20 Must-Have Korean Skincare Products to Elevate Your Routine to the Next Level

1. Mixsoon Bean Essence that both hydrates and exfoliates your skin at once. 🤯 This rich yet non-sticky essence is packed with natural ingredients like fermented beans, barley, and pomegranate to slough off dead skin cells while revitalizing your skin's tone.

2. A bottle of Ma:nyo Cleansing Oil, formulated to effortlessly dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and stubborn sebum that clogs pores and leads to blackheads. Crafted with vitamin E-rich argan oil and 14 other plant-based oils, it provides a nourishing cleanse while preserving your skin's moisture and pH balance.

3. Glow Recipe Dew Balm Stick — if you're already a fan of their iconic glow serum, this beauty is a must-try. This balm is a hydration hero. It glides on effortlessly, providing that sought-after dewy glow without any white residue. Over time, it helps brighten your skin, fade hyperpigmentation, and even out your skin tone. Talk about doing it all! Oh, and did I mention it has SPF 45??

4. Medicube’s Collagen Jelly — It’s like having "glass skin" in a jar! This product is filled with hydrolyzed collagen, meaning it’s broken down into smaller fragments for better skin absorption, keeping your skin firm and bouncy. Additionally, it includes niacinamide (vitamin B3), which strengthens your skin’s protective barrier and boosts hydration, giving you flawless texture and a 24-hour glow.

5. A TikTok-famous all-in-one beauty balm designed for those dry spots on your face and body that need a little extra TLC. Infused with collagen and a natural fermented oil from Jeju Island, this balm acts like a comforting hug for your skin, delivering 48 hours of moisture and a lifting effect.

6. A jar of Anua Heartleaf Daily Toner Pads enriched with PHA to gently exfoliate and eliminate dead skin cells while helping to prevent blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts. The heartleaf extract works to calm and hydrate your skin, leaving you with a radiant glow.

7. A Laneige Water Sleeping Mask so hydrating that one reviewer refers to it as a "hydration volcano." Infused with squalane and a probiotic-derived complex, it delivers deep moisture without the greasy or heavy feel. Additionally, it strengthens your skin’s moisture barrier, leaving your complexion brighter and more radiant.

8. A revitalizing Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule packed with five types of probiotics that work to enhance your skin barrier, alongside 10 types of hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. This ampoule absorbs quickly into your skin like a refreshing potion, leaving you glowing and rejuvenated. One reviewer even compares it to the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum, which costs over $100 for the same amount.

9. A hydrating TirTir Milk Toner enriched with calming chamomile, which helps reduce redness and irritation, and rice bran extract to even out skin tone and boost brightness.

10. A Peach & Lily Water Gel Moisturizer that will transform your skin into dewy perfection — think glazed donut vibes, but in the chicest way possible. Packed with hyaluronic acid, vegan prebiotics, and probiotics, this magical moisturizer sinks deep into your skin to lock in moisture while balancing and nurturing your skin’s microbiome.

11. A SeoulCeuticals Toner Mist made with 98% naturally derived ingredients such as cooling cucumber, antioxidant-rich green tea, tamarind, soothing aloe, and rejuvenating marine minerals for a burst of dewy glow. This powerful mist hydrates and plumps your skin while tackling blemishes and helping to prevent breakouts.

12. A set of peptide patches that may look like stickers, but they do so much more: These patches block 98% of UV rays from reaching the delicate under-eye area with their UPF 50+ rating. Additionally, they’re packed with peptides that hydrate and brighten, giving your skin that extra boost. They're so thin and transparent, they almost disappear on your skin, and they’re both water- and sweat-resistant, so you can wear them all day without worrying about them slipping off.

13. A honey mask made with 38.7% pure honey, this mask doesn’t just hydrate your skin on the surface — it goes deep to replenish moisture and plump your complexion, while minimizing the appearance of pores. Think of it as a sweet treat for your skin, delivering that radiant glow and making you feel pampered and luxurious.

14. If you're struggling with congested and clogged pores, the Krave Beauty Kale AHA Exfoliator is a game-changer. This gentle exfoliant sloughs off dead skin cells while providing hydration and plumping effects, leaving your complexion smooth and even. Even more remarkable is its powerful antioxidant blend of kale, spinach, and parsley, packed with vitamins A, B, C, E, and K to revitalize dull skin.

15. The Bonajour Multivitamin Serum, made with the incredible green neem ingredient, works wonders for your skin, detoxifying it from within by flushing out impurities. It's rich in a variety of essential vitamins that nourish and rejuvenate your skin, leaving it fresh, radiant, and glowing. One reviewer even described the experience of using it as "NIRVANA."

16. An incredible enzyme peel powder that works as both a cleanser and an exfoliator. The powder-to-foam formula contains green tea enzymes that effectively remove debris and impurities from your pores without the need for harsh scrubbing. It also features hyaluronic acid to retain moisture, leaving your skin smooth and hydrated.

17. This Sulwhasoo Activating Serum is formulated with ginseng, a revered ingredient in Korean beauty. The serum helps fortify your skin's barrier, which can become weakened during cleansing, and prepares your skin for better absorption of subsequent products. It also smooths dry patches and provides hydration, leaving your skin feeling firm and glowing with radiance.

18. A Dear, Klairs freshly juiced vitamin mask you’re going to absolutely love, especially if you have dry skin. This mask is packed with vitamins C and E along with niacinamide to keep your skin hydrated, radiant, and feeling firmer for hourrsssss. 

19. This hydrating multiceramide cream is enriched with three types of hyaluronic acid to nourish and protect your skin’s vital barrier. Not only does it deeply moisturize, but it also seals in that hydration, leaving your skin feeling soft, smooth, and supple. Reviewers absolutely adore the silky, luxurious texture—it’s truly a delight to apply.

20. This TikTok-famous Medicube facial device, which is used by none other than Ms. Hailey Bieber, employs gentle electrical stimulation to enhance product absorption, meaning your skincare will penetrate deeper, maximizing its effectiveness.

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