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Niacinamide Free K-Beauty
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items I’ve been a huge K-Beauty fans for years but developed a Niacinamide allergy since it’s in so many products and my tolerance is 0% unfortunately. So I've made a list for myself and anyone else avoiding Niacinamide :-) Research based on the ingredient...
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Sunscreen
Moisturizer
Toners
Serums/Treatments
Cleansers
Sun Sticks
Sunscreen
Sunscreen without Niacinamide with high ratings
Sunscreen with niacinamide with calming and hydrating ingredients. Fast absorbing with matte finish. No white cast
Purito SEOUL - Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
A sunscreen that protects the skin barrier and noursihes the skin. No white cast. I need to try this one soon!
House of Hur - Weightless Sun Fluid
This new sunscreen from Iunik looks so good and no niacinamide!! It's also hydrating and strengthens the skin barrier, And has anti-aging peptides..
iUNIK - Beta-Glucan Barrier Sunscreen
One of the og sunscreens but still a good one! Has hydrating and soothing benefits.
COSRX - Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
I personally love Mixsoon. This sunscreen is non-greasy texture, soothing and moisturizing.
mixsoon - Centella Sun Cream
I like that this sunscreen comes in a bigger bottle, but preferred to use this on my body although it is suitable for face as well.
Derma: B - Everyday Sun Block
A lightweight sunscreen with creamy texture for deep hydration and brightening (without niacinamide).
House of Hur - Tropical Dew Sun Cream
Lightweight sun gel that blurs pores and smooths skin.
Tage - Cica-Tree Invisible Sun Gel
Always like the Missha sunscreens. This one soothes and hydrates and has a matte finish.
MISSHA - All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun
Mild mineral sun cream. Great alternative if you don't like chemical sunscreens.
Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+ Jumbo
One of my personal favorite sunscreens. It's very lightweight and is soothing and moisturizing.
Goodal - Heartleaf Soothing Moisture Sun Cream
Mineral sunscreen that hydrates and soothes. I liked the original Round Lab Birch Juice sunscreen but can't use it anymore because that version has niacinamide. Will have to try this one.
ROUND LAB - Birch Juice Moisturizing Mild Up Sunscreen
Nice lightweight sunscreen that nourishes and moisturizes.
MISSHA - All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++
Mineral sunscreen that is safe for sensitive skin. I really liked the chemical sunscreen from Etude so interested to try this one
ETUDE - Sunprise Airy Finish
Really nice lightweight sunscreen that is non-greasy. Love this one!
B:Lab - Bamboo 365 Super Aqua Sunscreen
Mineral sunscreen infused with soothing ingredients. Also reef-safe which is a bonus!
Abib - Heartleaf Mild Sunscreen Relief Tube
Really nice lightweight sunscreen. Easy to apply, no white cast. Also helps improve skin tone without niacinamide
DEWYTREE - Urban Shade Anti Pollution Sun
This is the extra hydrating version of the original BoJ Relief sunscreen that helps with dryness, tightness and irritation.
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Aqua-fresh
Moisturizer
Moisturizers without Niacinamide
I love this calming gel cream in summer! Not suitable for dry skin types though. I also prefer a thicker moisturizer in fall/winter.
Purito SEOUL - Oat-In Calming Gel Cream
Nice soothing lightweight cream that repairs your skin barrier.
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream
This moisturizer is a very good (and cheaper) alternative for the Aestura Ato Barrier Cream which does have niacinamide.
ETUDE - Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream
This cream is on my shopping list for sure. This is not only moisturizing but also firming.
epii - HPT6 Ultra Cream 10%
Very nice Aqua Gel Crem for oily skin. But tbh it works very well for normal and combo skin too!
Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream
Nourishing cream with calming ingredients to strengthen your skin barrier. Suitable for all skin types.
Anua - 3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream
I personally love Mixsoon but haven't tried this cream yet. It looks amazing for dry skin. So definitely will need to try it this winter!
mixsoon - Bean Cream
This moisturizer is a bestseller in Korea and I can understand why. Bought a two-pack in Korea when I visited last time and wish I had bought more!! Will def buy more on my next trip.
S.NATURE - Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
Lightweight water gel ideal for oily skin. Plus it has peptides to improve wrinkels.
