34 Korean Beauty Products With Such Undeniable Results, You'll Wish You Started Using Them Ages Ago

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A moisturizing Mise En Scene hair serum if your locks are feeling brittle and drier than ever — this K-beauty product has you covered. It's made with seven nourishing oils, including argan, coconut, olive, apricot, marula, jojoba, and camellia. Reviewers praise this serum for helping to combat dryness! Plus, it smells downright divine.
Medicube's "Zero Pore" Pads, which are super easy to use and come soaked in lactic and salicylic acid. They'll gently exfoliate your skin and reduce the visibility of those pores you wish you could just wave a magic wand at and make disappear.
Or for sensitive skin, a jar of Anua heartleaf daily toner pads made with PHA to gently exfoliate your skin by removing dead skin cells while also working overtime to reduce breakouts, whiteheads, and blackheads. The heartleaf extract soothes and moisturizes, so you'll be left with glowy skin that'll make this an *instant* staple in your routine.
The Saem hydrating eye stick, which contains Icelandic mineral water, moss extract, and seaweed extract to revitalize your under-eye area *and* help improve your skin's elasticity and reduce the appearance of dark circles!
A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil that'll create the most kissable pout with a moisturizing formula that won't leave your mouth a sticky mess. It contains vitamins A, C, and E, and soothing apple water for a lip upgrade you can feel good about!
An Anua heartleaf pore-clearing cleansing oil to help you remove all traces of makeup while sucking the stubborn sebum from your pores, leaving you with skin that's visibly clearer and smoother! Once you see the results, you'll never be caught without this stuff. 👀
Plus, their deep cleansing foam for anyone who wants a cleanser that goes DEEP to obliterate dead skin cells and any other gunk clogging your pores. The key ingredient is heartleaf extract, which helps reduce redness and inflammation so your skin is instantly soothed while feeling squeaky clean.
Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence because believe it or not, snails have the healing touch. Bonus: This refreshing formula can be used on all skin types! Reviewers love how well it helps heal acne, inflammation, peeling, fine lines, and even eczema!
A Cosrx mild gel cleanser so you can wash your face without the constant worry that you're stripping your face dry. The low-pH formula contains BHA and tea tree oil to help protect your face from irritants while also strengthening the skin barrier.
A SeoulCeuticals toner mist set to earn a *permanent* spot in your beauty routine once you experience its dewy effects. This skincare juggernaut is made up of 98% naturally derived ingredients such as soothing aloe, rejuvenating cucumber, and antioxidant-rich green tea that'll make your skin glow like never before. It hydrates, plumps, and helps treat blemishes while preventing future breakouts.
An Elizavecca carbonated clay mask, which will help your skin breathe easier — this stuff eradicates sebum *without* stripping your face of its natural oils. Reviewers swear by it for stellar exfoliation *and* blackhead removal. It's also just really fun to use when you need a silly lil' pick-me-up. 🙃
A Beauty of Joseon eye serum if you've been searching high and low for a product that'll actually do a number on your under-eye bags. It uses a powerful trifecta of retinol, niacinamide, and ginseng to lessen the appearance of wrinkles, boost skin elasticity, and illuminate your skin so you'll be looking extra radiant and glowy in no time.
Mixsoon Bean Essence when you're ready to have your mind blown by a skincare product — this revolutionary formula hydrates *and* exfoliates at the same time. Ingredients such as fermented bean, barley, and pomegranate help get rid of dead skin cells while improving your skin tone. Best of all? No sticky residue!!
A satin-finish TirTir cushion foundation that offers an unheard-of 72 hours of wear while blending *perfectly* to conceal blemishes, redness, and under-eye circles. The buildable formula lets you achieve *just* the right amount of coverage for your needs. It also contains hibiscus and red propolis extracts to help enhance your skin's elasticity. And!!! The oval-shaped puff is great for reaching every inch of your face.
I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder, which is a *non*aerosol option made with Korean ginseng to help revive limp, greasy hair and add volume. It's a fine, hypoallergenic powder that absorbs oil, sweat, and dirt to keep locks looking fresh longer.
A TikTok-famous overnight collagen mask so you can give your parched skin a giant gulp of hydration while you catch some Z's. It'll also help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores while firming the skin and boosting elasticity. Wake up and peel it off to reveal visibly tighter, smoother skin that looks like a dream!
An adorable Tonymoly octopus-shaped blackhead remover to help target excess sebum and other impurities that might be clogging your precious pores. After cleansing, rub it on your face to exfoliate *and* eliminate stubborn blackheads and whiteheads!
