About COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
The COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 100g is a Korean moisturizer that replaces plain water with 57.8% Hippophae Rhamnoides Water — better known as Sea Buckthorn Fruit Water — as its main base. Sea Buckthorn is a plant berry fruit that is naturally rich in Vitamins C, A, and E, antioxidants, and fatty acids. Using it as the cream's base means every application delivers extra nourishment beyond what a standard water-based moisturizer can provide. The star active ingredient is 3,000ppm Sodium Hyaluronate — a form of Hyaluronic Acid that pulls moisture from the air and locks it deep inside the skin.
The cream is fragrance-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, and formulated at pH 5.5, which matches the skin's natural acidity. This makes it gentle enough for sensitive and easily irritated skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy despite being a rich moisturizer, and it can double as a sleeping mask applied as the last step before bed for extra overnight hydration.
Key Benefits of COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
- 57.8% Sea Buckthorn Fruit Water base delivers vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids into the skin with every application — going far beyond the basic hydration that a plain water-based cream provides
- 3,000ppm Sodium Hyaluronate draws moisture from the air and pulls it deep into the skin, keeping it visibly plump, soft, and bouncy without a greasy or heavy after-feel throughout the day
- Fragrance-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, and pH 5.5 balanced formula is gentle enough for sensitive and reactive skin types to use daily without worrying about irritation, redness, or reactions
- Lightweight but rich texture absorbs fast and can be used as a regular daytime moisturizer or as an overnight sleeping mask for extra deep hydration while the skin repairs itself during sleep
Skin Types and Concerns
- Dry and dehydrated skin: 57.8% Sea Buckthorn Water plus 3,000ppm Sodium Hyaluronate flood the skin with deep, lasting hydration so it never feels tight, flaky, or uncomfortable after moisturizing
- Sensitive and reactive skin: Fragrance-free, paraben-free, pH 5.5 balanced formula with Allantoin and Panthenol soothes and calms easily irritated skin without triggering redness or reactions
- Dull and tired-looking skin: Sea Buckthorn naturally contains high levels of Vitamin C and antioxidants that brighten the complexion and protect the skin from daily environmental stress over time
- All skin types needing barrier repair: Macadamia Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, and Panthenol work together to strengthen the skin's natural protective barrier so moisture stays locked in longer after each application
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Water (Sea Buckthorn Fruit Water, 57.8%).
- Sodium Hyaluronate (3,000ppm)
- Glycerin + Betaine
- Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
- Allantoin
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil + Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Full Ingredient List: 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
How to Use COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
- Cleanse your face and apply toner and any serums before this cream.
- Take a small amount of cream onto your fingertips.
- Press and pat it gently all over the face and neck as the last step of your skincare routine.
- Use morning and evening for continuous hydration and barrier support.
- For use as a sleeping mask, apply a slightly thicker layer at night as the very last step and leave it on until morning.
- Follow with sunscreen in the morning after the cream has absorbed.