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Korean Skincare I’d Buy 🫧 (Oily Skin Girlie)

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Chi
Hydration without the heavy feel. The best of K-Beauty, handpicked for us oily skin girls—lightweight, pore-clearing, and perfectly balanced 🎀
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Cleanser ✨

Struggling with oily skin? These Korean cleansers banish shine and leave your skin fresh, clean, and glowing—perfect for oily skin girls who want real results!

 
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As someone with oily skin, this cleanser feels super gentle but still removes all the excess oil. My face feels clean without that tight, dry feeling, and it doesn’t leave any residue. This is the main cleanser I use every morning and it can be bough...
COSRX - Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
 
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A friend recommended this to me before, and I tried it. I can say it's not so bad compare to other cleansers I've tried. A bit pricey but this Cleansing Oil melts makeup and sunscreen away so easily, and my skin feels soft and nourished after. Defini...
Beauty of Joseon - Ginseng Cleansing Oil
 
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One of my friends uses this one, and I can say that this is one of the very popular cleanser choice for oily and acne-prone skin! Haven't tried it yet but she said it helps calm redness on her face ✨ You can get this for about $20! 💌
Anua - Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
 
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Anua’s Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is now available in a MINI version! Very affordable in comparison to its original bottle for only $5! ✨
Anua - Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mini
 
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One of the cleansers I will try soon! Super budget-friendly (about $12.50), and I can see some influencers trying this in order to achive that Korean glow skin 😻
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
 
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Another Anua recommendation! My friend love their products so much as someone with oily, acne-prone skin. Tried it also before COSRX, and it does the job of cleansing my pores and controlling oil without stripping my skin. My face incredibly feels so...
Anua - Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam

Serum 💧

Say goodbye to heavy, suffocating layers!👋 These Korean formulas are designed with a watery-light, fast-absorbing texture that hydrates deeply without adding grease, leaving oily skin fresh, smooth, and perfectly prepped.

 
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The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is a must-have calming treatment for sensitive and reactive skin, featuring a minimalist formula that consists of 100% pure Centella Asiatica extract. This single-ingredient ampoule excels at soothing irritati...
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Asiatica 100 Ampoule
 
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The PURITO Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented is comfortable and absorbs quickly, providing instant relief from redness and inflammation without leaving a heavy or tacky residue. This serum not only aids in strengthening the skin barrier but also...
Purito SEOUL - Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented
 
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The Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum, which features Propolis and Niacinamide, is surprisingly beneficial for oily skin despite its "glow" name. Its lightweight, honey-like texture is deceptive, as it absorbs quickly and helps control oil production and m...
Beauty of Joseon - Glow Serum

Moisturizer 🩵

Hydrate without the worry! These balancing formulas deliver essential moisture without the grease, leaving you with a fresh, matte finish that lasts all day.

 
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The Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel is the perfect lightweight, refreshing moisturizer for every oily skin, sinking in instantly without leaving any heavy or greasy residue. I've been eyeing this moisturizer since their gel formula provides enoug...
Beauty of Joseon - Red Bean Water Gel
 
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This cream is designed to maintain the skin's oil-moisture balance. It uses the same fermented extracts as the Bean Essence (soybean, barley, pomegranate) to nourish and provide a smooth, non-sticky finish, making it suitable as a final layer for oil... Kinda pricey for about $24.50 but definitely worth it ✨
mixsoon - Bean Cream
 
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This budget-friendly moisturizer is extremely gentle, absorbs like water, and is perfect for building a strong, healthy skin barrier without any oiliness. Its watery-gel texture absorbs instantly to provide soothing hydration without any greasy resid...
Purito SEOUL - Oat-In Calming Gel Cream
 
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The COSRX Oil-Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion may be kind of pricey for about $17.50 but the reviews looks promising! This is an indispensable daily staple for oily skin girlies, as it provides perfect lightweight hydration without adding any shine or...
COSRX - Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap
 
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This is a light cream designed to rapidly soothe irritated or damaged skin. It uses high-purity Centella Asiatica to calm redness and inflammation. It's excellent for acne-prone oily skin and costs for only about $12.25 🫧
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream
 
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The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream also have its own MINI version for only $5.70 and it's 25% right now! 😩 It's the perfect travel-sized defense for balanced, calm, and shine-free skin ✨
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream Mini

Sunscreen ☀️

Handpicked K-Beauty sunscreens from airy sun sticks perfect for midday touch-ups to ultra-light gels, these formulas feel like nothing but deliver ultimate broad-spectrum protection.

 
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THE SUNSCREEN I'VE BEEN EYEINGGG! Affordable in comparison to other Korean Sunscreens and you can never go wrong with the Beauty of Joseon products 😩 Very popular for being gentle and non-pilling and is great under makeup! You can get this for only ...
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun
 
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This budget-friendly sunscreen has earned its spot as a Holy Grail for many due to its elegant formulation and comfortable wear. Because it's so light and non-heavy, oily and combination skin types love that it doesn't add extra oiliness. And it only...
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
 
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One of the best sellers of Isntree that costs about $19.52! Quite pricey but the reviews and ratins seems promising 😻 Excellent for oily skin that is dehydrated. It has a slightly dewy look, but it's often described as a healthy glow, not greasiness...
Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
 
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This sunscreen is a dream come true for everyday wear, especially for those who despise the typical heavy, greasy sunblock feel! It manages shine well and doesn't feel suffocating, making it ideal for oily and combination skin types who need high pro...
Purito SEOUL - Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen 2024 Version

Lip Care 💋

The Ultimate Lip Treatment! From soothing balms to intensive overnight masks, unlock your perfect pout with essential products from Korea for year-round defense 💄

 
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This mask is absolutely worth the hype if you struggle with dry, chapped lips 😻 I put a thick layer on before bed, and I wake up to the softest lips I've ever had. It stays on all night, and I notice a difference in my lips' texture even during the ...
LANEIGE - Lip Sleeping Mask EX Berry
 
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An absolute game-changer for dry, chapped lips has its MINI VERSION💕 It gives hydration overnight so I wake up with noticeably softer and smoother lips that stay conditioned throughout the day ✨ This mini lip sleeping mask is for only $3.98!
LANEIGE - Lip Sleeping Mask Mini
 
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One of my recommended lip balm! The UNLEASHIA Sunset Dazzle Gloss Balm is one of my new favorites in terms of formula since it feels nourishing like a balm but looks glossy without any stickiness. The included silicone applicator is brilliant for hyg...
UNLEASHIA - Sunset Dazzle Gloss Balm - 11 Colors
 
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One of the best recos I've ever received! Cheap in comparison of Laneige (you can get it for about $12 only!) but still does it job of making my lips look incredibly plump and healthy by morning. I love its subtle, pleasant citrus scent and the way i...
TOCOBO - Vita Glazed Lip Mask
 
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If you're searching for a cheap Lip Sleeping Mask, then this is for you! I find the CARE:NEL Berry Lip Night Mask Jumbo to be a fantastic and more affordable alternative to pricier masks like Laneige and Tocobo, as it has a rich, balmy texture that e...
CARE:NEL - Berry Lip Night Mask Jumbo