Cosrx Blackhead Power Liquid because sometimes ya gotta pull out ALL the stops to get rid of those pesky buggers. This magical formula will get the job done with 4% BHA and 2% niacinamide — get ready for those bumps and clogged pores to go bye-bye!
Torriden hyaluronic acid serum complete with *five* types of HA molecules in a fast-absorbing formula that packs a MASSIVE punch of moisture when you need it most. Your skin will stay wonderfully hydrated and smooth thanks to this lightweight, non-sticky serum!
A Krave Beauty matcha hemp cleanser, which is a soothing gel formula worthy of a top slot in your skincare rotation for its calming, hydrating effects. It'll gently remove makeup, sunscreen, and dirt without causing irritation. I think it's safe to say you've met your ~matcha~.
A Beauty of Joseon serum that'll deliver the skincare glow-up you've been dreaming of. It contains a heavenly combo of niacinamide and propolis extract to help lighten dark spots and leave you with a dewy complexion that'll have you ready for your close-up.
Elizabeth Mott's Thank Me Later Eye Primer I bet you'll tell all your friends about to ensure they don't miss out on this K-Beauty sensation either. It keeps your eye makeup intact ALL day long without any smudging or creasing. Take that, oily eyelids!
And an Elizabeth Mott pore-minimizing face primer because some products really can do it all. This one has a mattifying effect that'll lessen the visibility of pores, soften the appearance of fine lines, *and* prevent creasing and caking. It's perfect for prepping skin for makeup, or you can wear it solo!
A highly potent SeoulCeuticals Day Glow Serum — it contains a whopping 20% vitamin C to brighten up your skin like no other! There's also hyaluronic and ferulic acid, vitamin E, citrus stem cells, and centella asiatica, which are great for reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation.
Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Hydrating Multi-Balm, a K-beauty staple that TikTok is rightfully obsessed with because it's an all-in-one magic stick for your face, eyes, lips, and neck. This moisturizer uses collagen and salmon complex to help minimize fine lines and enhance your natural glow. One order of glass skin, comin' right up!
The Face Shop's facial foaming cleanser when you wanna simplify your daily routine with a do-it-all face wash that helps you accomplish all your skin goals: cleanse, moisturize, brighten, and remove makeup! You *and* your newfound K-beauty routine can thank me later.
An Innisfree daily UV defense sunscreen you'll probably always have on hand because it's one of those holy grail products that you absolutely dread running out of. It contains SPF 36 for sun protection, green tea for reducing redness and irritation, and sunflower oil to nourish the skin. Most importantly, it doesn't leave behind a ghostly white cast and will have your face glowing all day long.
And some peptide patches to block out 98% of UV rays because, hello, you don't have a 10-step skincare routine just to have your under-eyes demolished by sun damage. These look like stickers and have an impressive UPF 50+ rating *plus* they're enriched with hydrating peptides to help brighten your skin. Oh, they're also water- and sweat-resistant so you don't have to worry about them staying put.
A bottle of Peach & Lily's Glass Skin Refining Serum for anyone chasing the TikTok "glazed donut" skin trend with no luck...until now. You've just found the K-Beauty secret that'll leave your face lookin' extra glazed 🍩 while also helping to hydrate, brighten, and firm your skin.
A Some by Mi Miracle toner reviewers with oily *and* sensitive skin swear by, which is a near-impossible feat! It uses chemical exfoliants combined with tea tree oil, papaya, and witch hazel extract to eliminate dead skin cells and improve your skin's overall hydration, typically within 30 days. That's pretty miraculous if you ask me.
A Laneige water sleeping mask infused with squalane and a probiotic-derived complex that'll help hydrate your lips while you sleep for a perfectly ~supple~ pout. Simply slather it on before bed and you'll wake up with refreshed, hydrated lips to the start the day. Bonus: It also helps strengthen your skin's moisture barrier!
And their super glowy lip balm so you can elevate your makeup look during the day too! This silky-smooth balm has a lightweight but high-shine finish so you can wear it solo OR on top of your fave lip color. Say goodbye to sticky-icky lips that make your questions your life choices.
A goami rice toner if dry skin is low-key ruining your life and you need a major kick of *daily* hydration ASAP. This toner contains vegetable-originated extracts for soft, smooth, and glowy skin that doesn't feel sticky or greasy.
A dark-spot correcting serum so you can address the hyperpigmentation that's been bothering you to no end. This game-changing serum contains 5% niacinamide, papaya extract, and plant-derived squalane to help fade dark spots and leave you with a smooth, even complexion.