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Korean Skincare You Must Have
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items Here are my Korean skincare product recommendations that I've used and think you should try too.
Sections
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Toners ♡
Serums ₊˚ෆ
Moisturizers ✧⋆⁺₊
Lips 🍒💋
Cleansers🫧⋆｡˚
Toners ♡
Here’s the lowdown on the best Korean toners—check them out!
Removes your blackheads and sebum without pore blockages. Safe for acne prone skin!
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
This toner is so good for acne! It really calms my acne. My favorite way to use it is with the CSM method.
Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner
This overnight mask hydrates and revitalizes your skin while you sleep. It’s packed with sleeping microbiome and probiotics to give your skin a dewy, plump look by morning.
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask EX 70ml
Your go-to exfoliation toner for clear and glowing skin. It’s super effective but gentle, so it won’t irritate your skin. Just swipe it on, and you’re all set for a fresh-faced look!
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
Perfect if you have sensitive skin. It balances pH, hydrates, and soothes without any fragrance.
Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Serums ₊˚ෆ
Here’s the lowdown on the best Korean serum—check them out!
This serum is great for big pores and acne. It has 60% Propolis Extract and 2% Niacinamide to calm your skin, reduce oil, and keep it hydrated. It feels thick like honey but isn’t sticky once it sinks in.
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide
This product can get rid of dark spots and even out your skin tone.
AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
With 96% snail mucin to repair and hydrate your skin, giving it a bouncier feel and a nice glow. It’s a bit thick, but it feels light on your face.
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin 96 Power Essence
Want skin like Rosé from Blackpink? This serum is a total fave for making your skincare routine work better. It’s packed with Korean herbs to improve your skin’s texture and glow, plus it gets your skin ready for the rest of your products.
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum
Moisturizers ✧⋆⁺₊
Here’s the lowdown on the best Korean moisturizer—check them out!
Hydrating, brightening, and anti aging. It's cream but not oily and sticky texture.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream
Good for brightening uneven skintone with soothing care
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Cream
this moisturizer is perfect if you want hydration without the shine. It’s super lightweight and keeps your skin feeling fresh and smooth without any greasy feeling. Ideal for daily use, it helps keep your skin moisturized and balanced all day long.
COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Lips 🍒💋
Here’s the lowdown on the best Korean lip care—check them out!
Not just for your face—treat your lips while you sleep too! This mask is super hydrating and full of berry extracts to repair and soften your lips overnight. Wake up to smooth, plump lips ready for anything!
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask EX Berry 20 gr
Cleansers🫧⋆｡˚
With a low pH, this gel cleanser is perfect for maintaining your skin’s natural balance. It’s gentle, effective, and great for everyday use.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Cleanser
A gentle, yet effective, cleanser with black sesame and black currant extracts that soothe and purify your skin without stripping it.
Dear Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser