As a beauty content creator I have tried so many korean skincare products & they are truly worth the hype. I have dry/combination skin and these are some of my favorite korean skincare products that actually works and make the skin healthy.
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Toners and Essences
Serums
Creams
Sunscreen
Lip care
Eye cream
Toners and Essences
Toners and/or Essences are the first step of skincare routines after cleansing. These products help prep the skin for the rest of the routine. Among the many toners and essences I have tried, these are the products I keep re purchasing.
This is a super hydrating acne prone skin friendly milky essence. Great for sensitive skin as well. Super light weight and absorbs well into the skin
IUNIK Beta-Glucan Barrier Milky Toner Essence ...
This milky essence is perfect for dry skin. The ingredients in this help your skin prep for the rest of your routine in multiple layers. As someone with dry skin, I highly recommend this to nourish your skin.
haruharu wonder - Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence
Serums
Serums have become an essential part in my skincare routine. These serums target specific skin concerns and they actually work.
This is without a doubt the best vitamin C serum I’ve tried. Very gentle on the skin, unscented, no irritation and lightweight. Works perfectly to give the skin a natural glow.
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum - Innisfree
This serum saved my dry skin. The thick texture provides long lasting deep hydration and this helped repair my skin from within. Great for sensitive & acne prone skin.
IUNIK Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum
This is a great night serum. I find this very gentle on the skin and I love the hydration that this delivers.
haruharu wonder Black Rice Night Retinol Serum
A gentle retinol serum perfect for any skin type.
haruharu wonder - Rose PDRN Firming Serum | YesStyle
This serum is truly soothing on the skin. Great for sensitive skin and help even-out skin tone.
haruharu wonder - Rose PDRN Soothing Serum | YesStyle
Creams
A good moisturizer is an important step in the skincare routine. This helps lock in all the things that were put in on the skin and then deeply nourish the skin. These creams are my all time favorites and helped me immensely to recover from dryness
This cream is thick but absorbs nicely into the skin without feeling sticky or greasy. This has helped my dry skin recover by keeping it well moisturized.
This is the best cream for anyone with dry and acne prone skin. This deeply hydrates the skin by repairing the damaged skin barrier
iUNIK - Beta-Glucan 3X Barrier Cream | YesStyle
This cream is great to calm down irritated skin. I use this in my night time routine. The thick texture help keep the skim moisturized all night, acting more like a mask. Instantly cooling and soothing on the skin
Dear, Klairs - Midnight Blue Clearing Water Cream | YesStyle
Sunscreen
SPF is an essential part of the skincare routine. Korean sunscreens are not just sunscreens, they are enriched with skincare ingredients to help keep skin healthy. These are my favorite sunscreens that I reach for every single day.
This new form of sun screen is a total game changer. This acts like toner/essence but with spf. Absorbs quickly leaving the skin hydrated and glowy. No white cast
iUNIK - Centella Calming Daily Sun Water | YesStyle
This sunscreen provides deep hydration and barrier protection while protecting the skin from sun light. I absolutely love the lightweight texture of this and the fact that this does not leave a white cast.
iUNIK - Beta-Glucan Barrier Sunscreen | YesStyle
This is one of the best sunscreens I’ve tried. As same as most korean sunscreens, this does not leave a white cast. Great for sensitive skin and great under makeup
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum | YesStyle
Lip care
Skincare routine is not complete without a good lip mask or a lip balm. Korean brands have some of the best lip treatments that I use everyday to keep my lips hydrated.
This lip balm is super moisturizing. I love the light tint of color they have. & my favorite flavor is Berry.
LANEIGE - Lip Glowy Balm - 6 Types | YesStyle
This is great lip mask to use at night. Help keep the dry cracked lips hydrated.
LANEIGE - Lip Sleeping Mask EX Berry | YesStyle
This lip balm is one of my favorites. It’s non sticky, super moisturizing and has interesting ingredients like PDRN to nourish the lips
haruharu wonder - Rose PDRN Peptide Glowy Balm | YesStyle
Eye cream
I love this eye cream to improve my under eye wrinkles and reduce the appearance of aging. The applicator is so soothing, perfect for tired eyes.
This is an essential part of my night time routine. This eye cream is great for those who are sensitive to retinol. This helps brighten under eyes, improve dullness and great for sensitive skin.
haruharu wonder - Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream | YesStyle