10 Best Korean Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin

Tired of dealing with sensitive skin that's easily irritated? Here are 10 that are designed to soothe irritated or red skin and may be just what you're looking for.

Whether you have dry, oily, combination or sensitive skin, there is bound to be a excellent moisturizer for your face. However, it's important to know your skin type to make sure you use the best formula for your face.

We know it can still seem confusing! Don't worry, we've put together this handy guide to help you out! You'll find everything you need to know everything you need to know about dealing with sensitive skin: what to do and what not to do to improve the condition.

What is sensitive skin type?

Sensitive skin is a common skin condition and generally means to skin that is more prone to itching, irritation, redness, dryness or bumpy rashes felt as a subjective sensation when exposed to a trigger.

It also refers to skin that is less tolerant to the application of cosmetics and personal care products than normal skin. If you have other skin conditions, such as dry skin or eczema (atopic dermatitis), this can make you extra sensitive to products that do not bother others, such as soaps and vitamin C serums.

What is sensitive skin a symptom of?

People with sensitive skin deal on their face with skin disorders or allergic skin reactions, such as eczema, rosacea or allergic contact dermatitis, as well as some degree of erythema (redness).

Common symptoms of sensitive skin include the following:

• Your skin flushes easily and becomes red
• Your skin is dry and itchy
• You develop rashes and bumps that may sting or burn
• Your skin is bumpy or scaly
• Your skin is sensitive to the sun's UV rays (sunburn)
• Your skin is prone to breakouts
• Your skin is reactive (e.g. to weather changes, new products)

How to treat sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin occurs when the skin's natural barrier function is compromised, resulting in water loss and allowing irritants to penetrate. Symptoms can be aggravated by exposure to the sun and certain ingredients in cosmetics and facial cleansers.

When treating your sensitive skin at home, the first step is to restore the skin's protective barrier and intensively soothe it. Simple lifestyle changes can minimize sensitive reactions, as well as tailored skin care routines to reduce skin sensitivity day after day.

Here are some tips to prevent sensitive skin:

• Avoid showers that are too hot and too long
• Use gentle, fragrance-free skin care products
• Avoid abrasive scrubs and astringents
• Avoid scented soaps
• Avoid dry, harsh detergents
• Be careful in the sun and apply sunscreen

Best Korean moisturizer for sensitive skin

Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream 

This powerhouse moisturizer is designed to replenish the skin's hydration and nutrition for those with dry, rough and dull looking skin.

Made exclusively from EWG-safe ingredients with no fragrances or other harmful chemicals, it's great all skin types including sensitive skin.

In place of purified water, the facial cream is filled with a powerful anti-aging ingredient, milk vetch root extract. The luxurious, thick texture melts into the skin, leaving it feeling deeply nourished and soft. 

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Olivarrier Cream All Barrier Relief Moisturizer

This essential daily moisturizer contains squalane and rose water, which provide long-lasting moisture, balance pH and nourish the skin.

Enriched with organic oils such as rosehip and jojoba oil, which are cold pressed, preserving the plant's nutrients and providing the skin with vitamins and rich nutrients.

Vegan ceramide is rich in fatty acids that do not contain chemical solvents, which makes it an excellent element to strengthen the skin barrier. This is a vegan and cruelty-free moisturizer.

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Etude House SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

A weakly acidic cream is made with 93% naturally derived ingredients, it contains panthenol and madecassoside to soothe irritated skin, while the shea butter and oil complex leaves your skin smoother and softer.

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Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel

A soothing formula dedicated to replenishing and hydrating all skin types. It is enriched with 80% aloe vera, rich in polysaccharides that help soothe irritated skin, and 10% bee propolis extract, a natural anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory that helps fade acne scars.

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Urang Rose Ceramide Cream

If you're looking for a moisturizer for dry, sensitive and mature skin, look no further!

This thick cream has a special formula, a blend of rose water, rose flower oil and ceramics, that helps strengthen the skin's resistance with a protein barrier against external aggressors such as pollution and other debris.

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Cosrx Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask

This 3-in-1 face cream can be used as a sleeping mask, a wash-off mask, or a daily cream.

It is composed of over 65% rice extract, niaciamide (vitamin B3), and other natural ingredients to brighten, hydrate, soothe skin redness, acne blemishes, and irritation. It is suitable for all skin types and is a vegan product.

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Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream

A gentle night cream contains Centella asiatica (Indian pennywort) and guaiazulene, a plant component extracted from chamomile oil, which instantly calms and soothes sensitive and stressed skin. This product is particularly great for oily and acne-prone skin.

Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All in One Repair Cream

This is a lightweight moisturizer that nourishes, replenishes and plumps the skin with maximum hydration. It is made of 92% all-natural snail secretion filtrate, which helps repair skin damage and promotes healing, nourishing and moisturizing the skin without making it greasy.

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iUnik Centella Calming Gel Cream

This light and refreshing gel helps to relieve sensitive, stressed or blemish-prone skin. Enriched with 72% Centella Asiatica leaf water that provides anti-inflammatory relief to the skin. It also contains 10% Tea Tree Extract which instantly helps calm the skin of further inflammation.

‎Innisfree Green Tea Seed Cream

This daily moisturizer contains a blend of Jeju green tea and green tea seed oil that leaves your skin feeling refreshed and intensely hydrated. The smooth gel texture allows the product to be absorbed easily, leaving your skin soft and supple without any stickiness.