The 21 Best Korean Beauty Products to Buy at Amazon

As a Best of Beauty and Readers' Choice Award winner, Laneige's Lip Sleeping Mask is pretty much the star of the popular K-beauty brand. This buttery formula softens and plumps lips overnight thanks to a moisture-boosting blend of coconut oil, murumuru seed butter, and shea butter. (Laneige also offers a lighter daytime balm, but you can also use this mask during the day for a heavier-duty option.) Plus, vitamin C makes an appearance to provide lasting protection against free radicals and environmental aggressors.

Forget the harsh exfoliants you've used in the past. Despite AHA and BHA playing an important role in Beauty of Joseon's Green Plum Refreshing Toner, your skin won't feel the slightest bit irritated after each use. This brightening liquid is formulated with low concentrations of glycolic acid (two percent) and salicylic acid (0.5 percent) to sweep away dead skin cells and residual dirt, while also preserving the integrity of the barrier.

To counteract any potential irritation (as well as to drive moisture into the skin) are two herbal ingredients commonly used in Korean medicine: plum water and mung bean extract at 25 and two percent concentrations, respectively.

We can practically guarantee that you haven't tried a serum that's quite like this one by Blithe. Meet the Pressed Serums, which come in radiance-boosting Gold Apricot (shown above), calming Crystal Iceplant, firming Tundra Chaga, and hydrating Velvet Yam to suit your skin-care needs. The reason why these formulas are so unique is that they're a cross between a pudding and balm, in terms of texture, and a cross between a serum and face cream in terms of functionality.

Gold Apricot, in particular, is spiked with moisturizing apricot oil and tone-evening niacinamide for the complexion-brightening boost that'll make you look more awake and fresh-faced with each use.

Treat your undereyes to some serious TLC with Medicube's Deep Lifting Peptide Eye Cream. Not only does this rich yet fast-absorbing formula feature seven weights of hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and niacinamide to treat hyperpigmentation, but it also contains four types of peptides to boost collagen production, smooth wrinkles, and restore firmness and elasticity to this delicate area of skin.

K-beauty lip tints have the category beat. One of TikTok's faves is none other than Hince's Mood Enhancer Water Liquid Glow, which comes in nine juicy shades that'll make your lips look like a snack. Better yet, these nonsticky formulas are spiked with squalane for hydration and barrier maintenance, meaning your lips stay looking plump and cushiony all day long.

You're probably familiar with Mizon's Snail Repair lineup but we'd like to introduce you to the brand's 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum, which recently launched alongside the Youth Cleansing Milk and Retinol Youth Cream. The serum, in particular, is ideal for first-time retinol users who are looking for a gentle formula that won't leave their skin feeling raw and irritated.

Along with retinol, the lightweight formula also includes bakuchiol (a popular plant-derived alternative to retinol), hydrating squalane, and niacinamide, which has anti-inflammatory benefits. Simply apply a pea-size amount during your nighttime routine, and let the serum work its texture-smoothing, fine-line-minimizing magic.

You may already be familiar with Cosrx's famous pimple patches but don't let that prevent you from trying out the latest iteration, which we dare say might be even better. Say hello to Master Patch Intensive, which is essentially a thinner, oval-shaped patch designed with tapered edges that hug the contours of your face. Ever have a round patch fall off from your jawline? Not a chance with these.

These hydrocolloid patches form a protective, air-tight seal around your blemishes that'll flatten your breakouts overnight (or after six hours or so) by absorbing fluid. They prevent any picking or popping on your end and are spiked with antimicrobial tea tree oil to alleviate redness and irritation.

Tonymoly's I'm Rice Clarifying Blemish Clay Mask has the most satisfying, pudding-like texture, but that doesn't even scratch the surface of this treatment's highlights. Ideal for acne-prone, oily skin (but safe to use on all skin types), this affordable face mask is infused with fermented rice filtrate (also known as sake) to naturally exfoliate and soften skin, kaolin clay to clear blackheads and sweep dead skin cells away, and Acnacidol BG — a patented ingredient with antibacterial properties to curb excess sebum production.

In short, 10 to 15 minutes is all it takes to steer your skin on the path toward a baby-soft, brighter complexion.

No list about popular Korean skin-care products is complete without Banila Co's Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm, which sells a jar around the world every few seconds. Similar to oil cleansers, this sherbet-like solid should be applied to dry skin and thoroughly massaged in — this is where it melts into a smooth oil — to break down all of the makeup (waterproof and otherwise) and dirt accumulated from the day. Spiked with antioxidant-rich vitamins C and E, it's impossibly gentle and never leaves skin feeling stripped, making it the perfect first step to any double-cleansing routine.

One last thing: If Original (pictured above) doesn't quite cut it for you, the balm is also available in Purifying, Nourishing, and Revitalizing versions.

If we could somehow bathe in Belif's The True Cream Aqua Bomb, we'd jump right in. This blue-tinted formula has the most refreshing gel-burst texture that gives your skin a shot of coolness upon contact. It's the perfect year-round moisturizer for sure, but definitely scoop up one in advance of the summer months — trust us. Not only that, but ingredients like nourishing Lady's Mantle (an antioxidant-rich herb that soothes redness), ceramides, and shea butter restore hydration levels and leave skin absolutely glowing.

