Sooryehan Hyobidam Fermented Cream 50 ml — Wild Jiri Ginseng & Fermented Snow Fungus Hydrating Night Cream

Sooryehan Hyobidam Fermented Cream is a nourishing Korean facial moisturizer that blends wild Jiri Mountain ginseng and fermented snow fungus to hydrate, smooth, and support skin elasticity.

This cream delivers a rich, herbal-infused formula rooted in Korean hanbang (traditional herbal medicine) practices. It pairs wild ginseng extract — sourced from Mount Jiri — with fermented snow fungus, an ingredient prized for moisture retention and fine particle absorption. The product is made by Sooryehan (an LG Beauty brand) and comes in a 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) jar suitable for nightly or daily moisturizing steps within a multi-step skincare routine.

How does Hyobidam Fermented Cream fit into my skincare routine?

Use this cream after toner, essence or serum, and emulsion. Its texture is richer than a lotion, so a little goes a long way when layered over lighter treatments. The formula seals in hydration and the fermented extracts are intended to work synergistically with previously applied actives.

• Apply as the final moisturizing step morning or night.
• Use over serums and essences to lock in active ingredients.
• Suitable for spot application on drier areas or full-face use for broader hydration.

What active ingredients are in this cream and what do they do?

The main botanicals are wild ginseng from Mount Jiri and fermented snow fungus. Wild ginseng is a traditional hanbang extract prized for its revitalizing properties, while fermented snow fungus offers high water-binding capacity and smaller particle size for improved absorption. Fermentation is used to enhance ingredient availability and skin compatibility.

• Wild Jiri ginseng extract: traditional revitalizing botanical.
• Fermented snow fungus: high hydration potential and enhanced absorption.
• Baekhyodan complex: a signature blend combining these extracts for targeted skin support.

Is this cream suitable for my skin type and sensitivity concerns?

The cream’s rich, emollient texture best suits normal to dry and combination skin types or anyone seeking more intense overnight hydration. If you have oily skin, try a thin layer or apply only where needed. As with any botanical-rich product, patch-test if you have sensitive or reactive skin to confirm compatibility.

• Best for normal, dry, or combination skin needing hydration and smoothing.
• Oily skin: use sparingly or as a targeted treatment on dry zones.
• Patch-test recommended for sensitive or reactive skin before full-face use.

How should I apply it for maximum benefit?

Warm a pea-sized amount between your fingertips, then press gently onto the face and neck to help absorption. For nighttime use, apply a slightly thicker layer to drier zones; during the day, use a thinner layer under sunscreen. Consistent application after your serums helps maintain hydration and finish your skincare ritual.

• Use a pea-sized amount for full face; more for drier areas.
• Press, don’t rub, to aid penetration of fermented extracts.
• Layer under sunscreen in daytime or use a richer application at night.

Who is this for: Sooryehan Hyobidam Fermented Cream is aimed at people seeking a hanbang-inspired moisturizer that emphasizes herbal extracts and fermentation for hydration and texture support. It’s appropriate for those who favor Korean herbal skincare and want a richer cream to use after serums. If you prefer lightweight gel moisturizers or have a history of sensitivity to botanical blends, consider a patch test or consult ingredient specifics before regular use.

Ingredients

Water, glycerin, cyclopentasiloxane, dipropylene glycol, lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, hydrogenated polyisobutene, hydrogenated polydecene, hydrogenated lecithin, dimethicone, peg-40 stearate, saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate, saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate, 1,2-hexanediol, panthenol, betaine, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, stearyl alcohol, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, alcohol denat., squalane, cetearyl olivate, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, beeswax, ceramide np, sorbitan olivate, lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, behenic acid, c14-22 alcohols, fragrance, butylene glycol, behenyl alcohol, stearic acid, theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, triethylhexanoin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, arachidyl glucoside, ginsenosides, glycereth-20, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, xanthan gum, myristic acid, peg-10 rapeseed sterol, peg-10 phytosterol, polysorbate 60, adenosine, theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract, dimethiconol, tremella fuciformis (mushroom) extract, trisodium edta, ganoderma lucidum (mushroom) stem extract, trametes versicolor extract, cordyceps sinensis extract, carbomer, cholesterol, tromethamine, phytosphingosine, panax ginseng root extract, phaseolus radiatus seed extract, pogostemon cablin leaf extract, poria cocos sclerotium extract, trichosanthes kirilowii root extract, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel extract, yellow 6 (CI 15985), angelica tenuissima root extract, yellow 5 (CI 19140), ceratonia siliqua (carob) fruit extract, red 4 (CI 14700).