In this post, we will be talking about the best Korean gel moisturizers.

All of the products are suitable for all skin types mainly oily and combination skin.

This Korean gel-cream moisturizer instantly cools and refreshes skin while providing intensive hydration.

Pros:

• It is water-based and absorbs quickly into the skin.

• It minimizes the appearance of pores and helps with dryness, dullness, and uneven texture.  

• it is formulated without sulfates, phthalates, mineral oils, petrolatum, synthetic preservatives, dyes, fragrances, and animal-origin ingredients.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methl Trimethicone, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Malakite Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Chickweed Extract, Nettle Leaf Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Oat Kernel Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Raspberry Leaf Extract, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, Dimethiconol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Acrylate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, Shea Butter, Phenl Trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Panthenol, Squalane, Triethylhexanoin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, PEG-150, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Trisodium EDTA, Fragrance+, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool.

This is a really popular Korean gel moisturizer that is lightweight and really moisturizing making it suitable for oily and combination skin.

Pros:

• It soothes and hydrates sensitive and dry skin.

• It contains natural ingredients like ceramides and amino acids that offer a long-lasting moisturizing effect.

• It is free from synthetic colorants, artificial fragrances, animal-originated ingredients, mineral oil, polyacrylamide, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, silicone oil, PEG surfactant, and paraben.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Ceramide NP (100ppm), Tocopherol.

This is a non-oily, gel-cream moisturizer that provides cooling relief for heated skin. It immerses skin in hydration and absorbs quickly and delivers instant hydration.

Pros:

• It gives a cooling relief to the skin.

• It is soothing, calming and delivers hydration.

• It has a jelly-like texture for quick absorption.

• It contains panthenol (5,000ppm), Green Tea Extract, and Allantoin.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

This is a Korean gel moisturizer that is made for oily skin and delivers abundant moisture without a greasy feeling.

Pros:

• It contains 44% Red Bean Extract that helps absorb sebum and reduce oiliness.

• It also has 3 types of peptides (SH-Oligopeptide-1 / SH-Oligopeptide-2 / SH-Polypeptide-1) that help to improve wrinkles.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract (441,000 ppm), Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Trimethicone, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Glucoside, c12-14 Alketh-12, Maltodextrin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyquaternium-51, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic acid copolymer, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glucose, Sodium Citrate, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Sucrose, Caprylyl Glycol, Sunflower Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, SH-oligopeptide-1, SH-oligopeptide-2, SH-polypeptide-1.

This is a gel cream that contains Birch Tree Sap, it decreases inflammation, purifies, and hydrates the skin with extensive minerals, enzymes, proteins, and antioxidants.

Pros:

• It absorbs quickly into the skin.

• It contains Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice(10,000ppm), Jojoba Esters, and Panthenol.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

We couldn’t find any information on this.

This is a Korean gel moisturizer that provides cooling and soothing to the skin with the help of Watermelon extract.

Pros:

• It provides moisture supply and soothing for reddened skin. 

• It is hypoallergenic and does not contain colors, fragrances, or Phenoxyethanol.

• It reduces skin temperature and soothes heated skin rapidly.

• It spreads smoothly on skin to absorb without stickiness.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Watermelon Extract, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Phenyltrimethicone, Sorbitol, Moringa Seed Oil, Hamamelis Leaf Extract, Hydrangea Leaf Extract, Aloe Vera Flower Extract, Ceramide 3, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Measles Extract, Measles Nim Tree Extract, Ivy Fruit Extract, Indian Mulberry Leaf Extract, Eggplant Fruit Extract, Shea Butter, Turmeric Root Extract, Coralline Extract, Basil Leaf Extract, Phytosphingosine, Bombicol / Glucose / Methyl Rape Enzyme, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2 -Hexanediol, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylate / C 10-30 Acrylic Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate / Vinyl Pyrrolidone Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate and Acrylic Acid, Caprylyl glycol, Octyldinoltanol.

This is a gel cream that contains Tea Tree Extract, Centella Asiatica, and Houttuynia Cordata Extract that helps to soothe irritated skin, reduce redness, and control sebum.

Pros:

• It is a lightweight moisturizer that provides a cooling sensation on the skin.

• It contains 78.4% tea tree extract, that locks in moisture, clears pores, tightens the skin, and controls excess sebum production.

• It soothes irritated skin and reduces redness with the help of Centella Asiatica and Houttuynia Cordata extracts.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Tea Tree Extract (78.4%), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol , Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tromethamine, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Surfactin , Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Beta Glucan, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid.

This is another Korean moisturizer that comes in a gel-like cream formula making it lightweight and suitable for the summer.

Pros:

• It is infused with 5 kinds of hyaluronic acids, botanical extracts, and sodium PCA to soothe irritated skin, provide hydration, and prevent dryness. to your skin.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Methylpropanediol, Coco-Ca prylate/Ca prate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Biosaccha ride Gum-1, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium PC.A, Phytosqualane, lsostearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylcellulose, Propanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

This Korean gel moisturizer contains 68% Vitamin Tree Leaf Water that helps to moisturize the skin.

Pros:

• It contains 68% Vitamin Tree Leaf Water that helps provide moisturizing and brightening effects.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Glycerin. Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-10, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Carbomer, Arginine, Allantoin, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Pentylene Glycol, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether, Phenoxyethanol.

This is a moisturizer that should be suitable for dry/dehydrated oily and combination skin.

Pros:

• It contains 75% of Lotus Flower Extract, Aquaxyl, and Kaempferol.

• It is free from parabens, artificial colorants, artificial fragrances, mineral oil, and steroids.

• It also contains high contents of natural moisturizing factor (NMF) that further enhances moisture retention and prevents dryness or dehydration.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Water, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Panthenol, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Trideceth10, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose.

This is a gel cream with nourishing oat seed water that instantly calms dry and sensitive skin. It absorbs instantly into the skin, easily penetrating the deeper layers.

Pros:

• It contains 77% oat seed water, squalane, panthenol, and beta-glucan to soothe and moisturize the skin.

• It is essential oil-free, fragrance-free, and fungal-acne safe.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Oat Seed Water(77.05%), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Surfactin, Beta-Glucan.

This is a Korean gel moisturizer that is formulated with Vegan Tea Complex (78%) along with that Kombucha Tea, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, and Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract.

All of these ingredients soothe, calm, and moisturize the skin.

Pros:

• It is very lightweight and moisturizing and absorbs quickly into the skin.

• It is non-comedogenic.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Polyquaternium-51, Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Cocoa Seed Extract, Dextrin, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Rosemary Leaf Oil, Tocopherol.

All of these products would be suitable for me. If we were to recommend one, we would go for the Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel. It is moisturizing and free from harmful ingredients.

Belief Aqua Bomb Cream, BOJ – Red Bean Water Gel, Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream, Rovectin – Lotus Water Cream, and Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream are some other options.

• A:
  • Abib Hydration Gel Water Tube
  • ARZTIN A-CERA Barrier Waterful Cream (Korean German brand)
  • Aromatica Soothing Aloe Aqua Cream

• B:
  • Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel

• C:
  • Cosrx Oil-Free Lotion with Birch Sap

• D:
  • Dermatory Azulene Cica Gel Cream
  • Dr.Jart’s Cicapair Tiger Grass Gel Cream

• I:
  • Iunik Centella Calming Gel Cream
  • Innisfree Dewy Glow Jelly Cream with Jeju Cherry Blossom

• K:
  • Klavuu The Origin Deep Ocean Gel Comforter

• M:
  • Mamonde Rose Water Soothing Gel
  • Momopuri Moisturizing Gel Cream 
  • Muldream – Vegan Green Mild All-In-One Moisturizer

• P:
  • Pyunkang Yul- ATO Moisturizing Soothing Gel Lotion

• S:
  • Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream
  • SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream

• T:
  • Torriden Dive-in Soothing Cream