COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream, 2.82 oz / 80g | Centella Asiatica Matte Balm | Korean Skin Care, Animal Testing Free, Paraben Free

To combat acne, I use 0.1% tretinoin, and I alternate between salicylic acid (1%) and benzoyl peroxide (2.5%) face washes. (My derm said both were okay, since they were wash off products.)However, I noticed when I put on a regular, light weight moisturizer, my skin would sting a lot. I found out that this was because my skin barrier was damaged. I wear sunscreen, and don’t use any harsh chemical products, so I knew it was most likely due to my skin being too dry from my regular skincare routine. I figured my usual moisturizer wasn’t heavy enough to keep my skin hydrated. So I borrowed some of my boyfriends eczema cream from La Rochay Posay. It worked wonderfully, but I didn’t want to drop 15$ on a bottle for myself, so I looked for a cheaper alternative. When I bought it, this cream was cheaper (8$, what a steal!) Although it’s since gone back to its regular price (14$)I love this product not only because it helped me repair my skin barrier, and keep my face hydrated, but also because I love the texture. It’s actually less like a cream, and more like a jelly. The consistency is a little bit similar to petroleum jelly, although not quite as “wet” as petroleum tends to be. And it glides on so smoothly. I only needed a pea-sized amount for my face. Once a day on most days, sometimes twice a day if my skin was super dry and irritated. Not to mention, the scent is a pleasant herbal smell. (No fragrance added tho!) I’ve also had no problems with it causing breakouts at all, despite the “heavy” consistency. Despite the price similarities, I would say I prefer this over the La Rochay Posay eczema cream, although both are great, high quality products.

I absolutely love this stuff. I hate thick creams but I'm aging, and although this doesn't insta-absorb like I prefer, it feels really good on my face after a deep peel or something, which is saying something because I am hypersensitive to feeling stuff on my face skin. But it especially shines for me for my hands - I'm in healthcare and wash my hands a a lot and they fall apart in the winter :(((. it's such a nice mixture of absorbing and nourishing, but leaving just a little non-sticky, non-greasy protective barrier behind, and the price point is amazing for something of this quality.

i had been dealing with very irrirated, damaged skin from over exfoliating and overwwashing (i was new to the korean skincare routine). i tried two different cream. although temporarily slighty helpful, none of it could help heal my skin. So after reading up on damaged skin barrier, i knew i needed ceramides to help heal my skin. I found this balancium cream that contains ceramides and have been using it morning and night. The first time i put it on, right away my skin very so much better and not irritated. Within 2 weeks of using it, my skin has almost completely healed. It feels like a healing balm on my face. it is does leave a bit of a dewy surfance on your skin because of the natural oils in the cream. But it didn't clog my skin at all, especially considering i have oily acne prone , yet dry skin. I also use rosehip oil and mad hippie's antioxidant oil along with it to help feed more antioxidants to my skin. But the oils, when used by themselves , never took away the irritation or healed me skin as quickly as COSRX Balancium did. Love this stuff! it takes a bit to sink into the skin. and if you dont like having a dewy slightly oily feeling on your skin. then you may not like this. However, i like the slight oil, dewy feeling cause my skin feels great despite it. No heavy, cloggy feeling at all. It spreads very well. so well , in fact, you dont need much to spread each area of the face. just a small dab. i believe i can apply my mineral powder on top of it if i wanted to. though i havent tried it yet cause i dont wear makeup much. But i know my makeup can handle it cause i have applied it on a dewy surface before.So to conclude, if your face has a damaged skin barrier, irritated, dry, or dehydrated skin, this is very much for you.. I''m very acne prone, and it did not make me break out at all.

This cream is very thick and hydrating , perfect for recovery night. Something in it very slightly stings sometimes, it could be the Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil but that's the last ingredient so I'm not sure. I do like it.

My favorite 😍. Feels great on skin.

Great for dry, sensitive skin and acne prone skin! Haven’t had any issues with it yet

So far I like this cream, though I feel it’s a bit much for me as a day cream during the summer. I’ve been using it at night two ways: as an overall moisturizer, and spot treating areas that need more moisture and nourishment (I’ve been using it this way with the Cosrx Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask). I have sensitive combination skin that skews more dry in winter and mildly oily in summer, but it likes to throw me for a loop too. A little goes a long way! It has a texture that makes it feel like it will be very occlusive, but it feels light on the skin. If you have very oily skin this might not be for you - I used to have oily skin and I know that this is not something I would have reached for back then, but if you also deal with dryness this could be a good spot treatment for that. My skin now is prone to redness and dry patches with flakiness. I am still prone to the occasional breakout in the t-zone, but this has not caused issues in that respect at all. Because my skin is so unpredictable I always have a small arsenal of moisturizers (currently have six on rotation - this one is a nice addition.) [UPDATE] I was so wrong about this being too much for summer! It’s absolutely perfect, and even better my t-zone has not gotten oily at all. My skin has been smooth and even toned all day. You don’t need a lot, especially if you’re also using hydrating essences and serums. I really love this cream!