Korean skincare has rapidly taken over the global beauty scene in recent years, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
With a keen focus on gentle, natural and effective ingredients, and emphasis on overall skin health, Korean skincare products balance luxury and necessity.
Finding the labels influencers, editors and celebs rave about, however, can prove a challenge. Below, we’ve rounded up the Korean skincare brands you need to know, as well as where to shop them in Australia.
best korean skincare brands...
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Innisfree
Korean-based brand with a focus on eco-conscious skincare, Innisfree is revolutionising the game by zeroing in on only the highest-quality ingredients to craft products suitable for all skin types. Gentle, effective, and affordable, they offer an impressive range of products to adress every skincare concern.
02
Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon blends traditional Hanbang (Korean herbal medicine) ingredients with revolutionary skincare ingredients and techniques to create clean formulations and innovative products with inspirations steeming back to the beauty secrets of the Joseon Dynasty.
03
SKIN1004
South Korean skincare brand, SKIN1004, is renowned for its award-winning hypoallergenic & natural skincare formulas that center around their hero ingredient, Centella asiatica. They prioritise emphasis on transparency, affordability, and clean ingredients.
04
Dr. Jart+
Arguably one of the most popular of all the Korean skincare brands, Dr Jart+ has been a front runner in the migration of K-Beauty into the Western world. Florence Pugh, Gigi Hadid and Emma Stone have previously spoken about their love for the brand and their products, with Gigi sharing with Vogue that she loves their Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizer Cream.
05
Dear Klairs
Another popular korean skincare brand that can be credited with the introduction of k-beauty to the rest of the world is Dear Klairs. With innovative vegan formulas, their products are perfect for even the most problematic and sensitive skin types, even atopic skin. As per their motto, “Simple but enough”, Klairs knows how to nail the basics, and their products have received international praise for over a decade.
06
Laneige
Laneige product contain patented technologies and unique ingredient formulations that allow them to stay ahead of the game and always on trend with the latest skin care crazes. They are also credited with inventing the first ever overnight sleeping mask, and are now known globally for their lip sleeping mask that celebs like Chrissy Teigen, Kate Hudson and Kendall Jenner, among many others, can’t get enough of.
Sydney Sweeney is also the face of a Laneige campaign and has shared her nighttime skincare routine, which includes the Laneige Cream Skin Toner and Bouncy and Firm Serum.
07
Sulwhasoo
Following a holistic approach to modern skin care, Sulwhasoo are focused on innovating tradition within the K-beauty world. The brand blends traditional Korean herbs and formulates them with scientifically advanced techniques to create one-of-a-kind skincare.
Rosé, a mega star member of BLACKPINK, is a global ambassador for the skincare brand as they feel she embodies their new, experimental, and ever-growing approach to beauty.
08
COSRX
COSRX ensures that their products are carefully crafted to effectively address many specific skin concerns. Based on extensive research, they offer a range of cutting-edge serums and essences that are designed to deliver safe solutions with great results via high-efficacy ingredients.
Celebs like Alexa Chung, Kyle Richards, and Emily Ratajkowski have all publically shared their love for the brand.
09
Medicube
The South Korean skincare and beauty brand is renowned for known for their focus on clinically-backed solutions and innovative skincare technology.
Several celebrities, including Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and Khloé Kardashian, have expressed their love for the brand and its skincare devices, particularly the Age-R Booster.
10
Some By Mi
Some By Mi is highly regarded in Korea for its impressive formulas, which time and time again have proven to be incredibly effective yet incredibly gentle on the skin. Their range includes many targeted treatments for every skin problem, helping to achieve a beautiful and healthy complexion.
They gained popularity across the US, UK, and Europe for their AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle line, which restores the skin barrier by effectively combatting acne and dullness.
