The K-Beauty world is full of skincare wonders! As 2019 reaches its end today, we’d like to go through the best skincare products this year brought to us. And well, just in case you’d like to do some last-minute year-end shopping, this list should help!
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Toner
Primera Organience Water – This organic toner is a skincare favorite for many Korean influencers for its multifunctional uses; some use this as face mist too! It soothes and purifies the skin thanks to its rich blend of premium botanical ingredients.
Essence
Goodal Hottuynia Cordata Calming Essence – This moisturizing essence features Hottuynia cordata extract from Jeju Island which is known for its healing and soothing properties. It strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier and works in complete synergy with other skincare products to allow better absorption.
Lotion
Hanyul Pure Artemisia Watering Calming Fluid – One of the finest brands in the K-Beauty scene when it comes to skincare is Hanyul! This year, they made waves because of their awesome Pure Artemisia line. This hydrating fluid, in particular, gained massive positive reviews because of its ability to retain moisture in a long period of time. It instantly gives the skin a dewy, K-celebrity glow so many people use it with makeup as well.
Cream
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream – This derma-grade hydro cream passed a dermatological certification in Germany for its advanced skin-repairing ingredients. It features a synergic blend of skin-sync Rx: Advanced (II), Centella Asiatica extract, Hyaluronic Acid and Beta Glucan that nourish, hydrate and repair the skin.
Facial Oil
Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Essential Oil – If you’re looking for an everyday facial oil that feels hydrating and lightweight, this one’s something to definitely check out. It features natural stress-relieving botanical ingredients like lavender and aloe vera to keep the skin’s condition at its best state. It also has 50% of power ceramide to protect the skin from external aggressors.
Mist
Laneige Cream Skin Refiner Mist – One of the many face mists that became extremely popular this year is this one from Laneige. With its gentle formulation, this mist works as a moisturizer, refresher, and brightener for all types of skin. It has a trademarked Face-Angling™ design that makes the mist more efficient as it sets perfectly and evenly onto the skin.
Sheet Mask
Dr. Jart Dermask Solution – This series features 7 different face sheet masks that cater to every specific skin concern. Each is formulated with ingredients with special ingredients to serve as a solution to skin troubles like aging, acne, dryness, dullness and a lot more!
Sleeping Mask
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask – Of course, when it comes to sleeping masks, Laneige’s most iconic skincare product takes the center stage! This water sleeping mask has intensive moisturizing and repairing properties that fully work its wonders as you sleep. It also has a trademarked technology feature called Sleeptox™ and MoistureWrap™ that fully restores moisture levels and nutrients overnight.
Sunscreen
Missha All Around Safe Block Aura Sun Gel – This sunscreen became highly popular in 2019 for it has the things we love about sunscreen but ditches all the things we have about it! No runny white casts and greasy texture for Missha’s sunscreen provides SPF50+ PA++++ all while being lightweight thanks to its watery gel formula.
Face Cleanser
Primera Natural Rich Cleansing Foam – Aren’t we all tired of facial foams that strip moisture off of our skin? This one for Primera became popular this year for a reason. Its very mild formulation works well even on sensitive skin and it also fully hydrates as you wash. It has broccoli sprout and chamomile extract to soothe and moisturize the skin effectively while getting rid of the skin’s impurities.
Makeup Remover
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm – This is also one of the most iconic cleansing balms in the K-Beauty scene. A small amount of its melting balm type removes all makeup and dirt at once! It’s also formulated without harsh ingredients so even those with sensitive skin can use this.
Missha Perfect Lip and Eye Makeup Remover – As the eye and lip area are more sensitive, this one is specifically formulated to be extra gentle. It efficiently removes heavy and waterproof eye and lip makeup without irritating the skin.
Exfoliator
Innisfree Green Barley Gommage Peeling Mask – Let go of all your harsh scrubs already! 2019 is the year for milder skincare. This peeling mask is an exfoliator without the grits as it gets rid of dead skin cells using natural skin-replenishing ingredients.
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