Dr+lab Lab Hydra

DR+LAB is a Korean skincare brand positioned in the clinical or derma-skincare category - products developed with a professional-use aesthetic that includes large-format packaging (500ml ampoule, 1000g modeling mask) alongside retail-sized products. The 'DR+LAB' name signals a research-and-dermatology framing common in Korean cosmeceutical brands. The Lab Hydra sub-line represents a coherent hydration and calming product family within DR+LAB's broader catalog, which also includes AHA/BHA treatments and other targeted actives. Products on Skinsli are sourced from Korean supply channels and manufactured in South Korea.

The Lab Hydra range splits into two distinct product families. Hydra-15 products use hyaluronic acid (the '15' references a multi-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid approach - different molecular sizes penetrate to different depths of the skin) as the primary active, with a soothing supporting cast. Hydra Derma products use centella asiatica extract (labeled 'centella sica' or 'centellacica') and azulene as their primary actives - focusing on barrier support, calming, and reducing redness. The two sub-lines are compatible and complementary: Hydra-15 delivers moisture; Hydra Derma addresses the inflammatory and barrier side of skin concern.

The DR+LAB Hydra-15 Soothing Ampoule (500ml) is the largest product in the line and one of the few consumer-available ampoules in this format size. At 500ml it is designed for heavy daily use or professional-grade application - estheticians and home users who apply a full ampoule layer morning and evening will find a standard 30-50ml ampoule runs out quickly. The 500ml format reduces per-application cost substantially and is practical for anyone committed to hyaluronic acid ampoule as a core daily routine step. Applied after toner as the first serum step, a small pump (2-4ml) covers the full face and neck. The soothing formulation makes it safe for reactive or sensitive skin as well as for combining with active treatments (AHA, retinol).

The Hydra-15 Hyaluronic Acid Solution (30ml) is a concentrated serum-format hyaluronic acid treatment for facial use. The 30ml size is a standard serum volume for a two-to-three month supply at once-daily use. This product is the targeted facial version of the hydration approach taken at scale by the 500ml Ampoule. It applies after toner - one to two drops or a 2-3ml pump applied across the face and pressed in - before any cream or gel step. As a solution, the texture is lighter and more watery than a serum gel, making it suitable as a standalone hydration step for oily skin or as the first serum layer before richer treatments on dry skin.

The Hydra-15 Soothing Gel Cream (200ml) is a gel-to-cream moisturizer with hyaluronic acid as the primary hydrating active. At 200ml it is a large retail format - approximately three to four months of twice-daily full-face use. The gel-cream texture sits between a lightweight lotion and a standard cream: it absorbs without a heavy film and works for normal-to-oily and combination skin. As the final step of the Hydra-15 routine, it seals the hyaluronic acid ampoule or solution layer and provides a light occlusive finish. For dry skin, a thicker cream layered over the gel cream adds the occlusion the formula alone may not provide.

The Hydra-15 Hyaluronic Acid Modeling Mask (1000g) is a professional-format rubber mask powder. Mixed with water, the powder forms a gel that sets on the face and can be peeled off cleanly, delivering hyaluronic acid under a sealed environment that increases penetration. At 1000g the pack provides 30-40 professional mask applications (approximately 30-35g per full-face session). For home use, this is a one-to-two year supply for weekly mask sessions, making it the most economical per-use option in the line. The modeling mask is typically used 5-10 minutes after applying the ampoule or serum, as the sealed occlusion extends the active ingredient contact time.

The Hydra Derma Centella Sica sub-line covers three formats. The Centella Sica Solution (50g) is a gel-to-solution first layer applied after toner - 'sica' is the Korean abbreviation for centella asiatica and shares the same abbreviation as 'cica.' The Centellacica Cream (30g) is a concentrated treatment cream for specific concern areas or for overall calming application as the final moisturizing step. The Centella Sica Mask (30ml x 5 pieces) is a sheet mask set delivering a concentrated centella layer in 15-20 minute sessions - practical as a weekly treatment or for recovery after irritating actives. The three formats allow you to layer centella at the solution, cream, and mask steps independently or together.

The Hydra Derma Azulene Cream (200ml) uses azulene as its primary active. Azulene is a deep-blue compound derived from chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) that has strong anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. It is used in derma skincare for post-procedure recovery, redness reduction, and reactive skin conditions. The 200ml format is a generous daily-use size - azulene cream works well as an overnight moisturizer or as a calming final step after active treatments. It is compatible with the Hydra-15 products: apply the Hydra-15 Soothing Ampoule first, allow to absorb, then apply the Azulene Cream as the final sealing and calming step for a routine that addresses both hydration and inflammation simultaneously.

A combined Hydra-15 and Hydra Derma routine: cleanse → Hydra Derma Centella Sica Solution (first water layer) → Hydra-15 Hyaluronic Acid Solution (first serum layer) → Hydra Derma Centellacica Cream or Hydra-15 Soothing Gel Cream (moisture step) → Hydra Derma Azulene Cream (calming finish on reactive areas or as an overall final seal). Weekly treatment: Hydra-15 Soothing Ampoule applied under the Hydra-15 Modeling Mask for 15-20 minutes. Sheet mask: Centella Sica Mask (5-pack) on recovery days after actives. A simplified version for those who want fewer steps: Hydra-15 Ampoule → Azulene Cream is a two-step morning routine; Centella Sica Solution → Centellacica Cream is a two-step evening routine.