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✨ K-Beauty on a Budget: Top Picks Under $25
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items You don’t need to splurge to build a great K-Beauty routine! These are my favorite picks, all under $25, broken down by step so you can mix + match what works best for your skin.
Why I Love This List
Affordable + effective = skincare that actually ...
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🧼 Cleansers
💦 Toners
🌱 Essences & Serums
🧴 Moisturizers
🎭 Masks & Treatments
🧼 Cleansers
Cleansing is the first and most important step in any skincare routine. These K-Beauty favorites remove dirt, sunscreen, and makeup gently — all without breaking the bank.
Gentle daily cleanser, keeps skin balanced without stripping
Cost: . (~$12)
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
Melts away sunscreen + makeup while staying lightweight
Cost: . (~$5)
Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil | Cleanser
💦 Toners
Toners are the hydration step your skin craves after cleansing. These K-Beauty picks are budget-friendly and packed with soothing + nourishing ingredients to prep your skin for the rest of your routine.
Feels like a toner and moisturizer in one, deeply hydrating
Cost: . (~$16)
Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer: All-in-One Skincare Hero
Soothing, mineral-rich, perfect for sensitive skin
Cost:. (~$18)
1025 Dokdo Toner
🌱 Essences & Serums
Essences and serums are where K-Beauty really shines — lightweight, concentrated treatments that target hydration, glow, or calming without costing a fortune. These budget-friendly picks are cult favorites you can build into any routine.
Calms redness, strengthens barrier, great for all skin types
Cost:. (~$12)
Madagascar Centella Ampoule | Skin Care
Detoxifying and soothing; ideal if your skin feels inflamed
Cost:. (~$22)
I'm From Mugwort Essence
Brightens and helps fade dark spots.
Cost: (~$18)
Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide
Targets dullness, smooths texture, helps give that “glass skin” glow
Cost: . (~$19)
Glass Skin Refining Serum
🧴 Moisturizers
Locking in hydration is the key to glowing skin ✨. These K-Beauty moisturizers are lightweight, nourishing, and all under $25 — perfect for every skin type.
Lightweight but nourishing, helps repair skin
Cost:. (~$15)
Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream
Combines cica + hyaluronic acid for hydration + calming
Cost: . (~$11)
Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream
Bouncy hydration in a refreshing gel texture
Cost: . (~$9)
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer Visibly Soothe & Hydrate
🎭 Masks & Treatments
Masks and treatments are the fun part of K-Beauty — quick boosts for glow, hydration, or soothing. These under-$25 picks let you treat your skin without splurging.
Quick glow boost before an event
Cost:. (~$8)
Korean Glass Skin Collagen Ginseng Face Mask - Clear
Intense hydration + barrier repair
Cost:. (~$16
Ceramidin™ Cream-Infused Face Mask | Dr.Jart+ Skincare