Allure digital editor Devon Abelman previously mentioned that Aqua Bomb is very popular amongst K-pop stars — even if they can't technically say it (due to other endorsements). All it takes is one glance of any idol's glass-skin glow, and you'll be sold, too.

Goodal's Green Tangerine Vita C lineup is all about brightening — and then some. The Dark Spot Serum specifically is chock full of 70 percent cold-press green tangerine extract to fade hyperpigmentation.

The non-irritating, gel-like formula also contains arbutin to further block pigment synthesis, as well as a team of calming and hydrating ingredients, like niacinamide, Centella asiatica (also known as cica), green tea extracts, and sodium hyaluronate.

Lip tints and stains like Peripera's Ink Velvet Lip Tint are attractive and formidable alternatives to oftentimes drying liquid lipsticks that don't sacrifice color payoff or longevity. Allure senior commerce writer Sarah Han has nothing but praise for her first foray into Korean makeup years ago. "The formula gives me all-day matte color that's very comfortable to wear and is practically transfer-proof — and it never makes my lips look textured or dry either," she previously said of the tint.

Allure Korea digital editor Song Yein is also a diehard fan of this best-selling and long-lasting tint. "Most young girls keep it stocked in their cosmetic pouches, and the appeal doesn't fade [over time]," she previously explained. "It's a megahit in Korea, beloved for its staying power and smooth, velvety finish."

There are also different iterations to choose from if you're looking for an ever-so-slightly lighter finish — try Ink Airy Velvet or Ink Tint Serum depending on the vibe you're going for.

Forget switching out your moisturizer based on the seasons. Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream is an all-year solution that's made for sensitive skin, regardless of the month. When your complexion is dry, it restores hydration with anise and grapefruit fruit extracts and oils. When your skin is overheating, it lowers the temperature and reduces redness with cooling, anti-inflammatory ingredients. When skin gets oily, it has rice extracts to soak up excess sebum. Finally, most reviewers report that it doesn't cause acne or irritation, which seems promising.

If the word "peel" usually has you (and your sensitive skin) running for the hills, Amorepacific's Treatment Enzyme Peel is about to change your perception. Unlike typical at-home peels, this is a gentle exfoliating powder that, when mixed in with water, turns into a weightless cleansing foam that hugs your face. Plant-derived enzymes stemming from papaya and green tea deep cleanse pores, removing dirt and dead skin cells that can dull your glow. You can use it daily, or as often as you'd like. 

Korean American singer Tiffany Young (who has amazing skin) also swears by this mild treatment for its potent brightening abilities. In a fast-moving K-beauty world — where innovations and reformulations are constant and expected — this is a K-beauty staple we hope doesn't change much.

If you haven't heard of the makeup brand Espoir, we're going to let you in on a little secret: you need to try it. Allure Korea editors, former editor Devon Abelman, and commerce editor Sarah Han fell in love with the glass-skin-like Espoir Pro Tailor Foundation Be Glow in that exact order of recommendation.

But while the brand works on expanding its shade range, let's zone in on a product everyone can use: the Real Eye Palette. These seven-pan compacts are brimming with soft matte and shimmery colors that glide on like butter. Peachy Like (pictured above), Rosy Feed, and Nude Mood are perfect for casual, everyday looks that you can also build and glam up as needed.

Have you thanked a bee today? These insects help regulate the natural world and, in their spare time, unwittingly make skin-care ingredients. Cosrx's Propolis Light Ampoule — a heavy skin serum, more of a skin syrup — contains propolis extract, a resin that bees use to help build hives. (Cosrx's is harvested without hurting bees.) Studies show propolis is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, minerals, and vitamins (B, C, and E). All that is to say, this serum is hydrating and calms redness with ease.

It's not off-base to say that Clio's Superproof Pen Liner is capable of drawing some of the sharpest cat eyes known to humankind. The soft felt tip is flexible yet precise and never tugs on delicate eyelids — and once it's on, it won't budge until you're ready to take it off. Choose between six shades like classic black (pictured above) and a variety of brownish shades, including a softer pinky-brown, and consider your daily makeup staple upgraded.

In case you weren't aware, probiotics are a major skin-care trend to look out for in your own routine. Why? Well, they support your skin's microbiome, encourage the growth of healthy bacteria, and reduce the chances of inflammation (e.g. breakouts and eczema flares) occurring. Neogen Dermalogy's Probiotics Double Action Serum is designed with two chambers that hold a Probiotic Serum and Pro Barrier Action Serum, so you can mix and match to your desired amounts.

In addition to three types of probiotics, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactobacillus, and Streptococcus thermophilus ferment, the fast-absorbing serum is also formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and ceramides to fortify the skin barrier. Massage it into skin every day for better-balanced skin and, of course, a noticeably glowy complexion.

If your complexion tends to get a little oily throughout the day (particularly in the hotter months), the last thing you want to do is start out with greasy sunscreen. Cue Etude House's Sunprise Sun Milk, a mineral formula that provides SPF 50 protection with a "mild, airy finish." Thanks to soothing, hydrating ingredients like acai berry, aloe vera, cica, and hyaluronic acid, your skin will be protected all day long.