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Corthe Rich M Cream | Barrier Moisturizer for Very Dry Skin
oCorthe Rich M Cream is a rich, fragrance-free ceramide moisturizer for skin that’s chronically dry, depleted or struggling to hold on to hydration. If your skin feels comfortable after moisturizing and then tight again an hour later, this is the cream to reach for, all year long, and especially when your skin is recovering from a peel or adjusting to a retinoid.
It helps rebuild the skin barrier so it holds moisture better on its own, while forming a protective layer that keeps hydration from escaping. Despite its richness, it absorbs into a soft, comfortable finish rather than sitting heavy on the skin.
From a K-beauty brand trusted by estheticians, it’s a dermatologist-developed cream made for skin that needs more than an everyday moisturizer.
100 ml / 3.38 oz
What Makes It Different
- Seals in hydration with a protective, occlusive finish
- Helps rebuild the skin barrier with ceramides and amino acids
- Absorbs into a soft, comfortable finish without feeling greasy
- Fragrance-free and suited to sensitive skin
- Ideal as the final step to lock in serums and toners
Key Ingredients
Ceracare H30
A concentrated ceramide complex that reinforces the skin barrier, seals in hydration and helps prevent moisture loss.
Triple Hyaluronic Acid
Three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid hydrate at different levels of the skin for a smoother, plumper feel.
Prodew 400
An amino acid blend that mimics the skin's natural moisturizing factors to restore softness and hydration.
Fucoidan
A marine-derived extract that helps soothe the skin and support elasticity.
Squalane + Shea Butter
Nourishing emollients that soften the skin and help form a protective layer against moisture loss.
How to Use
After cleansing, toning and applying your serum, warm a small amount between your fingertips and press it into the face and neck. Use morning and night, or at night only if you prefer a lighter moisturizer during the day.
Pila's tip: When my skin feels tight, dry or rough, Rich M Cream is my final step. I layer it over a hydrating serum so there's moisture underneath for it to seal in. It's also my favorite cream for the days after a peel, when skin needs comfort more than anything else.
Pairs Well With
Corthe Dermo Essential Cleansing Milk — A gentle, non-stripping cleanser that keeps dry skin comfortable from the first step.
Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Daily Serum — For very dehydrated skin, layer this hyaluronic acid serum underneath for an extra boost of water-based hydration.
Neogenesis Beta-Glucan Serum — Adds lightweight hydration and calms sensitive skin before Rich M Cream seals it in.
Dermathod Priming Booster Peel Pads — Follow your exfoliation with Rich M Cream to replenish moisture and keep skin comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the difference between Corthe Rich M Cream and Rich M Lotion?
A: They’re sister products, and the difference comes down to texture. Rich M Cream is thicker and more protective, made for very dry, depleted skin or anyone who wants maximum moisture. Rich M Lotion is lighter and absorbs quickly, which many people prefer for combination skin or warmer weather.
Q: Is Rich M Cream too heavy for daytime?
A: For most dry skin, no. It’s rich, but it absorbs into a soft finish that wears comfortably under sunscreen and makeup. If you’d like something lighter during the day, Rich M Lotion is a good daytime option, with Rich M Cream at night.
Q: Should I apply Rich M Cream before or after my serum?
A: After. It works best as your last skincare step, sealing in the hydration from your toner and serum underneath. In the morning, follow with sunscreen.
Q: Can sensitive skin use Rich M Cream?
A: Yes. It has no added fragrance and is made to support a stressed or compromised skin barrier. If you tend to react to new products, try it on a small area first.
Q: Can I use it after a peel or professional treatment?
A: Yes. It helps skin feel comfortable and replenished after exfoliation, peels or treatments that leave skin feeling stripped. Always follow your provider’s specific aftercare instructions.