Beauty of Joseon - Red Bean Water Gel
Barrier moisturizing cream with fermented black rice ingredients which have brightening benefits. The cream also has creamides and allantoin for extra hydration. Great for skin barrier repair!
haruharu wonder - Black Rice 5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream
Perfect for a damaged skin barrier and if you want something in a big size! The texture is watery but hydrating at the same time.
ongredients - Skin Barrier Calming Lotion EX Jumbo
I really like Illiyoon. I already purchased the cream version many time, but I def want to try this Gel cream. It would especially be nice for hot and humid summer days.
ILLIYOON - Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel
One of my favorite creams to use when the weather gets colder and my skin needs more hydration. Repurchased many times. Also a great alternative for the Aestura Ato Barrier Cream
ILLIYOON - Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream Mini
Moisturizing cream to strengthen your skin barrier and give your skin a natural glow.
Dr. Jart+ - Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream
Great moisturizer with rice bran ceramide which controls sebu, locks in moisture and strenghtens skin and produces a natural glow.
I'm from - Rice Cream
Toners
Highly rated toners without niacinamide
One of my personal favorites. This one is so moisturizing! I love it!
Dr. Ceuracle - Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence
The original Laneige Cream Skin Refiner was my holy grail and I still need to try this exact version. But it looks even better now. Will try soon.
LANEIGE - Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner
Very popular toner from Anua that soothes and protects sensitive skin
Anua - Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner
The number 1 bestselling toner in Korea. Loved for its gentle exfoliating and hydrating formula.
ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Toner
I really like this toner. Very hydrating!
haruharu wonder - Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Fragrance Free
One of my favorite toners. Love the fermented ingredients. Repaired my damaged skin barrier and offered great hydration.
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner
Really popular on tiktok and apparently good for naturally dissolving dead skin cells and unclogging pores.
EQQUALBERRY - Swimming Pool Toner 300ml
Calming toner with heartleaf, cica and licorice root extracts to soothe irritation and reduce redness. Perfect for sensitive and acne-prone skin
numbuzin - No.1 Pure-Full Calming Herb Toner
Epii is the new IT-girl in town. This toner is for hydrating and smoothing the skin. And gives your skin a wonderful glow
epii - New Skin Toner Snow Mushroom & PHA
Gentle toner that hydrates and is perfect for acne-prone skin. I do love the moisturizer so curious how this toner compares.
Purito SEOUL - Oat PDRN Gentle Refining Toner
Very popular toner in Korea! This toner is moisturizing and gently exfoliating (PHA). Suitable for all skin types.
S.NATURE - Aqua Oasis Toner
I love milky toners since they are so moisturizing. This one by Isntree is really nice to repair and strengthen the skin barrier.
Isntree - Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner
Serums/Treatments
Highly rated Serums without niacinamide
My favorite moisturizing serum! It’s kinda a weird texture at first, but it gives my skin so much hydration and glow that it’s become a must have for me
mixsoon - Bean Essence Jumbo
A retinol serum with 0.1% retinol and peptides to smooth and tighten the skin. Not suitable for beginners of retinol
celimax - The Vita-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum
If you’re looking for a simple hydrating serum this is it. I think it is more hydrating than the Torriden Hyaluronic acid serum which is also nice
mixsoon - Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum Jumbo
A very popular hyaluronic acid serum. It’s a very nice hydrating serum.
Torriden - DIVE IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This serum containing retinal, panthenol and the famous Madagascar centella asiatica tackles both anti-aging as well as irritation and dryness of the skin.
SKIN1004 - Lab in Nature Madagascar Centella Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule
This rice based serum mist is rich with natural antioxidants, ceramides and NAD+ to strengthen the skin barrier. The probiotics boost the skin elasticity.
haruharu wonder - Black Rice Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD+ Serum Mist
A gentle welll-aging serum with Bakuchiol which is a vegan friendly alternative to retinoil.
Purito SEOUL - Timeless Bloom Bakuchiol Serum
Ultra hydrating serum with anti-wrinkle benefits. Only has ten ingredients, so a very minimalistic formula. Great for all skin types.
iUNIK - Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum
A Vitamin C serum without Niacinamide to fade hyperpigmentation and even skin tone.
