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Best Korean Moisturizers for Dehydrated, Dry, and Sensitive Skin Types

In this post, we will be talking about the best moisturizers for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types.

All of these moisturizers are free from fragrances, alcohols, sulfates, parabens, and oils.

We choose these products based on how commonly it was used, tested, and recommended by people with the same skin type.

Our Pick:

1. Illiyoon – Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream

This is the best Korean moisturizer for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types as it mainly consists of ceramides and is naturally occurring in the skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It is free from animal-derived ingredients, mineral oils, artificial colorings, fragrances, and parabens.
  • It contains Highly concentrated Ceramide Capsules, Phyto Ceramide, and patented Ceramide Skin Complex to help strengthen the skin barrier and moisturize the skin.
  • The hypoallergenic test and sensitivity panel test were completed.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA(Ceramide PC-104), Polyacrylate-13, Arachidyl Glucoside, Mannitol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Cholesterol, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Glucose, Silica, Soybean Oil, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Canola Oil, Rosemary Leaf Extract.

2. Etude House – SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

This is another popular Korean moisturizer that should be suitable for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types as it is formulated with madecassoside, panthenol, sunflower seed oil, and shea butter that offers intense hydration and repair the skin barrier.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It is a low-pH formulation and does not contain artificial colors, fragrances, and parabens.
  • It contains ingredients like madecassoside, panthenol, sunflower seed oil, and shea butter which are safe for sensitive skin.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Shea Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Carbomer.

3. Dr. Jart’s – Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream

This is a Korean moisturizer that should be suitable for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types as it fast-absorbing and moisturizing

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It is lightweight and not too heavy on the skin.
  • It contains 5 Ceramides, Panthenol, and glycerin to moisturize, soothe, and calm dry or irritated skin.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Methyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Shea Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Olivate, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cocoa Seed Extract, 2,3-Butanediol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ap, Cholesterol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cellulose Gum, Dextrin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Sage Oil, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140).

6. Zeroid Intensive Oint-Cream

It is a moisturizing ointment suitable for severely dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It contains Ceramide-9S, Defensamide, Zinc gluconate, and Cacao Seed Butter.
  • It is Hypoallergenic and does not contain fragrances, dyes, ethanol, parabens, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil, PG, PEG, diethanolamine, or benzyl alcohol.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, cocoa seed butter, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cocoglycerides, shea butter, Polyglyceryl-10 distearate, Sorbitan stearate, Panthenol, Glyceryl stearate, Squalane, Stearic acid, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Caprylyl methicone, Dimethicone, 1, 2 Hexanediol, Phytosterols, Tocopheryl acetate, Myristoyl/palmitoyloxostearamide/arachamide MEA, Candelilla Wax, Zinc gluconate, Methyl caprooyl tyrosinate, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Madecassicoside, Caprylyl glycol.

5 . Aestura – Ato Barrier 365 Cream

AESTURA’s Ato Barrier 365 Cream is infused with cholesterol, ceramide, and fatty acid complex that are naturally occurring in the skin and safe for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It helps strengthen the skin barrier and is a hypoallergenic formula.
  • It is infused with moisture capsules, ceramide, phytosphingosine, and fatty acid complex to moisturize and enhance the skin’s moisture-absorbing ability.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalene, cetyl Ethylhexanoate Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Cyclohexasiloxane, C14-22 Alcohols, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide MEA, Mannitol, Arachidyl Alcohol, cholesterol, Polyacrylate-13, Allantoin, Carnauba Wax Extract., C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dimethiconol, Polyisobutene, Phytosphingosine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glucose, Arachidic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Caesalpinia Sappan Stem Powder, oleic Acid, Tocopherol.

6. Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream

This is a nutrition cream that contains minimal ingredients and is suitable for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It contains minimal ingredients.
  • It contains Astragalus Extract that moisturizes the skin.
  • A skin irritation test is completed for sensitive skin types.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Shea Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate.

7. Skinfood – Royal Honey 100-Hour Moisture Cream

This is another Korean moisturizer that should be suitable for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It is hypoallergenic and contains 1,000mg of honey extract along with 500mg of royal jelly extract that provides hydration and reinforces the skin barrier for dewy skin.
  • It is free of ten irritating ingredients such as artificial fragrance, mineral oil, and silicone oil.
  • It is clinically tested for skin irritation.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Olive Fruit Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mango Seed Butter, Betaine, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Beta-Glucan, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phytosterol/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Sodium Carbomer, Carbomer, Matricaria Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose.

8. Pyunkang Yul’s Ato Cream Blue Label

This is another Pyunkang cream that should be suitable for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It eases itching and burning sensations caused by dry skin.
  • It contains ceramides, macadamia seed oil, shea butter, and peptides to strengthen the skin barrier.
  • It contains minimal ingredients.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Shea Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Lonicera Japonica(Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucosid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Beeswax, Sorbitan Stearate, Cellulose Gum, Ceramide NP (=Ceramide 3), Yeast Beta-Glucan, Copper Tripeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Myrtus Communis Extract, Tropaeolum majus Extract, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin.

9. Purito Dermide Balancing Barrier Balm

This moisturizing balm contains 10,000 ppm of ceramide for moisturizing and strengthening the skin barrier. It is naturally occurring in the skin making it safe for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It contains 10,000 ppm of ceramide which is safe for sensitive skin.
  • It is fragrance-free, essential oil-free, PEG-free, and silicone-free.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Palmitic Acid, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sucrose Cocoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP.

Honourable Mentions:

  • Benton – Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream
  • Cosrx – Advanced Snail 92 All-in-one Cream
  • Cosrx – Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream
  • Etude House – Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream
  • Guerisson 9 Complex Cream
  • Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cure Balm
  • Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask
  • Purito Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack
  • Pyunkang Yul Intensive Repair Cream
  • Lagom Deep Moisture Cream

Which of these products would be suitable for me?

If you have really dry/dehydrated, sensitive skin, the lliyoon – Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream, Etude House – 2x Barrier Intensive Cream, Zeroid Oint-Cream, Aestura – Barrier 365 Cream, Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream. These are heavy moisturizers.

Dr. Jart’s – Moisturizing Cream, Skinfood – Moisture Cream, and Purito Barrier Balm are some other options. These are lightweight,