Best korean skincare on Reddit
157 reviews from r/KoreanBeauty, r/koreanskincare, r/AusSkincare and 18 more subreddits
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#1
COSRX
4.6
(17)
"Start with cosrx snail mucin, a no brainer."
"Or even a kbeauty toner like tonymoly mochi Or cosrx propolis."
"3. Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence."
"Cosrx snail mucin is best."
"Has been great for dryness."
"I really think that ur skin would love propolis from Corsx."
"I love all the Cosrx products I’ve tried so far."
"Cosrx, Isntree, beauty of joseon, Mediheal"
"I really enjoy cosrx products for the sake of price."
"I also recommend the cosrx snail mucin."
#2
Skin1004
5.0
(11)
"Round Lab and Skin1004 sunscreens are best."
"Love - Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule."
"Centella 1004 oil cleanser + their centella foaming wash."
"Sunscreen skin 1004 centella sunscreen."
"Skin 1004 probio-cica range saved my skin!"
"I like the skin1004 centella line."
"Skin 1004 has amazing products (my skin is oily and dark, I hate heavy textures and products that whiten skin)."
"• skin1004 sunscreen."
"How abt SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule??"
"I think products from skin 1004 is fragrance free."
#3
Cosrx
4.7
(11)
"COSRX Propolis toner and Propolis cream."
"Cleansing: something gentle and affordable like COSRX low ph good morning."
"Love this one a lot, it's very hydrating."
"Cosrx Propolis Toner."
"The cosrx propolis toner!!! It’s one of the ones that haven’t gone as viral as the rest."
"Cosrx Propolis toner for healing and hydration."
"I love the cosrx snail mucin essence."
"The Cosrx snail line."
"Try a gentle, oil-control cleanser."
"Cosrx snail mucin essence."
#4
Beauty of Joseon
5.0
(9)
"1. Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum Ginseng + Retinal."
"Here’s what I did and I’ve never had better skin and my pores have gone down by about 75%."
"Highly recommend."
"A lot of people like beauty of josen or the skin1004 for Korean sun care."
"I use the Korean moisturizer and sunscreen (Beauty of josean dynasty cream and Relief Sun)."
"I like the Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence as a toner."
"Things that helped and I'm keeping."
"Beauty of joseon"
"Fav brands are Beauty of Joseon, Laneige, Pyunk."
#5
Isntree
4.8
(8)
"I use the Isntree mugwort serum, then I layer the Isntree low molecular hyaluronic serum."
"• isntree green tea toner."
"I love isntree and purito!"
"Isntree hyaluronic toner!"
"Isntree"
"Isntree green tea toner, rovectin treatment lotion."
"4. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream."
"I’ve read really good things about the Isntree BHA chestnut toner."
#6
Korean Skincare
4.9
(7)
"Korean skincare is the truth!"
"Yes! I was really into K-skincare a few years back and my skin was glowing!"
"My routine gives me the most hydrated, plump, glowy, bright skin"
"I just transitioned to Korean skincare. I love it."
"There are sooo many good Korean skincare products/brands"
"Use brightening cleanser and convert all skincare to Korean skincare."
"I'd recommend using gentler products and incorporating them slowly."
#7
Sulwhasoo
4.7
(7)
"Sulwhasoo concentrated ginseng renewing cream."
"Sulwhasoo."
"**Actually popular in Korea for women 50+** Sulwhasoo."
"I really like Sulwhasoo - not over fifty yet but will be soon, and will probably keep using it."
"The Sulwhasoo honorstige range is really good for anti Aging, it’s very thick so use only at night."
"Would suggest to try the fancy brands and see if the price difference is worth it."
"The ginseng range is not as thick and good for day use."
#8
Aestura
5.0
(5)
"Do check out aestura! Their products don't irritate my skin and feel really comfortable to apply everyday."
"Aestura 365 cream or lotion, or isntree yam cream."
"Aestura for sure, and numbuzin 5, and Haru wonder cleansing gel."
"My favorite products are."
"Is great for eczema prone skin."
#9
Round Lab
5.0
(4)
"Round lab dokdo toner, used about a month so far? It has really helped with my pores."
"My favorite products are."
"Hydrating toner recommendations."
#10
Torriden
4.5
(4)
"Personally I’m loooving Torriden’s “Dive In” serum"
"Been buying mainly Torriden products which I’m obsessed with."
"You can check out torriden"
"I’d recommend using the Torriden Dive In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam in the morning."
#11
Innisfree
4.5
(4)
"I use a lot of Innisfree."
"Some really great brands to explore: Innisfree."
"Innisfree retinol cica serum!"
"Innisfree clay mask"
#12
ILLIYOON
5.0
(3)
"Check out Aestura atobarrier cream mist, Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream, or Cosrx propolis honey overnight mask"
"So thick, so moisturizing."
"Some options that are dry skin friendly are Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream"
#13
Laneige
5.0
(2)
"Laneige water sleeping mask has been in my rota for maybe 10 years?"
"My HGs are the innisfree green tea hyaluronic acid hydrating toner and laneige water sleeping mask"
#14
Asian Beauty
5.0
(2)
"I also recommend searching r/AsianBeauty for product recommendations!"
"Highly recommend the r/AsianBeauty subreddit!"
#15
SKIN1004
5.0
(2)
"10/10, it's a chemical sunscreen."
"These are my sunscreen recs!! I love them."
#16
Kbeauty.ca
5.0
(2)
"Try kbeauty.ca. based in canada so no duty."
