Best Korean Serums for Dry Skin
Serums carry the highest concentration of active ingredients — the step that does the heavy lifting for your specific concern. Your skin craves moisture. K-beauty's layering philosophy — essences, ampoules, and sheet masks — was made for skin like yours.
Below are 10 serums our editors rate for dry skin, price-compared across UK retailers and refreshed daily (from £4.77). Not sure of your skin type? Take the 3-minute Skin Match quiz →
DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Key: Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid
Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Key: Glacier Water + 3 Types Hyaluronic Acid
Prices are refreshed daily but may change throughout the day — confirm the final price on the retailer’s site.
What to look for in a serum for dry skin
- ✓ Hyaluronic acid
- ✓ Ceramides
- ✓ Glycerin
- ✓ Squalane
- ✓ Shea butter
- ✓ Peptides
- ✓ Beta-glucan
- ✓ Snail mucin
Ingredients to avoid
- ✕ Alcohol denat
- ✕ High-fragrance formulas
- ✕ Harsh sulfates (SLS)
- ✕ Strong exfoliating acids (daily use)
- ✕ Benzoyl peroxide
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Korean serum for dry skin?
Our current top-rated pick is the DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum. For dry skin, the best serums prioritise Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides, Glycerin, Squalane and skip Alcohol denat, High-fragrance formulas, Harsh sulfates (SLS). We rank by rating and price-compare every option across UK retailers below.
What ingredients should dry skin look for in a serum?
Look for Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides, Glycerin, Squalane. Dry skin generally does best avoiding Alcohol denat, High-fragrance formulas, Harsh sulfates (SLS), which can dry out or unbalance the skin.
How much does a Korean serum for dry skin cost in the UK?
The picks on this page range from about £4.77 to £20.13. We refresh prices daily across LookFantastic, YesStyle, Olive Young and other UK-shipping retailers so you can buy at the lowest price.
Where can I buy Korean serums for dry skin in the UK?
Every product below links to UK-shipping retailers (LookFantastic, YesStyle, Olive Young, Stylevana and more) with live prices, so you can compare and buy from the cheapest in-stock option.