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Korean Skincare for Reducing Breakouts & Acne Marks (tried and tested!)

15 items

Aria's K-Beauty Picks

For acne-prone people like me who struggle with constant breakouts, dark spots, and acne marks. Discount codes included in every description!

Sections

Cleansers

Toners & Toner Pads

Serums & Essences

Cleansers

First Korean skincare I've tried that worked wonders on my face! I've had lesser breakouts the first time I've tried this back in 2020 and I've used it until 2024. My recommendation for best results is using it with iUNIK's Tea Tree Relief Serum.

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

IUNIK Centella Bubble Foaming Facial Cleanser

Honestly, I didn't expect this to work so well for me, especially since I've used a different cleanser consistently for years. But when I switched to this cleanser from K-SECRET, my face stayed calm with less breakouts. Usually, a pimple comes from h...

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

KSECRET - SEOUL 1988 Cleansing Foam : Pine Cica 1% + Probiotics

This one can be used either as a cleansing oil for removing makeup or as a cleansing foam once you use a pump container. I used it as a foam for about a month and it didn't cause me any irritation nor new breakouts, but I preferred using it to remove...

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

HYAAH Mild But Deep Cleansing Water 300ml

I love this cleanser, specifically because it saves me time! It works both as a cleanser and an exfoliator! Personally, I use it once a week for efficient use. You apply it to a dry face, wait for at least 5 minutes or until it's dry, and add water f...

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

FULLY - Green Tomato Clay Pack Cleanser

This one doubles as an exfoliator as well and leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth, and plump. I've been using it for weeks now, once a week in alternation, and so far, I'm getting good results.

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

LAB.IT PORE RICE CLEANSER

Toners & Toner Pads

HOLY GRAIL! It's very mild and soothing for my face, and I use it as a day toner. Its ingredients haven't clashed with the cleansers I've used with it and it's a great base for the K-Secret Retinal Serum. Honestly, highly highly recommended for a lif...

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

haruharu wonder - Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Fragrance Free

I use this one as a night toner and another good base for K-Secret's Retinal Serum since it's easily absorbed by the skin. Sometimes, I pair it with the Mugwort Essence to quickly heal a new pimple and it does work. I just suggest always shaking the ...

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

I'm from - Rice Toner

Still trying this one as an alternative for a day toner and so far, it doesn't cause much breakouts. But I recommend using sunscreen whenever using this one and I don't mix it with any serums yet. It does help with the dark spots due to the vitamin C...

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

Dear, Klairs - Freshly Juiced Vitamin Essence Toner

This one is a good alternative too as a night toner and can be paired with serums. It's easily absorbed by the skin and has no itchy nor sticky feeling after. It feels cool and refreshing to use too.

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

medicube PDRN Pink Cica Soothing Toner 250ml

I haven't used it much just yet but I tried it for a whole week. It can pass as an alternative for the ones in this list, it didn't cause new pimples to appear, and it didn't irritate my skin. Might update this once I've used it for a while.

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

By Wishtrend - Mandelic Acid Gentle Exfoliating Toner

Serums & Essences

LIFESAVER! I never tried Vitamin C serums before but this one from JUMISO really saved my life. I had a lot of dark spots and acne marks on my face but within two weeks of using this in combination with JUMISO's Snail Mucin Essence? BEST DECISION EVE...

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC StyleKorean - ARIA0004

JUMISO - All Day Vitamin Pure C 5.5 Glow Serum 30ml

ANOTHER LIFESAVER! This in combination with the Vitamic C 5.5 Serum from JUMISO is my greatest discovery yet. First time to try Snail Mucin Essence and I didn't really expect this much of a miracle. I use it every night after using a toner and someti...

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

JUMISO - Snail Mucin 95 + Peptide Facial Essence

The hype for this is sooo justified! It's now my go-to every time I get an unexpected breakout and especially when I have an upcoming event or shoot. You can either apply this to your whole face or use it as a spot treatment. At most, I use it at nig...

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

KSECRET - SEOUL 1988 Serum : Retinal Liposome 2% + Black Ginseng

First essence I've tried, and it did work for me. It can be an alternative to the JUMISO Snail Mucin if that one isn't available. This one not only targets dark spots but also helps with the redness left behind by breakouts. In my experience, I use t...

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

HYAAH Licorice First Essence 200ml | Korean Moisturizer | StyleKorean.com

For some skin types, this may be drying, but as an acne-prone girl, I didn't have that problem. I used it for a whole straight month and it did keep my breakouts at bay. In a way, it dried up my acne quickly and I remedy the acne marks left behind by...

Discount Codes:
YesStyle - ARIA0004
Olive Young - ARIA0021
Stylevana - INF10AUGC
StyleKorean - ARIA0004

I'm from - Mugwort Essence