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Best Korean Skincare for Acne Prone Skin and Breakouts
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items Suffering from acne prone skin? These are the best kbeauty products that are especially for acne prone skin, acne scars, and blemishes.
Sections
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Cleansers
Toners
Serums
Moisturizers
Spot Treatment
Cleansers
A classic! My husband uses this foaming cleanser and moisturizer set to help with his breakouts and ingrown hairs from shaving!
Dr. G pH Cleansing Red Blemish Clear Soothing Foam Duo Set (150mL+150mL) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
The cleansing foam partner to the best cleansing balm! I love to use this foam after using the cleansing balm to help remove oil, dirt, sweat, and makeup in order to prevent breakouts.
BANILA CO Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser 150mL 1+1 Special Set | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Since it has both tea tree and cica, it helps heal current blemishes while preventing new ones!
BRINGGREEN Tea Tree Cica Trouble Cleansing Foam 200mL Double Pack | OLIVE YOUNG Global
The apple cider vinegar helps with controlling oil and helps combat fungal acne.
Ariul Apple Cider Whipping Cream Cleanser 200ml | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Currently one of the most trending products in South Korea! Helps with gentle exfoliation and cleaning the skin without that tight feeling.
Arencia Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser 120g Set (+Rosehip Cleanser 15g) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
I tried this cleanser back in 2024 and I really love how calming it is. Its meant for people with sensitive skin and helps restore the skin's natural pH balance.
NEOGEN - Surmedic Azulene Soothing pH Cleanser
I was using this back in 2018 up until 2021 when I moved to Korea and it was probably my favorite cleanser. It smells great and natural and it isn't harsh on the skin.
FRUDIA - Green Grape Pore Control Scrub Cleansing Foam
I recently received this in a PR package and it works very well. My husband has super sensitive skin and this doesn't cause him any discomfort. It also helps with those sudden breakouts and blemishes that seem to come out of nowhere.
COSRX - Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser | YesStyle
Best cleansing balm ever! Its also the most popular cleansing balm in Korea too! I usually pair it with the matching cleansing foam from the same brand but honestly you can use this and then follow up with any cleanser and it still delivers the same ...
BANILA CO - Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm | YesStyle
This is the current cleanser I have been using. It has helped keep my skin acne free for about 6 months. Plus its fragrance free and doesn't leave your skin feeling dry or tight after use.
face republic - Calming Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Toners
This is best used together with the entire blemish line of Bringgreen. It helps to soothe the skin after cleansing and preps it for spot treatment or moisturizer.
BRINGGREEN Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner 500ml Set (+Cotton Pads) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Helps soothe the skin without drying it out
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner 210mL | OLIVE YOUNG Global
This toner soothes, relaxes, and hydrates the skin while helping prevent future blemishes and restoring the pH balance of the skin.
AESTURA A-Cica 365 Hydrating Relief Toner pH4.5 200ml | OLIVE YOUNG Global
This uses cica and aloe vera to help calm down redness and irritation.
TOCOBO Cica Calmilng Aqua Toner 200ml | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Serums
Part of their new Zinc Teca line, its made to help with all over acne or used as spot treatments.
BRINGGREEN Zinc Teca Trouble Serum 50mL+25mL Refill (+Spot Gel 10ml) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Powerful serum with no fragrance, burning, or drying.
Face Republic Calming Tea Tree Madecassoside Serum 45ml
Moisturizers
This cream best works when used after toner! This super moisturizing and thick to help protect the skin barrier.
BRINGGREEN Tea Tree Cica Soothing Cream+ 100mL 2ea (Sebum Control Kit 3ea) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
This moisturizer is more water based, almost like a gel moisturizer. It is very light and helps soothe any acne or redness. I usually use this moisturizer before doing my makeup to help calm some redness.
face republic - Calming Care AHA/BHA Moisturizer
Really great for repairing your skin barrier.
ongredients Skin Barrier Calming Lotion Set (220ml+80ml) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Soothing and calming lotion that works for face and body acne!
innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Lotion 170mL | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Great for men that suffer with acne, ingrown hairs, and razor bumps!
ROUND LAB For Men Pine Calming Cica Lotion 200mL | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Helps with calming redness and cools down your skin!
Cell Fusion C TRE.AC Moisture Gel Oint 100ml | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Spot Treatment
Great for spot treatment on those tricky blemishes.
face republic - Calming Spot Oint Gel
The little micro needles help pop your blemish and send healing ampoule into the hole to heal the skin.
[OY Exclusive] EASYDERM Beauty Needle Care Spot Patch 8ea + Cica Ampoule 10mL | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Great for those with more sensitive skin that suffers from blemishes and acne.
Easyderm Beauty 69 Patches | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Super affordable and they work without leaving a lot of the sticky residue on your skin.
ACNES Blemish Spot Care Patch 72 Patches | OLIVE YOUNG Global