30 Korean Skincare Products Under $25
A 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)!
A Biodance overnight collagen mask — it starts as a milky-colored hydrogel mask and gradually turns clear while it works wonders on your skin. It contains three kinds of probiotics along with low-molecular-weight collagen and hyaluronic acid, which penetrate deeply to improve elasticity, refine pores, smooth fine lines, and more. You can wear it overnight or leave it on for 3–4 hours as you go about your day!
The Face Shop's facial foaming cleanser for people with skin that's more sensitive than a toddler during nap time. You only need 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.
An intensive Tocobo glazed lip balm that practically melts into every nook and cranny of your chapped lips, creating a glazed coating that locks in hydration and adds a luscious glow. It contains a PHA that (without getting too science-y) gently buffs away any rough patches while keeping your lip's pH in check, leaving a kissable finish.
The cult-favorite Cosrx Snail Mucin Power Essence formulated with 96.3% snail secretion that's perfectly lightweight and hydrating for all skin types. This essence leaves a nice glow and keeps skin visibly smooth after a few uses. No wonder it has over 76,000 5-star ratings!
A Saem hydrating eye stick, aka 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.
And a super rich Etude House eye cream so you'll look like you got a full eight hours of sleep when you really only got three. Not only does this eye cream hydrate your under eyes like a big ol' glass of water, but it also contains collagen water to make your skin feel bouncy and appear dewy.
An Elizavecca carbonated clay mask here to remove all the icky 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!
A dark spot correcting serum that treats dark spots and hyperpigmentation with 5% niacinamide and papaya extract. Reviewers say it works quickly on sun spots, acne scars, and other skin issues.
Mixsoon Bean Essence with the power to hydrate and exfoliate 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.
A tinted jelly lip serum because makeup that is ALSO skincare is a cheat code that's so right, it almost feels illegal. This serum replenishes moisture to dry, chapped lips, making it perfect for both day wear and as an overnight mask. It's formulated with ingredients such as pillow peptides for plush moisture, rejuvenating rose extract, and carrot collagen for firming and plumping.
A jar of Anua heartleaf daily toner pads made with PHA to gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells while also helping to reduce blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts. The heartleaf extract helps to soothe and hydrate your skin, leaving you with a glowy complexion.
A 24-pack of Dermal daily collagen sheet masks in case you don't have the time or $$ for an extensive skincare lineup. Each mask has a different focus, such as brightening, moisturizing, or clarifying your skin. They're also super convenient to use: Just pop one on and let it work its magic while you do anything else (like painting your nails or catching up on Single's Inferno).
Heimish cleansing balm because we can all agree with how much of a struggle it is to remove makeup. This balm is the real MVP when it comes to melting away the day and leaving your skin fresh and clean. No more battling with your waterproof mascara and budge-proof lip stain.
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 popular pack of Skin1004 8-in-1 treatment masks ready to give you similar (if not better) results as the v expensive Hanacure, if you don't mind looking like a zombie for 15 minutes in exchange for (*takes a deep breath*): reduced fine lines, lifted skin, cleared acne, tightened pores, deeply hydrated skin, improved skin texture, balanced pH level, and a brightened complexion.
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 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.
Or 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 skin texture.
A translucent, semi-matte sunscreen stick with SPF 50 that's perfectly sized to fit in the palm of your hand, because traveling with sunscreen can be a pain. It's formulated with peptides and ceramides to strengthen and hydrate your skin barrier without leaving any white cast or stickiness. Reviewers say that it reapplies over makeup beautifully!
A beginner-friendly skin booster serum formulated with retinal, the most potent over-the-counter retinoid you can snag (basically retinol's cooler cousin). Retinal's more effective, which typically means it can be more irritating — but here, the addition of Centella asiatica keeps it gentle and safe for sensitive skin. This lightweight serum can help visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles, refine your skin's texture, and minimize pores within four weeks, but many reviewers said they saw results much sooner!
Rael Beauty's Miracle Patch, which is designed to draw out the gunk from your pimples while creating a protective shield (if you find yourself tempted to pick at them). Unlike other patches, this one has edges so thin that they practically blend in with your skin — perfect for those times when you need a little acne-fighting magic but still want to go about your day without anyone noticing.
A Some By Mi body cleanser that can work wonders for acne-prone skin. Formulated with a high percentage of tea tree leaf and a powerhouse trio of AHA, BHA, and PHA, this exfoliating cleanser gently removes dead skin cells and excess sebum, which can help clear stubborn chest and back acne. Plus, some reviewers swear it helps smooth out their keratosis pilaris bumps, aka "strawberry skin."
A Laneige glowy lip balm enriched with murumuru and shea butters, known for their repairing and hydrating benefits. Dry, chapped lips? We don't know her. The texture is smooth, lightweight, and *not* sticky, annnnddd it leaves an amazing high-shine finish.
Medicube's "Zero Pore" Pads containing lactic acid, salicylic acid, and a dual-textured surface to help control excess sebum while exfoliating dead skin and refining pores, all while keeping your glow game strong.
An antioxidant-rich spray serum infused with white truffle extract to deeply nourish flaky skin and keep your glow on point! It's great for prepping your skin for makeup *and* sealing your look with a dewy finish that'll rival your favorite Insta filter — and when you're out and about, you can reach for it anytime you need a refreshing boost of hydration.
A lightweight Beauty of Joseon glow serum that contains rice bran water and 2% alpha-arbutin, a skin-brightening hero that can help fade hyperpigmentation and acne scars. One reviewer said they don't have to wear as much highlighter because their skin was glowing so much, while another swears they don't even need foundation anymore because their skin tone is so even.
An Etude 2x barrier intensive cream here to fortify your skin's barrier so it can better retain moisture and protect itself. It contains hydrating shea butter to leave you feeling supple and moisturized. Reviewers especially love the creamy texture and the way it absorbs quickly!
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