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Korean skin care 101: fix your skin
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items A comprehensive list of products that I have personally used and recommend to revive your skin.
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Cleansing oils
Cleansers
Toners
Toner Pads
Essences
Serums
Cleansing oils
Start your routine with an oil cleanser to effectively break down makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil without stripping your skin or damaging your skin barrier.
Melts away makeup and impurities while calming the skin with heartleaf extract. Perfect for sensitive or acne-prone skin, it leaves your face clean, soft, and never stripped which makes it ideal for a balanced, refreshed complexion.
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil, 200ml
Lightweight and fragrance-free oil cleanser formulated with Centella Asiatica extract to soothe and hydrate sensitive skin. It effectively removes makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum without leaving residue.
SKIN1004 Madagascar centella light cleansing oil
A lightweight oil cleanser infused with ginseng seed oil, effectively dissolving makeup and impurities while providing antioxidant benefits. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Beauty of Joseon - Ginseng Cleansing Oil
A gentle cleansing oil formulated with deep sea water and natural oils, designed to remove makeup and excess sebum without clogging pores. Ideal for sensitive and dry skin types.
ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil
Cleansers
Remove any remaining residue, sweat, and impurities. If you are double cleansing (using both an oil cleanser and a water based cleanser) this second step ensures your skin is truly clean without being over-dried.
A gentle, low-pH cleanser containing deep sea water and panthenol to hydrate and soothe the skin while effectively removing residual impurities.
ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
A gentle foaming cleanser enriched with heartleaf extract and quercetinol, designed to deeply cleanse pores while soothing sensitive skin. Ideal for those seeking a balance between effective cleansing and skin comfort.
Anua - Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam | YesStyle
Gel cleanser with a skin-friendly pH of 5.0–6.0, formulated with tea tree oil and natural BHA to gently cleanse without stripping the skin. Some users with sensitive skin have reported irritation, possibly due to the tea tree oil content.
COSRX - Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser | YesStyle
Formulated with heartleaf extract, this cleanser targets acne-prone skin, reducing inflammation and breakouts.
Abib - Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam
This foam cleanser deeply cleanses with baking soda and soothes with 84% Madagascan cica extract, leaving skin soft and smooth.
SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam
Toners
Toners help prep your skin by balancing pH and adding a first layer of hydration.
With 77% heartleaf extract, this toner calms irritated skin and strengthens the skin barrier, making it suitable for sensitive skin types.
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
Formulated with 77.78% rice extract, this toner aims to brighten and hydrate the skin, promoting a more luminous complexion.
I'm from - Rice Toner
A gentle toner containing centella asiatica extract to calm and hydrate the skin. Suitable for daily use, especially for sensitive skin types.
SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
Enriched with deep sea water and minerals, this toner provides hydration and soothes the skin, making it ideal for dry and sensitive skin.
ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Toner
Combining glycolic acid (AHA) and betaine salicylate (BHA), this toner gently exfoliates to improve skin texture and clarity. Recommended for those dealing with clogged pores and dullness.
COSRX - AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
Toner Pads
Toner pads offer added convenience and gentle exfoliation or calming benefits, depending on the formula.
Pre-soaked pads infused with 77% heartleaf extract, designed to soothe and gently exfoliate the skin.
Anua - Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad
These pads are soaked in carrot root extract and seed oil, rich in beta-carotene and antioxidants, to soothe and hydrate sensitive skin. The thick cotton pads can be used as a quick mask to calm redness and irritation.
SKINFOOD - Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad
Infused with a blend of vitamins and gentle exfoliants like PHA and LHA, these pads aim to brighten the skin, reduce pigmentation, and improve texture. Suitable for sensitive skin types.
No.5+ Glutathione Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad
Essences
These concentrated treatments deliver active ingredients deep into your skin to address specific concerns like hydration, brightening, or soothing. Think of them as boosters in your routine.
A highly concentrated essence with 96% snail mucin, promoting skin repair, hydration, and improved elasticity. Widely praised for its effectiveness in soothing and revitalizing the skin
COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
A fermented essence aimed at exfoliating and hydrating the skin. While some users report improved skin texture, others have experienced breakouts or irritation, possibly due to the fermented ingredients. So use with caution if you have sensitive skin...
mixsoon - Bean Essence
Serums
Packed with potent ingredients, serums target more specific concerns like pigmentation, acne, or aging. Layer them before moisturizer for maximum effectiveness.
Holy grail; This potent serum combines 10% niacinamide with 4% tranexamic acid and 2% arbutin to target dark spots, uneven tone, and dullness. Its lightweight, fragrance-free formula is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone ...
