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madaboutskin mentioning Mary&May Tranexamic Acid and Glutathione Eye Cream at 03:48 in their YouTube videoTranexamic Acid+Glutathione Eye Cream"I use this when I need to take away any discoloration, even out the color under the eye, and you just deal with those dark circles."$20.50avatarling mentioning Mary&May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence at 01:26 in their YouTube videoVegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence"It's basically a thick milky toner, an even richer, more full-bodied milky toner, basically. A step up from the I'm From Rice Toner, if you will."$29.50@val_foche reviewing Mary&May 6 Peptide Complex Serum at 06:14 in a YouTube Shorts video6 Peptide Complex Serum"It's a very affordable serum. I think it's worth the money considering what it does."$22.50drsamellis mentioning Mary & May Debon Blackberry Intense Cream at 12:09 in their YouTube videoIdebenone Blackberry Complex Intense Cream"This is like a camide packed juicy balmy moisturizer."$3.09tinatanakaharris mentioning Mary&may Spicule Retinol PDRN Cream at 07:30 in their YouTube videoSpicule Retinol PDRN Cream"It's going to be really good for retexturizing, anti-aging, all that."$14.80hyram mentioning Mary&May Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick Spf50+ at 18:12 in their YouTube videoVegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++"This one is so freaking cool because not only is it a great SPF sunstick that has zero white cast or gray cast, works for every skin tone."$29.00@kellydriscoll reviewing Mary&May Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Serum at 09:39 in a YouTube Shorts videoIdebenone + Blackberry Complex Serum"Idebenone is actually an antioxidant ingredient that can create this really gorgeous healthy glow to your skin."$19.99j.uuuuudy mentioning Mary&May Sensitive Soothing Gel Cream at 13:53 in their YouTube videoSensitive Soothing Gel Cream"This one is super gentle, lightweight on the skin."$25.80

