Why this product
Intensive hydration boost with a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture that layers beautifully under other products.
What it does: Deeply hydrates skin with multiple types of hyaluronic acid for plump, dewy texture.
Skin types: all skin types, especially dehydrated, dry.
vs The Ordinary: $32 vs $65. While The Ordinary offers basic hyaluronic acid, Dr. Wu's complex formula provides superior hydration depth and elegant texture that absorbs instantly without pilling.
Discussed in an estimated 147+ threads on r/AsianBeauty. Most common praise: this serum is so lightweight but incredibly hydrating - perfect for layering in K-beauty routines.
Hydrate step
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Where in your routine
Why this step exists in K-beauty
K-beauty's layering philosophy shines through multi-molecular weight hyaluronic acid that hydrates at different skin depths for lasting plumpness.
How to use
Key ingredients
Details
Western equivalent
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
$65
While The Ordinary offers basic hyaluronic acid, Dr. Wu's complex formula provides superior hydration depth and elegant texture that absorbs instantly without pilling.
The bottom line
Dr. Wu Hyalucomplex Intensive Hydrating Serum is a hydrate that costs $32 for 35ml. The Western equivalent (The Ordinary) runs $65 — you save 51%. Best for all skin types, especially dehydrated, dry skin.