korean beauty (aka k-beauty) products have been all the rage because of their high ingredient standards and amazing results. i've noticed my skin have improved brightness and texture and reduced fine lines since switching to a k-beauty skincare routi...
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Toners
Face Masks
Serums
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Toners
these are my overall toner pad pick. they're great for when my skin is irritated. you can leave these on (like a mask!) for ~15 minutes for greater healing.
INNISFREE - Green Tea Panthenol Calming Toner Pads
my overall toner pick (not in pad form). i love that this toner has pdrn, a retinol alternative. i use it every day as part of my nighttime sknincare routine, and i really think it's helped with my fine lines.
INNISFREE - Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming
these are my #1 pick if your main concern is brightening. the formula also contains a plant-based retinol for treating fine lines.
OLIVIAUMMA Milky Resurfacing + Brightening Toner Pads and Face Treatment with Bakuchiol and Niacinamide 4.39 oz/130ml
my pick if redness and uneven texture are your main concerns. the cooling nature of these pads provides instant relief.
AESTURA A-CICA365 Cooling Relief Toner Pads pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic Acid for Redness 3.71 fl. Oz./110 ml
my pick if pore refinement is your biggest concern. these also help with skin dulllness.
YEPODA - The Porefect Pad - Korean exfoliating toner pads with resurfacing acids & clarifying botanicals
my pick for an affordable toner. the rice ceramides hydrate the skin quickly, and the product absorbs very well.
FULLY - Rice Ceramide Moisture Essence Toner
Face Masks
my #1 face mask pick. my family calls these liquid gold: they deliver instant hydration in 3-4 hours. perfect for when your skin needs a little pick-me-up.
BIODANCE | Hydro Cera-Nol Real Deep Mask, Set of 4 - Default
a mask that you only need to keep on for 15 minutes and visibly helps with fine lines and cell renewal. this the mask form of the serum down below!
REJURAN - Turnover Mask
my pick if your concern is hydration and texture (as opposed to fine-line treatment). you can leave these on for 30 minutes.
HANYUL - Korean Red Rice Hydrating Hydrogel Sheet Mask Set + Ceramide + Peptides
Serums
this serum is the best pick-me-up when your skin is feeling dry. it's also really helped with my skin's dullness.
TORRIDEN - Dive In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
a famous type of serum that encourages cell renewal and turnover for a more youthful appearance!
Rejuran Turnover Ampoule c-PDRN 0.5% Renewing Serum for Smooth Texture & Glass Skin 1.01 oz/30 mL
this is the best serum if blemish control and redness is your concern. it quickly calms skin irritation.
my favorite cleanser i own (and maybe my favorite k-beauty product!). it doesn't strip moisture. as someone with sensitive skin, i've never broken out from using this!
BEPLAIN - MUNG BEAN pH-BALANCED CLEANSING FOAM Pore-focused Cleansing
a mask and cleanser 2-in-1 that removes all impurities. this makes my skin feel so soft and supple.
WHIPPED - Strawberry Vanilla Face Mask Cleanser+Niacinamide
my pick if you prefer a cleansing oil. i use at most 2 pumps of it at a time and it takes everything off - lotion, makeup, you name it!
ma:nyo - Pure Soybean Cleansing Oil
Moisturizers
this cream is ideal for sensitive skin, and calms redness by 23x. as someone with sensitive skin myself, i can confirm this formula is moisturizing and non-irritating.
my #1 anti-aging moisturizer pick. my mother and grandmother sweater by this (and they're aging beautifully, if i do say so myself). this is especially great when used in combination with the other products in this line!
REJURAN - Nutritive Cream
my #1 night cream pick. i slug (heavily coat) my face in this at night and when i wake up, my skin shows noticeable improvements in its firmness and hydration.