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When it comes to hydration, hyaluronic acid is often the first ingredient that comes to mind—and for good reason. It’s a go-to in everything from serums to sheet masks, praised for its ability to attract and hold moisture like nothing else. In recent years, ingredients like snail mucin have joined the hydration conversation too, gaining cult status for their glow-boosting, skin-repairing benefits.
But skincare lovers are increasingly looking beyond the usual suspects, seeking out alternative hydrators that not only complement existing routines but bring their own unique skin benefits. From barrier-friendly oils to bio-fermented extracts, there’s a growing appetite for formulations that deliver moisture in new, skin-loving ways.
Enter Silver Ear Mushroom, the hero of KORA Organics’ latest launch—a milky mask that reimagines hydration through the lens of organic, plant-powered skincare.
KORA Organics Launches Milky Mushroom Mask
While the name may sound whimsical, the formula is built around serious skin science—with Silver Ear Mushroom, also known as Tremella, taking centre stage. Sometimes referred to as a natural alternative to hyaluronic acid, this fungi has a unique ability to hold water and deliver it to the skin in a way that feels lightweight yet lasting.
The hydrating mask itself is rich, creamy and—as the name suggests—decidedly milky. Unlike thicker, more occlusive masks, it applies like a velvety moisturiser, sinking into the skin without stickiness or residue. That makes it especially versatile: use it as a short, 15-minute treatment or leave it on overnight as a deep restorative layer.
The formula also includes Sodium Hyaluronate, a water-attracting molecule that complements the mushroom’s hydration powers, as well as soothing Coconut Milk and Aloe. There’s also the signature KORA ingredient—Noni extract, a tropical fruit rich in antioxidants, and an infusion of rose, geranium and basil essential oils that give the product a gentle, spa-like scent.
It’s also tapping into a broader shift happening in skincare. Mushroom-derived ingredients have been cropping up in everything from serums to cleansers in recent years, but hydration is where they seem to shine. Compared to more synthetic hydrators, fungi like Silver Ear are gaining popularity not just for performance but for being plant-based, sustainable and less polarising than animal-derived alternatives.
The Milky Mushroom Ultra Hydrating Mask is available to shop now for $75 at KORA Organics.