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Tranexamic Acid+Glutathione Eye Cream
4.9Tranexamic Acid+Glutathione Eye Cream
  • “I use this when I need to take away any discoloration, even out the color under the eye, and you just deal with those dark circles”3:40–3:44
  • “Glutathione is one of the best ingredients to do this, as is tranexamic acid. So, use them together. Match made in heaven”3:48–3:53
  • “I don't know why more eye creams don't contain this combo, cuz it just delivers”3:55–3:59
  • “For £12, you get an absolute vat of product”
  • “I actually use this as my all over moisturizer for the tranexamic acid that's in it”4:08–4:15
  • “Dark circles, discoloration, this is my number one”3:46–3:50
  • Source: All-time Korean skincare world rankings - Jan 16, 2026
Mad About SkinMad About Skin718K subscribers
4.9Tranexamic Acid+Glutathione Eye Cream
  • “This also was the winner in last year's video”5:02–5:09
  • “It was my favorite last year. It's my favorite again this year. And it's beautiful”5:35–5:40
  • “I think it's just cuz you get so much product. I mean, this cost me £12. And look how much one of these will last you 6 months”5:40–5:43
  • “It's a really inexpensive eye cream. Great if you're on a budget, but it's also packed full of all the great that you expect”5:45–5:51
  • “Tronexamy acid reduces inflammation, can help fade some dark circles. Glutathione will brighten the under eye, and it's also got some really great anti-aging benefits, too, to just sort of lift”5:51–5:58
  • “If you're on a budget and you want to just like dip your toe into Korean skin care so you feel like you're not missing out, this is the product that I would recommend”6:06–6:11
  • “I love it”
  • Source: Top 10 Korean Skincare Favorites 2025 - Oct 20, 2025
Mad About SkinMad About Skin718K subscribers
4.5Tranexamic Acid+Glutathione Eye Cream
  • “This is really an eye cream for people who struggle with dark circles or under eye hyperpigmentation”6:19–6:25
  • “It has glutathione which is a known brightening antioxidant”6:33–6:38
  • “It also has tranexamic acid which is an ingredient often found in hyperpigmentation focused products”6:47–6:55
  • “There are not a lot of skincare products and under eye products specifically that utilize those ingredients”6:55–7:01
  • “Texturally, this is a really beautiful silky cream. Absolutely nourishing enough to use during the day and at night, especially if you have a more dry or mature skin type”7:17–7:25
  • “The other way I would use this eye cream is actually as a spot treatment”7:30–7:34
  • “Because it has that glutathione and tranexamic acid and niacinamide, doesn't matter where you put it, it's going to help with hyperpigmentation”7:34–7:38
  • “If you get little post acne marks or even if you have like little patches of melasma, I feel like this could be a very multi-purpose hyperpigmentation product”7:41–7:45
  • Source: My new Korean beauty must-haves - Mar 20, 2026
Dr. Sam EllisDr. Sam Ellis835K subscribers
Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence
4.9Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence
  • “It's basically a thick milky toner, an even richer, more full-bodied milky toner, basically. A step up from the I'm From Rice Toner, if you will”1:09–1:15
  • “Oh, this just feels like a drink of water moisture for my skin”1:26–1:31
  • “The blackberry complex in here has antioxidant benefits”1:34–1:38
  • “It just feels really hydrating and nourishing. My skin just drinks this up”1:38–1:46
  • “It leaves your skin feeling really smooth and well moisturized, but it is heavier, richer, thicker than the I'm From, but in my opinion, it doesn't feel oily or greasy”2:06–2:15
  • “I feel like with these two layers done, my skin already looks so much glowier, revived. It feels lovely and hydrated”
  • Source: My Simple Skincare Routine for Dry, Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin - Mar 20, 2026
AvatarLingAvatarLing3K subscribers
4.9Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence
AvatarLingAvatarLing3K subscribers
6 Peptide Complex Serum
4.56 Peptide Complex Serum
  • “It's a very affordable serum. I think it's worth the money considering what it does”6:09–6:12
  • “It's fragrance-free. It does smell a little bit like natural. It doesn't smell strongly. Just maybe the scent is not very pleasant. Maybe it's a little bit weird, but it's not very strong”6:14–6:20
  • “This one has multiple peptides, which is what I love about it. I really like peptides in my skin care”6:34–6:37
  • “It gives me more plump, healthier, glowier look”6:39–6:45
  • “It's a serum that is good for every day, morning, evening, every single day in every routine”6:42–6:47
  • “It's not something that will change your skin completely and transform it, and it's definitely not something where you will see the difference overnight”7:48–7:55
  • “I still really, really enjoy this serum”
  • Source: Kbeauty skincare I keep repurchasing - Mar 14, 2026
Val FochéVal Foché14K subscribers
Idebenone Blackberry Complex Intense Cream
4.6Idebenone Blackberry Complex Intense Cream
  • “This is like a camide packed juicy balmy moisturizer”12:01–12:08
  • “I would categorize this moisturizer as a true barrier support moisturizer”12:05–12:14
  • “It has this like rich balmy texture that just melts into the skin. It feels so so good”12:14–12:22
  • “It also has hydroxy desolubiquinone which is an amazing antioxidant. It's an analog of co-enzyme Q10”12:22–12:26
  • “For people who don't like vitamin C or can't tolerate vitamin C, but really want a great antioxidant in their skincare, this is a great option”12:28–12:33
  • “It's incredibly soothing”12:34–12:39
  • “This is nice to have in your routine for days or nights when your skin feels a little spicy, a little sensitive, maybe you went in too hard with your retinoids or your acids”12:38–12:43
  • “This is just like an all-around great nourishing moisturizer that leans rich, but I feel like would be fine for anywhere from like combination normal to dry skin types”12:47–12:53
  • Source: My new Korean beauty must-haves - Mar 20, 2026
Dr. Sam EllisDr. Sam Ellis835K subscribers
Spicule Retinol PDRN Cream
Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++
4.5Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++
  • “This one is so freaking cool because not only is it a great SPF sunstick that has zero white cast or gray cast, works for every skin tone”17:47–17:53
  • “It also has 1% bakuchiol”
  • “It focuses on helping to reverse skin damage, fight against aging, antioxidant protection, but it doesn't make your skin sensitive to the sun like retinol does”18:12–18:17
  • “This sunstick has the most peptides I have ever seen in my life. 25 peptides in one single product. Crazy”18:20–18:30
  • “The amount of peptides you get in this to help create that like glowy, hydrated, firm, dewy skin effect is absolutely incredible”18:39–18:44
  • “If you're someone who wants that nice glowy, dewy look whenever you apply your sunstick throughout the day, I definitely recommend this one”18:50–18:55
  • “If you're someone who does want that extra sheen of hydration, then this one is an awesome one”19:04–19:08
  • Source: Get your dry skin glow up with Korean skincare - Apr 26, 2026
HyramHyram4.4M subscribers
Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Serum
4.2Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Serum
  • “Idebenone is actually an antioxidant ingredient that can create this really gorgeous healthy glow to your skin”9:36–9:42
  • “If your skin is looking unhealthy, uneven, if it's looking dull and lifeless, this is a great serum for that because it's going to give you that really gorgeous little glow up to your complexion”9:39–9:49
  • “It has a really thin, runny, a slightly watery consistency, but as it absorbs, you're just going to feel just a tiny kiss of moisture”10:03–10:09
  • “It's not a greasy serum”
  • “I would still recommend this for a majority of skin types”10:36–10:41
  • Source: Niacinamide-free K-beauty routine for sensitive skin - May 5, 2026
Kelly DriscollKelly Driscoll90K subscribers
Sensitive Soothing Gel Cream
Brand note

Mary&May is a budget-friendly Korean skincare brand that creators consistently reach for when they want targeted ingredients like tranexamic acid, glutathione, and peptides without the price tag. The Tranexamic Acid+Glutathione Eye Cream is the clear anchor — a silky, nourishing formula that doubles as a spot treatment for dark circles and hyperpigmentation, and at around £12 for a generous amount, it's a low-risk entry point for anyone curious about K-beauty.

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