The best Korean skincare brands you need to know

There are so many Korean skincare brands out there, so it’s understandable that you may be feeling overwhelmed by choice! But fear not - here at Skin Cupid, we’re here to match you to the best brands for your skincare needs. 

ANUA - Viral K-beauty brand 

ANUA is perfect for those who are environmentally cautious, looking for a reliable cruelty-free and vegan brand. Focusing on blending organic ingredients with the ethos of self-care and well-being, their products are designed to nourish your skin back to health. 

Their award-winning Heartleaf range is designed to soothe irritation on the skin. In particular, the Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil and Heartleaf Quercentinol Deep Cleansing Foam are the perfect way to kick-start your double-cleansing routine. A popular cleansing method beloved by K-beauty lovers, double-cleansing helps to clarify your complexion from sebum, makeup, SPF, dirt, and anything else that lingers. Heartleaf is a well-loved Korean skincare ingredient that calms redness - perfect for those with acne-prone and sensitive skin.

COSRX - A staple in every Korean skincare routine

COSRX is an award-winning brand offering dermatologically researched Korean skincare without the prescription. Their Snail Mucin range has received plenty of attention online, especially from people who are cautious about using snail-based products for their skin. Yet, using snail derivatives is a traditional K-beauty method that has stood the test of time, and has proven popular among sceptics, helping to soften and nourish their dry skin. 

COSRX’s Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is one of the most globally-loved K-beauty products out there! Enriched with 96% Snail Secretion Filtrate, this essence smooths wrinkles and treats hyperpigmentation, creating the appearance of plump, bouncy skin. 

S.NATURE - K-beauty’s hidden gem

Initially created to relieve skin sensitivity in babies and adults, S.NATURE has since grown to become a premium brand focusing on healing the skin from the inside out. They emphasise the importance of balancing organic ingredients with scientifically-backed formulas to improve the health of your complexion.

Their Aqua Squalane range instantly became a bestseller here at Skin Cupid! S.NATURE’s Aqua Squalane Moisturising Cream is especially popular in Korea - consistently ranked at the top of the K-beauty league tables. Formulated with 150,000ppm of Squalane, 8 types of Hyaluronic Acid, and their patented ingredient Aquaxyl, this moisturiser focuses on giving your skin long-lasting hydration. It also works to improve skin elasticity, leaving you with a plump and youthful-looking complexion.

MOLVANY - Where luxury meets Korean Skincare

Blending technological innovation with naturally-derived ingredients, MOLVANY is a brand that reimagines what Korean skincare looks like. Their Artichoke line is popular with those with acne-prone skin, since Artichoke Leaf helps to calm and brighten irritated skin. Their Artichoke Soothing Acne Pore Toner Pad is a bestseller here at Skin Cupid - and for good reason! While it works to suppress sebum production, it also refines your pores, leaving you one-step closer to K-beauty’s signature glass skin. Formulated with DIARTHEA, which contains K-beauty’s favourite ingredient, Heartleaf, these toner pads soothes acne present and prevents it from re-occurring.