June 30, 2020

Why You Should Consider Adding Emulsions To Your Skin Care Routine

Emulsions are one of those products you might have seen around, but nobody seems to know what it really does. In Korea, however, emulsion is actually an important skin care staple that a lot of people have sworn by to get clear, calm and glowing skin. Here's why!

What is an emulsion exactly?

Emulsions are basically more lightweight versions of traditional moisturisers. Think of your current face cream, but slightly more lightweight, and with a more water-like consistency. However, unlike typical moisturisers, emulsions don't just deliver hydration. They're usually formulated with more potent ingredients to target specific skin issues, making it great for all skin types, especially dry, oily and sensitive skin.

Why should I use an emulsion?

While some brands recommend applying before your serum, emulsions are typically used in between your serum and your moisturiser because it helps the other products you’re using absorb more easily and really reap their benefits. This is why emulsions work as a great booster, especially for dry and/ or sensitive skin in need of more nourishment!

For oily skin types, emulsion is the perfect hybrid of a serum and a moisturiser. By now, we should all know that oily skin needs hydration too! If you're struggling to find a moisturiser that will suit your oily skin, try out an emulsion, as they contain the benefit of a moisturiser, minus the heaviness or greasiness.

Related article: 3 Skin Care Rules for Oily Skin Types

Emulsion Recommendations To Try:

1. Etude Soon Jung 10-Free Moist Emulsion

This lightweight product is great for anyone with sensitive skin types. Formulated without any potential irritants, this soothing emulsion uses panthenol, madecassoside and squalane to deeply hydrate, bring back elasticity and repair damaged or stressed out skin.

2. Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Emulsion

Oily, acne-prone, irritated, and sensitive skin desperately needs hydration too! The Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Emulsion is the perfect pick for babes with oily skin, as it contains sebum-controlling and calming benefits for the skin. It is also formulated with tea tree leaf extract to help restore skin balance and prevent shine, while keeping your skin healthy and moisturised.

3. Etude House Moistfull Collagen Emulsion

This rich emulsion is great for anyone with dry or mature skin, as it keeps your skin moisturised and plump. Thanks to the fine particles of the Super Collagen™ Water, this emulsion helps deeply hydrate skin and leaves your skin feeling bouncy and dewy for aaaages.