Everyone is on the hunt for smooth, filter-like, glass skin and we have the rise of K-Beauty brands and education surrounding Korean skincare practices to thank.
“K-beauty has a ‘skin-first’ philosophy, which prioritizes caring for your skin and getting to the root of the condition, instead of covering it up with makeup. K-beauty has gained so much popularity in the US in recent years because of its high-quality ingredients, innovative products, accessible price points, and the fact that it is based on a lifestyle that is focused on having good skin care habits,” says Charlotte Cho, esthetician and founder of popular K-Beauty.
Now, skincare obsessives have an arsenal of products to choose from to help them achieve their skin goals—but which ones are actually worth it? Below, the 10 best Korean skincare products to add to your cart!
Our top picks:
Round Lab
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen
It helps to improve wrinkles on the skin. Protects the skin from UV rays. Vita moisture barrier full of vitality – It is stimulated by UV rays to form a bitter moisture film or dull and dry skin to make it moist and fresh. Moisture-charge effect that doesn’t dry out – The amino acids, minerals and Vita Hyaluronic Acid in the Birch Sap supply rich moisture to the skin to help prevent moist UV rays.
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Zeroid
ZEROID Intensive Cream Intensive Care for Severe Dry & Disordered Skin
A unique cream, for mulated with ceramides and squalane. It is a daily use, serious treatment for extremely dry and troubled skin. Does not contain fragrances, colorants, Ethanol, Parabens, Phenoxyethanol, Mineral Oil, Propylene Glycol, PEG, Diethanolamine and Benzyl Alcohol.
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Rovectin
Rovectin Activating Treatment Lotion
This pure and gentle treatment essence lotion gently seeps into the skin to hydrate, moisturize, reinforce your dry skin and promote even skin-tone after cleansing. Use it to treat dry, tired looking complexions in need of repair and exfoliation. Rovectin’s powerful Barrier Repair Complex works to gently lift dead skin cells away without irritating even the most sensitive skin, while antioxidant Vitamin B neutralizes free radicals to make skin glow. This product also contains naturally moisturizing 7 different types of hyaluronic acid to retain moisture loss. Ingredients like caffeine naturally de-puffs and soothes the skin while papaya fruit extract helps with absorption and smooths out the skin texture.
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ISNTREE
ISNTREE Green Tea Fresh Hydrating Face Toner
Isntree Hyaluronic acid toner is formulated with non-irritating, natural ingredients, providing all day and night long moisturization. Helps to restore moisture and oil balance on skin. The hydrating formula will be absorbed deeply through the layer of skin in seconds without clogging pores or heavy feeling.
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Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm
Skin waste will clog pores and cause skin problems if you do not thoroughly wash your face. The cleansing balm is a solid cleansing oil that melts at skin temperature and cleanly melts sebum in pores via rolling and emulsifying processes. It contains rice bran and grain extract, which help to keep your skin moisturized even after you’ve cleansed it.
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Sulfur 3% Clean Gel is a hydrating gel that helps with unclogging pores, and controlling existing breakouts. The ingredient, Collodial Sulfur penetrates pores to dry out the skin surface to absorb excess oil and dries out dead skin cells to unclog pores. Recommended to those who have irritated skin, oily skin.
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IUNIK
IUNIK Beta-Glucan Power Deep Moisture Vegan Serum
This highly moisturizing serum is ideal for those who are suffering from skin dryness. This power moisture serum provides instant moisturization to the skin. Beta-glucan is a natural polymer polysaccharide extracted from the wall of mushroom yeast table. It has a 20% higher moisture capacitance than hyaluronic acid; it improves skin elasticity. It also has anti-stress properties!
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