Dear Snow

DEAR SNOW is a Korean skincare brand covering facial care and cleansers with two distinct sub-ranges: the My Calming line and a set of targeted treatment ampoules. The My Calming range includes a cleansing gel foam 200ml, first treatment essence 180ml, lip and eye remover 100ml, and a touch pad set 70ea/160ml. The treatment range features the Cicatenol Repair Ampoule 50ml for barrier repair, the Hyal Drink Ampoule 100ml for intensive hydration, and the Very Berry Energy Serum 40ml for radiance. The My Vegan Moisture Cream 50ml rounds out the range as the moisturizing step.

  • My Calming cleansing range
  • Cicatenol barrier repair
  • Vegan moisture cream
  • Korean DEAR SNOW brand

By Skinsli editorial Updated

Buying guide

DEAR SNOW Skincare Guide: My Calming Line and Treatment Ampoules

DEAR SNOW is a Korean skincare brand with two closely related lines: the My Calming series for cleansing and toning, and a treatment range featuring ampoules and a serum for targeted repair, hydration, and radiance. This guide covers each product's role, explains the Cicatenol and Hyal Drink ampoule formats, and shows how to combine the My Calming steps with the treatment range into a complete routine.

My Calming Line: Cleansing Through Toning

The My Calming series is a coherent cleansing and preparation system that covers four steps before treatment products. Each piece is formulated to minimize irritation and prepare sensitized or reactive skin for the more concentrated actives that follow. The 'calming' designation across the line indicates a shared formulation philosophy: low fragrance, soothing actives, and a focus on barrier preservation rather than active exfoliation.

My Calming Cleansing Gel Foam 200ml

The Cleansing Gel Foam 200ml is the primary face cleanser in the My Calming line. It lathers into a gel-foam texture that rinses cleanly without leaving residue. The calming formula is suited for sensitive skin that reacts to harsher surfactants. At 200ml, it provides roughly two to three months of twice-daily use. It fits as either a stand-alone morning cleanser or as the second cleanser in an evening double-cleanse after a cleansing oil or balm removes makeup and sunscreen.

My Calming Lip & Eye Remover 100ml

The Lip & Eye Remover 100ml is a dedicated makeup remover for the most sensitive facial areas - the eyes and lips. These zones have thinner, more delicate skin than the rest of the face, and using a product formulated for them specifically reduces the risk of irritation from rubbing or from ingredients that are safe on facial skin but irritating near the eyes. Applying it before the Cleansing Gel Foam means the gel foam needs to do less mechanical work around the eyes, preserving the periorbital area during cleansing. The 100ml size lasts several months with daily use.

My Calming Touch Pad 70ea/160ml

The Touch Pad set (70 pads / 160ml) is a saturated cotton pad system combining toning and light exfoliation in one step. Each pad is pre-soaked with the My Calming toning solution, applied by pressing and sliding across the face after cleansing. The 70-pad count at once-daily use provides roughly two and a half months of supply. The pad format delivers more toner per swipe than applying by hand and provides gentle physical exfoliation from the texture of the pad surface. It fits between the cleansing step and the First Treatment Essence.

My Calming First Treatment Essence 180ml

The First Treatment Essence 180ml is the final step in the My Calming preparation sequence - applied after toning and before treatment ampoules. First treatment essences in Korean skincare deliver a concentrated blend of ferment filtrate and hydration actives that condition skin to absorb subsequent actives more efficiently. The large 180ml size supports generous twice-daily application without rationing. Applied by patting into skin (not wiping), it provides the hydrated base that allows the Cicatenol Repair Ampoule, Hyal Drink Ampoule, or Very Berry Serum to penetrate more evenly.

Cicatenol Repair Ampoule 50ml and Hyal Drink Ampoule 100ml

DEAR SNOW offers two ampoule treatments addressing different skin needs. The Cicatenol Repair Ampoule 50ml centers on cicatenol - a proprietary centella asiatica extract formulation used for barrier repair, calming, and recovery from breakouts or compromised skin. Cicatenol-type actives are rich in madecassoside and asiaticoside, the wound-healing components of centella. The Hyal Drink Ampoule 100ml is a hyaluronic acid-focused intensive hydration treatment - at 100ml, it is unusually large for an ampoule, indicating it can be used daily with generous application rather than as a sparingly used treatment concentrate. The two ampoules target different problems and can be alternated - Cicatenol for reactive or sensitive phases, Hyal Drink for dry or dehydrated phases.

