COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Cream Review

COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Cream is a very basic every day moisturizer based on sodium hyaluronate and side ingredients like: glycerin, butylene glycol panthenol allantoin and some emollients. It was rated 4.6 from over 8,000 Amazon ratings and it is available as 3.52 oz (100g) face cream. The high rating is promising, although the more practical question is how does it work on various skin types.

The main hydrating agent was sodium hyaluronate. It is a derivative of hyaluronic acid which attracts and retains water, there were additional water binding agents of glycerin and butylene glycol as well as skin conditioning agents of panthenol and allantoin.

Macadamia seed oil and sunflower seed oil provide the emollients. Dimethicone helps the cream to spread easily and also prevents the skin from losing moisture.

This formula is not designed to be a complicated combination of several exotic actives. It is effectively very simple combination of ingredients designed to provide moisture and softness to dry skin.

There are no additional fragrances in the ingredients list, and it is also paraben free, sulfate free and phthalate free.

This may be something you want to consider if you would rather use a fragrance free moisturizer, though it is not a clear indication that every individual will take to the formula.

Hyrdation is the most praised feature of the product

The most popular positive theme in the reviews is hydration, with many consumers mentioning that the cream helped improve their dry or dehydrated skin. Several say that their skin become noticeably softer, smoother and less dull.

The product is targeted more as a dry-skin remedy, so these outcomes are expected of the formula. If you regularly suffer from tight, dry skin, then these are how you'd expect the sulfactants and emmolients to behave.

The consistency varies more in the reviews. Some mention the cream is light and goes in quickly whereas others complain it is sticky and takes longer to sink in. The skin type and the amount applied may account for some of it.

If your skin is on the normal to oily or combination side rather than very dry, it might be more comfortable to start with a small amount. You can always add another layer if you need more.

Many buyers do not mention having had problems and this includes those who say their skin is sensitive or reactive and I have found from reading reviews that some customers have experienced burning or irritation so do not assume the product is suitable for all because it is fragrance free.

If you are sure that you would normally not have a reaction to a new skin care product, it may be wise to do a patch test before applying all over your face.

DetroPick is unable to have any knowledge of how a particular customer may react.

How It Fits Into a Routine

COSRX recommends that you would use this as the last step, what I currently do myself! You could use it over an essence or serum, or just use it by itself if you want to simplify your routine!

This is also cited in discussions around the popular K-beauty 'glass skin' aesthetic; maintaining the skin would dampen the skin to enhance a more even, luminous look but this usually occurs through the use of a full routine and not just one moisturizer.

Results will also vary per person.

As a customer, it's said to be placed in a jar, rather than a pump or tube. One person who has used it for some time felt this was a serious problem, because interaction with the product is less easy and less hygienic.

If you're squeamish about it, a small clean spatula can be used to avoid putting your fingers in the jar. It's not a big deal but it's good to be aware of it beforehand.

This falls roughly in the middle of the Korean skincare moisturizer market, rather than the budget or the luxury section. Many users state you don't need much of it so this could last you longer if you don't have much to use it on.

The formula is focused on hydration, rather than a long list of treatment actives. It would be more appropriate for someone in need of just basic moisture than a person wanting a multi-tasking product to treat different skin problems.

For dry or dehydrated skin, the COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Cream is a very simple product to use. While most of the customer reviews about the product are positive about hydration there are some negative points about the absorption rate and some irritation issues.

Definitely a plus for most people on the fragrance-free formula, but of course it doesn't mean you can use it without adverse effects.

The jar is still another minor disadvantage. If you want an uncomplicated, tolerable moisturizer and are used to using heavier creams, it is definitely one of the better choices.

If you prefer very light textures, or tend to have bad reactions to new products, try it in a small quanitity first.