"A good place to get these products Kbeauty.ca."
#17
I’m From
5.0
(2)
"I’m From Rice Toner."
"Both religiously in the morning and night."
#18
Anua
5.0
(2)
"The Anua is wonderful to help balance out my strong western actives."
#19
Tony Moly
5.0
(2)
"This is the best one I've used."
"My personal favorite Tony Moly."
#20
Olive Young
4.5
(2)
"I recommend for your friend to go to Olive young and buy all the bestsellers!"
"Olive Young is also great and faster shipping but products can be sore expensive compared to the other two."
#21
Mimumimu
4.5
(2)
"I used the Mimumimu Toner too, and I loved how hydrating it was."
"I'm thinking of sticking with the Mimumimu toner."
#22
Purito
4.5
(2)
"Use the purito unscented centella serum."
"• Purito wonder releaf unscented serum."
#23
Dr. Jart
4.5
(2)
"Dr.Jart's yellow one."
"Look at Dr Jart"
#24
Cos de Baha
4.5
(2)
"I did a review on this recently. Happy to send it if you’d like to see it."
"It helps with the papules/clogged pores, oiliness, and dryness."
#25
The Face Shop
4.5
(2)
"Their belif range is really good, and so are their $5-$6 range of facial masks."
"They regularly have promos like buy 10 masks, free 10 masks, so the price is not too expensive overall!"
#26
Etude
4.0
(2)
"I would begin with Etude soon jung toner and one of their creams."
"Etude soon jung toner."
#27
Korean Products
4.0
(2)
"My first recommendation is to double cleanse and moisturize your face."
"My best advice is to focus on hydration and wearing spf."
#28
Stylevana
3.5
(2)
"Stylevana is good because they usually include VAT in the price."
"I use stylevana because it generally has the cheapest prices."
#29
TIRTIR
5.0
(1)
"This brand actually saved me especially through winter."
#30
AO Medical Skincare
5.0
(1)
"Check out AO Medical Skincare top notch K skincare."
#31
Korean Brands
5.0
(1)
"Most of my routine is Korean brands since there’s a higher focus on hydration."
#32
iHerb
5.0
(1)
"So underrated but iherb sells kbeauty at a cheaper price than yesstyle and their shipping is literally $5"
#33
Biore
5.0
(1)
"I loved it so much, I bought enough bottles for the next 2-3 years."
#34
Ma:nyo
5.0
(1)
"It helps to not only cleanse the sebum but get out all of the dirts and I noticed the pores’ appearance isn’t there anymore."
#35
Nature Republic
5.0
(1)
"It helps to not only cleanse the sebum but get out all of the dirts and I noticed the pores’ appearance isn’t there anymore."
#36
Hada Labo
5.0
(1)
"A friend had asked me to bring this back for her and it came up."
#37
SKIN 1004
5.0
(1)
"SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50"
#38
B.Lab
5.0
(1)
"Just bought hygge Vegan Sun cream and B.Lab Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser."
#39
Dr G
5.0
(1)
"Works amazing for acne prone skin!"
#40
Canmake
5.0
(1)
"Canmake's sunscreen is a must have, it's my default now."
#41
Numbuzin
5.0
(1)
"I really like the numbuzin product. The green toner pad (it's blue) and La Roche Pose Sycamel repair cream."
#42
PURITO
5.0
(1)
"PURITO Oat-in Calming Gel Cream"
#43
Depology
5.0
(1)
"I love Depology!!! I get so many compliments on my skin, and I’m 58."
#44
Bioderma
5.0
(1)
"Evening: Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water or HARUHARU Wonder Black Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil"
#45
Real Barrier
4.0
(1)
"Real Barrier Extreme Light Cream."
#46
Skin
4.0
(1)
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#47
Benton
4.0
(1)
"2. Benton Deep Green Tea Toner."
#48
Snail Based Products
4.0
(1)
"The toner is the best, and In my experience it helped with acne too!"
#49
CosRX
4.0
(1)
"Cosrx have good ones after cleansing and toning."
#50
The Ordinary
4.0
(1)
"What really helped me was using a small amount of lactic acid twice a week in my night routine."
#51
Tirtir
4.0
(1)
"Tirtir milk toner and Cosrx Snail mucin."
#52
Missha
4.0
(1)
"Missha sunscreens."
#53
RMW Der.
4.0
(1)
"It has a really good combo of ceramides."
#54
AllNatural
4.0
(1)
"I just came back from Korea and I discovered two that are perfect for sensitive skin: allNatural and Hue.Calm."
#55
Plodica
4.0
(1)
"Plodica rewake essence or minimalist HYA."
#56
Doctor G
4.0
(1)
"I personally have quite dehydrated oily skin as well, and I've used Doctor G cream. It is a recommendable product."
#57
Yamroot
4.0
(1)
"Yamroot does wonders for hydrating my dehydrated skin."
#58
Pyunkang Yul
4.0
(1)
"Not sure if you’re familiar with the brand Pyunkang Yul, but they have a black tea skincare line for mature skin."
#59
Whamisa
4.0
(1)
"If your mom likes "clean" & organic products with essential oils, then check out Whamisa."
#60
Sooryehan
4.0
(1)
"I also like The Black Serum from Sooryehan."
#61
Axis Y
4.0
(1)
"I like the axis Y cream! I use it on my spots!"
#62
Krave Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Sephora carries Krave Beauty!"
#63
La Neige
4.0
(1)
"If it’s skincare, I like the La Neige water bank line - they are a bit cheaper than Sulwahsoo."
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