One of the most prominent physical attributes of a K-star is beautiful, glowy skin, and it’s all thanks to their skincare. Korean skincare is known to be hydrating, nourishing and life-changing. It’s effective, affordable and your shortcut to flawless skin. Get glowing, glass skin with our favourite Korean skincare products!
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Is there anything more annoying than acne? With Cosrx Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser, you don’t have to worry about breakouts anymore. Formulated with salicylic acid, natural BHA and skin soothing ingredients, this cleanser fights acne while calming any redness. It’s so gentle that sensitive skin users will enjoy it!
A face oil that’s not heavy or greasy? That’s Pyungkang Yul Oil! Formulated to give you youthful and soft skin, this face oil uses a blend of 7 plant-based oils that are packed with antioxidants and nutrients. Use this as the last step of your skincare to prevent moisture loss and promote a youthful glow!
Don’t let pesky blackheads ruin your clear complexion. The Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Scrub Foam is an effective foaming exfoliant that uses micro Jeju volcanic clusters to penetrate and deeply clean clogged pores.
For skin white as snow, use the White Dew Sherbet Cream! Refreshing, moisturising and brightening, this cream uses natural plant extracts to fill skin’s melanocytes and eliminate dark spots. This moisture-packed moisturiser is hypoallergenic, so it won’t irritate your skin.
A sheet mask a day keeps the dermatologist away! This sheet mask set from Etude House uses thin 0.2mm hypoallergenic air sheets that are gentle to your sensitive skin. Free from mineral oil, fragrance, silicone oil and other irritants, this sheet mask is perfect for days that your irritated skin needs a moisture boost!
Unlike toners from Western skincare that are known to be drying, Korean toners are hydrating and soothing. The Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Skin is formulated for combination skin types as it’s infused green tea water to replenish dehydrated skin’s moisture level.
Stop damaging your skin by using harsh and drying astringents. Instead, a lightweight and hydrating serum like this Fresh Calming Serum will soothe and balance oily skin. It uses litchi extract and pure deep seawater to replenish moisture that’s lacking on oily skin. Soft, fresh skin, here I come!
The Korean double cleansing method is an effective way to remove makeup thoroughly and deep clean the skin. It might sound like it’ll be too much on dry skin, but the Innisfree Olive Real Cleansing Oil will do the opposite. Infused with organic Greek olive oil, this cleansing oil will deeply moisturise your skin and leave it soft and supple!
Men, listen up, skincare is important and you shouldn’t neglect it! This simple cleanser from The Face Shop is created for men. It’s able to cleanse and remove excess sebum and dirt without drying out your skin.
Save your heavier creams for night time so that it has time to sink in overnight. Formulated with Jeju orchid extract, the Orchid Intense Cream is a powerful anti-aging cream that tightens and nourishes the skin as well as prevents wrinkles. The rich cream will leave your skin glowy and elastic.