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Best K-Beauty Green Tea Serum
innisfree Green Tea Seed Intensive Hydrating Serum
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Best K-Beauty Green Tea Serum
innisfree Green Tea Seed Intensive Hydrating Serum
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- Good for acne-prone skin
- Absorbs without residue
With ingredients sourced from Korea's famous Jeju Island, this brand boasts that its products don't use harmful chemicals or preservatives. Their green tea hydrating serum claims to combat dullness and uneven texture, and reviewers report seeing less redness and irritation with continued use.
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Best K-Beauty Acne Product
COSRX Centella Blemish Cream
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Best K-Beauty Acne Product
COSRX Centella Blemish Cream
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- Reviews say it doesn't irritate sensitive skin
Cons
- Can leave a white cast
Many online reviews point to this blemish cream as a favorite gentle acne spot treatment. The star ingredient is centella, also known as cica cream, which is known to help acne and rosacea without irritating skin. Note that this isn't an all-over moisturizer: it should only be used on affected areas at night.
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Best K-Beauty Toner
Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner
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Best K-Beauty Toner
Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner
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- Can be used on any skin type
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Best K-Beauty Anti-Aging Product
Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence
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Best K-Beauty Anti-Aging Product
Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence
Credit: misshaWhile "essence" isn't commonly used in skincare routines in the U.S., it's an essential step in any typical K-beauty routine. It's designed to target fine lines and wrinkles, and works to regenerate skin and make it look younger. This particular essence uses fermented yeast extract to plump skin and refine texture. Several online reviewers deem it a cheaper alternative to the ever-popular (but pricey) SK-II essence.
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Best K-Beauty Product for Oily Skin
PEACH & LILY Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser
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Best K-Beauty Product for Oily Skin
PEACH & LILY Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser
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- Can help reduce redness and inflamed skin
This brand claims to avoid harsh chemicals, dyes, alcohol and parabens in its formulas. Fans of the brand love this gel cleanser, which uses powerful sulfate-free cleansing agents to draw out impurities without drying out skin. It lathers into a milky-foam texture that cleans and hydrates the skin.
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Best Korean Skincare Product for Dry Skin
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask
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Best Korean Skincare Product for Dry Skin
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask
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- Provides intense hydration
Cons
- Not ideal for those with oily skin
If you suffer from dehydrated skin, this mask contains high concentrations of mineral water to help smooth out parched skin. Note that this rich, ultra-hydrating mask is only meant to be used once or twice a week.
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Best K-Beauty Face Masks
FACETORY Best of Seven Facial Masks
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Best K-Beauty Face Masks
FACETORY Best of Seven Facial Masks
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- Great variety and price
Whether you're looking to soothe irritated skin or boost hydration and radiation, this set of seven masks has something to offer for everyone. And at less than $2 a mask, the set is a good value, too. "I love all of them, but especially the Sun Bae Mask," says one of our editors. "It has aloe vera and jojoba seed oil, two relaxing ingredients I love ending the day with."
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Best K-Beauty Product for Eyes
Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream
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Best K-Beauty Product for Eyes
Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream
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- Absorbs instantly
Cons
- Opaque packaging makes it hard to see when it's time for a refill
Reviewers love that this lightweight eye cream absorbs quickly into the skin. It's formulated with peptides, date seed extract and almond protein extract to improve hydration and freshen up the skin. One reviewer notes that she wishes it was easier to see how much product was left in the packaging, however.
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Best K-Beauty Skincare Set
SokoGlam 10-Step Korean Skin Care Routine Set
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Best K-Beauty Skincare Set
SokoGlam 10-Step Korean Skin Care Routine Set
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- Convenient
- Great value
Soko Glam is the ultimate online destination when it comes to finding the best Korean skincare products — and this all-in-one bundle designed for oily skin types makes shopping for K-Beauty products so easy. The $260 value exclusive kit contains 10 products from popular K-beauty brands, including cleansing oil, essence and eye cream.
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Best K-Beauty Product on Amazon
SeoulCeuticals Snail Repair Cream
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Best K-Beauty Product on Amazon
SeoulCeuticals Snail Repair Cream
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- Anti-aging benefits
According to its label, this night moisturizer contains 97.5% snail mucin extract (yes, snail slime!), which is actually a super-hydrating ingredient known to help promote collagen production. Amazon reviewers concerned about signs of aging swear by this cream, saying their eye bags slowly improved with use.
