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K-beauty skincare picks

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Korean skincare treats the skin barrier using soothing and hydrating ingredients rather than harsh, stripping treatments.
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Cleansing products

K-beauty cleansing practices focus on a meticulous, multi-step approach designed to remove all traces of impurities while maintaining the skin's moisture barrier. The cornerstone of this routine is double cleansing, which involves using an oil-based ...

 
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This oil cleanser is lightweight with a non-greasy texture that effectively removes makeup, sunscreen, and daily debris while hydrating the skin.
HARUHARU WONDER Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil Unscented
 
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This lightweight K-beauty cleanser effectively removes sunscreen, makeup, and sebaceous filaments without leaving a greasy residue
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
 
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An effective cleanser that helps trouble-prone, dry and dehydrated skin, as well as aging and sensitive skin.
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
 
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Isntree’s Hyaluronic Acid Low pH Cleansing Foam has a rich blend of hyaluronic acid and amino acids.
Isntree Low PH Cleansing Foam Hyaluronic Acid 150mL
 
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This gentle gel formula breaks down makeup, oils, and SPF residue, leaving behind cleaner, softer skin that retains its moisture.
Skinfix barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Hydrating Gentle Gel Cleanser
 
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This vegan and cruelty-free milk cleanser has plant-based extracts including coconut fruit, rice, soybean, sweet almond seed and oatmeal nourish skin to reveal a healthy appearance.
Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser
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A lightweight gel texture that leaves a hydrating finish that is suitable for sensitive skin.
Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser | Beauty of Joseon Official Store

Serums and Essences

Essences are light and watery to help hydrate and prep the skin. Serums are thicker, with potent ingredients for targeted concerns.  Both important cleansing steps in skincare routine.

 
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A soothing essence perfect for sensitive and inflamed skin while preventing free radical damage forming a moisture barrier over skin.
MIXSOON Soondy Centella Asiatica Essence
 
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This unique formula features a  "stringy" texture that absorbs quickly for a plump, non-sticky, and lifted look. It targets wrinkles, sagging, and dullness, making it ideal for aging skin.
Numbuzin No.9 NAD Bio Lifting Essence 50ml
 
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This essence calms, refines and purifies skin with Korean mugwort extract. It also carries a unique, refreshing scent.
I'm From Mugwort Essence, 2 x 160 mL + 30 mL
 
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This serum features bakuchiol (a natural alternative to retinol) and allantoin to promote collagen production and diminish the signs of aging.
EQQUALBERRY Bakuchiol Plumping Serum
 
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This serum is infused with rose PDRN and 15 types of peptides that boost skin elasticity and repair damaged skin.
No.2 Rose PDRN Collagen 2X Plumping Serum - numbuzin
 
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This serum is packed with salmon PDRN, collagen, hyaluronic acids, niacinamide and more to promote a youthful look that glows from within.
COSRX 5 PDRN Collagen Intense Vitalizing Serum
 
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This serum delivers deep hydration and improved skin texture using fermented black rice, hyaluronic acid, and ginseng.
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum

Toners and moisturizers

Toners are lightweight, water-based liquids applied immediately after cleansing to balance pH, remove residual impurities, and prep skin. Moisturizers are thick creams that lock in water and keep your skin healthy and protected.

 
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This rich, nourishing cream is great for restoring skin barriers and perfect for dry and sensitive skin.
HARUHARU wonder Black Rice 5 Ceramide Cream
 
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This toner boosts skin elasticity and revitalizes skin using Vitamin B12 and ceramides that is effective on aging skin.
numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner
 
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This gel cream moisturizer instantly supports the moisture barrier and keeps working over time, leaving skin looking plump, smooth, and naturally glowy.
Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream
 
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This Vegan Milk Toner has yam root extract to replenish moisture in dry skin for a supple and healthy-looking glow.
ISNTREE Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner
 
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Rich in natural antioxidants, this face NAD+ mist strengthens the skin barrier.
Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD + Serum Mist
 
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This toner absorbs very quick and traceless, therefore perfect for layering.
Hyaluronic Acid Toner
 
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The luscious cream has a lightweight formula that layers perfectly under foundation.
Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer 60ml
 
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This lightweight formula  delivers nourishment quickly and deeply into skin lifting sagginess and minimizing fine lines and dark spots.
CENTELLIAN 24 Madeca Cream Time Reverse
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This rich moisturizer is intense for hydration, particularly in winter. Key ingredients like black soybean extract and ceramides improve skin elasticity and nourishment.
Soybean Nourishing Cream

Sunscreen

K-beauty suncreen products use newer, more effective UV filters for superior and stable protection.

 
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This SPF 50+ is an organic sunscreen coming in a lightweight cream texture that absorbs quickly into skin without leaving a white cast
Beauty of Joseon Sunscreens
 
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This chemical sunscreen contains muan red onion extract to minimize blemishes while soothing skin.
New isntree sunscreen onion fluid spf 50 mini review : r/AsianBeauty
 
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A SPF 50+ enriched with beta-glucan to lock in intense hydration and strengthen the skin barrier.
Shop iUNIK - Beta Glucan Barrier Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ - 60ml
 
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The lightweight gel texture absorbs quickly into skin for a natural matte finish. Formulated without essential oils, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
All-day Airy Sunscreen
 
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This SPF has a serum-like texture that leaves a non-greasy finish for hot summer days, and a moisturizing formula that keeps skin hydrated and glowy in the dry winter.
MIXSOON Centella Sun Cream SPF50 PA++++ (50ml) – Skin Cupid