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Korean Skincare
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items Korean skincare has completely transformed my skin! I have very dry, sensitive, acne-prone skin, making it difficult to find products to control my acne while also not drying out and irritating my skin. Korean skincare products often have shorter ing...
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Facial Cleansers
Toners
Serums
Moisturizers
Facial Cleansers
K-beauty is known for its gentle yet effective skincare, and cleansers are no exception. This curated list features the best Korean facial cleansers for every skin type—whether you’re dealing with dryness, acne, or just want that dewy glass-skin glow...
Super lightweight and soothing, perfect for that first cleanse to remove makeup and sunscreen!
Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Great for your second cleanse to hydrate your skin. This gel formula is super gentle and perfect for sensitive skin.
Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser | COSRX
Another sensitive skin approved product, this oil cleanser contains PHA to gently exfoliate skin without being irritating. Leaves your skin feeling smoother and looking clearer! The bottle is pretty big and will last you quite awhile!
PHA Pore Cleansing Oil - Hanskin
COSRX is one of my favorite skincare brands and this cleanser is part of the reason. Lathers into a foam with 3 forms of hyaluronic acid that make this perfect for dry skin!
Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cleanser - COSRX
When I first started using a retinol cream, this cleanser became my new bestie! The formula is so gentle, also containing centella asiatica to soothe and calm reactive skin. While there is no added fragrance, this cleanser does have a pleasant citrus...
Açai Berry + Oats Gel Cleanser - Saturday Skin
Toners
Korean toners are a game-changer in any skincare routine—hydrating, balancing, and packed with skin-loving ingredients. This list highlights some of the most beloved K-beauty toners, from watery essences to milky hydrators, perfect for prepping your ...
Absolute game changer for acne-prone skin! This toner has three exfoliants, but the added niacinamide infuses moisture to prevent that dry, tight feeling some exfoliants can leave behind.
SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA Miracle Toner
This is my all time favorite toner! Ingredients like panthenol, sunflower seed oil, hyaluronic acid, squalane, ceramides, and macadamia nut oil will have your skin feeling softer than ever!
Panthetoin Essence Toner - MA:NYO
The best exfoliating toner for sensitive skin! Has a super gentle PHA for smoothing and brightening skin while the cica derivatives ensure your complexion stays calm, moisturized, and healthy.
AESTURA A-CICA365 Calming Hydro Toner
An amazing milky toner than can double as a lightweight moisturizer! Has a combo of ceramides, peptides, and amino acid-rich white tea leaf that nourishes and strengthens the skin barrier. I also really love that it's refillable!
Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer | LANEIGE
Another hit from COSRX! With propolis extract and honey, this toner will leave your skin looking glowy and smooth.
Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner | COSRX
Serums
Known for their potent ingredients and lightweight textures, Korean serums are a must-have for targeted skincare results. This list features top K-beauty serums that tackle everything from dullness and fine lines to acne and dehydration. Whether you’...
I spent YEARS searching for a vitaman C serum to brighten my dull skin without the stinging sensation and I was so impressed with this serum! It's gentle enough for my sensitive skin and has ingredients like Centella Asiatica to lock in moisture and ...
GOODAL Green Tangerine Vitamin C Serum
One of my favorite products when I'm dealing with breakouts! Heals acne scars and blemishes while strengthening your skin barrier.
SOME BY MI Snail Trucica Repair Serum
With 14 types of hyaluronic acids, this serum is great for dehydrated skin, providing long lasting hydration and anti-inflammatory care!
ISNTREE Ultra-low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This is an amazing texture care serum that will leave you with more radiant, younger looking skin!
Numbuzin No. 3 Skin Softening Serum
Moisturizers
Seal in hydration and give your skin the nourishment it craves with these top Korean moisturizers. From lightweight gels to rich creams, K-beauty offers formulas for every skin type and concern—whether you’re dealing with sensitivity, dryness, or bre...
As someone with sensitive and very dry skin, this has absolutely saved my skin! Hands down my all time favorite moisturizer.
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Ceramide Cream
This super affordable moisturizer is perfect for strengthening your skin barrier! I always reach for this if my skin is ever feeling irritated. It's soothing and keeps your skin feeling hydrated for hours!
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
This moisturizer is loaded with hydrating ingredients and some herbal goodies that soothe and cool your skin. I especially love this moisturizer after a day in the sun!
Belif Aqua Bomb Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
This is a great lightweight moisturizer that I love using underneath makeup. The Jeju cherry blossom amps up the glowiness from the niacinamide, helping you get that glass skin look!
Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream - Innisfree
Snail mucin calms inflammation and helps heal post-acne hyperpigmentation, making this perfect for acne-prone skin. Also contains a naturally occurring form of hyaluronic acid to boost hydration!
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream