Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Skincare for DRY as heck skin
35
items A list of skincare products for those who struggle with dry, flakey, under-hydrated skin!
Sections
6
Cleansers
Moisturizers & SPF
Serums
Masks
Toners
Exfoliators
Cleansers
Cleansers meant for dry skin that won't strip your skin
A gentle, no-fuss Japanese foaming cleanser that leaves my skin feeling clean without that tight, stripped feeling. I love this as an everyday cleanser, especially when I want something simple and hydrating.
Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Foam
I like this when I want a foaming cleanser that still feels comfortable on my dry skin. It gives me that really clean feeling without leaving my face feeling overly tight or stripped, and the creamy foam makes it feel a little more substantial than a...
THE FACE SHOP Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser
I like this for dry skin because it gives me a thorough cleanse without leaving my face feeling squeaky or stripped afterward. The foam feels soft and creamy, and my skin still feels comfortable and balanced once I rinse it off.
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 5.07oz
One of my favorite first cleanses for dry skin because it melts off makeup and sunscreen quickly without all the rubbing that can make my skin feel even drier. It emulsifies easily with water and rinses clean, but my skin doesn’t feel tight or stripp...
Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil
I like this one because I still get that nice foamy clean feeling without my face immediately feeling dry as heck after lol. It feels really gentle, doesn’t leave me tight or stripped, and it’s just an easy everyday cleanser when I want something sim...
ANUA Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser,
Moisturizers & SPF
Moisturizers to help repair your skin barrier, add more hydration to your skin, or simply the best ones for dry skin types I have tried.
This legitimately has changed my skin as somebody who had a very compromised barrier. It is a heavier cream texture, but it definitely does the job and I’ve seen this recommended by many people who are Korean skincare enthusiast, which is why I decid...
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Ceramide Face Cream 80mL
The jelly texture of this feels lightweight but still hydrating. A great option for moisture without feeling greasy and need something more lightweight.
medicube Jelly Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Originally picked this up in Japan and fell in love! One of my favorite sunscreens for dry skin because it feels so lightweight and hydrating. The gel texture spreads easily, sinks in fast, and doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry or coated. I especiall...
Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel SPF50+
I love this for dry skin because it feels much more like a hydrating serum than a traditional sunscreen. It gives me SPF 50 while leaving my skin dewy, comfortable, and moisturized instead of tight or matte, and it layers really nicely under makeup.
medicube Sunscreen No Cast Just Dew SPF50
A really good heavy-duty option for extremely dry skin. It has a thicker, protective feel that helps lock everything in, making it especially useful at night, during cold weather, or anytime your skin keeps feeling dry again shortly after moisturizin...
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
Great for nightime. A rich, comforting moisturizer for dry skin that also gets sensitive or irritated. It combines barrier-supporting ingredients with centella, so it’s a nice option when you want something nourishing and moisturizing without your sk...
SKIN1004 Probio Cica Enrich Cream 50ml
I like this for dry skin because it feels much more like a lightweight moisturizer than a traditional sunscreen. The hyaluronic acid gives my skin an extra hydration boost, it doesn’t leave a white cast, and it sits really comfortably under makeup wi...
ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Daily Sun Gel
This feels so REFRESHING and smells so good. I really like this one when I want sunscreen that feels super lightweight but still works for my dry skin. It sinks in fast, doesn’t leave a white cast, and gives my skin a nice hydrated glow instead of ma...
SEKKISEI Herbal UV Defense Gel SPF 40
Serums
Serums that hydrate your skin!
One of my favorite lightweight hydrating serums. It sinks in quickly, layers really well under makeup and skincare, and gives my skin that plump, fresh look without feeling heavy or sticky.
Torriden DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Serum
A great pick for dry skin when you want extra hydration without anything feeling thick or greasy. It leaves my skin looking plumper, smoother, and more glowy, and layers really well under richer moisturizers.
medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum with Salmon DNA
I was actually surprised by how much I liked this serum. It's a really great budget option for a hydrating serum, especially before makeup. It gives my skin a nice boost of hydration and helps it look plumper and more bouncy without having to spend a...
