“Solitude is where I place my chaos to rest and awaken my inner peace.” – Nikki Rowe
So it’s about time, we talk about Korean skincare…Korean skincare is known for high-quality products that aim to achieve porcelain doll-like skin. But since they do have such a wide market of gorgeous brands and products, it can be pretty confusing to know where to dive in and find products for your skin needs. So look no further, here is a compiled list of some of the best and most acclaimed Korean skincare brands and some of their most popular, fan-favorite products as recommendations. Here’s to glass skin and hopefully finding a new holy grail.
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Anua
Standout Products: Heartless 77% Clear Pad, Heartless Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+, Heartless 77% Soothing Toner
Anua is a sleek, holistic brand that is all about keeping things simple. They believe wellness and skincare are interconnected and that skincare should be relaxing and uncomplicated. Their products are based on simple but effective formulas with natural and active ingredients such as heart leaf, green lemon. and birch. Their toner and toner pads were recently trending this past year on TikTok and yes, this vegan, cruelty free, and non toxic brand does indeed live up to the hype and is most definitely worth checking out. Take a peek online and see which of their products might be for you on Amazon and YesStyle.
shop here ♡ https://anua.us
Peach and Lily
Standout Products: Wild Dew Treatment Essence, Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser, Glass Skin Veil Mist, Glass Skin Refining Serum, Retinal For All Renewing Serum
Peach and Lily is a Korean skincare brand that swears on the highest standards of clean beauty. This ethically-made brand may have gotten your attention for their Glass Skin Discovery Set but they definitely live up to the hype. Founded by an esthetician who struggled with eczema her whole life, she wanted to create effective skincare for people with concerns like acne, scarring, eczema, etc. but WITHOUT the harshness that products for those skin issues often have. They are toxin and gluten free, vegan, fragrance free, and Leaping Bunny certified which means they never test on animals! Peach and Lily is available at Ulta and Target. Although they are the priciest on the list, they are definitely worth the try.
shop here ♡ https://www.peachandlily.com
Good Days for All
Standout Products: A New Leaf Cream Cleanser
Good Days For All is a cruelty-free skincare line that was launched in 2020 exclusively from the K-beauty experts of Soko Glam. These bright and fun products are created with mindful formulas and high quality ingredients. Although this brand is suitable for all skin types and all skin journeys, all of their products have low pH so even the most sensitive skin will not be irritated. Fun fact, Good Days for All also gives back to several charities! Find a product you love online at Amazon or Soko Glam.
shop here ♡ https://sokoglam.com/collections/good-days-for-all
Hanskin
Standout Products: Pure Cleansing Oil BHA
Yay a pink brand! Hanskin is not just clean but smart skincare with multitasking products you can trust for long term results. This brand relies on science and skincare data to create products that are not just trendy and visually-pleasing but will truly nourish the health of your skin. Not to mention, there are no parabens, artificial fragrances, phthalates here so that you can have no irritation. Hanskin has been on the Korean market since 2001 so that’s over 20 years of experience in creating and perfecting amazing products. Available at Ulta, Amazon, and Soko Glam of course.
shop here ♡ https://hanskin.com
Then I Met You
Standout Products: Living Cleansing Balm
Then I Met You is a unique and impressive skincare brand with a holistic approach to skincare. Relying on ingredients that are beloved in Korea such as persimmon, fermented rice, and ginseng to create clinically effective and potent skincare. This brand relies on tantalizing textures to have a sensational and enjoyable experience while you’re doing your skincare routine. This is the kind of skincare you’re meant to fall in love with! Check out this 25x award winning premium skincare brand available online at Soko Glam and Amazon.
shop here ♡ https://thenimetyou.com
Etude House
Standout Products: Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser, Soonjung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream
Etude House is a cult-favorite K-beauty brand. After only creating makeup products, they released the SooJung collection of skincare in 2021 which combines a whopping 30 years of research on sensitive skin and the newer demands in skincare and K-beauty. Their products promise to be hypoallergenic, soothing, and high-quality at an affordable price so that everyone can have gorgeous glowing skin! The most affordable brand on this list is available at Amazon, SokoGlam, or YesStyle.
shop here ♡ https://www.etudehouse.com/int/en/index.php/skincare.html
Acwell
Standout Products: Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum, Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 5.5
Curated by the K-beauty experts at Soko Glam, traditional Korean medicine meets modern skincare research and technology to create this innovative brand known as Acwell. These highly acclaimed products are good for all skin types but especially sensitive skin. Using traditional Korean herbs such as peony, licorice, ginseng and arrowroot, these healing and calming products promise to nourish and replenish your skin. Acwell is 100% made in Korea, vegan, hypoallergenic, and cruelty free. Available on Amazon, Soko Glam, and YesStyle.
shop here ♡ https://sokoglam.com/collections/acwell
Suntique
Standout Products: I’m Safe for Sensitive Skin SPF35, I’m Repair After Sun Cica Care
Ok so Suntique is technically a sunscreen brand with different products and formulas all dedicated to staying safe in the sun and taking care of it after being in the sun which is such an incredibly important part of having healthy skin. These are sun care products that are custom to your skin needs and what kind of environment you’re in. All of their products are safe for sensitive skin and they specialize in offering sun protection solutions for everyone! Suntique is one of the top sun care brands in Korea and is definitely a must-see brand. They are available only on Amazon.
shop here ♡ https://tinyurl.com/6a7z3d65
Mixsoon
Standout Products: Bean Essence, Heartleaf Essence, Bean Cleansing Oil
So you might recognize this viral brand from TikTok, specifically for the bean essence which people were swearing up and down helped significantly with texture! Mixsoon is a premium skincare brand that can help anyone achieve THE glass skin. Mixsoon believes that less is more when it comes to your skin. They encourage a minimalistic 3-layering skincare routine using pure, organic essences tailored to your skin’s needs. Their products are plant-based, cruelty free, have no unnecessary ingredients, and rely on locally sourced, naturally derived ingredients. With Mixsoon’s lightweight products, you can have radiant and healthy skin in potentially just 2 weeks! This brand is available online at Amazon, Soko Glam, and YesStyle.
shop here ♡ https://mixsoon.us
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