If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my endless skincare trial-and-error phase, it’s that moisturizers are never as simple as they seem. Some are too light and disappear in five minutes, some sit on top of the skin doing absolutely nothing, and then there are the ones that claim to be “deeply hydrating” but somehow make my face feel even drier hours later. So when I saw the COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cream, I wasn’t expecting much—just another hyaluronic acid product, right?

I was wrong.

Why This One Feels Different

The texture is what surprised me the most. It’s a gel-cream hybrid, not too runny but not thick or heavy either. It spreads so smoothly, but the real magic happens after it absorbs—it actually leaves my skin feeling bouncy and plump instead of just temporarily dewy.

Key things I noticed:

✔ Feels cooling on the skin – Probably why it’s great for irritated or sensitive skin.

✔ Doesn’t just sit on top – Absorbs quickly but still leaves lasting moisture.

✔ No greasy or sticky finish – Even when I layer it up at night.

✔ Works under makeup – Some “deeply hydrating” creams make foundation slide everywhere, but this one just smooths things out.

Who Should Try This?

• Dry & dehydrated skin? Yes. This actually makes a difference.

• Combo skin? Yes. It’s moisturizing without being heavy.

• Oily skin? Might be too much for daytime, but at night, it’s a great balancing layer.

How I’ve Been Using It

Morning and night, but I’ve started mixing it with my foundation on extra dry days, and it makes my base look so much more natural and fresh instead of clinging to dry patches.

Final Thoughts

This is the kind of moisturizer I wish I found sooner—one that actually locks in moisture instead of just sitting there. If you’re tired of creams that vanish into thin air, this one’s worth trying.