Jisoo of Blackpink is a Dior Fashion and Beauty Global Ambassador (Photo: @diorbeauty/Instagram)
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From the ladies of Blackpink to ‘Crash Landing on You’ actor Hyun Bin, here are their essentials for keeping that flawless complexion

Korean celebrities not only captivate their fans with their stellar performances, but they also wow them with their radiant and alluring looks. It’s no secret that Korean stars follow strict skincare regimens for that flawless and glowing complexion, and most are known to endorse their favourite products to achieve their enviable skin.

Here are six Korean icons who put their best face forward as part of their charm.

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Song Hye-kyo has been in Korean show business for more than two decades and rose to global prominence after starring in commercially successful K-dramas such as Autumn in My Heart, Full House, Descendants of the Sun, and Encounter.

Song Hye-kyo

She is a brand ambassador for Sulwhasoo—a Korean skincare line inspired by herbal medicinal properties—and has spoken highly of its First Care Activating Serum, which she counts as a must-use product for her skincare regime. During intensely stressful work periods, Song would opt for Sulwhasoo’s Bloomstay Vitalizing Serum, and always relies on the Vital Beautie’s Super Collagen Essence to complete her skincare routine and for the inner glow. All of which means Song can be confident in her natural beauty, and subscribe to the idea that less is more when it comes to her makeup.

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Blackpink

Since becoming a global K-pop sensation in 2016, Blackpink has enchanted fans with hit after hit and their stunning choreography, who also can’t get enough of the Pink Venom singers’ impeccable complexions, and each member has their secrets.

Jisoo, who is not only a Dior Fashion and Beauty Global Ambassador but was also hailed the World's Most Beautiful Woman 2022 by Nubia Magazine, says she suffers from dry skin and uses masks frequently. Among her favourites are Muse Secret Mask from Moonshot and Magnaminty from Lush. To keep her lips plump, Jisoo first exfoliates her lips with Lush’s Bubblegum Lip Scrub before applying Vaseline Reparing Jelly and then Rosebud Salve Lip Balm to lock in hydration.

Meanwhile, Lisa topped the list for TC Candler's 100 Most Beautiful Faces in 2021, and is an advocate for always cleansing your skin. She loves COSRX’s Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser and keeps her makeup simple with Micro Glassyfit Cushion from Moonshot as her base and Ink Airy Velvet Tint from Peripera for a rosy lip.

Hyun Bin

Crash Landing on You actor Hyun Bin is open about the fact he adheres to an intense skincare routine to maintain his flawless skin his fans love so much, and emphasises the importance of moisturisation in keeping his skin healthy.

Hyun Bin regularly uses hyaluronic acid-infused sheet masks such as Mediheal’s .M.F. Aquaring Ampoule Mask to keep his skin hydrated and serves as the brand’s spokesperson. Recently, The Negotiation star has also joined the league of ambassadors for Korean skincare brand TIRTIR and has been promoting its Collagen Core Glow Mask.

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Son Ye Jin

Hyun Bin’s co-star in Crash Landing on You—now his wife—Son Ye-jin says she has oily skin, and has to be very picky about her skincare products and prioritises showcasing her natural beauty over heavy makeup looks.

To preserve her complexion she adopts both traditional and modern skincare techniques. For example, she uses slices of fresh cucumbers as eye masks just like her mum, but will incorporate products as well. This includes from brands she discovers on her travels, such as Skin Inc, which she found during a trip to Singapore and has been using faithfully ever since.

Because of her oily skin, Son finds that sometimes a customised regime works best. For instance, to spot-treat her skin, she uses a multi-approach system that involves combining the Facial In-A-Flash Mask with light treatment therapy using the Optimizer Voyage Tri-light, both from Skin Inc. She also swears by Skin Inc’s Pure Revival Peel to get rid of dead skin cells and resurface her skin for added radiance. Besides skincare, Son credits a healthy diet and taking good care of her well-being for her gorgeous complexion.

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BTS

Since they were formed in 2013, Bangtan Boys, aka BTS, has fascinated the world and made K-pop fans where there were none before. With their degree of global exposure, it’s no wonder their beauty and skincare routines have been widely discussed within their fandom, and each member has his own secret weapon to protect their skin from daily makeup and hectic lifestyles that come with their success.

For example, with his sensitive and fragile skin, Taehyung relies on Zeroid’s Pimprove Gel Cleanser for a gentle cleanse, and Physiogel’s Daily Moisture Therapy Crème to keep his sensitive skin deeply hydrated and moisturised. Meanwhile, Jimin and J-hope are known to use Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum from L’Occitane, which repairs and nourishes skin while you sleep.

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