Very Berry Energy Serum 40ml

The Very Berry Energy Serum 40ml is DEAR SNOW's radiance and vitality serum, using a berry-derived antioxidant complex as the primary active. Berries are high in polyphenols, vitamin C precursors, and anthocyanins that neutralize free-radical damage, which is a key cause of dull, fatigued-looking skin. At 40ml, it is a standard serum size that lasts six to eight weeks at daily use. It suits skin that lacks radiance rather than skin that is primarily reactive or dehydrated - for those conditions, the Cicatenol or Hyal Drink ampoules are more targeted. The Very Berry Serum fits well in a morning routine where antioxidant protection against daily environmental stress is the priority.

My Vegan Moisture Cream 50ml

The My Vegan Moisture Cream 50ml is the final moisturizing step in the DEAR SNOW range and is certified vegan - no animal-derived ingredients or by-products. Vegan face creams have become a standard in Korean skincare, often using plant-based alternatives to traditional ingredients like lanolin or squalane. The 50ml size is standard for a Korean facial moisturizer, providing two to three months of daily use. It fits after the ampoule step and before sunscreen in the morning, or as the last PM step. Its vegan formulation is compatible with users who avoid animal-derived skincare across the routine.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Cicatenol is DEAR SNOW's branded centella asiatica extract complex. Standard cica extracts contain asiaticosides and madecassosides, the anti-inflammatory and wound-healing actives in centella. The Cicatenol formulation concentrates these compounds for barrier repair, redness reduction, and recovery from compromised skin states - including acne, environmental irritation, or over-exfoliation. The 50ml ampoule size is suited for regular use on the full face rather than spot treatment only.

  • The 100ml size positions the Hyal Drink Ampoule as a daily generous-use hydration product rather than a sparingly applied treatment. Standard ampoules at 30-50ml require careful rationing to stretch over two months; the 100ml Hyal Drink can be applied twice daily with two to three pumps per use and still last two to three months. DEAR SNOW's sizing choice reflects the hyaluronic acid formula's safety for daily unrestricted use - hyaluronic acid does not carry the irritation risk of acids or retinoids that requires limited application.

  • The Very Berry Energy Serum suits the morning routine. Its berry-derived antioxidant complex - polyphenols, anthocyanins, and vitamin C precursors - neutralizes free radicals from UV exposure, pollution, and environmental stress that accumulate during the day. Using it in the morning before sunscreen creates an antioxidant layer that reinforces UV protection. In the evening, the Cicatenol Repair Ampoule or Hyal Drink Ampoule addresses different concerns (repair and hydration) and are better suited to the PM slot where skin is in recovery mode.

  • Take one pad from the 70-pad pouch and press it gently against the skin surface, then slide it outward from the center of the face toward the hairline and jawline. Avoid pulling or dragging - use light pressure to let the pre-soaked solution transfer to skin. After swiping the entire face, pat any remaining toner into skin rather than wiping it off. Use once daily after cleansing. The 70 pads provide approximately two and a half months at this frequency. Reseal the pouch between uses to prevent the remaining pads from drying out.

  • Vegan certification means the My Vegan Moisture Cream contains no animal-derived ingredients or by-products - no lanolin (sheep wool wax), no squalane from shark liver, no beeswax, no carmine, and no collagen from animal sources. Plant-based alternatives are used instead: plant-derived squalane from sugarcane or olive, plant waxes, and fermented botanical actives. The cream is also likely cruelty-free as part of the vegan certification. For users building an entirely vegan routine, it pairs with the My Calming First Treatment Essence and the berry serum as the moisturizing anchor.

  • The My Calming line is built for sensitive, reactive, or post-treatment skin. The low-fragrance, barrier-preserving formulation across the cleansing gel foam, touch pads, and first treatment essence suits skin that reacts to conventional skincare with redness, tightness, or breakouts. Normal skin can also use the line without issues. Oily skin may find the First Treatment Essence slightly too rich in humid conditions, but the cleansing gel foam and touch pads are suitable for oily skin in any season.

  • Yes. Apply the Hyal Drink Ampoule first (lighter, water-based texture) and the Cicatenol Repair Ampoule second. The layering order follows the Korean skincare principle of thinnest-first: hyaluronic acid absorbs quickly and delivers moisture to the surface layer, then the Cicatenol's calming actives work on the same prepared base. Both are compatible - hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica have no interaction conflict. Using both together is particularly effective for skin that is simultaneously dehydrated and reactive, such as after sun exposure or during a dry-climate period.