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Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream.

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Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
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About this product

A hyaluronic acid and plant oil-infused moisturizing cream designed to provide deep hydration and nourishment for dry and dehydrated skin.

Best for

Dry skinSensitive skin
Serums

The Guru Index verdict

86%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise this cream for delivering intense hydration without greasiness or tackiness, with notes that it layers cleanly under sunscreen and works well morning or night. It's widely recommended for dry, dehydrated, and winter-prone skin, and several reviewers highlight its suitability as a supporting moisturizer when using actives like retinoids or peptides. The creamy, nourishing texture is a draw for those wanting barrier support without heaviness.
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Key actives & flags

Hyaluronic acidFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

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

Every take, in full

What the gurus are saying.

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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 2 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu
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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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"From Cosrx, their Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream is really nice. As long as you let it absorb, it actually layers very nicely under sunscreen. It's fragrance-free, leaves a little bit more of a nourishing residue on your skin, but it does not make you look super shiny or feel greasy."
Approved
"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."
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