Get juiced the right way
You’ve heard it here, you’ve heard it there - if you’re still wondering: “what do moisturizers even do?” you’ve come to the right place.
I don’t blame you! There’s a ton of advice out there; not every golden nugget will work for everyone. Today, we’re going to look at some of the most common skincare needs and find a face moisturizer that’ll work for each one!
What are moisturizers for?
Moisturizers, usually used at the end of a skincare routine, seal hydration delivered by the products that preceded it - locking in moisture and protecting your skin from external pollutants. Yes, your serums and essences are wonderful vehicles for powerful active ingredients, but what’s the use of all that power if you let it evaporate so soon after application?
“But Gi, my serum already leaves my face feeling a little sticky - I don’t wanna slather another cream on top of that!”
No worries! It sounds to me as if you just haven’t found the right fit. We’ll sort you right out!
Looking for something light?
You’ll want to look for a lightweight moisturizer (sometimes called gel moisturizer). Something like the innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Jelly Cream offers a lightweight application, with added benefits from niacinamide and natural betaine to give you a little radiance boost.
Overworked?
I always say that our skin will give us the first clue that we’re overworking ourselves. Not getting enough quality rest can lead to issues like dry skin, redness, dullness, and the notorious BIG eye bags. Besides a good eye cream, you’ll want something like the innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream that is packed with Reset Concentrate™ and hyaluronic acid, designed to restore your skin and set into motion skin cell turnover as you sleep overnight, leaving it feeling moisturized and firm when you wake up.
Feeling dehydrated?
If you’re struggling with skin on the dry side or constantly find yourself in a dry environment (*cough* air-conditioned office *cough*), you’ll want something to help strengthen your skin’s natural moisture barrier. The innisfree Green Tea Seed Cream (a longtime love of mine) will help you relieve skin tightness and roughness while strengthening your skin’s natural abilities thanks to its combination of Beauty Green Tea, ceramide, squalene, and cholesterol.
Feeling dull?
When your skin’s just feeling “meh”, you can brighten your complexion and your day with a tone-up cream like the Jeju Cherry Blossom Skin-Fit Tone-up Cream with SPF! The brightening effect is brought to you by cherry blossom leaf extract, and the hydrating effect is brought to you by betaine. Its SPF ability helps beat back signs of premature aging to keep you looking and feeling bright and vibrant all day.
Wanna stay the course?
If you’ve got great skin already, you’ll want a moisturizer to help keep you on track to maintain that healthy, supple look. The innisfree Green Tea Balancing Cream will help keep all your ducks in a row, balancing the oil and water in your skin, and leaving you with a clear and dewy complexion.
It’s not easy to know exactly which moisturizer will work for you - there might be a little trial and error involved as you sort through your skincare routine. You may also find that your needs change over the course of your skincare journey - it would be weird if they didn’t!
The important thing here is to pay close attention to what your skin’s trying to tell you and do your best to heed its request. Keep drinking your water and sleeping well!
You definitely deserve the love!
x
Gi