This bouncy, pudding-like formula soaks into skin in seconds, thanks to water-burst technology that "breaks" upon application to deliver the hydrating H2O. An extensive list of Japanese skin-care ingredients -- pore-tightening Japanese Wild Rose, oil-controlling Japanese Leopard Lily and a trio of anti-aging green tea, rice, and algae -- make this more than just a basic moisturizer. Need further proof of just how good it is? It sold out in Sephora twice within the first month that it launched. (We're also suckers for the gorgeous blue packaging.)
Part of this Korean brand's "Water Bank" collection (four products, one of which is sold every 15 seconds!), this features hydro-ionized mineral water, packed with six essential minerals to both hydrate and nourish the skin. And not only do you get the instant hit of hydration, there are also natural moisturizing factors and skin-barrier-strengthening olive squalane to prevent future moisture loss and keep skin supple all day long. Plus, the fragrance is almost as refreshing as cream itself.
Lusciously thick (we're talking "turn the jar upside down and it won't drip out" thick), yet not even slightly goopy, this gel moisturizer is perfect for anyone who wants the feel of a thicker cream without the sticky side effects. Loaded with antioxidants like goji berry and pomegranate to ward off free radicals caused by exposure to sun and pollution, it's not only like a big drink of water for your skin, but a superfood smoothie, too.
Bounce creams are the latest K-beauty trend to try (so-called since the jelly-like consistency "bounces" back when touched), and most are also water-based, like this one. But it's not just plain old tap water; this uses uncontaminated glacial water from Chile (which has the same atomic structure as the water naturally found in your skin), plus mineral-rich Polynesian lagoon water.
Created with the goal of improving makeup application, this gel moisturizer just does that, leaving skin soft and supple, the ideal canvas for any foundation to follow. Encapsulated water (sourced from a 1,000-year-old Japanese hot spring, NBD) bursts upon application, for a quick hit of non-greasy, non-sticky, supremely refreshing hydration.
