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K-Beauty Skincare For Beginners

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If you’ve ever been curious about Korean skincare but didn’t know where to start, this list is for you. These are beginner-friendly K-beauty essentials that help you build a simple yet effective routine. This list focused on hydration, barrier care, ...
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Toners

 
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ginseng is an amazing active ingredient from Korea that you won't find anywhere else. such a great ingredient that helps energize the skin to reduce dullness and dryness
BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water - Hydrating essence
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Milky toner from Laneige that boost skin hydration! I love milky toners from K-brands, definitely not your normal clear toners, the hydration is multiplied!
LANEIGE Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner
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Amazing active ingredient Centella Asiatica, improving skin texture and remove impurities. I swear by this toner!!
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
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If you're trying to reduce fine lines, I recommend using this collagen-infused toner to boost plumpness and suppleness on your skin
MEDICUBE Triple Collagen Toner
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New milky toner from Tirtir that I absololutely love! I layer at least 3 times for my morning routine and it helps to absorb all skincare that I put afterwards and make my makeup look glowy
TIR TIR Milk Skin Toner
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Ampoules/Serums

 
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Use after toner, this ampoule helps reduce the look of pores. Use it 3-4 times a week for maximum results
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule
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The perfect serum to try if you're new to K-skincare! Very gentle and helps to soothe skin irritation
BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Serum
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Prepare to wake up with the most amazing glow-up using this collagen serum. Even better if you pair it with Medicube's Age-R Booster Pro
MEDICUBE Triple Collagen Serum
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Using Artichoke as their active ingredient, this ampoule really works to improve your skin barrier and tightens your pores
AXIS-Y Artichoke Ampoule
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Amazing bean essence that's very famous from mixsoon. An easy start for you beginners to K-skincare. The ingredients are pretty gentle and deeply hydrates the skin while also help exfoliate overall
MIXSOON Bean Essence
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Moisturizers

 
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okay I'm not even lying when I said that this soothing cream works so well for redness and itchiness!
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream
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Perfect taster for K-skincare if you're new! Leaves your skin with a dewy and glowy finish
LANEIGE Water Bank Cream Moisturizer
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If you're experiencing redness or have a broken skin barrier, fix it using this cream! Super gentle and doesn't hurt when being put on dry patches
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream
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Lesser know K-brand but I swear this cream helps to reduce any redness when I'm experiencing hormonal acne!
Dr.G - R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream
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OMG you probably never heard of this brand before but this is one of most coveted brands out there! Deeply nourishing with marine algae as the active ingredient
Marine Care Algae + Panthenol Deep Moisturizer
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Sunscreen

 
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one of the best suncreams out there! Using centella as the main ingredient that protects your skin barrier from pollution
MIXSOON Centella Sun Cream
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One of the most tiktok-famous sun serums out there and it ACTUALLY works! Try it out for yourself!
SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Sun Serum
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sunscreen that's not sticky, has SPF 50+, and provides relief from redness? YES PLEASE!
BEAUTY OF JOSEON Relief Sunscreen
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sunscreen that literally super soft and gentle on the skin with no white cast. K-skincare totally wins in their sunscreen game!
Abib - Sedum Hyaluron Sunscreen Watery Tube
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Ah this brand is so underrated! Have the best products, especially their sunscreen and toners. Must-try if you're a newbie to the K-skincare game!
haruharu wonder - Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Sunscreen
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