said one five-star BONIIK user, with another noting it 'works amazing for dry skin'. Why we love it: One of the more budget-friendly picks on our list. What to consider: May not be suitable for those with dry skin. Formula: Gel-like cream | Size: 50ml | Key ingredient: Centella asiatica What You Need To Know If you've got oily or acne-prone skin, it's important to not shy away from a hydrating moisturiser, because you still need to nourish and protect your skin's barrier. Packed with centella asiatica, AHA, BHA and PHA, this 'go-to' moisturiser from SOME BY MI works hard to replenish moisture while also balancing excess oil production. Plus the lightweight gel-cream texture is perfect for those looking for something not too thick and heavy. One five-star rating Adore Beauty shopper said 'after a few weeks of using this everyday, my skin looks clearer and I definitely witnessed some improvements with my acne'. Why we love it: You won't find anything else on the market like this pick. What to consider: Some users may not enjoy the unique texture. Formula: Unlike anything you've tried before | Size: 100g | Key ingredient: Snail mucin Tried and Tested by Harriet Amurao, Shopping Writer When I say this cream lives up the hype, I truly mean it. This highly regarded cream is hydrating, gentle and soothing – ideal for my dry and sensitive skin. Although it has a goopy and snotty texture, it blends out into a lightweight watery texture that doesn't feel heavy or greasy on the skin at all and absorbs into the skin effortlessly. It also has a very subtle scent that isn't overwhelming. I've been using it for a few weeks – morning and night, and my skin has noticeably been more plump, hydrated and glowy with less redness. A little goes a long way with this guy so it's totally worth the price, and it works great as a base for your make up too. The COSRX All in One Snail Cream is genuinely a game-changer and truly deserves a spot in your staple skincare routine. Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream, $48.99 at Priceline Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream Why we love it: This skin-loving moisturiser offers an incredible oil-moisture balance. What to consider: Some users felt the texture was too thick. Formula: Cream | Size: 50ml | Key ingredient: Rice bran water, ginseng root water and honey extracts What You Need To Know K-beauty isn't just about hydration, you can also find great anti-ageing benefits, specifically with the Dynasty Cream from Beauty of Joseon. Formulated with rice bran water, ginseng root water, honey extracts, squalane and ceramides, this moisturiser not only hydrates but helps to firm the skin. While you won't find any intense active ingredients to address fine lines and wrinkles, the nourishing moisturiser will work hard to protect your skin's barrier. It's received over 2600 five-star ratings on Amzaon, with users claiming this 'instantly plumps and hydrates your skin'. 'This will change you life,' said another Amazon shopper. WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A KOREAN MOISTURISER When choosing Korean moisturisers to include in our list, we evaluated several factors: Age: Depending on your age, you may want to consider whether you'd like anti-ageing benefits in your Korean moisturiser. Price: You don't have to break the bank when it comes to K-beauty – all the moisturisers on our list are under $60. Skin type: Oily skin, dry skin, mature skin or sensitive – these are all factors that will contirbute to what sort of ingredients you'd like in your Korean moisturiser, and the sort of texture you'd prefer for it to be. HOW WE CHOOSE PRODUCTS With hundreds of Korean moisturisers available, it's impossible to test every one out there. To help you find the best one, we tested a bunch of well-known brands at different price points. In addition, our shopping team read hundreds of customer reviews and looked at test results and ratings from product review sites to find the best Korean moisturisers for your skin type. We also spoke to Austin Kim, Laneige's Brand Expert, to understand why a Korean moisturiser could be the right choice for your skincare routine. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A KOREAN MOISTURISER AND A WESTERN-STYLE MOISTURISER? There's something special about Korean moisturisers and it all comes down to the philosophy behind K-Beauty. There's a large focus on hydration, and you'll hear the words 'glass skin' get thrown around constantly. Austin explains, 'Korean moisturisers take a more comprehensive approach to hydration, focusing on deep, barrier-strengthening moisture rather than just surface hydration. They typically incorporate multiple active ingredients that work together to balance, fortify, and protect the skin.' WHAT'S SO UNIQUE ABOUT KOREAN SKINCARE? If you're yet to dive into the brilliant world of Korean beauty, you should know that there's a major focus on innovation, creating new product categories and truly nourishing the skin's natural moisture barrier. Austin shares, 'Korean brands think beyond conventional beauty norms, creating multifunctional products with unique textures and sensory experiences. The philosophy is holistic, addressing skin health from multiple angles rather than single concerns.' If you're thinking about building a K-beauty skincare routine, there are a few steps you should take. 'Korean skincare focuses on long-term skin health through consistent, gentle care rather than quick fixes. For those new to Korean skincare, start with one well-formulated moisturiser suited to your skin type – like the LANEIGE Water Bank range which is suitable for all skin types – then build your routine gradually.' Austin continues, 'the key is finding products that work harmoniously together to build skin resilience over time.' When you're shopping around for Korean moisturisers, there's a few key ingredients you should look out for. According to Austin, fermented hyaluronic acid is commonly used for deeper hydration, as well as peptide complexes for barrier repair. It's also common to find ceramides, squalane, probiotics and botanical extracts. Sign up to our weekly shopping newsletter to get the best deals, shopping tips and guides delivered to your inbox.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
My mum's pushing 50 but looks 30 years younger & her ‘glass skin' is all thanks to a high street product she swears by