Anua - Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum
This ampoule combines centella asiatica extract with brightening capsules to soothe the skin and improve overall radiance. Suitable for those looking to address dullness and uneven skin tone.
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
Holy grail; A minimalist ampoule containing 100% centella asiatica extract, known for its calming and healing properties. Ideal for sensitive or irritated skin.
SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Asiatica 100 Ampoule
A serum formulated with six types of peptides to enhance skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Suitable for those targeting early signs of aging.
COSRX - The 6 Peptide Skin Booster
Enriched with propolis and niacinamide, this serum aims to brighten the complexion and control sebum production. Leaves a dewy and radiant skin appearance with regular use.
Beauty of Joseon - Glow Serum
A vitamin-rich serum designed to brighten the skin and reduce pigmentation. Suitable for those looking to achieve a more even skin tone.
numbuzin - No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum
Combining retinol with peptides and niacinamide, this serum targets wrinkles and improves skin elasticity. Formulated to minimize irritation commonly associated with retinol products.
SOME BY MI - Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
Eye Care
Eye creams and patches target concerns like dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines with concentrated, gentle formulas.
A nourishing serum with ginseng and retinal to firm and brighten the under-eye area without irritation.
Beauty of Joseon - Revive Eye Serum | YesStyle
Combines retinol, peptides, and niacinamide to target wrinkles, dark circles, and elasticity.
Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream
Hydrogel patches infused with hyaluronic acid and collagen for an instant cooling and plumping effect.
MediFlower - ARONYX Hyaluronic Acid Collagen Eye Patch
Rose water-infused patches that hydrate, calm, and brighten the under-eye area for a refreshed look.
heimish - Bulgarian Rose Water Hydrogel Eye Patch
A firming cream rich in antioxidants from Jeju orchids to smooth and strengthen eye-area skin.
innisfree - Jeju Orchid Eye Cream
Brightening and de-puffing hydrogel patches with gold and ginseng for a luxe under-eye treatment.
PETITFEE - Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch
Lip Care
Don’t forget your lips! Lip masks or balms help hydrate, repair, and maintain a smooth, healthy pout overnight or throughout the day.
Enriched with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, designed to hydrate and repair dry, chapped lips overnight.
LANEIGE - Lip Sleeping Mask
A deeply nourishing lip essence enriched with ceramides to repair and protect dry, sensitive lips. It delivers long-lasting moisture without stickiness, ideal for daily or overnight use.
Torriden - SOLID IN Ceramide Lip Essence
Moisturisers
Seal in hydration and create a protective barrier on your skin. Moisturizers come in various textures for all skin types, keeping skin soft, plump, and resilient.
A soothing cream formulated with 45% centella asiatica extract, designed to calm irritated skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Ideal for sensitive skin types.
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream
This cream contains 92% snail mucin to deeply hydrate and repair the skin. Caution when using, some people experienced breakouts, however, I have been using it for years with no issues.
COSRX - Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream
A multi-purpose balm enriched with panthenol (vitamin B5) and madecassoside, designed to soothe and repair dry or irritated skin. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, however, its consistency is very thick which might make your skin...
La Roche-Posay - Cicaplast Baume B5+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Balm
Masks
Use these a few times a week for intensive care—whether you're looking to hydrate, calm irritation, or boost collagen while you sleep.
An overnight mask that forms a breathable film over the skin, delivering collagen, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides to hydrate and firm the skin while you sleep. Makes skin smoother and plumper.
medicube - Collagen Night Wrapping Mask
Brightens and evens skin tone with glutathione and niacinamide while delivering a dose of hydration. Perfect for dull or uneven skin days when you need a quick pick-me-up.
APLB - Glutathione Niacinamide Sheet Mask
A beloved sheet mask line featuring a wide variety of natural ingredients (like aloe, rice, green tea, and pomegranate), each targeting different skin needs.
Real Nature Face Mask 1pc (20 Types) 20g
A premium gel mask packed with PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide) and collagen to revitalize, firm, and intensely hydrate skin. Great before a big event or to calm stressed skin.
medicube - PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask
Sunscreens
A non-negotiable daily step, sunscreen protects your skin from UV damage, preventing premature aging, pigmentation, and irritation. Choose a lightweight formula for comfort and reapply as needed.
A lightweight sunscreen formulated with rice extract and probiotics, offering SPF 50+ protection while moisturizing the skin. Leaves no white cast.
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun
Combining centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, this sun serum provides SPF 50+ protection while hydrating and calming the skin. Ideal for sensitive skin types.
SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
Holy grail; Infused with birch sap, this sunscreen offers SPF 50+ protection and hydrates the skin, leaving a dewy finish. Suitable for dry and combination skin types.
ROUND LAB - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen