The Best (Lesser-Known) Korean-Beauty Skin Care on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers
And while we’ve written about lots of skin-care products — including the best acne-fighting cleanser, the best moisturizers for mature skin, and the best products for redness and rosacea — here we’ve rounded up the best Korean beauty products as praised by the most enthusiastic reviewers on Amazon.
Best-rated (less expensive) Korean beauty product
Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel (4.4 stars, 492 reviews)
“Do not underestimate the product [because of the] price,” says one shopper. “It works better than any other pricey products.” Plenty of reviewers agree, writing, “It’s a big container, and the price is amazing compared to other products I’ve tried,” “The container it comes in is massive for the price, and you really don’t need much of it so a little goes a long way,” and “Soothes and refreshes skin at a bargain price!” It worked especially well for those with acne: “I have struggled with acne for a long time and have tried everything from Accutane to Proactiv to Rodan + Fields,” says one user. “This works wonders. It keeps my face and skin clear and acne free.” And one reviewer even calls it a “miracle gel,” adding, “It helps my skin to stay hydrated, especially during summer. It will keep your pores tight, and it is very refreshing … it has improved my skin and removed whiteheads and blackheads on my face. I’m glad I found this product.”
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Innisfree Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam
Shoppers with oily skin particularly like this cleanser. “If you have VERY oily skin, and I mean oil-slick-style, this is a dream product,” writes one. Another says, “It is wonderful for people with extremely oily skin. It does not dry out the skin, but for me what it does is help control how much or how quickly my face will get oily again.” Those with acne say this wash helped clear up breakouts. “I’ve had really bad acne since I was in my teens,” one reviewer says. “I would get it on my jaw, chin, and T-zone. It was pretty severe acne, and since I started using this, it cleared my skin up. I only get breakouts every once in a while, and they aren’t even that bad anymore.” Another writes, “This face wash changed my life … My acne reduced so much because of this, plus my acne spots have been fading away … Thank God for this product. I recommend this a million times. You’ll not regret it.”
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Best Korean-beauty face mask
SKEDERM Snail Jelly Face Mask Pack of 10 (4.5 stars, 619 reviews)
Shoppers say although this mask was a little slimy because of the snail jelly, it left their skin “rejuvenated,” hydrated, and moisturized. “Holy-grail skin-care product for me,” writes one reviewer. “One of the few skin-care items I will continue to repurchase any time I run out of. 100 percent recommend.” Another claims, “They make such a difference compared to most masks. Not only do they leave my skin feeling soft, they truly do hydrate the skin to the point where my fine lines nearly disappear.” It’s a hit among those with sensitive skin, too. “I’m super-picky about my face masks because I have super dry and sensitive, eczema-prone skin,” writes one shopper. “This mask doesn’t sting my face, and it’s insanely moisturizing. I bought this set like three times already. I like it a lot.” Another says, “Have supersensitive eyes, and this product doesn’t bother me at all … Beyond happy.”
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Best Korean-beauty soothing moisturizer
Klairs Rich Moist Soothing cream (4.3 stars, 222 reviews)
Those with very sensitive skin praise this soothing moisturizer highly. “I have extremely sensitive skin, and when I use a product that my skin rejects, my face immediately turns into a red inflamed histamine fireball and looks totally raw,” writes one reviewer. “After trying a lot of different Korean moisturizing creams, this is one of the few that does NOT make my face sting. In fact, I basically don’t feel much impact at all, which is exactly what I want.” Another shopper with “supersensitive skin” that’s prone to breakouts says, “This is the hands-down best moisturizer I’ve ever used.” Others who describe themselves as prone to breakouts had similar results. “I’ve finally found a holy-grail moisturizer I will never be able to let go,” writes one. “I have very acne-prone skin, so anything can trigger my skin and make me break out. After discovering Klairs products last year, my skin has completely changed.”
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Best Korean-beauty sunscreen
Etude House Sunprise Sun Milk (4.2 stars, 1,413 reviews)
Those with oily skin who found that other sunscreens broke them out raved about this product. “This is the best face sunscreen I have ever tried,” writes one reviewer with oily, acne-prone skin. “I hate wearing sunscreen on my face because it would always break me out. It has a nice watery, milky texture, matte finish, and feels so light. It definitely didn’t make my skin oily or greasy feeling.” Another shopper who calls this her “holy-grail sunscreen” also praised the light texture, writing, “Totally invisible when it’s applied, very minimal scent, not chalky like other sunscreens I’ve tried.” And one reviewer, a self-proclaimed “avid sunblock user for decades” writes that this one is a favorite: “Excellent product, I highly recommend.”
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Best Korean-beauty overnight mask
COSRX Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask (4.2 stars, 224 reviews)
Reviewers who put this mask on before going to sleep say they woke up with healthy, glow-y skin. “It makes my skin so supple and bouncy that by the morning, I can’t stop squishing my cheeks because they’re so soft,” says one. Another shopper, who says she used to have severe acne and now has discoloration and scars, writes, “I’ve used this for a couple weeks now, and I see a difference. I feel like it has helped my scars, because my skin is so hydrated and plump. I’m in love with this stuff.” Shoppers say that despite its being an overnight mask, it absorbed quickly enough for them not to worry about staining their pillows. “I love this overnight mask so much that I use it every night at the end of my skin-care routine. It makes my skin bright and glow-y and less red,” says one. “It also spreads extremely easily and dries decently quickly — at least I never worry about it getting on my pillow.” Others saw a decrease in redness after using it. “My face is noticeably calmer and less red the mornings after using this product,” writes one satisfied customer.
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Best Korean-beauty exfoliator
Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off Exfoliator (4.4 stars, 1,367 reviews)
Those with sensitive skin who still want to slough off dead and dry bits highly praise this exfoliating mask. “I have very dry, very sensitive skin, and this mask is one of the only products I can find that doesn’t burn it. It leaves it smooth, soft, and bright,” writes one shopper. “This is perhaps the best mask I’ve ever used, and once it’s gone I’ll definitely be ordering more.” Another reviewer says, “This mask is unreal … rub it into the skin, then let it sit for 10 minutes. Wash off and your skin will literally feel like the supple dream skin you pray for.” And one shopper, who writes about having tried many scrubs in the past, describes this one as providing particularly long-lasting results: “It kept my skin exfoliated for two weeks without any dry skin peeking through. It left my skin feeling refreshed and baby smooth.”
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Best Korean-beauty peel
Secret Key Lemon D-Toc Peeling Gel (4.2 stars, 513 reviews)
“I literally never leave reviews, but after struggling with my skin for 20 years, I felt others might be able to relate,” begins one reviewer who quickly fell in love with this peeling gel that exfoliates dead skin. “I used this product twice, and I already notice a difference in the tone and texture of my skin.” Says another, “My skin tends to flake on my chin and around my nose. This peels away the dead skin and smooths the area without drying my skin.” A third mentions that using this as a supplementary product is transformative for skin so dry that lotion can’t penetrate it. “Even lotion wouldn’t keep my skin from drying and flaking,” this shopper writes. “This product is the solution.” Reviewers love how smooth it left their skin. “It smells amazing, is easy to wash off, and makes my face feel SO SMOOTH after rinsing. I love it because it feels like an exfoliator, peel, wash, and brightening serum in one,” writes one. Another says, “It’s gentle and completely nonabrasive, yet it practically dissolves the dead, rough skin from my face, leaving it so smooth.”
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Best Korean-beauty cleansing balm
Banila Co Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm(4.3 stars, 744reviews)
Shoppers love that this three-in-one cleansing balm melted away even tough-to-erase makeup. “This one is by far the best cleanser I have ever used,” writes one reviewer. “I always use thick waterproof mascara, and this cleanser COMPLETELY removes it.” Another says, “I absolutely love it and feel stupid for not getting it sooner! Since using this stuff, I wash my face every night because it’s EASY, not messy, and literally takes less than five minutes.” And even though the balm deeply cleans skin, reviewers found it was very gentle and nonirritating. “This product does what it says it’s supposed to, and that’s to remove every little bit of makeup from your face. The best part is it does this without going Rambo on your skin,” writes one user. “This cleansing balm is gentle, soothing, and moisturizing. I have sensitive skin and a lot of products are too harsh, so this might be an item that those with sensitivity issues may want to try.”
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Best Korean-beauty double-cleansing duo
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam (4.2 stars, 1,487 reviews)
Those looking for a double-cleansing duo found this pair from the Face Shop got the job done. “IT WORKS,” writes one reviewer. “I have been using this combination of products (along with toner, essence, ampoule, and serum) for about four days now and my skin has never looked so good. I have not broken out, and I have not seen a single dry flake. Would buy this again and again.” Another says, “Love this combo for a double cleanse. Oil cleanser feels nice and silky.” For those who haven’t tried double cleansing but want to, one shopper thinks these products would be a good place to start. “I have been looking into double cleansing for a while and bought this product since I heard it was good for beginners,” writes this recommender. “I was not disappointed! This product has been amazing. My skin is so much brighter and gives me the glow I’ve been looking for. My acne scars are less noticeable, and my skin tone is more even.”
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Best Korean-beauty collagen cream
Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream(4.3 stars, 492 reviews)
Reviewers rave about this moisturizer, with one finding it stood up to much more expensive options: “I know what you’re thinking — at this price point, how great can a moisturizer be?” writes one shopper. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s my holy grail of moisturizers, and I’ve tried Clinique, SKII, La Prairie, La Mer, La Roche-Posay, Avène … The amount I’ve spent trying to find a good anti-aging moisturizer is almost obscene, considering the modest price tag on this simple little orange jar.” Other reviewers say this product left their skin feeling particularly soft. “This collagen cream is really nice. My skin feels so much better and softer all day long,” says one shopper. Another writes, “I don’t think my face has ever felt this smooth and soft.”
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Best Korean-beauty gel cleanser
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser(4.1 stars, 1,177 reviews)
Those who want a squeaky-clean post-wash feeling without creating dry, stripped skin in the meantime love this gel cleanser. “I cannot describe the goodness that is this gel cleanser. It cleans without stripping my skin to the point of super, super clean and leaves my skin feeling refreshed,” comments one shopper. “I have noticed my acne breakouts becoming milder, and my skin is glowing after using this cleanser for about three months.” Another reviewer, who says she has been using this cleanser daily for close to two years, writes, “It thoroughly cleans without that stripped-tight feeling. Hubby helped himself to my bottle in the shower, and he immediately converted to it.”
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