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⍣ skincare | Korean skincare products I swear by ⍣
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items my personal Hall of Fame. It’s the "vetted" collection of products that have survived my trial-and-error phase and earned a permanent spot in my bathroom cabinet.
Sections
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cleansing water / oil cleanser
water-based cleanser
toner pads
toner
essence
serums
cleansing water / oil cleanser
wipes away makeup and sunscreen effectively while leaving my sensitive skin feeling hydrated and refreshed rather than stripped
1025 Dokdo Toner
makes double cleansing so satisfying because it's lightweight and melts away my blackheads and makeup without leaving any greasy residue behind.
6.76 oz Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil - ANUA | Ulta Beauty
I love how this feels more like a light, watery lotion than a heavy oil, making it so easy to wash off my makeup without leaving any greasy film behind
Biome Resetting Moringa Cleansing Oil
water-based cleanser
This is my daily staple because it cleanses effectively with a soft, creamy lather and leaves my skin feeling hydrated and velvety instead of tight or stripped
Birch Moisturizing Cleanser
The tiny beads are incredibly fine and gentle, making it the perfect way to smooth out my skin texture and dry patches without any irritation or redness
Purito SEOUL - Oat In Gentle Exfoliating Face Cleanser
This is the best deep cleanser I've found for my pores because it clears out gunk and oil so well that my skin feels fresh and balanced, not dry
Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
toner pads
I honestly didn't think these would do much, but they've made the bumpy texture on my nose and chin so much smoother. It’s become the one simple step I actually look forward to because my face just feels cleaner and less oily the next morning
Zero Pore Pad - medicube | Ulta Beauty
I love how these thick, soft pads instantly calm my redness and give my skin a huge boost of hydration without any sticky feeling
Isntree - Onion Newpair Clear Pad | YesStyle
These pads are incredibly soothing on my sensitive skin and provide an instant cooling effect that calms down redness in minutes.
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad – 70 Sheets | YesStyle
toner
Milky toners like this one have my heart because they leave my skin looking so luminous and hydrated.
Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
This is my absolute savior whenever my skin barrier is damaged because it’s incredibly gentle and healing.
Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner
I love how the creamy texture deeply reinforces my skin's moisture barrier for a soft, protected feel all day.
celimax - Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
essence
This is my go-to whenever my skin breaks out or feels irritated because it calms down redness and acne almost overnight
I'm From, Mugwort Essence, 5.41 fl oz (160 ml)
love how this milky essence deeply nourishes my skin and gives it a gorgeous, healthy glow that lasts all day
Dr. Ceuracle - Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence
This makes my skin feel incredibly firm and bouncy, giving it a subtle 'lifted' look that makes my face feel revitalized
numbuzin - No.9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence 50ml | YesStyle
serums
This is my top pick for fading dark spots and evening out my skin tone because it's highly concentrated yet feels smooth and effective
No.5+ Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum
I use this every single day because it is the perfect soothing reset for my skin after using any strong active treatments.
Purito SEOUL - Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented | YesStyle
This has become one of my favorite targeted treatments for stubborn hyperpigmentation, helping my skin look clearer and much more bright.
JUMISO - Niacinamide 20 Serum | YesStyle
retinol
This is the perfect beginner retinol because it’s super gentle yet effectively prevents breakouts while making my skin look amazing the next morning
Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum
I love how this combines the healing power of Centella with retinol to resurface my skin without the usual dryness or stinging
Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule
This is a total game-changer for my under-eyes because it’s creamy and hydrating while visibly smoothing out fine lines without any irritation
Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal | Beauty of Joseon Official Store
eye cream
The vibrating applicator makes my morning routine feel like a high-end spa treatment while helping the creamy formula sink in to depuff my eyes.
VT - Reedle Shot Lifting Eye Cream
I love this lightweight gel texture for daytime because it feels incredibly refreshing and sits perfectly under makeup without any pilling
AXIS-Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum - K Beauty
This is my favorite for deep hydration because the rich, nourishing formula makes my under-eyes look much more bouncy and awake.
Abib - Collagen Eye Crème Jericho Rose Tube
moisturizer
This cream is a total lifesaver for my post-acne redness because it’s lightweight enough to use every day without clogging my pores or feeling heavy.
345 Relief Cream
This cream is my go-to for fixing a damaged skin barrier because it feels super soothing and gives me a healthy 'glass skin' glow without feeling heavy or greasy.
Purito SEOUL - Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream
This is my absolute holy grail for a broken barrier because the tiny ceramide capsules melt right in to heal redness and keep my skin feeling soft and protected all day without any greasiness.
ATOBARRIER365 Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides & Niacinamide for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair - AEST
sunscreen
This sunscreen feels more like a light moisturizer than an SPF, as it melts into my skin with a cooling sensation and keeps me oil-free without any white cast or eye stinging.
Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ | YesStyle
This is the first sunscreen I’ve found that actually feels like a lightweight water-cream; it cools down my redness instantly and sinks in so fast that I totally forget I’m even wearing SPF
Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen
This feels more like a refreshing hydration serum than a sunscreen, as it sinks in instantly with no white cast and leaves my skin with a healthy glow that isn't greasy.
TOCOBO - Bio Watery Sun Cream
mist
I love how the ultra-fine spray feels like a weightless cloud that instantly cools down my face and hydrates without messing up my makeup or feeling sticky.
HARUHARU Black Bamboo Mist, Hydrating, 5.07oz
This mist is my secret weapon for dry skin because it’s basically a liquid moisturizer that absorbs in seconds and gives me a healthy, non-greasy glow all day.
345 Relief Cream Mist
The unique jelly texture is so refreshing and works perfectly as a 2-in-1 serum and mist to keep my skin looking bouncy, hydrated, and radiant even when I'm on the go
Dr. Althea - Aqua Marine Jelly Mist