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Best K-Beauty Moisturizer
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream
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Best K-Beauty Moisturizer
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream
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- Lightweight
Dr. Jart's ceramidin line focuses on hydrating and repairing the skin barrier. Online reviewers seem to especially love this cream for its lightweight feel. "It's not sticky and doesn't feel heavy, but it packs a moisture punch!" says a reviewer.
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Best K-Beauty Collagen Cream
Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream
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Best K-Beauty Collagen Cream
Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream
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- Smooths fine lines and wrinkles
- Affordable
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Best K-Beauty Cleansing Balm
Banila Co Clean It Zero
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Best K-Beauty Cleansing Balm
Banila Co Clean It Zero
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- Cleans and moisturizes in one step
This scoop-able cleanser transforms from a solid balm to an oil as you massage it into your skin. While it dissolves makeup and dirt, it also offers glow-y results thanks to skin-brightening papaya extract and Vitamin C. With hundreds of enthusiastic online reviews, it might just be your new favorite face wash.
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Best K-Beauty Micellar Water
Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water
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Best K-Beauty Micellar Water
Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water
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- Sensitive skin-friendly
Cleansing waters are becoming more popular as a way to gently remove makeup, and this pick is made with 85% active hydrogen mineral water and 90% natural ingredients, meaning it will swipe away stubborn mascara and oils while being mindful of your sensitive skin.
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Best K-Beauty Product for Lips
Klavuu Nourishing Care Lip Sleeping Pack
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Best K-Beauty Product for Lips
Klavuu Nourishing Care Lip Sleeping Pack
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- A little goes a long way
Avocado, sweet almond and apricot seed carry the weight of this moisturizing formula, which is meant to be used in the nighttime. You don't need much to soak in the benefits — "I lightly touch the surface with my ring finger, and that's plenty," says one online reviewer.
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Best K-Beauty Pimple Patches
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
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Best K-Beauty Pimple Patches
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
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- Budget-friendly
Angry pimple? Just stick one of these little pimple patches onto your blemish to deliver concentrated acne-fighting ingredients right where they need go (and help you stop touching or picking). The best part: It's just six bucks a sheet.
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Best K-Beauty Cleansing Oil
AMOREPACIFIC Treatment Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover
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Best K-Beauty Cleansing Oil
AMOREPACIFIC Treatment Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover
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- Gentle on the eye area
Cons
- Pricey
Cleansing oil is a gentle way to easily remove your makeup — yep, even that stubborn waterproof eyeliner. This particular pick is made by Amore Pacific, a Korean skincare line that uses green tea flowers to combat anti-aging issues. Simply massage over dry skin, then rinse.
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Best K-Beauty Exfoliator
My Konjac Sponge Korean Facial Sponge
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Best K-Beauty Exfoliator
My Konjac Sponge Korean Facial Sponge
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- Helps with acne and fine lines
Cons
- Some complain the sponge falls apart quickly
Rather than scrubbing your skin with harsh, environmentally unfriendly scrubs filled with microbeads, try this gentle cleansing sponge enriched with charcoal instead. Reviewers say it helped reduce acne and they have smoother skin after use.
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Best K-Beauty Product for Skin Repair
MIZON Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule for Face
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Best K-Beauty Product for Skin Repair
MIZON Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule for Face
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- Versatile
This ampoule contains 80% snail filtrate extract and promises to solve various skin issues, including aging, dull skin, acne and more. Reviewers testify that while the product is ultra-hydrating, it doesn't feel oily on the skin and makes makeup application so much smoother.
Shanon is a writer and editor who specializes in best-of product roundups and deals. She has over six years of experience, including almost three years as a Good Housekeeping product and reviews editor, covering the best sales and products across home, appliances, health, beauty, parenting and more.
Sam's enthusiasm for makeup is only rivaled by their love of all things relating to cats. In their spare time, they enjoy watching scary movies, putting avocado on everything, and seeing how many shades of the rainbow they can dye their hair before 30.
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