Best Korean Night Creams for Combination Skin
In this post, we will be talking about the best Korean night creams for combination skin.
Note: these creams are for combination skin that is more on the dehydrated/dry, sensitive side.
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How did we choose?
We choose these creams based on how commonly it was used, tested, and recommended by people with the same skin type. They are also free from alcohol, parabens, and fragrance.
Our Pick:
1. Illiyoon – Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
This is a Korean night cream that should be suitable for combination skin that is more on the dehydrated/ dry, and sensitive side.
Rating | Price |
10/10 | $$ |
Pros:
- Hypoallergenic and sensitivity panel tests were completed, making it safe for the skin.
- It contains Highly concentrated Ceramide Capsules, Phyto Ceramide, and patented Ceramide Skin Complex to help strengthen the skin barrier and moisturize skin.
- It is free from fragrances, parabens, animal-derived ingredients, mineral oils, artificial colorings, imidazolidinyl urea, and triethanolamine.
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, 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. Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask
This is another Korean night cream that uses Cica and Forest Yeast to moisturize and strengthen the skin barrier.
It can be used for combination skin that is oily+dry.
Rating | Price |
10/10 | $ |
Pros:
- It helps to moisturize, soothe, and calm the skin.
- It is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and tested for sensitive skin.
- It is free from 9 types of harsh ingredients such as tar pigment, animal-derived ingredients, and talc.
Cons:
- None.
What ingredients does it contain?
WATER / AQUA / EAU, PROPANEDIOL, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, SQUALANE, HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN), GLYCERIN, PANTHENOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SHEA BUTTER, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, ASIATICOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, ASIATIC ACID, TEA TREE LEAF OIL, AUREOBASIDIUM PULLULANS FERMENT, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA LEAF EXTRACT, CYMBOPOGON MARTINI OIL, TOCOPHEROL.
3. Benton – Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream
This night cream contains Snail Secretion Filtrate, Bee Venom, Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, and various botanical extracts that help keep your skin hydrated, and soothed making it safe to use for combination skin.
Rating | Price |
10/10 | $$ |
Pros:
- It contains 19.4% of Snail Secretion Filtrate along with Bee Venom, Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, and various botanical extracts.
- It is free of oils, fragrances, and colorings.
Cons:
- None.
What ingredients does it contain?
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Elm Bark Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Beta-Glucan, Bee Venom.
4. IOPE – Derma Repair Cica Cream
This is a night cream that contains ingredients such as madecassoside, panthenol, and cypress tree extracts that helps to treat rough and damaged skin making it suitable for skin for combination skin that is more on the dehydrated/dry, and sensitive side.
Rating | Price |
10/10 | $$ |
Pros:
- A non-irritating, mild formula that’s free from 10 ingredients such as parabens, animal-originated ingredients, colorants, fragrances, mineral oil, polyacrylamides, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, silicone, surfactants containing PEG.
Cons:
- None.
What ingredients does it contain?
Purified water, propanediol, squalane, cetearyl alcohol, poly glyceryl-10, poly glyceryl-3 methyl glucose distearate, shea butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, panthenol, allantoin, madecassoside, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl caprylate, di-C12-13 alkyl malate, butylene glycol, stearic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, hydrogenated lecithin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, disodium EDTA.
5. Purito Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack
This is a sleeping pack that has ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramide, which strengthen the skin barrier and protect it from harmful environmental stressors.
Rating | Price |
10/10 | $ |
Pros:
- It can be used as a night cream and is very lightweight.
- This product prevents water loss and keeps skin well-hydrated overnight.
- It is fragrance-free and essential oil-free.
Cons:
- None.
What ingredients does it contain?
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Jojoba Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sunflower Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.
6. Klair’s – Midnight Blue Calming Cream
This is a very gentle, azulene-rich, calming cream that provides help to rapidly calm and soothe sensitivity.
Rating | Price |
10/10 | $$ |
Pros:
- Primary Skin Irritation Test for Sensitive Skin completed
- Primary Skin Irritation Test completed
- TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss) Test completed
- Skin Temperature Reduction Test completed
- Skin Soothing Effect on External Stimulus(UV) Test completed
Cons:
- None.
What ingredients does it contain?
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Shea Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Candelilla Cera, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Broccoli Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Guaiazulene, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arachidic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-11, sh-Polypeptide-9, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8.
7. Pyunkang Yul Intensive Repair Cream
This is another product you can use as a night cream and is suitable for combination skin.
Rating | Price |
10/10 | $$ |
Pros:
- It contains Ceramides. Lecithin, Peony Extract, Peptide, and Shea butter.
Cons:
- None.
What ingredients does it contain?
Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Shea Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Beeswax, Sorbitan Stearate, Cellulose gum, Ceramide NP, Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/sap Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Turmeric Root Extract, Yeast beta-glucan, Copper Tripeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Hydrogenated lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Carbomer, Myrtus Communis Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Extract, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin.
8. Etude House Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream
This is a hydro-soothing cream that can be used as a night cream because of its moisturizing and soothing properties. It contains 67.3% Purified Water, 10% Glycerin, and 10% Propanediol along with Panthenol, Madecassoside, and Centella asiatica that moisturizes and soothes the skin.
Rating | Price |
10/10 | $$ |
Pros:
- It is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and safe for sensitive skin.
- It contains Glycerin, Propanediol, Panthenol, Madecassoside, and Centella asiatica that moisturizes and soothes the skin.
- It is free from animal-derived ingredients, mineral oils, artificial colorings, fragrances, parabens, triethanolamine, and imidazolidinyl urea.
Cons:
- None.
What ingredients does it contain?
WATER / AQUA / EAU, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, PANTHENOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, TREHALOSE, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, C14-22 ALCOHOLS, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, ALLANTOIN, MADECASSOSIDE, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, GLUCOSE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL.
9. Cosrx – Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
This spa mask contains 68% of Rice Extract and is suitable for combination skin that is oily+dry+sensitive.
Rating | Price |
10/10 | $ |
Pros:
- It is moisturizing and soothing for the skin.
Cons:
- None.
What ingredients does it contain?
Rice Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sunflower Seed Oil, Betaine, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Carbomer, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum.
10. Dr. Jart’s – Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream
This is a Korean night cream that should be suitable for combination skin as it fast-absorbing, moisturizing, and contains 5 Ceramides+Panthenol that strengthens the skin barrier, moisturizes, and boosts elasticity.
Rating | Price |
10/10 | $$ |
Pros:
- It is perfect to use as a night cream as it is lightweight and not too heavy on the skin.
- It contains Panthenol, 5 Ceramides, 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, 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, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Sage Oil, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140).
Honourable Mentions:
- Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream
- Etude House – SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream
- Zeroid Intensive Oint-Cream
Which of these products would be suitable for me?
For creams, we recommend going with Illiyoon – Ceramide Concentrate Cream, Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream, or the Pyunkang Yul Intensive Repair Cream.
For sleeping masks, we recommend Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask, Purito Sleeping Pack, or the Cosrx Spa Mask
Other options include Benton Steam Cream, IOPE – Derma Repair Cica Cream, Klair’s Calming Cream, and Dr. Jart’s Cream.