Face Creams
Does your skin feel tight after cleansing, or shiny by midday? Choose a cream by how your skin feels: a light gel cream, a richer cream for dry skin, or a fragrance-free barrier cream for sensitive skin. How to choose ↓
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How to choose a face cream
A face cream is the last skincare step after cleansing, toner or serum. It helps keep water in the skin and supports the skin barrier, so your skin feels less tight after washing. Choose mainly by how your skin feels: oilier skin often prefers a lighter gel cream, dry skin a richer texture, and with sensitive skin what matters most is how well it tolerates the specific formula.
Skin feels tight and flaky after cleansing
Looking for a cream for dry skin? Go for a richer texture with ceramides or panthenol. ANUA Heartleaf 70 Intense Calming Cream suits skin that finds light gels not enough. Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Enriched Cream tends to suit dry and more mature skin that wants longer-lasting comfort.
Skin gets shiny during the day
Oily and combination skin needs hydration too, just in a lighter form. Gel creams such as PURITO Oat In Calming Gel Cream or PURITO Hydro Wave Deep Sea Cream absorb quickly and leave no heavy film, so they sit well under SPF.
Skin stings, burns or turns red
With sensitive skin it makes sense to start with a simpler routine and, if fragrance bothers your skin, to choose a fragrance-free cream. A cream for sensitive skin often relies on panthenol, ceramides or centella, for example PURITO Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream with 10% panthenol, or Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Barrier Cream. Not sure your skin will tolerate it? The 15 ml Wonder Releaf mini is handy for trying first.
You want to care for first wrinkles
A cream for wrinkles does not have to be heavy. Peptides and hydration are a good base, for example in the Dr. Ceuracle Hyal Reyouth Night Cream. If you want a targeted step, PURITO Timeless Bloom Retinol Spot Cream with 0.1% retinol is introduced gradually, in the evening only, always followed by SPF the next morning.
Not sure whether your skin prefers a gel or a richer cream? The personal skincare consultation helps you decide based on how your skin feels after cleansing. It takes about 3 minutes and is not a medical diagnosis.
Barrier cream: when it makes sense
A barrier cream usually contains ceramides, panthenol or cholesterol, ingredients that help the skin hold on to water. It makes sense when your skin feels tight, flakes or stings even with everyday products, and in winter, when cold air and heating dry the skin out. If fragrance bothers your skin, choose a fragrance-free barrier cream.
Comparison: gel cream, cream and night cream
| Cream | Tends to suit | Key ingredients | Texture and use |
|---|---|---|---|
| PURITO Oat In Calming Gel Cream | combination and more sensitive skin | oat water, panthenol, squalane | light gel cream, morning and evening |
| PURITO Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream | skin that feels tight and stings after cleansing | 10% panthenol, centella | cream-gel, also under SPF |
| ANUA Heartleaf 70 Intense Calming Cream | skin that finds light gels not enough | heartleaf, panthenol, ceramide NP | richer cream |
| Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Enriched Cream | dry and more mature skin | fermented black tea, ceramides, peptides | nourishing cream |
| Dr. Ceuracle Hyal Reyouth Night Cream | dehydrated, normal and sensitive skin | hyaluronic acid, peptides | night cream, evening |
The table is a guide only. You will find the full ingredient list on each product page.
How to use a face cream
Apply the cream as the last step, after cleansing and any toner or serum. A pea-sized amount is usually enough for the face. In the morning, follow with a face SPF, because the cream itself does not protect against the sun. In the evening, use the same cream or a richer night cream.
Your routine does not need ten steps. Cleansing, a cream and SPF in the morning are a good base. If you want to work on a specific goal, add one serum from serums and ampoules under the cream.
Frequently asked questions
Does oily skin need a cream?
Usually yes. Oily skin needs hydration too; a light texture that does not feel heavy on the skin tends to suit it better.
Which cream for winter, when skin feels tight?
A richer barrier cream with ceramides or panthenol, ideally fragrance-free. In winter it also helps to cut back on exfoliation and to wash with lukewarm rather than hot water.
Is a cream enough in the morning, or do I need SPF too?
A cream hydrates but does not protect against UV. In the morning, apply a separate SPF after your cream.
Can I combine two creams?
Yes. A common combination is a lighter cream in the morning under SPF and a richer one in the evening. Use a targeted retinol cream in the evening only, and only on the areas you want to treat.
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