Korean Skincare Must-Haves — The 5 Products Koreans Actually Use
S.NATURE$14.58- “Mildly acidic, so zero irritation, no tightness”▶ 1:38
- “This thing went viral as the ingredient genius on Hwahae”▶ 1:40
- “It's 41.8% rice extract as a base”▶ 1:49
- “They cut all the harsh stuff. Sulfates, alcohol, fragrance”▶ 1:52
- “And it got an all green EWG rating across the board”▶ 1:58
- “So, works on dry, oily, sensitive, any skin type”▶ 2:01
- “Dry and sensitive skin, make p:rem safe me cleansing milk even gentler”▶ 2:03
- “I use this one daily myself”▶ 2:09
- “Korean dermatologist hand it out as the first thing they recommend after laser treatments”▶ 2:11
- “It's literally a recovery cleanser”▶ 2:15
- “Milk based formula, so irritation is basically zero”▶ 2:18
Isntree$18.00- “Hyaluronic Acid is the main ingredient and they use multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid”▶ 3:26
- “Different molecular sizes deliver moisturizer to different layers from the surface all the way down to the dermis”▶ 3:33
- “It's been ranked number one in highest toner category for years”▶ 3:41
- “Non-sticky, fragrance free”▶ 3:47
- “The most no-fuss daily toner there is”▶ 3:50
- “Works for dry, works for oily”
ETUDE$18.00
Isntree$18.00
WELLAGE$29.99- “For pure hydration, this thing delivers”▶ 5:25
- “The brand has a pharmaceutical background. So, the hyaluronic acid purity is insane”▶ 5:27
- “One bottle has nine different types of hyaluronic acid”▶ 5:33
- “It tackles surface tightness, deep dehydration, and fine lines, all at once”▶ 5:39
- “That's why it won both Hwahae and Olive Young Awards”▶ 5:44
- “I use it every day, too”
Dr. Different$29.99- “This one's pure vitamin C 15 concentration”▶ 5:59
- “Use this when you really want to attack dark spots and dullness”▶ 6:01
- “In Korea, this is the number one repurchase as a vitamin C holy grail”▶ 6:06
- “But, be careful. It's strong. Start with twice a week”▶ 6:12
- “Going daily right out the gate will wreck your skin”▶ 6:14
- “Keep it refrigerated”
The Ordinary$6.00Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%shade · 10%
COSRX$28.00
Some By Mi$32.00
- “This thing is a straight-up beast”
- “They built this cream using the exact same technology Korean dermatologists were already using to treat barrier-damaged patients in clinic”▶ 8:30
- “It's been the number one prescribed cream in Korea dermatologist for 9 years straight”▶ 8:42
- “And it just landed in US Sephora”▶ 8:47
- “Those have the exact same lipid structure as your own skin. So, the moment you apply it, it physically heals the broken barrier on contact”▶ 8:56
- “There's a reason people say, 'Forget all those expensive creams. This one alone is your barrier solution.'”▶ 9:06
Illiyoon$28.00- “This is Korea's go-to value cream”▶ 9:45
- “It's everywhere, pharmacies, supermarkets, Olive Young”▶ 9:50
- “The ceramide capsules inside are highly concentrated, so it will get you through dry US west coast weather or freezing New York winters with just one”▶ 9:53
- “The top is huge. Feel free to use it on your body, too”▶ 10:03
- “So, please, don't go buy a separate over $100 body lotion. This is the answer”▶ 10:05
La Roche-Posay$18.99- “Yeah, Korean women buy these, too. We don't only buy Korean brands, but we buy what works”▶ 10:17
- “Dermatologist-recommended as a recovery cream worldwide”▶ 10:23
- “When your skin's losing it, forget everything else. Slather this on thick before bed”
- “The next morning, when you see the redness completely gone, you will get why US and Korean derms recommend it”▶ 10:32
- “This isn't skin care. This is a first-aid kit for your face”▶ 10:39
- “This one is literally Korea's national sunscreen”▶ 11:12
- “There's a reason it's been on Olive Young Awards regular for years”▶ 11:16
- “Birch sap base, applies like a hydration lotion”▶ 11:21
- “That sticky, suffocating feel sunscreens usually have, 0%. No white cast at all”▶ 11:23
- “You can slap it on without even checking mirror”▶ 11:31
- “On days I'm too lazy to think about which is sunscreen to use, I grab this without a second thought”▶ 11:33
- “I have never recommended this and had someone come back hating it”▶ 11:38
d'Alba$26- “You want that glass skin look, but you've got oily skin and you hate looking greasy. This is your answer”▶ 11:47
- “The moment you apply it, it sinks in like a hydrating essence and it makes your complexion look insanely clear”
- “Makeup artists pick this as the number one makeup grip sunscreen”▶ 12:01
- “It doesn't give you that greasy oily shine, but it gives you that fresh from an expensive spa dewy glow”▶ 12:04
- “And makeup layers right over it without breaking down”▶ 12:12
Haruharu Wonder$22.00- “If you've got sensitive skin, you need to use mineral sunscreen”▶ 12:20
- “This is actual 100% mineral. Most Korean mineral sunscreens are hybrids with a little chemical filter sneaked in, but this one is exactly what the pure mineral name says”▶ 12:34
- “Zinc oxide base. They cut all the irritation filters like octinoxate, oxybenzone and zero fragrance”▶ 12:45
- “Applies like a hydrating lotion. No eye sting”
- “Cheapest of the three. Best value, too”
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