SKIN SECRET The mum called her skincare essential "the bomb", as she admitted she's tried others that just don't live up to the original A WOMAN who's pushing 50 but looks 20 has revealed the high street must-have she swears by to maintain her "glass skin". Tara ended up going viral when her daughter Maddie shared a video of her, in which she showed off her enviably wrinkle-free, plump and glowing skin. 4 "Not scared of ageing because this is my mum at almost 50 years old," Maddie wrote over the top of the TikTok clip. The comments section was immediately filled with people left stunned by Tara's complexion, with one writing: "Omg she looks 20!" "Her skin is GLOWING," another added. "She gets tox for sure but her skin is glass!!!" a third commented. "She is glowing," a remark from skincare company Nivea read. While others were desperate to hear Tara's skincare regime, and how she has managed to maintain such a clear complexion over the years. "I need every tip she has to give IMMEDIATELY," one insisted. "What's her routine…. Like her entire life routine?" another asked. "Wtfff she looks younger than me!" a third raged. "Need her skin care immediately!" 'Why do you need all that-' fans beg to know as Princess Andre shares lengthy skincare regime that costs a whopping £160 Tara herself then responded to the comments as she said: "I've been on a 10 year skin care journey battling adult acne & Hyperpigmentation. "I will post a video sharing the tips I've learned along the way! "And for the record, I'm 46. A few years away from 50!" She also directed people to her YouTube channel, where she opened up about her regime in the morning and at night in a lengthy video. While a lot of the products she recommended were on the pricey side - many from the brand Tatcha - there were a few that were more budget friendly. One of which was Clinique's Take the Day Off cleansing balm, which you can get for around £20 online. How to reverse ageing in just 2 weeks, according to royal go-to nutritionist LONDON -based Gabriela Peacock, who has helped the likes of Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie prepare for their weddings. She told Fabulous: 'The science is evident that we all have the power to make simple life changing alterations to better our future selves - no matter what genetic hand we might have been dealt with. 'The reality is, we all sometimes indulge in unhealthy eating habits like processed foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking too much alcohol, inhaling city pollutants, and even drinking water from plastic bottles – none of this is good for us. 'All this does is promote the ageing process, but we all have the potential to change this.' It may be hard, but try to keep away from sugary carbohydrates, because they feed chronic inflammation, which is one of the worst enemies of reversing ageing. Now only will you end up putting on weight if you consume them regularly, but your energy and hormonal levels will be affected and this will influence how you look and feel. Whatever your age or state of health, it's never too late to reverse how quickly you are ageing and embrace the energy and vigour of a younger you. Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are essential in neutralising free radicals—the culprits behind premature ageing. Integrating a spectrum of colourful fruits and vegetables into your diet provides a potent source of antioxidants. Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fatty fish like salmon and flaxseeds, are vital for maintaining skin elasticity and hydration. Omega-3s act as nourishment for your skin, locking in moisture and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen, a structural protein dwindling with age, can be replenished through collagen-rich foods like bone broth and lean protein sources. "Nothing takes my make-up off like this," Tara said in the YouTube video. "This stuff is the bomb. I love this stuff. I've been using it for so many years. "I've used other balm make-up removed but nothing grabs the make-up off like this one, let me tell you - it's so good!" 4 4
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
The K-beauty brand loved by Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid is now available to shop in Boots - here's what we're buying
Great news for K-beauty lovers: TikTok viral brand Medicube is now available to shop in limited stores and online at Boots - and we'll take one of everything, please. The hype around Korean skincare doesn't seem to be dying down anytime soon, with many raving how it's given them 'instant glass skin'. And the latest brand to achieve viral status on TikTok has now hit the shelves of Boots in the UK. Perhaps the most recent of the Medicube products to achieve viral status is the Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask, which some users have dubbed 'glass skin in a bottle'. Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask Said to transform skin as you sleep, this viral peel-off mask has been infused with potent ingredients such as niacinamide to tackle texture, ceramides to lock in moisture and glycerin to aid with dryness. Suitable for all skin types though particularly suited to those with dull or dry skin, customers have described this as 'porcelain skin in a bottle'. £26 Shop 'This is literally porcelain skin in a bottle,' said one TikTok creator. 'You guys know I have really sensitive skin and I usually have a lot of reactions to different skin products, but I've never had a bad reaction to this. Leaves my skin so soft, no irritation. Porcelain skin in a bottle, I told you!'. 'I've never had these kind of results from a mask until I tried this,' wrote a second creator. 'It made my skin soooo smooth and hydrated, it locks in all the moisture. I only use this mask once or twice a week and its given me glass skin!'. Packed with skin-loving ingredients such as ceramides to aid with moisture retention and barrier health, niacinamide for texture improvement and pore reduction, and glycerin for dryness prevention, the viral mask has racked up hundreds of five-star reviews, as well as thousands of videos on the TikTok app. Another user raved: 'I applied this as the final step in my routine to lock all of my products in. It comes off really gently, and my skin felt noticeably hydrated and supple, with a natural glow. This was really fun, I'll definitely be using more of this!'. In late 2024, Hailey Bieber posted a video of herself using the Medicube Age-R Booster, which in part led to the brand's popularity - and since then, celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, Kate Hudson and Bella Hadid have all shared their love for the brand. Founded in 2014 with a focus on scientist-backed solutions, the brand sells everything from skincare devices and tools, to sheet masks, serums and moisturisers - all of which have received five-star reviews and built a large following of skincare lovers. Ready to say hello to your best skin yet? Here's all the Medicube products a beauty writer is stocking up on from Boots - though be warned, you'll soon become K-beauty addicted.
