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The Slugging Starter
Petrolatum-on-top, hydration-underneath — the overnight slugging routine that actually repairs.
6 products · Updated April 2026
Slugging is the overnight technique of sealing a hydration-layered face with a thin layer of petrolatum (Vaseline, CeraVe Healing Ointment, or Aquaphor). The science: occlusion prevents transepidermal water loss, so everything beneath the seal works longer. It's a barrier repair trick, not a daily routine. Use weekly when skin is compromised, nightly when actively repairing.
COSRX
Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
Moisturizer
dry8.5/10
DrynessFine Lines
Aestura
AtoBarrier365 Cream
Moisturizer
sensitive9/10
DrynessSensitivity
Torriden
DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Treatment
dry8.5/10
DrynessDullness
Illiyoon
Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
Moisturizer
sensitive9.5/10
DrynessSensitivity
Laneige
Water Sleeping Mask
Moisturizer
combination7.5/10
DrynessDullness
Anua
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
Toner
sensitive9/10
RednessSensitivity
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This curated selection contains 6 Korean skincare products hand-picked by our editors. Each product was chosen based on ingredient quality, editor ratings, user reviews, and how well it fits the theme of this collection.
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