Hyaluronic acid moisturizer before makeup: First Edition
In short
First Edition Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream is a daily moisturizer from Korea. In a dry office and before makeup, it absorbed quickly without pilling or greasiness and left less inner tightness by afternoon. Verdict: a nicely balanced lightweight yet hydrating cream for daily use.

Good to know
- Product
- First Edition Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream 50g
- Used for
- Daily morning and evening moisturizing, including before makeup
- Test conditions
- Dry office environment and makeup-prep routine
- Original post date
- January 27, 2026
Prices as written by the tester on Jan 27, 2026 · not updated automatically

Why I started looking for a daily moisturizer on dry days

Lately, I can feel my skin condition changing from one day to the next. The weather has been so dry too, and I can definitely feel my skin getting even drier. Moisture is what I find myself looking at most closely in skincare.
Products that deliver moisture can feel too oily, but products that are only lightweight leave my skin feeling tight from within by afternoon, so I ultimately do not reach for them much. In that sense, I thought First Edition Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream had a really nice balance for daily use.


A gentle formula that was easy to use all year round
The biggest advantage of this product is its gentle formula, which is suitable for all skin types. I could use it without any burden even on days when my skin was sensitive, and because it was not greatly affected by the season or my skin condition, it was nice to use consistently throughout all four seasons.


How did it feel before makeup?
In particular, it did not pill or become greasy even when I applied it before my morning makeup, so it was highly useful as a pre-makeup cream too. The texture is a soft cream, but once applied, it absorbs more quickly than you might expect. That makes it really convenient to use.

It looks bouncy when placed on my hand, but the moment it touches my skin, it spreads lightly and finishes fresh without stickiness. Its absorption is so good that even layering it several times did not feel burdensome, and I was impressed by how it seemed to replenish moisture deep into the skin without sitting on the surface. I think that is why I kept reaching for it :)

Afternoon moisture in a dry office
Perhaps because it contains highly concentrated hyaluronic acid, I could feel deep hydration within my skin. It is not the type that only makes the surface feel moisturized; it also helps with that tight feeling from within. If I applied it in the morning before heading out, my skin did not feel tight even in the afternoon, and the moisture lasted for a long time, as if a protective moisture barrier had formed. Even in a dry office where I always keep a humidifier on, my skin stayed comfortable, so I was very satisfied. Haha.


A hydrated glow and moisture after makeup
Another thing I liked was that I could also pay attention to firmness care. Because it replenished plenty of moisture, my skin naturally looked more supple, with a hydrated glow that seemed to rise from within. It was not an excessive shine, but healthy-looking moisture, so it was perfect for daily care. As I mentioned earlier, my skin also felt more moisturized after makeup without any lifting or flaking :)

A balanced cream for morning and night
Above all, this cream's strength is that it is not too much. It is a balanced moisturizer that is neither too rich nor too light, so it was nice to use regardless of morning or night, and I could use it reliably even when my skin condition was up and down. It has a feel that does not get tiresome even when applied every day, making it a product I naturally reached for.



If you are looking for this kind of daily hydration
If you want to keep your skin comfortably hydrated from within every day without dryness, I think First Edition Hyaluronic Acid Cream would be a satisfying choice. If you are looking for moisture care that stays true to the basics, this is a product you can easily add to your daily routine.
I think hydrated skin maintains its firmness and delays wrinkles. Consistent moisturizing is the most reliable basic habit for slowing aging. That is why I recommend this product! First Edition Hyaluronic Acid Cream, recommended :)






