Hydrating Serums
A hydrating serum is a light, concentrated product that draws moisture into the upper layers of your skin and keeps it there. It suits every skin type, but dry, dehydrated or tight-feeling skin benefits most. Oily skin can be dehydrated too; a watery serum then adds moisture without feeling heavy. In this collection you’ll find hydrating serums from Korean and Western brands.
Hydrating serums: extra moisture for dry skin
Ingredients that hold on to moisture
- Hyaluronic acid: attracts water and holds on to it, as in The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum and the HA 5 Rich 5 forms of Hyaluronic Acid Serum by Geek & Gorgeous. Browse all products with hyaluronic acid.
- Centella and beta-glucan: hydrate and help calm irritated skin, like the Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented by Purito. Find more under centella and cica.
- Snail mucin: a slippery texture that leaves skin supple, famous from the COSRX Advanced Snail96 Mucin Power Essence.
Serum, essence or ampoule?
The lines are blurred. An essence is often thinner and meant as a hydrating layer, while an ampoule is extra concentrated. That’s why this collection also includes products like the Madagascar Centella Ampoule by SKIN1004: they all do the same job, adding moisture.
How to get the most from your serum
Apply your serum to slightly damp skin, for example straight after your toner. Hyaluronic acid works best when there’s water for it to hold on to. Always finish with a moisturiser so the moisture doesn’t evaporate. Looking for a serum for a different skin concern? Browse all targeted serums.
Prefer a Korean serum?
Browse the Korean hydrating serums for the complete K-beauty selection.
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