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Triple Bounce Serum
Budget option I LOVE! A great lightweight option for dry skin for adding hydration without piling on something heavy. The drops sink in quickly, layer easily with the rest of my skincare, and help my skin feel softer and more plump. I especially like...
e.l.f. SKIN Thirst Burst Drops
I love this for dry skin because it feels more substantial than a regular face mist. It gives my skin a quick boost of hydration and makes it look plumper and more refreshed without feeling sticky. I especially like it when my skin starts feeling dry...
BIODANCE Collagen Peptides Jelly Serum Mist
A great pick for when dryness may be more like a compromised skin barrier than simple dehydration. It combines ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids to help support the barrier while adding moisture. So you get the best of both worlds!
haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Essence
First off, the texture of this is extremly lightweight yet VERY hydrating. I love the way this feels on my skin. But I like this as a treatment option when my dry skin also needs help with redness or uneven texture. The azelaic acid targets those con...
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Soothing Serum
If dryness is a skin-barrier problem verus just a dry skin problem then this is great without needing another hyaluronic acid serum. It focuses on ceramides and barrier-supporting lipids, so it’s especially nice when skin feels rough, irritated, or k...
Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum, Hydrating
Masks
Masks to help make your skin plump and hydrated.
I like this when my skin is dry, dull, and needs something extra. The jelly mask feels cooling and deeply hydrating, and the PDRN + collagen formula leaves my skin looking noticeably plumper, bouncier, and more glassy afterward. It’s especially nice ...
medicube PDRN Jelly Gel Mask
I love an overnight mask because they're just so easy since it works overnight. I like this for dry skin because it creates a thin wrapping layer over my nighttime skincare and helps keep all that moisture sealed in while I sleep.
medicube Wrapping Mask Collagen Overnight
This is less of a traditional mask texture because it feels more like a moisturizer but with the benefit of an overnight treatment. I love this for dry skin because it works like a richer final step at night without feeling overly heavy.
COSRX Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
I love this for nights when my dry skin also feels irritated, tight, or just generally unhappy. It’s a rich overnight mask with squalane, panthenol, beta-glucan, ectoin, and centella-derived soothing ingredients, so it helps calm my skin while keepin...
Water Sleeping Mask: Hydrating Korean Face Mask
Thos has ceramides, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, cholesterol, and soothing ingredients that help support the skin barrier while deeply hydrating.
BIODANCE Hydro Cera-nol Real Deep Mask
Toners
Toners from a range of prices for dry skin that I love and have used/use.
I LOVE this for both daily use and as a step for skin prep before makeup. I love this for dry skin because it gives me that extra layer of moisture my skin is usually begging for after cleansing. The milky texture feels comforting and softening inste...
BYOMA Milky Toner
This isn’t my richest or most moisturizing milky toner, but I actually love it for that reason. It’s super lightweight, sinks in quickly, and gives my dry skin enough hydration without feeling heavy. I especially like using this one under makeup when...
Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
Great under makeup! One of my first introductions to Korean skincare as well. A richer milky toner for when dry skin needs more than just a watery layer of hydration. The ceramide-focused formula helps skin feel softer and more cushioned, and the hug...
TONYMOLY Wonder Ceramide Mochi Milky Toner
I love J-beauty and I feel like it needs to get a lot more attention! I love this toner because it's lightweight yet very hydrating.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Milky Lotion
Exfoliators
Because dry skin girlies need to exfoilate too!
Great budget option for some more hydration!
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration Gentle Peeling
I like these when my dry skin because it doesn't strip my skin but helps my skin when it feels rough or flaky. The textured pads give me an easy exfoliating step that helps smooth out buildup and uneven texture.
medicube Toner Pads Zero Pore Pad
Great for dry skin because it actually helps with flaky, rough texture without feeling super harsh. The 5% mandelic acid is gentle enough that I don’t feel like I’m stripping my skin, and the formula also has soothing, hydrating ingredients like pant...
By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid Exfoliating Toner
This one is definitely stronger, so I use it more sparingly on dry skin. But it's a really great budget option as well. I like it when I want a deeper exfoliation, then I follow it with a lot of hydration and a good moisturizer.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
A really good budget exfoliator for dry skin. The 5% lactic acid is enough to help smooth flaky, uneven texture without jumping straight into a super intense peel.
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + Hyaluronic 2%