2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
COSRX
Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
face cream
COSRX
Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
face cream
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
64%
Combination (dry)
64%
Balanced
85%
Combination (oily)
85%
Oily
85%
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19
Ingredients
3
Benefits
2
Actives
The COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream is an intensely hydrating cream filled with bountiful hydrating ingredients such as sea buckthorn known as the vitamin tree and hyaluronic acid that help to boost hydration without feeling greasy or heavy. It also contains other active ingredients that help to protect the skin from dehydration while balancing the water and oil content. With the sea buckthorn oil that provides nourishing vitamins and amino acids it’s an excellent antioxidant to help repair cells and slow the signs of aging.
Key Insights
Benefits
3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing
Active Ingredients
2
Hyaluronic acid
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
Risks
2
Silicone
Synthetic polymer
Full Ingredients
19 total
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES WATER
GLYCERIN
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
BETAINE
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
CETEARYL OLIVATE
SORBITAN OLIVATE
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL
1,2-HEXANEDIOL
SODIUM HYALURONATE
Hyaluronic acid
ARGININE
PANTHENOL
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
DIMETHICONE
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
CARBOMER
ALLANTOIN
XANTHAN GUM
About Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
Overview
Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream is a lightweight cream from COSRX, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 19 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Betaine, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- 4 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 12 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Anti-Aging 4 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Soothing 3 ingredients
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Hydration
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
Hydration
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
Hydration
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
Hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic acid
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Hydration
Anti-Aging
Soothing
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
Hydration
Anti-Aging
Panthenol
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
Hydration
Soothing
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
Hydration
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
Hydration
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Low
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Active and supporting ingredients
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Active ingredients (2)
- Sodium Hyaluronate · under 1%
- Panthenol · under 1%
Supporting ingredients (17)
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Betaine
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
1,2-hexanediol
Arginine
Dimethicone
Ethylhexylglycerin
Carbomer
Allantoin
Xanthan Gum
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Silicones
Dimethicone
-
Facial oils
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
- Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
- Recorded ingredient risks
- Silicone, Synthetic polymer
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 19 ingredients on the label.
6
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
4
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
4
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
3
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
3
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
3
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
2
Active
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
1
Soothing
Calms visible redness and irritation
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 30–80%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the whole plant of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhmanoides L, Elagnaceae
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
- Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
- International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
- British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Hydration
5 scientific references
- CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
- Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
- Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
5 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
- Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
- International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
- Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
- Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Texture agent
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
Hydration
5 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
- Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
- The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
- The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
- Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
4 scientific references
- Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
- Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
- Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
Hydration
4 scientific references
- CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
- Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
- Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
Hydration
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Bushnut, Macadamia ternifolia, Proteaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Active
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Hydration
Anti-Aging
Soothing
5 scientific references
- Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
- Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
- DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
13
Arginine
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
Hydration
Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
- Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
- Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
- Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
- Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Active
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
Hydration
Soothing
7 scientific references
- The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
- The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Occlusive
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
Hydration
Silicone
7 scientific references
- FDA Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S
- The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2014, pages 36-44
- Dermatologic Therapy, May 2012, pages 229-233
- Clinics in Dermatology, May-June 2012, pages 345-348
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2008, pages 19-33
- Skin Research and Technology, May 2000, pages 77-80
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
Hydration
5 scientific references
- PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
- Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
- Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
- Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Synthetic polymer
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Occlusive, Soothing
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Soothing
8 scientific references
- Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
- Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
- European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
- Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
- International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
- Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
- https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant, Texture agent
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream?
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES WATER, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BETAINE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ARGININE, PANTHENOL, DIMETHICONE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CARBOMER, ALLANTOIN, XANTHAN GUM.
What are the active ingredients in Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream?
SODIUM HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL.
How do I use Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream?
Dispense a moderate amount of the cream with a clean spatula. Apply over the entire face and gently massage for better absorption.
What skin types is Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Is Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream fungal acne safe?
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Can I use Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream silicone free?
No — it contains Dimethicone.
Does Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream?
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
How many ingredients does Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream have?
It lists 19 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream?
COSRX, a brand based in Korea.