COSRX

Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream.

Moisturizers

About this product

A hyaluronic acid and plant oil-enriched moisturizing cream designed to deliver deep hydration and nourishment, particularly for dry and dehydrated skin.

Full ingredients

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Betaine, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol

Guru Score

86%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

2Yay

0Mixed

0Nay

What they liked

Absorbs without tackiness or greasiness
Layers cleanly under sunscreen
Suitable with retinoids and actives

What they flagged

Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

What the gurus are saying

This cream layers cleanly under sunscreen and works well in both morning and evening routines without leaving a tacky residue, making it a solid choice for anyone using actives or retinoids who needs barrier support. Dermatologists and skincare experts praise the creamy, lightweight formula as especially suited to dry winter skin and dehydrated complexions, and suggest applying a generous layer to keep your barrier protected. The high concentration of plant-derived extracts paired with hyaluronic acid delivers the nourishment these gurus consistently recommend for anyone looking to use just one moisturizer across seasons.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take December 2025

Best for

Dry skin Sensitive skin

Type

MoisturizersCream

Key actives

Hyaluronic acid

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Jenny Liu

321k subs

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"The Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream [...] is definitely a little bit creamier and more nourishing than the snail cream. It offers really intense deep hydration and nourishment to the skin. I don't find this one to leave that tacky feeling. [...] It's a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid and plant derived oils meant to provide that deep nourishment. [...] I really love the cream formula and it's very suitable to use with retinoids or with actives to support your skin barrier. It's a great one not only for nighttime but in the morning in particular for those with dry skin in the winter. [...] I've used it in the morning and it works pretty well and layers nicely under sunscreen. It's got a high concentration of plant derived extracts that really helps to nourish the skin along with hyaluronic acid that's intended to hydrate the skin and improve that dry component. This is my personal favorite, and if you want to only pick one, my personal recommendation is this one."

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All 3 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu

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"This is a rich nourishing cream but yet once it's absorbed it is dewy but does not make your skin feel heavy. It feel supported and softened. I've tried using this both morning and night and I personally found at least for my skin it layered pretty nicely under sunscreen and in the summer time it kept my skin really supple and plump, especially when I used it overnight. If you are oily and combination skin you may not enjoy this heaviness to use in the morning but if you live in a dry and cold climate I think even if you have oily skin it could make a really great nighttime moisturizer."

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"The COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream is a really nice one. It's fragrance free, and as long as you let it absorb, it actually layers very nicely under sunscreen. [...] It leaves a little bit more of a nourishing residue on your skin, if that makes sense, but it does not make you look super shiny or feel greasy."

Nipun Kapur

408k subs

✓Yay

"This is a hydrating cream, highly recommended for the winter season and highly recommended for all of you with dry, dehydrated skin type. If you're using retinol and all your actives and peptides, you want to make sure to use this. In fact, layering it, you're going to see some great results. It has a creamy texture, not that much of a gel texture, and that is why I recommend this for dry, dehydrated skin. The formula is lightweight so you can use it morning and evening, and you may want to use a thick layer of this to make sure your skin barrier is always protected."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream?

A hyaluronic acid and plant oil-enriched moisturizing cream designed to deliver deep hydration and nourishment, particularly for dry and dehydrated skin.

Is COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 86%.

What is COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream's Guru Score?

COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream holds a Guru Score of 86%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.