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Korean skincare worth every $$$
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items I spent my entire 20s battling acne. I tried everything: drugstore, high-end, dermatologist prescriptions, trending products… you name it. Nothing truly changed my skin until I discovered Korean skincare.
So here's a thoughtfully curated collection of K-beauty products that are genuinely worth every penny. All acne-safe, tested on my own skin. These products helped me calm breakouts, fade stubborn dark spots, smooth texture, strengthen my skin barrier...
So here's a thoughtfully curated collection of K-beauty products that are genuinely worth every penny. All acne-safe, tested on my own skin. These products helped me calm breakouts, fade stubborn dark spots, smooth texture, strengthen my skin barrier...
Sections
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Cleansing oil + balm
Face wash
Toner pad
Serum
Moisturizer
Mask
Cleansing oil + balm
Acne-prone skin approved silky cleansing oil that effortlessly melts away makeup, sunscreen and daily gunk
ma:nyo - Pure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean
A rich cleansing oil that dissolves makeup and SPF with ease while nourishing your skin so it never feels stripped
DHC - Deep Cleansing Oil
A deep‑cleansing oil that dissolves blackheads and keep pores clear whille effectively removing makeup and sunscreen
medicube - Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil
Soothing cleansing oil that gently dissolves makeup and impurities while calming redness and balancing oiliness
Anua - Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
A hydrating cleansing oil with collagen that melts away makeup and daily buildup while leaving skin soft, smooth and nourished.
Biodance - Collagen Cleansing Oil
Gentle cleansing oil for sensitive skin that effortlessly melts off makeup and SPF revealing soft skin
mixsoon - Bean Cleansing Oil Jumbo
A balm‑to‑oil cleanser that melts away makeup, sunscreen and daily buildup with a buttery texture that leaves the skin feeling super soft and clean.
Dr. Althea - Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm
Face wash
A unique cica‑infused cleanser + mask that gently cleanses while soothing redness and irritation. Can be used as a mask to deetoxify skin or as a daily cleanser.
VT Cosmetics - Cica Mask Cleanser
A gentle, black rice cleansing gel that melts away daily grime while keeping skin soft, hydrated and soothed
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Soft Cleansing Gel
A soothing cleansing foam with BHA that gently sweeps away dirt, oil and impurities while calming redness and keeping breakouts in check.
Anua - Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Calming bamboo + panthenol cleanser for sensitive, acne-prone skin types. Soothes irritation and strengthens moisture barrier.
Purito SEOUL - Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cleanser
A gentle, pH‑balanced foaming cleanser with aa mochi-like texture that removes dirt, oil and makeup, and refines pores.
medicube - Zero Foam Cleanser
A creamy rich foaming cleanser that whips up super dense lather to lift away dirt, oil and sebum while hydrating with hyaluronic acid.
Senka Perfect Whip Beauty Foam Cleanser
Soothing and gentle everyday cleanser that calms and hydrates the skin while removing dirt and impurities.
ROUND LAB - Dokdo Cleanser
A cult‑favorite gel cleanser that gently lifts away overnight oil and buildup and keeps skin barrier healthy and balanced.
COSRX - Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
A refreshing green rice mochi cleanser with a soft, cushiony texture that gently removes impurities while calming and hydrating your skin - perfect for a soothing, everyday cleanse with a little extra glow.
Arencia - Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser
Toner pad
My holy grail product for textures and pores. Dual-textured exfoliating pad that gently sweeps away dead skin, helps keep pores clean and balanced
medicube Zero Pore Pad
A brightening toner pad packed with niacinamide, glutathione and Vitamin C. It evens out dull skin and helps fade dark spots.
numbuzin No.5+ Glutathione Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad
A calming tea tree-infused treatment pad that soothes irritated, redness-prone skin, gently balances oil and helps keep breakouts in check
Mediheal Teatree Trouble Pad
Another fave for fading dark spots, acne marks and uneven tone and leaves skin radiant
Abib - Glutathiosome Dark Spot Pad Vita Touch
Perfect for the sensitive skin girlies. It's very gentle and helps keep pores clear without stripping your skin
medicube - Zero Pore Pad Mild
A soothing treatment pad soaked with madecassoside, centella and niacinamide to help calm irritation, and support clearer, more balanced skin
mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad
A vitamin-rich brightening pad that helps even tone, fade dullness and boost radiance
Mediheal Vitamide Brightening Pad
Serum
Sensitive, acne-prone skin's DREAM. Soothing lightweight serum that calms redness, breakouts and irritation while keeping your skin hydrated
Anua - Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
THE serum for healthy, glass skin with PDRN and peptides that helps strengthen skin barrier
medicube - PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
A juicy, glow‑boosting serum with niacinamide, and rice extract that helps brighten dullness, and strengthens skin’s barrier
Beauty of Joseon - Glow Deep Serum
A calming, niacinamide‑rich serum with TXA that helps fade dark spots and acne marks, and refines rough skin texture
Anua - Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum
Exosome‑infused ampoule that helps tighten enlarged pores, smooths rough texture and boosst skin renewal with a mix of exfoliating acids, and niacinamide
medicube - One Day Exosome Shot Pore Ampoule 2000
A lightweight essence that soothes, hydrates, and balances your skin while strengthening your moisture barrier, keeping breakouts calmer and more controlled
mixsoon - Bean Essence Jumbo
Exfoliating serum with micro‑spicule (microneedle‑like) tech that helps boost absorption, and refines texture for a smoother, clearer finish when used every few nights
VT Cosmetics - Reedle Shot 300
A lightweight, gentle Vitamin C serum that brightens dullness and helps fade dark spots and has a non‑sticky, glow‑boosting formula.
