The ultimate beginner's guide to Korean skincare products. This list is perfect for those looking to get into skincare, but have no idea where to start!
Sections
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Cleansing Oil
Cleansing Balm
Cleanser
Toner
Eye Cream
Serum
Cleansing Oil
The first step in your skincare routine. Use it on dry skin to remove makeup and impurities such as clogged pores
A thicker, soothing cleansing oil. Perfect for dry skin
Pure Cleansing Oil - MA:NYO
Cleansing Balm
If you don't like cleansing oils, cleansing balms can be used instead. They have the same purpose as a cleansing oil, but a different texture
A super hygienic cleansing balm, no need to reach your fingers in!
Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm - Dr. Althea
This will melt your makeup off like BUTTER
All Clean Balm - Heimish
My current favourite cleansing balm, and it smells amazing!
Carrotene Hydromelt Cleansing Balm - Aprilskin
Cleanser
Use after cleansing oil/balm to remove all of the remaining gunk off of your face
A gentle, calming cleanser for sensitive skin
Gentle Heartleaf Face Cleanser - Anua
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This cleanser is great for oily skin, may be a bit harsh for dry skin
Pink Aloe Facial Polish Cleanser - APRILSKIN
This one foams up so much, super fun!
Cleanser - SKIN1004
This cleanser has the coolest, lightest whipped texture! Super light and airy
Vegan pack cleaner - Whipped
Toner
This should be the first product you use after cleansing. Think of your skin as a sponge. Toner's help to rehydrate your skin so that you can absorb your other skincare products better
A toner that hydrates your skin but also gently exfoliates it!
Cream Double Essence Toner - MadeCera
I love these! There's so many to choose from based on your skin concerns!
Toner Pads - Mediheal US
This toner is one of the more hydrating ones
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner - Celimax
The ultimate skin soother in a bottle
Heartleaf Soothing Toner - Anua
Super hydrating and moisterizing
DIVE-IN Toner Pads- Torriden
Eye Cream
Use after toning to brighten under-eye bags
This eye cream absorbs super fast and feels amazing!
Marine Care Eye Cream - Heimish
A beginner-friendly eye cream
Probio-cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream - SKIN1004
Has retinal and ginseng to brighten undereyes!
Revive Eye Serum - Beauty of Joseon
A very light weight eye cream with a gel-like texture
Vegan Collagen Eye Serum – AXIS-Y
Serum
I've listed lots of serums here, but all of these are meant to target different skin concerns. Skincare is meant to be customizable, as we all have different concerns we want to target!
This serum improves dark spots and gets rid of blemishes
Vitamin C Boosting Serum - Dr. Althea
This serum soothes the skin and relieves redness
Wonder Releaf Centella Serum - Purito Seoul
This serum targets stubborn dark spots and hyperpigmentation
10% Niacinamide+ 4% Tranexamic Acid Serum - Anua
This serum repairs damaged skin while regulating its moisture and oil balance
Madagascar Centella Ampoule - SKIN1004
This serum provides deep hydration and improves skin tone
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule - SKIN1004
This serum hydrates the skin and prevents moisture loss
Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum - Anua
The hyaluronic acid of my dreams
Dive In Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Torriden
Super hydrating and plumps up your skin!
Real Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule 100 - Wellage
This serum is meant to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, with some crazy looking peptide threads!
Peptide Shot - Ample:N
Moisterizer
Lock in those serums and your hydration with a moisturizer. These are a few of my favourites!
My current favourite daily moisturizer
Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream - Purito Seoul
Perfect for those with dry skin
147 Barrier Cream - Dr. Althea
The perfect cream for acne prone individuals
345 Relief Cream - Dr.Althea
Sunscreen
Your final skincare step (IN THE MORNING ONLY)
A viral korean sunscreen perfect for those with dry and sensitive skin
Hyalu-cica Sunscreen - SKIN1004
My personal favourite sunscreen, it gives you a gorgeous glossy finish!
Tea-Trica Soothing Sun Milk - SKIN1004
A sunscreen that also soothes your skin while you wear it!
