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Korean Skincare That Actually Works (Pharmacist Approved)
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I’m a full-time Pharmacist and skincare content creator, and these are my all-time favourite K-beauty products. I’ve tested hundreds of formulas, and this list highlights the Korean skincare I truly recommend. Each product is chosen for its ingredien... 
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Serums
 
Moisturisers
 
Toners
 
Sunscreen
 
Cleansers
 
Eye Creams

Serums

Serums which are heavier than a toner but lighter than an ampoule/essence!

 
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Best for calming down irritation
VT COSMETICS Reedle Shot 100 (50ml)
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Best for brightening and glow
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide 30ml
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Great for calming down the skin and hydration
TIRTIR SOS Serum (50ml)
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Great basic hydrating serum for all skin types
TORRIDEN DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum (50ml)
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Best for soothing, especially acne prone skin
PURITO Centella Unscented Serum for All Skin
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Moisturisers

 
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Amazing all year round moisturiser
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream 100ml
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Best for dry skin
I'm from Rice Cream 1.69oz, 41% Rice Bran
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Lightweight and best for sensitive skin
Purito SEOUL - Oat-In Calming Gel Cream
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Great for calming down skin, acne and barrier repair
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream
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Toners

 
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So hydrating and plumping
DEAR, KLAIRS Supple Preparation Unscented Toner (180ml)
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Best for barrier repair and under makeup
MIXSOON Bifida Ferment Essence (100ml)
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Very hydrating and beautiful texture
Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum (300ml)
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Amazing for dry skin/winter time
I'M FROM Rice Toner (150ml)
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Sunscreen

 
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One of my favourite sunsticks! Great for combo/normal/dry skin
Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++ 22g | Skin
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Amazing light sunscreen
ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (50 ml)
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Cleansers

My favourite Korean cleansers

 
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Amazing for combination/oily skin, non-drying
TOCOBO Coconut Clay Cleansing Foam (150ml)
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Best cleansing oil for all skin types
haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil 150ml
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Such a good gentle oil cleanser!
Tocobo Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml
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Best for dry/combo/normal skin, so gentle but effective
ARENCIA Rice Mucin Mochi Cleanser 120g
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Very gentle, best for dry skin
SIORIS - Cleanse Me Softly Milk Cleanser
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Eye Creams

 
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Amazing texture and great packaging
haruharu wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream 20ml
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Face balms

 
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So moisturising
PDRN STICK BALM
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Essences/Ampoules

 
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Favourite serum for winter
VT COSMETICS PDRN Essence 100 | Skin
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Incredible for well-aging
Numbuzin No.9+ NAD+ Bio Essence 50ml | Skin
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Best for dry skin, very moisturising
TIRTIR - Ceramic Milk Ampoule Jumbo
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Lip care

 
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Great overnight treatment
CODE GLOKOLOR - Strong Lipcerin
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