Viral K-beauty 'glass skin' moisturiser finally launches in UK and we've tried it out

Ask any beauty lover what they buy when abroad, and I bet it included a number of that you can't get back home. Until recently that included cult Korean skincare brand Belif – which was also available in the US – however, it has finally launched here in the UK on , much to the delight of anyone who loves the lightweight, hydrating formulas that K-beauty is known for.

Belif's Aqua Bomb range is perhaps its most popular, and within that, the Aqua Bomb moisturisers: , £32, a gel-cream formula ideal for combination-to-oily cream, and , £32, with more of a traditional cream texture and better suited to normal-to-dry skin. And if you're in need of a new moisturiser, I think these two are well worth checking out.

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I'd say my skin is combination, but I've never found gel textured creams hydrating enough for my complexion, so would be my pick out of the two. Enriched with peptides, squalane and ceramides, it's clinically shown to increase moisture by 114.5% instantly and keep the skin hydrated for up to 48 hours.

It has more of a traditional moisturiser texture than its Aqua Bomb counterpart – Belif describes it as like 'whipped cream' – and it's incredibly lightweight, not heavy or greasy in the slightest. , and make-up sits beautifully over the top of it.

It also tried , and we really impressed by this one too; it sinks in instantly yet still leaves skin feeling hydrated, like a glass of water on the skin. If you're previously tried and loved gel-cream moisturisers such as or , I think you'll love this. Belif also has a cleanser, toner and overnight mask in its Aqua Bomb range, which are worth a look.

If it's lightweight, Korean skincare – known for giving a 'glass skin' glow – you should also check out Beauty of Joseon, which has just launched into Boots stores and online. We've been particularly impressed by , and .

Meanwhile This Morning presenter Nadine Baggott recently praised as one that make-up artists are currently obsessed with for getting glowing skin.