Part of the sensitive-skin brand's new water boost line, this skin hydrator offers rapid and long-lasting hydration in a flash. It features a plant-derived moisturizing ingredient called pentavitin, which, according to dermatologist Debra Luftman, MD, has the unique ability to actually soak into the skin and stay there. "What's cool about this ingredient is that it doesn't rinse off with water like other moisturizers might," she says. "[Pentavitin] will lock itself in and turn over with the regular skin cycle as opposed to rinsing."
Like the Korean boosters, this can be used in multiple ways. Apply it before your moisturizer so it acts as a primer, wear it alone as a lightweight hydrator, or mix it into your usual moisturizer for a double dose of hydration. Dr. Luftman says this works best with hyaluronic acid-based creams but can really be used with anything.
Straight from Japan, this new booster comes in a serum texture, but like those liquid K-beauty ones before it, it also preps the skin for superior absorption of the products that follow. Jojoba seed oil, squalane and soybeans are what give it its skin-softening and moisturizing benefits.
The colorful beads in this anti-aging booster do more than just look nifty -- add a few drops to your daily moisturizer or serum and mix to break them open and release the ultra-powerful, wrinkle-fighting co-enzyme Q10 encapsulated within. Suspended in a mixture of red algae, camellia Japonica oil and an oat kernel and hyaluronic acid blend, it's the anti-aging punch your skin needs to stay smooth and protected against fine lines and wrinkles.
Clinique Fresh Pressed Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C 10%, $19.50
Vitamin C is one of the absolute best antioxidants your skin can get and is also pretty great at brightening and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Which is why this booster from the experts at Clinique is an essential addition to your skin care arsenal. Billed as a daily "supplement" that reinvigorates and protects your skin from harmful pollution and other environmental aggressors, a few drops of this potent formula will give your skin the fuel it needs to look its glowing, smooth best.
One important note: Each bottle is only meant to last for seven days (one to two drops in your usual cream or serum every a.m. and p.m.). This is literally a good to the last drop scenario as it loses its potency after that time period. The brand sells it in a seven-day supply tube for $19.50, or you can purchase a set of four — a month's supply — for $76.50.
This Korean all-star wins the award for fanciest booster, thanks to the inclusion of pure gold in its formula. Other beneficial ingredients include fermented ginseng water; cheonjijeongwoldan, an ancient herbal remedy made with cherry blossom and evening primrose seed; reishi mushroom fermented with gold extract; and Chinese skullcap extract. When combined, they create a hydrating liquid that is also clinically tested to improve skin texture. For optimal benefits, apply two pumps to your hands and smooth across the face, then, starting in the middle of your face and working outwards, pat lightly to allow for better absorption. Follow it up with your favorite hydrator and behold your now plump, dewy, glowing complexion.
