Which moisturiser is the best?
Moisturiser Reviews
In the skincare market today there are tons and tons of brands claiming to be the best one. This is very natural for a brand to claim their product to be the best. Ever since my skin clears up, I figured that less is more. Moisturiser is the most basic skincare that I think everyone should use, regardless of your skin type. Thirsty Skin Fix has formulated a list and narrowed down the best moisturisers to three different brands.These brands are Plunking Yul, Abib, and Avene. Each one of these brands is very well-known. In this comparison we will do a brief overview of each product and their differences in price value, and effectiveness. Alright let’s jump right into it!
Pyunkang Yul
Intensive Repair Cream – 50ml
Absorbs relatively quickly and leaves a satin finish. The consistency is thick. In winter time, I tend to use a thick layer on my face as I sleep with my heated blanket and it helps my skin stay hydrated during the night. In summer, a little goes a long way. I have gone through so many of this and I wish it comes in a bigger size. However, it’s very convenient when traveling with carry-on luggage.
Texture: Soft and creamy without being greasy
Absorption: Sinks in quickly, leaving a satin finish without feeling dry.
How I Use It: Morning and night, while my skin is still slightly damp.
Value for money: usually retails for AU$38 but this moisturiser is often sold for half-price at AU$18/19 which I think is a very good value for money.
Abib
Rice Probiotics Overnight Mask Barrier Jelly 80 ml
The jelly like texture is what intrigues me to try. At first, I found it a bit too sticky for my liking. However, I enjoyed using it during winter time, especially when I hair dry my hair. I feel like the heat from the hair dryer helps with the product absorption, but it could be just me haha..
It was summer time when I first tried it as I started on my Accutane journey. My dermatologist did give me few free samples of recommended skincare products for people who are on Accutane. However, I still want to use my Korean skincare products and I thought a thick moisturiser is the way to go. I am not sure about the plumping effect in the morning but it does its job of keeping my skin moisturised during the night, plus it feels cooling. The only downside is because it’s quite sticky, it feels like it’s sticking to the pillow case when I sleep on my side.
Texture: Jelly-like, cooling, quite sticky
Absorption: Sinks in quite quickly.
How I Use It: Morning and night, while my skin is still slightly damp. When I use a matte foundation or BB cream in the morning, I reach for this barrier jelly to keep my skin not too dry.
Value for money: usually retails for AU$38-$40 but it’s often on sale and you can get it AU$23-24.
Avene
Soothing skin recovery cream
Formulated with Avène Thermal Spring Water, rich in soothing minerals, and parcerine, an ingredient known to help calm redness and restore the skin’s natural barrier. I reach for Avène Soothing Skin Recovery Cream, when I feel like my skin is irritated or to further calm my skin when I am quite sun burned.
Its gentle, minimalist formula makes it ideal for dry, sensitive, or reactive skin types — including those prone to eczema or redness, including mine.
Texture: Soft and creamy without being greasy
Absorption: Sinks in quickly, leaving skin comfortable and hydrated
How I Use It: Morning and night, while my skin is still slightly damp.
Value for money: This one is the most expensive out of the three at $34 for 40ml. However, I do enjoy the packaging (tube with a pump) which is more convenient and hygienic.
Here is a YouTube video by Dr. Ariel Ostad showcasing the importance of moisturiser.