New Types of Moisturizer?
- SMINKA
- Mar 18, 2017
- 2 min read
We know they struggle of being a lady can be challenging - especially when choosing the right moisturizer. There are many types - not to mention, many brands - that we ladies tend to get a little bit fuzzy, distracted and, also, confused in choosing the right one. From melting creams to cloud creams, but which types and which brands goes all the way to perfection? We've sorted it for you so you'll have an easier time in searching for perfection. Which one is your best fit?
1. Melting Cream
Alicia Yoon - founder of K-Beauty e-tailer of Peach & Lily, described it as a cream that has a wax-like texture, but as application continues, it starts to melt into the skin, literally! This kind of moisturizer are known to be extremely comforting on skin and intense hydration without leaving heavy feeling on your skin.
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2. Gel Cream (or Water Cream)
This cream usually water-based creams, extremely lightweight and refreshing. Comes in a various range from watery to more viscous textures, great for summer time and intense humid places (Jakarta maybe?). They are also a good option for those who has oily and acne-prone skins. Gel creams sometimes advertised as water creams, "Release water into the skin to provide intense hydration" according to cosmetic chemist Ni'Kita. She also adds that they typically gives a cooling sensation when applied to skin.
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3. Oil Cream
Oil creams usually a great choice for those with dry skin, it usually sinks right into the skin without leaving that greasy feeling (despite the name "Oil") and it is incredibly hydrating. However, Yoon added that there is a range for these type of oils, "I've seen some oil creams that are much oilier than the standards"
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("This particular one is amazing because it includes lanolin, which is most like your skin's own lipids,
so it doesn't leave behind any residue and absorbs quickly." - Yoon)
4. Cloud Cream
This light, fluffy cream have prove itself to be quiet popular. It's lightly textured, claimed to moisturise the skin and also brightens it. A few of these cloud creams contains a highly concentrated dose of hyaluronic acid that really flood the skin with moisture.
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5. Undermakeup Cream
Yoon mentioned this kind of creams are like primers, but it really ensures skin hydration and protection throughout the day. She also explained that these creams doesn't pill and wears extremely well under makeups to prep skin for flawless finish.
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("This one also reduces redness and works great for those with rosacea and eczema" -Yoon)
6. Barrier Creams
If you have dry skin, sensitive or eczema/rosacea-prone, this type of moisturizer might be the best. This type of cream focus on keeping the barrier of your skin (outermost layer that needs intense moisture) undisturbed and reinforced, as Yoon explained.
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