Cover Melixir's vegan skincare line (Photo: Melixir)
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Get to know these trending Korean skincare products that are truly worth the hype
Thanks to K-pop and K-dramas, Korean skincare has gained much attention over the past few years. The ‘skincare wave’ continues to dominate the industry as everyone aspires to achieve that iconic dewy, glowing skin. The basics involve cleansing, toning, moisturising and applying sun protection—but the Korean skincare routine has now evolved to include serums, mists, essences, masks, and more.
As Korean skincare continues to be an obsession worldwide, brands are investing millions into research and development to ensure their beauty innovations go from strength to strength and stand out from their competition. However, as a consumer, trying to sift through to find the best can be overwhelming. Luckily, the beauty community thrives online, sharing detailed reviews and recommendations of their favourite Korean skincare products, which go viral.
From CosRx’s snail mucin offerings to Beauty of Joseon’s beloved sunscreen, here are the beauty community-approved Korean skincare products you should add to your cart.
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1. CosRx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Snail mucin has become one of the most popular ingredients in the K-beauty industry. This lightweight essence is a favourite of many as it helps moisturise and boost collagen production. This can help prevent skin ageing, so those aiming for that youthful look should give this essence a shot.
This snail mucin essence is also cruelty-free. The snails are placed over a mesh in a dark and quiet room, where they are left alone to roam the net and leave mucin in their trails freely, so none are harmed in the mucin harvesting process.
2. Goodal Tangerine Vitamin C Dark Spot Care Serum
This serum is formulated with green tangerine extract to help improve dark spots and freckles. Infused with niacinamide, the serum helps to restore bright and clear skin. Its newly updated formula features ingredients that support even the most sensitive skin type.
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3. Ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil
Ma: nyo’s pure cleansing oil has gained a lot of attention for it is a gentle yet powerful cleansing oil that melts away blackheads and whiteheads without clogging pores. This cleansing oil is loved by many as it is also suitable for those with acne-prone skin.
4. Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
Heartleaf has become a common ingredient in Asian skincare. People love Anua's toner as it helps soothe sensitive skin and improve skin complexion. The sub-acidic formula helps maintain the oil-moisture balance of the skin.
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5. Dr.G Red Blemish Soothing Cream
6. Round Lab's Dokdo Toner
Round Lab’s Dokdo toner consists of 74 naturally derived minerals from the deep sea waters of Ulleungdo Island. Popular amongst the beauty community for its cooling sensation, the toner exfoliates dead skin cells leaving the skin with long lasting moisture.
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7. Melixir Vegan Airfit Sunscreen
First of its kind in Korea, this vegan skincare brand's hyped-up sunscreen has an Air-Fit texture leaving no white cast or greasiness to the skin and has lasting UV protection for up to 10 hours.
8. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Color Correcting Treatment
You might be slightly sceptical about this green cream but don’t be! This cream blends out from green to your skin tone as you rub it into the skin. Users enjoy using this product as it helps neutralise the redness in the skin and evens out the skin tone giving it a natural look.
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9. Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick
We all know the importance of applying sunscreen. This sun stick takes just a few swipes for reapplication, making it a much cleaner process. Skincare lovers have been paying attention to this sun stick for its compact size, making it more convenient to carry around.
The product is suitable for all skin types as it features a matte texture with a non-greasy finish, but we recommend it for those with oily skin.
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