Korean skincare has become increasingly popular in recent years. You may have seen a rise in products being sold at your local drugstore or even Korean skincare shops popping up! They're also being recommended a lot more by dermatologists and skincare specialists.
Why Are Korean Skincare Products So Popular?
The philosophy behind Korean skincare is preventative, to help your skin age well, rather than to repair aging skin in the later years.
Korea leads the beauty industry in dermatology research and pioneering ingredient discovery.
Hydration is key in K-beauty. The ‘glass skin’ look aesthetic is based on this.
Our Favourite Korean Skincare Products
We have a couple of favourite Korean skincare products of our own and some that have raving reviews to share with you. One of my all-time favourite skincare products overall is the Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil. It is true to its name as it is incredibly light on the skin whilst also getting the job done. It is amazing for removing makeup and any buildup on your skin that has occurred throughout the day.
The Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil is a great product to clean the day away.
Another one of our favourites is the Realbarrier Extreme Essence Toner. This is a great product to use as it is more of a milky toner. It acts as a toner and a serum at the same time, which can save you an extra step in your routine. It is slightly heavier on your skin than a typical toner may be. However, it does not feel excessively heavy and absorbs well into your skin.
The Realbarrier Extreme Essence Toner is a great skincare product to tone your skin and act as a serum.
We also love the Biodance Face Masks. They’re the most luxurious face masks, and they leave your skin feeling so hydrated and dewy. It truly is a product that you gift yourself once in a while. They are slightly on the pricey side of things, but I personally think that it is worth it for the experience you get. With most of these face masks, you leave them on for a couple of hours. We like to use them for a self-care night where you truly give yourself time to unwind.
Biodance face masks are a great way to treat yourself on a self-care night.
Other Must-Have Korean Skincare Products
One of the most iconic Korean skincare brands is Beauty of Joseon. This brand’s products are really popular on social media and are known to be among the best skincare brands. Their SPF products are some of the most popular and for good reason! Their Relief Sun SPF 50+ is a great skincare product that can protect your face from the sun without causing any breakouts or reactions on your skin.
Beauty of Joseon is a very popular Korean skincare brand, known for it’s SPF products.
Another product that is worth looking into, especially if you have dehydrated skin, is the PDRN Hydrating Capsule Mist. This is a great product that you can use on the go and keep on you to spritz on your face when you need a cool-down or your skin feels a bit dry.
This is the perfect skincare product for on the go!
Where To Buy Korean Skincare Products
One of the best places to buy these skincare products is PureSeoul. This is our go-to when we’re out in town and in need of a restock of our favourite skincare products. They stock all of the most popular Korean skincare brands, as well as the brands that you may not have heard of!
If you are looking for some popular Korean skincare brands to get started with, you'll find them at regular drugstores, such as Boots and Superdrug. They tend to stock the most talked-about skincare brands - a sign that the Korean skincare industry is starting to boom in the Western world.
Whenever we’re in London, we always make time to stop off at Glam Touch, which is a bit of a hidden gem. It’s a small store in Soho that sells all the essential Korean skincare products, and we love to pick up some new products that we haven’t tried before. Especially their array of hair care products too!
So, if you have been thinking about looking into Korean skincare and don’t know where to start, try to pick a product or two and try it out. Korean skincare is known to be great for creating the appearance of hydrated and glass-like skin, so if that's what you're looking for, try swapping some of your skincare for a Korean skincare product.
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