Whether you’re struggling with ‘maskne’, recovering from a TikTok beauty experiment, or just trying to get your skincare routine down to a T, here are some cult-favourite Korean beauty products to check out!
This year has been tough for many, some more than others, but the stress of the pandemic is especially evident on our skin. The frequent wearing of masks has resulted in ‘maskne’, not to mention the sudden influx of downtime that has led to amusing experimental TikTok or social media related beauty trends that may or may not have caused us a couple of breakouts. Regardless, some good has come out of all of that — a greater emphasis on our well-being and self-care, including a better skincare regimen. Of course, all these costs can add up. Thus, we took it upon ourselves to scour the web for the best Korean skincare products. And where better to look than on Gmarket?
12 Best Korean Skincare Products To Buy From Gmarket:
1. Purito Deep Sea Water Cream
2. COSRX Centella Blemish Cream
3. COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
4. Banila Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm
5. ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream
6. Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Facial Mask
7. Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence
8. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
9. Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel
10. IM FROM Pear Serum
11. Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Re-Cover
12. Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb
1. Purito Deep Sea Water Cream
Why you’ll love it: Just as its name suggests, 60% of this cream is made out of deep seawater. But what does that mean? Well, somehow the molecular structure of the water mimics our skin’s moisture levels which in turn helps to hydrate the skin. It’s also alcohol-free, fragrance-free and essential oil-free, making this a dream for all you sensitive skin guys and gals. Unlike most creams, it doesn’t leave that greasy film on the skin. Instead, it’s lightweight and refreshing — no wonder it’s a favourite amongst the beauty community.
Price: ￦18,500 (~S$22.20)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦12,520 (~S$14.90)
Buy it here.
2. COSRX Centella Blemish Cream
Why you’ll love it: A ride-or-die in my personal skincare stash, this cream is a must-have for all oily acne-prone skin. It contains Centella Asiatica leaf water, a medical-grade of Centella Asiatica extract, and a healthy amount of zinc oxide. Unlike most pimple creams, this one by COSRX does not cause any stinging or burning. Instead, it soothes as it hardens up to reveal significantly less red and irritated skin when you wipe it off. It’s also great for reducing the appearance of scars!
Price: ￦13,540 (~S$16.20)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦12,520 (~S$14.90)
Buy it here.
3. COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
Why you’ll love it: It may say cream on the bottle but it rocks the texture of a lightweight serum. This non-sticky formulation is ideal because it doesn’t overwhelm the sensitive skin around your peepers whilst remaining packed with niacinamide, snail secretion filtrate and five types of peptides! These ingredients help to brighten, tighten and restore elasticity to your eye area!
Price: ￦17,500 (~S$21)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦12,520 (~S$14.90)
Buy it here.
4. Banila Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm
Why you’ll love it: No one wants to wake up with panda eyes (i.e. leftover mascara goop and eyeliner from the night before) — and with Banila Co.’s cleansing balm, you’ll never have to again. Other than smelling like a dream and being extremely gentle on the skin whilst being effective, we love that the balm doesn’t sting at all even when cleaning out the sensitive eye areas. And all that for fourteen bucks? Score.
Price: ￦12,000 (~S$14.40)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦12,520 (~S$14.90)
Buy it here.
5. ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturising Sun Cream
Why you’ll love it: In one of our previous beauty guides, we discussed the importance of sunscreen especially in Singapore because of the constant sunshine that may lead to sun damage when the skin is left unprotected. Like Purito, ROUND LAB’s newest release derives its ingredients from the deep sea, 74 minerals to be exact, all of which are meant to soothe and give your skin that lovely glow. No white casts here!
Price: ￦13,600 (~S$16.30)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦8,100 (~S$9.70)
Buy it here.
6. Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Facial Mask
Why you’ll love it: It spots a gorgeous whipped cream texture that allows the cream to seep effortlessly into the skin for instant hydration and soothing. It’s great for sensitive skin, plus it tingles and smells like cucumbers. What’s not to love? This one may be on the pricier side but many say it doubles up as an excellent make-up base to keep your skin moisturised throughout the day.
Price: ￦117,500 (~S$140.70)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦8,100 (~S$9.70)
Buy it here.
7. Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence
Why you’ll love it: Another popular item by Fresh, this one has been sitting in my cart for a while now awaiting payday. The star ingredient in this essence is of course the fermented green and black tea which contains probiotics and prebiotics, and is rich in antioxidants that help to fight all that pesky UV damage. There’s also hyaluronic acid in here for hydration and mandarin peel extract to even out your complexion. Miracle water, I’m not sure — but it’s pretty dang close to one.
Price: ￦91,350 (~S$109.40)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦12,520 (~$14.90)
Buy it here.
8. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Why you’ll love it: In the past when travel was a thing, this tub used to sit in my toiletry bag — following me to many a winter abroad. Smelling delightfully of bubble gum and candy floss, this sleep mask coated my lips against the cold of Alaska and the dryness of the Basque country. It didn’t hurt that it had a cute glossy pink tint that made every bedtime routine fun. While we may not be experiencing subzero temperatures here in Singapore, I’d still say that the mask is a fun way to protect your parched lips from the harshness of…air-conditioning.
Price: ￦8,200 (~S$9.80)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦12,520 (S$14.90)
Buy it here.
9. Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel
Why you’ll love it: It’s pretty dang affordable. Which makes this gel a versatile option that you can spread anywhere — sunburns, cracked nails, razor cuts and even your hair. Due to most of it (92%) being made out of aloe vera extract, it absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a sticky film behind.
Price: ￦2,310 (~S$2.80)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦8,100 (~S$9.60)
Buy it here.
10. IM FROM Pear Serum
Why you’ll love it: Whilst their Honey and Mugwort products are easier to find, we recommend holding out for this pear leaf serum. In case you’re new to IM FROM, the vegan and cruelty-free Korean skincare brand is huge on emphasising ingredient transparency as well as ‘honest’ materials. Thus when they promise that this product would strengthen the skin and provide a protective barrier, you’d better believe them!
Price: ￦20,400 (~S$24.30)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦12,520 (~S$14.90)
Buy it here.
11. Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Re-Cover
Why you’ll love it: Dr Jart+ is a Korean skincare brand that needs no introduction. Still, it was on TikTok that we uncovered this product that many on the platform were raving about. Not only does it evens out your skin tone and minimises redness, the cream comes with SPF 40+ protection and we hear that it could be used as an all-in-one CC cream.
Price: ￦22,370 (~S$26.60)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦12,520 (~S$14.90)
Buy it here.
12. Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb
Why you’ll love it: If you’ve got oily-combi skin, this one’s for you. Belief’s aqua bomb just might be everything you’re looking for in an all-in-one minimalistic moisturiser — it’s got a gel-like consistency that’s lightweight, yet it remains plenty hydrating. Pro-tip: For extra oomphf, keep this gel in the fridge and use it as an overnight sleeping mask for glowy and plump skin the next morning.
Price: ￦39,800 (~S$47.30)
Shipping to Singapore: ￦12,520 (~S$14.90)
Buy it here.
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*All currency conversion rates are accurate to nearest 10 cents on 18 August 2021 SGT 4:30 PM. Bank card prices are calculated based on 3.25% foreign currency transaction fee.
