I’ve Used Korean Beauty for 10 Years, and My 27 Must-Haves Are on Sale From $7
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I’m stocking up on everything before they sell out.
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My introduction to Korean skin care happened on a family trip to Seoul. Popping into local drugstores and beauty boutiques enlightened me to the vast, brilliant world of essences, masks, and, of course, snail mucin creams. I’ve been starry-eyed in the decade or so since; and, fortunately, my job as a beauty writer has afforded me an opportunity to delve, face-first, into hundreds of Korean beauty products—many of which are on sale for Cyber Monday. Naturally, I scanned the internet for the best Korean beauty sales—and have managed to whittle my finds down to 27 products, with prices starting at $7.
Best Korean Beauty Sales Overall
Editor’s Pick: Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb, $27 (Originally $38)
Internet Famous: CosRx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence, $13 (Originally $25)
Hair-Growth Hero: Dr. Groot Hair Thickening Shampoo, $21 (originally $30)
Anti-Aging Gadget: Medicube Age-R Booster H, $60 (Originally $140)
Medicube Age-R Booster H
Amazon
In addition to Korean skin care, hair care staples—including the volumizing shampoo that plumps “like crazy,” per fans—are marked down for Cyber Monday. My favorite BB and CC creams are also discounted, as is the famous anti-aging gadget from Medicube, now 57 percent off.
Best Korean Skin Care on Sale
Korean skin care has rarely led me astray. From classic, seasonless moisturizers like Belif’s Aqua Bomb, to hydrating essences, like Tir Tir’s Milk Skin Rice Toner, K-beauty keeps my dry, flaky complexion bouncy and plump.
Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb
Amazon
To try this moisturizer is to love it. The Goldilocks of day creams, the gel-like formula is adequately hydrating for my perpetually thirsty skin—while simultaneously light enough for oilier skin types. Hyaluronic acid, a hydrating molecule and humectant known for its plumping prowess, imparts a fresh, glass-like glow in seconds.
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum
Amazon
After months of eyeing Amazon’s best-selling eye cream, I’m finally checking it off my shopping list (at $11, I’d be foolish not to). The cooling, lightweight formula refreshes tired peepers, per reviewers—one of whom, a 71-year-old, said it eliminated their dark circles entirely.
TirTir Milk Skin Rice Toner
Amazon
Packed with soothing ceramides, which strengthen the all-important skin barrier, this toner soothes winter-worn skin. Water-light and layerable, it preps skin for moisturizer and doubles down on hydration thanks to sodium hyaluronate.
More Korean Skin Care on Sale:
Best Cleansing Balm: Dr. Althea Cleansing Balm, $18 (Originally $23)
Best for Lifting and Firming: Blithe Pressed Serum Chaga Mushroom, $16 (Originally $20)
Best for Soothing Sensitive Skin: Etude House SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream, $11 (Originally $17)
CosRx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence, $13 (Originally $25)
The Face Shop Rice Ceramide Moisturizing Emulsion, $10 (Originally $17)
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum, $100 (Originally $125)
Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi Balm Facial Moisturizer, $15 (Originally $23)
D'alba Piedmont White Truffle Aromatic Spray Serum, $14 (Originally $22)
Iope Retinol Super Bounce Serum, $56 (Originally $80)
Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream, $18 (Originally $27)
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum, $11 (Originally $176)
Norie Kimchii Cleanser, $14 (originally $18)
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Facial Cleanser, $7 (Originally $12)
Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Ectoin-Infused Face Cream, $46 (Originally $69)
Best Korean Hair Care on Sale
Hair products from famed Korean brands—like Dr. Groot, Aromatica, and Mise En Scene—are as low as $12 this Cyber Monday. Whether you’re seeking chinchilla-soft strands, or a voluminous, lion-like mane, your answer lies below.
Mise En Scene Perfect Serum
Amazon
This smoothing serum silkens my rough, hay-like hair after a single use. Furthermore, the formula is loaded with strengthening ingredients, which fortify weak strands and prevent premature breakage.
Aromatica Rosemary Root Enhancer
Amazon
Powered by rosemary—an herb with follicle-stimulating, growth-promoting properties—this drug-free hair loss solution thickens and strengthens strands of all types and textures. Shoppers have reported “a lot more” growth since using the scalp tonic, which dispenses as a lightweight, non-greasy mist.
Dr. Groot Thickening Shampoo
Amazon
Hailing from one of Korea’s most popular hair care brands, this plumping shampoo makes for a fuller-looking mane after a single use. In addition to its root-lifting ingredients, the formula also contains scalp-stimulating rosemary extract to promote hair growth over time.
More Korean Hair Care On Sale
Best Strengthening Treatment: Unove Deep Damage Treatment, $17 (Originally $27)
Dr. Groot Thickening Shampoo, $21 (Originally $30)
Best Korean Skin Tints On Sale
Erborian Color Correcting CC Cream, $32 (Originally $46)
Cle cosmetics CCC Cream, $27 (Originally $38)
Purito Cica Clearing BB Cream, $9 (Originally $12)
With their breezy coverage, dewy finish, and silky—not suffocating—feel, Korean skin tints are among the most impressive I’ve tried. Notably, many contain dermatologist-approved skin care ingredients, too.
Erborian Color Correcting CC Cream
Amazon
Redness stands little chance against this neutralizing skin tint. In addition to seamless coverage, it contains centella asiatica, a highly soothing ingredient prized for its redress-relieving properties and sensitive skin-friendliness.
Cle cosmetics CCC Cream
Clecosmetics
This dewy, plumping skin tint is a makeup minimalist’s dream. With semi-sheer, radiant coverage, it wears like second skin and resists caking throughout the day. My sister and I, who have vastly different skin types, are both loyal to this skin enhancer.
Purito Cica BB Cream
Amazon
In addition to smoothing, lightweight coverage, this BB cream boasts a variety of skin care ingredients; namely, brightening niacinamide, smoothing panthenol, and soothing tiger grass.
More Korean Skin Tints On Sale
Missha Glow Skin Balm, $12 (Originally $15)
Tir Tir Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation, $15 (Originally $25)
If smoother skin, softer hair, and a more even-toned complexion are of interest, shop the best Korean beauty sales this Cyber Monday—before they return to full price.
Sophie has been writing about, researching, and testing beauty products for nearly a decade. Of the thousands of serums, creams, and cleansers she’s tried on her perpetually dry complexion, many of her favorites hail from Korean beauty brands.