Full Ingredient List
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arginine, Arachidyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidyl Glucoside, Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trideceth-10, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium PCA, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Sorbitol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructan, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Threonine, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylparaben, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Proline, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Tropolone, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Propylparaben, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycereth-20
oCorthe Rich M Cream is a rich, fragrance-free ceramide moisturizer for skin that’s chronically dry, depleted or struggling to hold on to hydration. If your skin feels comfortable after moisturizing and then tight again an hour later, this is the cream to reach for, all year long, and especially when your skin is recovering from a peel or adjusting to a retinoid.
It helps rebuild the skin barrier so it holds moisture better on its own, while forming a protective layer that keeps hydration from escaping. Despite its richness, it absorbs into a soft, comfortable finish rather than sitting heavy on the skin.
From a K-beauty brand trusted by estheticians, it’s a dermatologist-developed cream made for skin that needs more than an everyday moisturizer.
100 ml / 3.38 oz
What Makes It Different
- Seals in hydration with a protective, occlusive finish
- Helps rebuild the skin barrier with ceramides and amino acids
- Absorbs into a soft, comfortable finish without feeling greasy
- Fragrance-free and suited to sensitive skin
- Ideal as the final step to lock in serums and toners
Key Ingredients
Ceracare H30
A concentrated ceramide complex that reinforces the skin barrier, seals in hydration and helps prevent moisture loss.
Triple Hyaluronic Acid
Three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid hydrate at different levels of the skin for a smoother, plumper feel.
Prodew 400
An amino acid blend that mimics the skin's natural moisturizing factors to restore softness and hydration.
Fucoidan
A marine-derived extract that helps soothe the skin and support elasticity.
Squalane + Shea Butter
Nourishing emollients that soften the skin and help form a protective layer against moisture loss.
How to Use
After cleansing, toning and applying your serum, warm a small amount between your fingertips and press it into the face and neck. Use morning and night, or at night only if you prefer a lighter moisturizer during the day.
Pila's tip: When my skin feels tight, dry or rough, Rich M Cream is my final step. I layer it over a hydrating serum so there's moisture underneath for it to seal in. It's also my favorite cream for the days after a peel, when skin needs comfort more than anything else.
Pairs Well With
Corthe Dermo Essential Cleansing Milk — A gentle, non-stripping cleanser that keeps dry skin comfortable from the first step.
Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Daily Serum — For very dehydrated skin, layer this hyaluronic acid serum underneath for an extra boost of water-based hydration.
Neogenesis Beta-Glucan Serum — Adds lightweight hydration and calms sensitive skin before Rich M Cream seals it in.
Dermathod Priming Booster Peel Pads — Follow your exfoliation with Rich M Cream to replenish moisture and keep skin comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the difference between Corthe Rich M Cream and Rich M Lotion?
A: They’re sister products, and the difference comes down to texture. Rich M Cream is thicker and more protective, made for very dry, depleted skin or anyone who wants maximum moisture. Rich M Lotion is lighter and absorbs quickly, which many people prefer for combination skin or warmer weather.
Q: Is Rich M Cream too heavy for daytime?
A: For most dry skin, no. It’s rich, but it absorbs into a soft finish that wears comfortably under sunscreen and makeup. If you’d like something lighter during the day, Rich M Lotion is a good daytime option, with Rich M Cream at night.
Q: Should I apply Rich M Cream before or after my serum?
A: After. It works best as your last skincare step, sealing in the hydration from your toner and serum underneath. In the morning, follow with sunscreen.
Q: Can sensitive skin use Rich M Cream?
A: Yes. It has no added fragrance and is made to support a stressed or compromised skin barrier. If you tend to react to new products, try it on a small area first.
Q: Can I use it after a peel or professional treatment?
A: Yes. It helps skin feel comfortable and replenished after exfoliation, peels or treatments that leave skin feeling stripped. Always follow your provider’s specific aftercare instructions.
Full Ingredient List
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arginine, Arachidyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidyl Glucoside, Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trideceth-10, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium PCA, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Sorbitol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructan, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Threonine, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylparaben, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Proline, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Tropolone, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Propylparaben, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycereth-20