Isntree - Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum
Brightening serum with retinoil, vitamin c and vitamin E. The serum combats signs of aging and brightens complexion.
APLB - Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Ampoule Serum
Brightening serum with 15% Vitamin C. The serum also has vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Cos De BAHA - VA Vitamin C 15 Serum
Serum with the highly popular PDRN in combination with Vitamin C. The serum provides pore-tightening, brightening and moisturizeing effeects.
APLB - PDRN Vitamin C Ampoule Serum
Serum with brightening and calming ingredients to moisturize, boost skin elasticity and revitalize skin.
APLB - Kojic Acid Vitamin C Ampoule Serum
Cleansers
Highly rated cleansers without niacinamide
Popular cleanser in Korea. Very nice gentle cleanser that removes makeup, residue and impurities.
ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
I love this cleanser (although you have to get used to the smell a bit). It def cleanses thorougly!
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam
Very popular cleanser in Korea. It's a gentle cleanser enriched with mung bean and green tea extracts.
beplain - Mung Bean Ph-balanced Cleansing Foam
Cleansing balm with very handy packaging. The balm has soothing ingredients so it not only gets rid of makeup, sunscreen and impurities but also leaves a soothing finish.
Dr. Althea - Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm
I love a good cleansing oil and this one looks so good! Lightweight and gentle. Suitable for sensitive skin.
beplain - Mung Bean Cleansing Oil Jumbo
I love this cleansing oil. Very nourishing and really removes makeup and sunscreen thoroughly.
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Milk cleansers are becoming my favorite type of cleanser. It feels so soft and nourishing. love it! Definitely try adding it to your routine (instead of oil or balm).
Isntree - Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser
If you like miscellair water cleansers, you have to try this cleansing water.
mixsoon - Centella Cleansing Water
Looking for a way to gently clean your dry skin, you must try a Milk cleanser. make P:rem is a great brand for sensitive skin.
make p:rem - Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Milk
Actually my favorite Milk Cleanser I've tried so far. It is gentle and hydrating. Your skin really feels clean after using it. Suitable for sensitive skin.
DEWYTREE - Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk
I like to combine this cleanser with the Milk Cleanser in the same line. Works perfectly!
DEWYTREE - Hi Amino All Cleanser
Sun Sticks
Highly rated sunsticks without niacinamide
One of my favorite sunsticks. Easy to use, apply and no stickiness or white cast.
Abib - Quick Sunstick Protection Bar
A very nice chemical and mineral hybrid sun stick. It's moisturizing and calming.
TOCOBO - Cotton Soft Sun Stick
I like this one because it is quite small, so it fits your purse or even pocket easily. It is easy to apply (above makeup) and glides on smoothly!
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick
Non-greasy sun stick with soothing ingredients. Matte finish
Purito SEOUL - Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen Stick
Great affordable option. I also like the shape of this one. It makes it easier to apply above and below your eyes for great protection.
SCINIC - Enjoy Waterproof Air-Fit Sun Stick
AHC sun sticks are always a great choice. This one leave a powdery, matte finish which is nice if you don't want to look too shiny.
AHC - Masters Air Rich Sun Stick
Toner Pads
These toner pads are a easy way to exfoliate those dead skin cells and to remove excess sebum. Bonus they're also hydrating!
House of Hur - Clearing Skin Prep Essence Pad
Calming toner pads, great to use as a diy sheet mask as well when your skin needs some TLC.
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad
One of the most popular toner pads in Korea! Soothes sensitive skin and restores the skin barrier.
SKINFOOD - Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad
Soothing and hydrating toner pads with a textured pad to gently exfoliate the skin.
celimax - JIWOOGAE Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad
A tiktok favorite! These toner pads deliver moisture and soothe skin irritation.
Anua - Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad
Nice calming toner pads. Keep them in the fridge for extra cooling effects.
Abib - Heartleaf Spot Pad Calming Touch
Calming toner pads that help reduce facial redness.
numbuzin - No.1 Centella Re-Leaf Green Toner Pad
A gel-type toner pad to improve pores, elasticity and uneven skin tone.
Biodance - Collagen Gel Toner Pads
Great toner pads to make your own diy sheet mask.
THE LAB by BLANC DOUX - Green Flavonoid 2.5 Pad