INCI: Sodium Hyaluronate
Korean: 히알루론산
humectant, hydration
A powerful humectant that holds up to 1000x its weight in water. K-beauty products often use multiple molecular weights (high, medium, low) for surface-to-deep hydration. Low molecular weight penetrates deeper; high molecular weight sits on the surface for a plumping effect.

Atobarrier 365 Cleansing Milk
Aestura

Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam
Beplain

1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil 200ml + Dokdo Cleanser 150ml Set
Round Lab

1025 Dokdo Cleanser
Round Lab

Madagascar Centella Double Cleansing Duo
SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam
SKIN1004

Clean Vegan Cleansing Milk Refill Special Set
Makeprem

Heartleaf Double Cleansing Set
Anua

Dive-In Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
Torriden

PDRN Hyaluronic Capsule 100 Serum Refill Set
Anua

pH Balancing Bubble Free Cleansing Gel
Acwell

Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Anua
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