In Malaysia, oily skin isn’t a skin type, it’s a lifestyle. Step outside for 30 seconds, and your face switches to “free spotlight mode.”
Walk from MRT to office? Boom, T-zone shining like you just finished a marathon. Even with aircon blasting, somehow the humidity still wins.
No wonder Malaysians dengan kulit berminyak always say moisturisers are a trap; apply five minutes only, already glowing, makeup already melting.
So when a moisturiser claims to feel soft like mochi but finish dry, our first reaction was: “Serious ah? Mochi but not sticky?”
We had to try it.
We tried it and YES, it legit feels like mochi
The first thing you notice?The texture.
It’s soft. It’s bouncy.It’s gebu like tapping into a fresh mochi ball straight from a Japanese dessert shop.
On application, it glides like whipped cream…then poof, absorbs instantly and dries down into a velvety-matte finish.
No tackiness. No greasy film. No “I-regret-this” sweat layer forming on top.
One WK team member said:
“It feels like a mochi but finishes like blur filter.”
Another said:
“I applied it at 2pm outside and my skin STILL didn’t feel oily.”
Honestly, mood.
Why does this mochi cream work so well?
Behind the cute name is a surprisingly powerful formula, the kind that actually helps oily skin, not fights it.
4.5% Vitamin C
Brightens and evens skin tone. Great if you want that subtle K-drama glow (minus the oil).
Niacinamide
Refines pores and smooths texture so makeup sits better.
Salicylic Acid
The MVP for oily skin keeps shine controlled and skin fresh throughout the day.
Together, they give up to 48 hours of hydration WITHOUT making your face look like a glazed donut at 3pm. This is hydration that behaves like a matte filter, not a grease trap.
Who is this for?
If you’ve ever said:
“My skin is oily… I don’t need moisturiser lah.”
This one is literally made for you.
Perfect for:
- oily–combination skin
- people living in Malaysian humidity
- makeup users who need a non-slippery base
- anyone who hates heavy, sticky creams
And yes, it passes the “Malaysia weather stress test.”
What Malaysians Are Actually Saying
On TikTok and Shopee, Malaysians are already raving about the mochi-soft texture and dry-touch finish especially those with oily skin.
TikTok Reactions
Users are obsessed with how soft, gebu and primer-like the finish feels:
“The texture feels like a primer after applying.”
“Absolutely loving Garnier’s texture now.”
Even on Shopee, buyers with oily or combination skin are hyping up the cream’s lightweight feel and matte finish:
Shopee Reviews
“This mochi cream is so good. Gives a matte effect. Even without putting in the fridge, it feels cooling and soothing.”
“Absorbs quickly & smooth without greasy residue. Keeps my skin looking fresh.”
“Skin feels moisturised after using. 9/10, very recommended.”
People are even doing the “mochi cheek pinch” trend with it, yes, that cute pinch on the cheeks to show how bouncy and soft their skin looks.
Before–After: The Matte Test
A user who’ve tried the Dry Touch Mochi Cream shared that the difference is surprisingly obvious:
Before: T-zone looking a little too shiny…
After: Soft, hydrated, matte WITHOUT feeling dry or tight.
Why we think Malaysians will love this
- Lightweight enough for our heat
- Hydrating enough without heaviness
- Matte enough to survive LRT platforms
- Soft enough to make you go “omg mochi”
- Affordable (important!!)
It checks every oily-skin box without the usual kompromi.
And yes, the 12.12 promo is worth grabbing
If you’ve been waiting to try it, now’s the best time — from now up until 12.12, you can enjoy these deals:
12.12 Deals
- 30% OFF + FREE Gifts* with every purchase of the 50ML Dry Touch Mochi Cream
- Spend RM60 storewide & get a Garnier 4pcs Exclusive Gift Box (worth RM120)
That’s a lot of glow for your ringgit.
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If you’ve been avoiding moisturiser because of the “sticky fear”…this mochi cream is here to change your mind.
Soft on touch. Dry on finish. Mochi-tested, Malaysia-approved. Time to enter your non-sticky moisturiser era.
