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Best Korean Night Creams for Dehydrated, Dry, and Sensitive Skin Types

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

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

This is a Korean night cream that should be suitable for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types as it fast-absorbing, moisturizing, and contains 5 Ceramides+Panthenol that strengthens the skin barrier, moisturizes, and boosts elasticity.

RatingPrice
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 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).

2. Illiyoon – Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream

This is another Korean night cream for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types. It offers hydrating and soothing effects for the face and body with patented Ceramide Skin Complex and Phyto Ceramide.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It contains Highly concentrated Ceramide Capsules, Phyto Ceramide, and patented Ceramide Skin Complex to help strengthen the skin barrier, enhance the skin’s self-hydrating power, and offer instant absorption.
  • It is lightweight, not heavy, and very moisturizing.
  • It is free from animal-derived ingredients, mineral oils, artificial colorings, fragrances, parabens, triethanolamine, and imidazolidinyl urea.
  • 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, 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.

3. Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream

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

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It contains minimal ingredients.
  • Instead of water, Astragalus Extract is used for a deep moisturizing effect.
  • 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.

4. Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask

This is a Korean night cream that moisturizes and strengthens the skin barrier with the regeneration effect of Cica and Forest Yeast.

RatingPrice
10/10$

Pros:

  • It helps to moisturize, soothe, and calm the skin.
  • It is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and tested for sensitive skin.
  • It is free from 9 types of harsh ingredients such as animal-derived ingredients, tar pigment, 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, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, AUREOBASIDIUM PULLULANS FERMENT, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA LEAF EXTRACT, CYMBOPOGON MARTINI OIL, TOCOPHEROL.

5. Etude House – SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

This is another night cream you can use if you have dehydrated, dry, or sensitive skin. It is formulated with panthenol, madecassoside, sunflower seed oil, and shea butter which offers intense hydration and restores the oil and water balance of the skin while repairing the damage.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It is a low-pH formulation and does not contain fragrance, artificial colors, and parabens.

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.

6. Zeroid Intensive Oint-Cream

This is a highly moisturizing ointment you can use as a night cream and is suitable for severely dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin types.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It contains Ceramide-9S, Defensamide, Zinc gluconate, and Cacao Seed Butter.
  • There are no added fragrances, dyes, ethanol, parabens, Phenoxyethanol, mineral oil, PG, PEG, diethanolamine, or benzyl alcohol, and is hypoallergenic tested.

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 caproyl tyrosinate, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Madecassicoside, Caprylyl glycol.

7. Benton – Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream

This is a night cream containing Snail Secretion Filtrate, Bee Venom, Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, and various botanical extracts that help keep your skin hydrated, soothed, and clear.

RatingPrice
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 chemical fragrances and chemical 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, Salix Alba (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.

8. Purito Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack

This is a sleeping pack formulated with ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramide, which strengthen the skin barrier and protect it from harmful environmental stressors.

RatingPrice
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 essential oil-free and fragrance-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.

9. Pyunkang Yul Intensive Repair Cream

This is another product you can use as a night cream and is made for dehydrated, dry, and sensitive skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It contains Ceramides. Lecithin, Peptide, Peony Extract, 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.

10. Cosrx – Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask

This is a spa mask you can use as a night cream and contains 68% of Rice Extract.

RatingPrice
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.

Which of these products would be suitable for me?

For creams, we recommend going with the Illiyoon – Ceramide Cream, Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream, or Zeroid Oint-Cream. They are lightweight, free from harmful ingredients, and really moisturizing.

For sleeping masks, we recommend the Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask or Purito Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack.

Other options include Dr. Jart’s Moisturizing Cream, SoonJung 2x Cream, Benton Steam Cream, and Pyunkang Yul Intensive Repair Cream.