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DIVE IN Serum
A gentle, fragrance-free serum with five forms of hyaluronic acid that Reddit fans rely on for simple, non-sticky hydration.
7.9
Good
Beauty score
#8 of 14 serums
Community
—/10
- Format
- Serum
- Size
- 1.69 fl oz
- Price per oz
- $14.20 / oz
- Price tier
- Mid-range
Made for: Normal skin · Combination skin · Dry skin · Sensitive skin
Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score
The verdict
A gentle, fragrance-free serum with five forms of hyaluronic acid that Reddit fans rely on for simple, non-sticky hydration.
Torriden DIVE IN Serum, also sold as the DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum, is a water-light hydrating serum built on five forms of hyaluronic acid with panthenol and allantoin. Torriden cites a non-irritant patch test and moisture gains in small in-house studies, and its ingredient list includes no fragrance. Reddit users describe it as gentle, fast-absorbing and non-clogging under moisturizer. It hydrates rather than targets tone or lines, and some find the dropper leaves the last of the serum behind.
Best for
- A gentle hydration layer for dry or dehydrated skin
- Sensitive or retinoid-stressed skin that needs a simple serum
- Layering under moisturizer in a K-beauty routine
What we love
- Five forms of hyaluronic acid plus panthenol and allantoin for layered hydration
- No fragrance in the ingredient list, with a non-irritant patch-test claim
- Light, fast-absorbing texture that layers under moisturizer
- Users describe it as gentle enough for retinoid-stressed and sensitive skin
Worth knowing
- Hydration only, with no actives for tone, texture or lines
- Dropper packaging can leave the last of the serum in the bottle
- Brand moisture data comes from small studies of about 20 people
How it scored
The breakdown.
Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.
7.9Good
Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.
- Results30%7.6
Reddit users consistently report gentle, effective hydration, but it is a hydrator with no actives for tone, texture or lines, so visible change is limited to plumper-feeling skin.
- Formula & ingredients20%7.8
Five forms of hyaluronic acid plus panthenol, allantoin and a little ceramide NP in a fragrance-free base; the brand's moisture claims rest on small studies of about 20 people.
- Texture & experience15%8.2
A light, fast-absorbing serum that users say sinks in quickly and layers under creams without stickiness, though one user complains the dropper never reaches the last of it.
- Value20%8.2
$24 for 50 ml is reasonable for a hyaluronic acid serum, in line with other K-beauty hydrators and well below prestige versions.
- Community love15%8.0
Frequently recommended in r/AsianBeauty, r/KoreanBeauty and r/tretinoin as a gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly hydrator, with complaints focused on packaging rather than results.
Beauty profile
Inside the bottle.
Texture
Lightweight hydrating serum that Torriden says leaves skin plump and dewy without heaviness or stickiness
Format
Serum
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Size
1.69 fl oz / 50 ml
Key ingredients
Ingredient encyclopedia →- HaHyaluronic acidHydrators — ingredient guide
- PaPanthenolHydrators — ingredient guide
- AlAllantoinBarrier & repair — ingredient guide
What’s in it: 5D hyaluronic acid complex (five molecular sizes: sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer and hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate) with panthenol and allantoin; also lists madecassoside, ceramide NP, beta-glucan and malachite extract. No percentages are disclosed.
How to use
Evenly apply an appropriate amount to the face and lightly pat to absorb. Torriden suggests layering it under the DIVE IN Multi Pad for 3–5 minutes for deeper hydration.
Full ingredient list (INCI)34 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand
- Water,
- Butylene Glycol,
- Glycerin,
- Dipropylene Glycol,
- 1,
- 2-Hexanediol,
- Panthenol,
- Sodium Hyaluronate,
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid,
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate,
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer,
- Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate,
- Allantoin,
- Trehalose,
- Betaine,
- Propanediol,
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract,
- Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract,
- Madecassoside,
- Madecassic Acid,
- Ceramide NP,
- Beta-Glucan,
- Malachite Extract,
- Cholesterol,
- Pentylene Glycol,
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer,
- PVM/MA Copolymer,
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate,
- Xanthan Gum,
- Tromethamine,
- Carbomer,
- Ethylhexylglycerin,
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract,
- Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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What people say
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4 verbatim quotes · 3 positive · 1 critical
r/KoreanBeautyPositive
For lightweight daytime hydration, I highly recommend Torriden Dive-In Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Serum. It’s super gentle, sinks in fast, and doesn't clog pores.
r/tretinoinPositive
Or for a serum just for pure hydration, I’ve started the torriden dive in serum recently and that one is great too.
r/KoreanBeautyPositive
Serum/Toner that I really enjoy are the Torriden Dive in Serum/Toner. It’s very gentle and unlikely to cause skin reactions.
r/AsianBeautyCritical
And Torriden Dive-In serum. The dropper never gets the last bit and it drives me nuts. Just make it a pump already
Price & value
Is it worth it?
Typical price
$24.00
for 1.69 fl oz / 50 ml
Per ounce
$14.20
DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury
About 15% less per ounce than the typical serums we review. Our value score: 8.2/10 for a mid-range pick.
Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.
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FAQ
Good questions.
What kinds of hyaluronic acid does it contain?
Torriden says its 5D complex uses five molecular sizes of hyaluronic acid. The ingredient list shows sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer and hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate.
Is it fragrance-free?
No fragrance appears in the full ingredient list on Torriden's US site, and the brand describes the formula as suitable even for sensitive skin.
How should I use it?
Torriden says to apply an appropriate amount to the face and pat it in. For extra hydration it suggests layering the serum under its DIVE IN Multi Pad for three to five minutes.
What does Torriden's testing show?
The brand cites a human repeat insult patch test that rated the serum non-irritant in 50 people over six weeks, plus moisture improvements measured in groups of 20 to 22 people immediately, at 48 hours and after four weeks.
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