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Anua’s 100 mL Korean pack of the 3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream. The exact ingredient declaration for the corresponding UK pack is unconfirmed.
Creams
Typically used at routine step 7.
A cream is the richest everyday moisturiser format: an emulsion that pairs humectants such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which draw water into the outer layers of skin, with emollients that smooth the surface and occlusives that slow evaporation. Korean ranges stretch the format from bouncy gel-creams to dense barrier creams, and that texture difference matters more than the word on the jar. Gel-creams tend to suit oily, combination or humid-weather skin; denser creams built around barrier lipids tend to suit dry, cold-weather or easily irritated skin. This page lists every face cream in our catalogue, including those filed under moisturisers, with a side-by-side comparison drawn from the ingredient lists we have checked.
Products
Includes 13 products filed under moisturisers whose manufacturer name identifies them as creams.
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Dr.Althea
345 Relief Cream
A lightweight gel cream combining niacinamide, panthenol, centella-derived ingredients, ceramide NP and sodium DNA. It offers comfortable daily moisture but is not a medical treatment for acne, eczema or post-acne scarring.
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A bouncy snail-mucin gel cream that offers a dewy layer of hydration without the weight of a traditional rich cream. It may be sufficient for combination skin but dry skin may still need a more occlusive final layer.
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AESTURA
ATOBARRIER365 Cream
A dense ceramide-rich moisturiser designed for dry and sensitive-feeling skin. It provides a substantial barrier-supporting layer, but its richer emollient profile may feel excessive on very oily skin.
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Anua’s richer Barrier Reboot facial moisturiser. The 100 mL cream lists hydrogenated polydecene, glycerin and squalane, alongside panthenol, cholesterol and ceramide NP.
100ml
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The 100 mL gel cream in Anua’s Barrier Reboot range. The ingredient list starts with water, dimethicone and glycerin and also includes sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, ceramide NP and cholesterol.
100ml
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haruharu wonder
Black Bamboo Nourishing Calming Hand and Nail Cream
A 50 mL hand and nail cream with murumuru seed butter, glycerin, coconut oil and panthenol. The manufacturer lists fragrance, so this differs from a fragrance-free hand cream.
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haruharu wonder
Black Rice 10 Hyaluronic Cream
This is the original 50 mL Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream. Its regional label lists lavender oil, linalool and limonene.
50ml
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haruharu wonder
Black Rice 10 Hyaluronic Cream Unscented
The 50 mL Unscented Black Rice cream has its own manufacturer declaration, including safflower seed oil, rice extract and several forms of hyaluronic acid.
50ml
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SKIN1004
Centella Cream
A 75 mL moisturising cream with glycerin, shea butter, several oils and squalane. The maker lists lavender and orange oils as well as centella, so check the ingredient panel if you avoid fragranced formulas.
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SKIN1004
Centella Teca Cream
A 75 mL moisturising cream with centella extract, glycerin and niacinamide near the start of the maker’s list. SKIN1004 identifies the listed Sodium DNA as plant-derived PDRN. The formula also contains denatured alcohol and kojic acid.
75ml
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ILLIYOON
Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
A fragrance-free rich cream for dry areas. Its listed pseudo-ceramide level (7,622 ppm, about 0.76%) is far higher than the matching lotion's, alongside cholesterol and fatty acids. It suits very dry patches, though we found no published trial of this exact cream.
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Dr.Jart+
Ceramidin Ectoin-Infused Cream
A rich barrier cream with five ceramides, cholesterol, panthenol and ectoin, and it is widely sold in the UK. The ectoin level is not disclosed. It suits dry skin, but it lists essential oils, which is a drawback for a cream aimed at a stressed barrier.
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Beauty of Joseon
Dynasty Cream
A 50 mL moisturising cream with glycerin, squalane and ceramide NP. It provides an alternative to the brand’s Red Bean Water Gel if you prefer a cream.
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Purito Seoul
Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream
A 100 mL moisturiser with 10% panthenol according to Purito. Squalane, butylene glycol and niacinamide also appear early in the maker’s list.
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Purito Seoul
Oat In Calming Gel Cream
A 100 mL gel cream with oat seed water, glycerin and squalane. Purito’s declaration also includes panthenol and beta-glucan.
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SKIN1004
PDRN 1.5 Cream
A 30 mL moisturiser with squalane, panthenol and ceramide NP alongside Sodium DNA. Compare it as a whole cream for the moisturiser step. The formula list alone does not show how much PDRN contributes to its performance.
30ml
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A lightweight salmon-derived PDRN moisturiser with squalane, collagen, niacinamide and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid. It is designed to sit smoothly under makeup while leaving a natural glow.
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A customisable dual-texture moisturiser combining a clear gel with PDRN capsules. It creates a pronounced dewy finish and can be mixed lighter or richer according to skin comfort.
