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Amanda Phelps

K-beauty products focus on gentle, hydration-rich formulas that support healthy, glowing skin through consistent care rather than harsh treatments. They often feature innovative ingredients with an emphasis on layering lightweight products for long-t...

Sections

Makeup Removers

Cleansers

Exfoliators

Essences/Toners

Serums

Moisturizers

Makeup Removers

K-beauty makeup removers are gentle, skin-nourishing cleansers that effectively dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and impurities without stripping the skin

I love this eye makeup remover. It's phenomenal for difficult to remove makeup

Illiyoon Gentle Deep Eye Makeup Remover

Cleansers

K-beauty cleansers are gentle, hydrating formulas that cleanse away dirt, oil, and impurities while helping maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier for a soft, balanced complexion

A hydrating gel formula that transforms into a generous lather as it washes away dirt. Powered by blue hyaluronic acid and a protective complex made up of allantoin and amino acid, this lightly foaming cleanser works to rebalance skin's texture. It's...

LANEIGE Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser

An oil cleanser that is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin types but still effective at removing makeup, dirt, oil etc

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil

This is a great cleanser for anyone who has concerns with pores whether you have sensitive skin or are oily/combination

ANUA | Heartleaf Quecetinol Cleansing Foam

Exfoliators

K-beauty exfoliators use gentle chemical or physical exfoliants to remove dead skin cells, smooth texture, and brighten the complexion without overly irritating the skin

Regular use unclogs pores, reduces ingrown hairs, and promotes smoother, brighter skin. Exfoliation helps your skin absorb post-shower moisturizers more effectively.

HANNI Extra-Long Japanese-Inspired Shower Scarf

Suitable for all skin types, providing effective exfoliation and hydration without the risk of irritation, ensuring comfort and safety.

CNP Facial Polish SKIN TONING PHA Exfoliator

Essences/Toners

K-beauty essences are lightweight, hydrating treatments that deliver concentrated ingredients to nourish, brighten, and prep the skin for better absorption of the rest of your skincare routine

I recommend this for any and all skin types, especially those who are more dry. This ensures your skin's moisture level stays stable during a workout as well as post-workout. Also feels good on hot skin

COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Toner for Dry Skin

If I'm not using the Physiogel pads, I'm using these. Super gentle, skin feels clean and exfoliated without over-doing it

Aqua Bomb PHA Exfoliating Toner Pads - belif

This is new to my rotation but became easily obsessed. This is a dupe to the expensive SkII essence. Keeps my skin looking bright and clear

NEOGEN DERMALOGY Real Ferment Micro Essence 5.07 oz / 150m

Serums

K-beauty serums are concentrated skincare treatments formulated with targeted ingredients to address concerns like hydration, dullness, acne, fine lines, and uneven skin tone

They're not called “super drops” for no reason. My skin is very reactive for no reason, as well as sensitive. I use these if my skin is not in the best place but I still want to get good anti-aging ingredients into my skin

belif Super Drops Retinol & Peptide Serum

Skin-loving properties of peptide water, peony and collagen complex and niacinamide, the serum deposits a nourishing veil onto the skin, leaving your complexion supple, radiant and plump-looking. Meanwhile, the vitamin C and E-enriched SmoothTech Cap...

LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Serum

Achieve a dewy radiance with 2-in-1 hydration & antioxidant care. Improves hydration in the skin. Addresses skin dryness by providing intensive hydration care with ingredients extracted with Bio-conversion Technology

belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Hyalucid™ 11% Serum

Visibly smoothes fine lines & wrinkles, evens skin tone and improves the appearance of dark spots within 1 month to promote a firmer more radiant complexion

Avene Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum

Boosts Radiance - Gives the skin a healthy and radiant glow. Reduces Redness - Improves red, irritated, and dull skin Replenishes Moisture - Increases moisture levels with one use

COSRX Propolis Ampoule, Glow Boosting Serum for Face

Formulated with Green Tea-derived Enzyme, Vitamin C, tangerine peel extract, and hyaluronic acid that provide double-duty brightening + exfoliation for a more even-toned, refined complexion.

innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Serum

This product I can truly recommend to any skin type but I highly recommend for oil skin types. Super light feeling serum that exfoliates, keeps oil balanced and doesn't strip the skin barrier

SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum

Infused with 5 types of Hyaluronic Acid and Panthenol, it instantly hydrates, locks in moisture, and refreshes the skin. It also helps to tighten dull skin and protect the skin barrier.

[SKIN&LAB] Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic & Niacinamide

Moisturizers

K-beauty moisturizers are lightweight yet deeply hydrating formulas that help lock in moisture, strengthen the skin barrier, and leave the skin soft, smooth, and glowing

If you feel like your skin has a little bit of everything going on - breakouts, dryness, aging, blocked pores, dark spots - you name it - this moisturizers helps support skin with multiple concerns

medicube PDRN Pink Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cream

Helps enhance skin tone, texture, and radiance while improving dark spots, uneven tone, dehydration, and dullness

BIODANCE Radiant Vita Niacinamide Cream

Masks

K-beauty face masks are often infused with hydrating, soothing, brightening, or anti-aging ingredients that deliver concentrated nourishment to the skin for a refreshed, glowing complexion.

I chose this clay, non-drying mask for almost that reason alone. Clay-based masks tend to dry out skin but this one not only exfoliates, minimizes pores and absorbs oil but it keep the skin balanced, not stripped. We all need SOME oil for skin to fun...

innisfree | Super Volcanic AHA Pore Clearing Clay Mask

Sunscreen

K-beauty sunscreens are lightweight, comfortable formulas that provide broad-spectrum UV protection while often including skincare benefits like hydration, soothing ingredients, and a dewy finish.

Lightweight SPF 36 Korean sunscreen with Green Tea, Sunflower Seed Oil, and Cica delivers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection while hydrating and soothing skin.

Innisfree Daily UV Defense SPF 36 – Korean Face Sunscreen

Eye + Lip

K-beauty eye and lip skincare products are gentle, nourishing treatments designed to hydrate, smooth, and protect delicate areas while targeting concerns like dryness, puffiness, fine lines, and chapped lips

Clinical measurements show significant improvement in firmness, contour, puffiness, and eyelid sagging. This high-performance eye cream goes above and beyond to target loss of firmness, drooping and sagging, puffiness, wrinkles, and more. Eyes are vi...

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream Eye Firming

Helps to battle dark circles, puffy eyelids and helps to firm the delicate skin around the eye area. Suitable for sensitive skin types

Anua Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Eye Cream