29 Korean Skincare Products To Help With Blackheads, Breakouts, And Other Skin Issues

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An Anua pore-clearing cleansing oil that visibly sucks out sebum from your pores and removes makeup residue and blackheads, leaving your skin looking clearer and feeling smoother. Reviewers of all skin types swear by it, including those with acne-prone skin (who say it doesn't cause breakouts)!
And their deep cleansing foam, which dives deep into your pores, gently whisking away gunk and removing dead skin cells. As with their oil cleanser, heartleaf extract is the magic ingredient here, and it's all about calming things down, reducing inflammation, and keeping your skin feeling soothed and pampered long after you've rinsed off.
*Plus* another gem from Anua: Their heartleaf daily toner pads made with PHA to gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells while also helping to reduce blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts.
A "lifting" essence that reviewers on TikTok are referring to as "Botox in a bottle." It's made with NAD+, which can help boost cell turnover and stimulate collagen production, along with 50 types of peptides to help plump and firm your skin. With a stretchy texture that's similar to snail mucin but thicker, this gem can help make fine lines and wrinkles less noticeable in four weeks!
A SeoulCeuticals toner mist made with 98% naturally derived ingredients like refreshing cucumber, antioxidant-rich green tea, tamarind, soothing aloe, and rejuvenating marine minerals for a perfect dose of dewy radiance. This powerhouse mist not only hydrates and plumps your skin but also works its magic on blemishes, helping keep those pesky breakouts at bay.
A color corrector that starts off green but then blends seamlessly into your skin like magic, neutralizing any redness. It's packed with Centella asiatica extract, which is well-known in Korea for its calming and soothing properties. Plus, with glycerin in the mix, your face stays hydrated and glowing all day long. It's a great tool for evening out redness on no-makeup days, or layering under your foundation for an even more polished look!
A lightweight Cosrx mild gel cleanser that's gentle enough for you to lather up and have that fresh face feeling every day. This pH-balanced face wash won't disrupt your skin, which could lead to all sorts of problems like dryness, oiliness, and breakouts. It also contains BHA (a type of exfoliant that unclogs pores) and tea tree oil (which has antibacterial properties that zip zits).
Or The Face Shop's facial foaming cleanser for the folks with skin that's more sensitive than a toddler during nap time. You need only a tiny bit to create a rich lather that'll cleanse your face like a dream without irritating or drying it out. Plus, it's packed with rice water, which is amazing for brightening up your complexion.
A Mizon snail repair cream made to reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark spots. It contains raspberry extract, AHA, and mugwort extract to help your skin feel smoother and more rejuvenated than ever.
A cute little Tonymoly octopus-shaped blackhead remover that rids your nose and chin of all the gunk that's built up throughout the day and exfoliates pores, making your skin look smoother and cleaner.
A pack of popular Cosrx pimple patches to shrink your problems overnight. Ok, I'm not talking student loans or awkward first date type of problems, but they do help with pimples! These patches not only cover up your zits but also suck out all the gross gunk, leaving your skin looking fresh and clear.
A fast-working calming cream by Dear, Klairs with a natural extract from chamomile oil that hydrates the skin and helps relieve redness. It can be good to use after laser treatment, long-term sun exposure, or post-shaving.
A Cosrx blackhead remover liquid with 4% BHA so you can kiss those old-fashioned pore strips goodbye and say hello to a smoother complexion. This magical potion turns into a bubbly foam that penetrates deep into your pores, removing dirt and impurities.
A Some by Mi Miracle toner reviewers say really helped with their acne-prone skin. This toner contains tea tree and AHA/BHA to exfoliate the skin and improve texture.
The cult-favorite Cosrx Snail Mucin Power Essence, honestly a game changer for anyone dealing with dry or damaged skin. Its formula is 96.3% snail secretion, which might sound a bit wild, but it's pure magic for skin rejuvenation, banishing dullness and dehydration while bringing back that much-needed vitality — all without leaving you feeling sticky. No wonder it has over 66,000 5-star ratings!
Or a slimy Mixsoon Bean Essence that hydrates and exfoliates your skin at the same dang time. 🤯 This thick (but not sticky) essence contains natural ingredients like fermented bean, barley, and pomegranate to remove dead skin cells and revitalize skin tone.
The Saem hydrating eye stick, a perfect remedy for dehydrated skin. This eye treatment is made with Icelandic glacier water, giving your skin the fresh hydration boost it needs on days when you've hit the snooze button one too many times.
An Elizavecca carbonated clay mask here to remove all the built-up sebum from your face without stripping away your skin's natural oils. Reviewers say after using this their skin feels super clean and irresistibly soft — you won't be able to resist touching it!
Medicube's collagen jelly that's basically "glass skin" in a jar. It's packed with hydrolyzed collagen, which means the collagen is broken down into smaller segments for better skin absorption, keeping your skin firm and elastic. Plus, it's got niacinamide (vitamin B3), which enhances your skin's barrier function and boosts hydration, giving you that perfect texture and 24-hour glow.
A cleansing balm complete with a handy lil' spatula, offering a hygienic way to scoop out just the right amount of product without dipping your fingers in the jar. Reviewers love the silky smooth texture and that it truly melts away makeup and sunscreen. Plus, it naturally brightens your complexion while helping to control oil!
A bottle of rice toner in case you need a little extra help with hydration, especially if you live in a dry environment. This toner gives the skin a lovely illuminating effect while also improving its protective moisture barrier.
An amazing enzyme peel powder that works double duty as both a cleanser and an exfoliator. The powder-to-foam formula contains two exfoliating green tea enzymes that lift all the debris and gunk from your pores without any harsh scrubbing. It also has hyaluronic acid to help lock in hydration, leaving your face smooth and supple.
A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil if you ever wanted a lip product that's not too sticky or thick but still gives a subtle pop of color. Not only does this oil give you a beautiful tint, but it's also nourishing for dry, flaky lips.
A TikTok-viral all-in-one beauty balm for those dry areas on your face and body that could use a little extra love. Packed with collagen and a natural fermented oil straight from Jeju Island, this balm is like a loving hug for your skin, giving it a 48-hour moisture boost and lifting effect.
The Laneige lip mask, aka a little spa treatment for your lips while you snooze away. This mask is packed with antioxidants and nourishing ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru butter. You'll have the sweetest of dreams knowing you're waking up with soft, supple lips.
A Krave Beauty matcha hemp cleanser that's like a big, refreshing sip of green tea for your skin. This hydrating gel formula gives your face that fresh, clean feeling without any tightness.
A rejuvenating Bifida Biome Complex ampoule containing five types of probiotics that work overtime to strengthen your skin barrier, with 10 types of hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. This ampoule is like a super quick-absorbing potion that your skin just drinks up, leaving you feeling refreshed and glowing. One reviewer even compares it to the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum, which costs over $100 for the same amount.
An Anua niacinamide serum that also contains 4% tranexamic acid and 2% arbutin, working together like a dream team to tackle dull skin. It soothes, hydrates, and helps strengthen your skin barrier to leave it feeling super soft and bouncy. *Plus* it helps reduce the appearance of pores, brighten dark spots, and even out your skin tone!
And finally, Medicube's Mini Booster Pro — a more compact version of the splurgey OG, featuring the same Booster Mode for better product absorption and utilizing both blue and red LED light therapy to help soothe and calm your skin, leaving it radiant. This compact skincare companion is perfect for travel, and like the Age-R Booster Pro, it can be synced with the Age-R app.