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A 50 mL cream with bakuchiol, copper tripeptide-1, cholesterol and ceramide NP. Consider it as a moisturiser with added actives if you prefer using one product at that step.
How the creams we hold compare
Texture, size and “best for” come from our product research. Notable ingredients are matched by exact name in each verified ingredient list: presence only, which says nothing about concentration or effect. “No Parfum listed” means the list declares no added fragrance; plant extracts and waters can still carry a scent.
| Product | Texture | Size | Notable listed ingredients | Fragrance | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anua 3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream | Not recorded | 100ml | Ingredient list not yet verified | Ingredient list not yet verified | Not recorded |
| Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream | Light gel cream or ointment-gel texture. | 50ml | Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Panthenol, PDRN (sodium DNA), Centella / madecassoside | No Parfum listed | Light moisturisation and post-blemish care |
| COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream | Elastic, bouncy gel cream. | 100g | Hyaluronic acid, Panthenol, Snail secretion filtrate | No Parfum listed | Gel-cream hydration and a dewy finish |
| AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream | Dense, rich cream with visible ceramide capsules. | 80ml | Ceramides, Niacinamide, Squalane | No Parfum listed | Dry, sensitive-feeling or barrier-compromised skin |
| Anua Barrier Reboot Intensive Cream | Not recorded | 100ml | Ceramides, Squalane, Panthenol, Centella / madecassoside | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| Anua Barrier Reboot Water Gel Cream | Not recorded | 100ml | Ceramides, Hyaluronic acid, Squalane, Panthenol | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| haruharu wonder Black Bamboo Nourishing Calming Hand and Nail Cream | Leave-on hand and nail cream. | 50ml | Panthenol | Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| haruharu wonder Black Rice 10 Hyaluronic Cream | Not recorded | 50ml | Hyaluronic acid | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| haruharu wonder Black Rice 10 Hyaluronic Cream Unscented | Not recorded | 50ml | Hyaluronic acid | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| SKIN1004 Centella Cream | Not recorded | 75ml | Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Squalane, Panthenol, Centella / madecassoside | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| SKIN1004 Centella Teca Cream | Not recorded | 75ml | Niacinamide, Panthenol, PDRN (sodium DNA), Centella / madecassoside | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream | Rich cream with visible capsules. | 200ml | Ceramides, Squalane, Centella / madecassoside | No Parfum listed | Very dry patches such as shins, elbows and hands, and dry or sensitive-feeling skin in winter. |
| Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Ectoin-Infused Cream | Rich cream. | 50ml | Ingredient list not yet verified | Ingredient list not yet verified | Dry, tight-feeling skin that tolerates essential oils. |
| Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream | Not recorded | 50ml | Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Squalane | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| Purito Seoul Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream | Not recorded | 100ml | Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Squalane, Centella / madecassoside | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| Purito Seoul Oat In Calming Gel Cream | Not recorded | 100ml | Squalane, Panthenol | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| SKIN1004 PDRN 1.5 Cream | Not recorded | 30ml | Ceramides, Squalane, Panthenol, PDRN (sodium DNA), Centella / madecassoside | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream | Light, smooth gel cream. | 60ml | Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Squalane, PDRN (sodium DNA), Centella / madecassoside | No Parfum listed | Daily lightweight moisturising and makeup layering |
| medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream | Transparent gel with soft coloured capsules that melt when mixed. | 55g | Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Squalane, PDRN (sodium DNA) | No Parfum listed | Glow-focused moisturising and uneven-looking tone |
| COSRX The Blue Peptide Bakuchiol Plump Bounce Cream | Not recorded | 50ml | Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Squalane, Panthenol | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
How we research creams
We currently track 20 published products here. Every entry is compiled from manufacturer ingredient disclosures, published cosmetic science literature and UK retailer listings. We do not run clinical trials, and we do not publish a product until its formulation details have been checked against a source we can cite.
- Formulation: INCI lists, key actives, fragrance and alcohol status where the brand discloses them.
- Evidence: what the published research suggests for the key ingredients, and what it does not establish.
- UK availability: retailer listings and prices, with the date each was last checked. Where a price is not recent enough to quote, we say “check latest price” instead of guessing.
Results from cosmetic products are formulation-dependent and vary between people. Read our review methodology, browse the ingredient explainers or compare options in the comparison tool.
Choosing creams
- Ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids are the lipids the outer skin layer is built from, so a cream that lists them is a sensible default for dryness or tightness.
- Use the comparison table: texture tells you the weight, and the notable-ingredients column shows what each formula actually lists rather than what the pack emphasises.
- Apply to slightly damp skin after serums, and change weight with the seasons rather than keeping one cream all year.
- If your skin reacts easily, start with a formula that lists no added fragrance and patch test before using it all over.
For a full step-by-step order for your skin type, see the routine guides. To narrow by skin type and concern, use the product finder, or browse every step on the product types index. Scoring is explained in our review methodology.