Dr. Althea - Gentle Vitamin C Serum
Moisturizer
A TikTok viral mositurizer for acne-prone skin. A calming relief cream with ceramides and soothing botanicals that melts into skin to calm irritation, strengthen moisture barrier, and reduce redness.
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream
Keeps acne‑prone skin calm, balanced and bouncy. Bamboo + panthenol cream that deeply hydrates, soothes irritation and helps strengthen moisture barrier
Purito SEOUL - Panthenol Cream
A brightening Vitamin C‑boosted capsule cream that helps fade dark spots and dullness and leaves behind a stunning glow.
medicube - Deep Vita C Capsule Cream
A cult‑favorite snail mucin cream that deeply hydrates, soothes irritation and helps repair texture for a bouncy, healthy glow.
COSRX - Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream
A nourishing PDRN + collagen cream that helps strengthen your skin barrier, and gives glass skin.
medicube - PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream
Mask
A refreshing red bean clay mask that gently draws out congestion, minimizes the look of pores, and will leave your skin feeling clean and smooth without stripping moisture
Beauty of Joseon - Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask
Detoxifying blackhead‑mud mask that helps draw out stubborn gunk, clears pores, and leaves skin feeling deeply purified.
medicube - Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
Deep‑cleansing volcanic clay mask with AHA and Jeju volcanic clusters that draws out excess oil and gunk, gently exfoliates, and helps visibly minimize the look of pores for a smoother, clearer skin texture
innisfree - Pore Clearing Clay Mask
A brightening sheet mask with glutathione and niacinamide that gives skin a refreshed, hydrated glow in just one use.
APLB - Glutathione Niacinamide Sheet Mask
A textured bath scrub mitt that buffs away dead skin and rough patches while leaving your body smooth and prepped for moisturizer.
Porcini - Bath Body Scrub Mitt
Under eye care
This eye cream is VIRAL for a reason!! Its not only super nourishing, but also smooths fine lines, and brightens dark circles.
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum
If you want to instantly look fresh with plump undereyes, this hydrating eye gel patches with Jericho rose and collagen is amazing.
Abib - Collagen Eye Patch Jericho Rose Jelly
A soothing under‑eye patch that helps de‑puff, smooth fine lines, and refresh tired eyes
Beauty of Joseon - Revive Under Eye Patch
A rich eye cream perfect for dry under eyes. It has nourishing botanicals that deeply hydrates the delicate eye area, adding a stunning glow
Abib - Collagen Eye Crème Jericho Rose Tube
SPF
The. most lightweight sunscreen I've ever used. It melts into skin beautifully without a white cast or sticky-feeling. Perfect for the summer especially those with oily skin.
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Aqua-fresh
Matte sun stick with SPF 50+ PA++++ that glides on easily, and controls shine - perfect for on‑the‑go reapplying
Beauty of Joseon - Matte Sun Stick
Water‑like texture that effortlessly absorbs without stickiness or white cast and sits really well under makeup.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+
Hydrating, non-greasy sunscreen with soothing rice extract and probiotics. Day moisturizer + sunscreen in one
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun | YesStyle
Another amazing lightweight sunscreen. It has 8 types of hyaluronic acid, centella and ceramides that keeps skin plump and glowy
Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
Bodycare
A body peeling gel spray that helps exfoliate clogged pores, smooth rough texture and calm body breakouts.
medicube - Red Acne Body Peeling Shot
A lightweight, brightening body lotion with glutathione and niacinamide that leaves skin with an all‑over healthy glow.
APLB - Glutathione Niacinamide Body Lotion
Exfoliating body cleanser with AHA, BHA and PHA that helps clear breakouts, smooth rough texture and gently buffs away dead skin.
Someby Mi - AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser