Korean Skincare products I use regularly; I have acne prone skin for reference and fair skin that is reactive to a lot of actives. Take these recommendations with a grain of salt since all skin types are different! I am listing gentler products so ev...
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Cleansers
Sunscreens
eye and under eyes
serum
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Great to melt your makeup and remove any residues at the end of the day without irritating your skin and clogging your pores.
Black Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil – haruharu US
Used to clean your pores without stripping off your skin of its natural oils and pH
SKIN1004 Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam ...
Brings your skin back to its natural tone, erases hyperpigmentation and skin scars
SKIN1004 Tone Balancing Cleansing Gel Foam 125ml
84% Centella Asiatica Extract, it intensely calms and balances irritated, redness-prone skin. The one I currently use to prevent breakouts.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam 4.23oz
Leaves a refreshing sensation for the skin and calms down irritation that might come from sunburn
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser Gel
Gentle non-stripping cleanser that feels like a balm to remove your makeup, sunscreen, and other daily products from your face
Arencia Korean Rice Mochi Face Cleanser
Sunscreens
The current sunscreen I use. It has been the only one right now that doesn't sting my eyes and does not feel sticky
Water Fit Sun Serum - SKIN1004
One of the most popular korean sunscreens in the United States. Has a good price point for the benefits and coverage
Sunscreen - Beauty of Joseon
One of the bestsellers in Korean for mess free application of sunscreen. This is the regular version and does not feel waxy at all.
Abib Quick Sunstick SPF50+ Broad Spectrum
Tinted version of the abib sunscreen
Abib Quick Sunstick SPF50+ Broad Spectrum
One of the top rated sunscreens because it is with fermented soybean, barley, pomegranate, and Korean pear to deeply hydrate, firm, and brighten the skin. Glowy finish
mixsoon Bean Sunscreen 50ml
Kind of like a dewy sunscreen primer. I believe it is better used under makeup for a glowy finish
No Cast Just Glow Collagen Sunscreen - medicube us
eye and under eyes
Formulated for deep under eye hydration and eye bags. Formulated with retinal for a youthful look and ginseng for calmness.
Revive Under Eye Patch: Ginseng + Retinal - Beauty of Joseon
The first step before using the eye patches. It is rich but absorbed by your under eyes easily.
Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal | Beauty of Joseon Official Store
serum
For acne control with azelaic acid but non stripping with snail mucin.
NINELESS A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum
Azelaic acid to prevent and fade breakouts
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Serum
To calm irritated skin and redness
Ampoule/Serum - SKIN1004
Moisturizers
Gel moisturizer for acne prone/combination skin that is irritated or angry
Oat In Calming Gel Cream - Purito Seoul
Great for skin that is prone to acne but needs something that penetrates the skin. It's great under makeup as well.
COSRX Oil Free Lotion with Birch Sap
For skin firmness and plumpness. Pairs with the eye duo of eye patches and eye serum
Beauty of Joseon Revive Firming Moisturiser 60ml - Boots
For skin types that are very dry and need that extra hydration boost for glowy skin
