The Top 10 Korean & Japanese Skincare Products on Adore Beauty Right Now...
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
Some of her fave Adore Beauty products include Cicaplast B5, CeraVe Cleansing Oil and Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum.
Fact: Korean and Japanese skin care is one of the fastest growing categories at Adore Beauty.
This may or may not have something to do with how the products deliver soft, supple, glassy-looking skin.
The philosophy behind Korean and Japanese skin care has been around for decades, and is all about hydration, skin barrier protection and strengthening.
Now, Korean skincare (K-beauty) and Japanese skincare (J-beauty) are becoming more and more popular in Australia, sparking a rising interest in K-beauty reviews and brands on TikTok and in the mainstream.
The unique ingredients, little-known products and intricate 10-step routines make Korean and Japanese skin care a little tricky to navigate if you're a beginner.
If you've been wondering what are the best Japanese skin care products or where to buy Korean skin care in Australia, look no further than, well, - here.
We’ve done some serious K and J-beauty road-testing here at Adore Beauty.
In fact, Adore’s Senior Editor Amy made a whole YouTube video on her top 10 Korean skincare product favourites (check it out above).
In the meantime, keep scrolling for our definitive list of the 10 most popular Korean and Japanese products on AB right now.
From snail mucin to mugwort masks, let's break down these K & J-beauty best sellers, starting from 10…
10. I’m From Mugwort Mask.
A detoxifying mask that’s enriched with vitamins and minerals to calm, sooth and reinvigorate sensitive skin.
Fast facts:
- Includes hero ingredient Korean Mugwort which has refreshing and restorative properties.
- Reduces the appearance of redness, helps reduce skin sensitivity and nourishes the skin.
- It also refines skin texture and is vegan and cruelty and alcohol free.
- Comes with a minty/spicy scent and has a relish-like consistency. And has a hydrating effect on the skin. Amy found it had a bit of a cooling tingling sensation on the skin.
9. COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence.
A popular Korean product that harnesses the benefits of snail secretion to hydrate and repair skin while also giving skin a natural glow.
Fast facts:
- Essences are a crucial step in Korean skincare routines as they hydrate the skin.
- The snail mucin in this essence (and found in many Korean skincare products) not only keeps skin hydrated, it also calms and protects stressed skin.
- A product that’s been seen on Tik Tok, it has a sticky/slimy texture but does a great job of keeping skin feeling supple.
- To be used after your cleansing and toning step.
8. Hada Labo Lotion No.1 Super Hydrator.
Japanese skin care brands like Hada Labo have become hugely popular, as has this lotion.
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You can read our full Hada Labo review here.
Fast facts:
- A lotion-in-essence powered by SUPER HYALURONIC ACID™ and glycerin to banish dry skin.
- Adore Beauty is the only place you can currently buy this ‘miracle lotion’ which Amy says is perfect for normal, oily and combination skin.
- It has a smooth, watery, fluidy, silky consistency and is free of sulphates, artificial fragrances, mineral oils and parabens.
- It contains three different types of hyaluronic acid to bring even the driest skin back to life and works to enhance the absorption of all your follow up products.
- Only costs $39.95 for 150ml so is guaranteed to be a long-lasting product.
7. Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm.
A K-beauty lovers cult fave that transforms from a balm to an oil to remove dirt and makeup.
Fast facts:
- Once you warm up this lightweight cleansing balm between your hands, it emulsifies, and the oil attracts and binds to any oily substances on your face whisking it away.
- Key ingredients include acelora (brightens and soothes) and papaya extract (exfoliates, smooths skin texture and softens skin).
- Can remove stubborn makeup and also naturally exfoliates the skin.
- Is artificial fragrance, sulphate and mineral oil free and is hypoallergenic.
6. Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam.
When it comes to K beauty brands, Sulwhasoo sits in the bougie category as one of the most luxurious Korean Skincare brands.
A gentle, pH balanced cleanser that removes dirt, makeup, oil and debris and is supercharged with Korean herbs.
Fast facts:
- Contains a bunch of botanical extracts to soften skin as well as chestnut shell extract to remove dead skin cells.
- Has a lovely scent and the luscious foamy lather.
- As it’s pH balanced, it doesn't leave the skin feeling tight or stripped.
5. innisfree Cherry Blossom Jelly Cream.
A refreshing, lightweight moisturiser to refresh and hydrate skin and improve overall appearance.
Fast facts:
- Went viral on TikTok and sold out worldwide for being a glow-giving and super hydrating product.
- Hero ingredient, Jeju Cherry Blossom extract defends skin from free radicals, and leaves skin feeling softer and smoother.
- It improves skin pigmentation and if you’re after k beauty for sensitive skin, this jelly cream also helps with redness and irritation.
- AB staff love this jelly cream under makeup for a flawless and dewy base.
4. Laneige Cream Skin Mist.
A lightweight face mist that promises to keep skin hydrated for 12 hours. The nozzle also delivers the most perfect fine mist of product.
Fast facts:
- Key ingredients include White Leaf Tea Water (rich in antioxidants and amino acids to soothe and restore) and Meadowfoam Seed Oil (restores skin and locks in hydration).
- Can also be used as a makeup setting spray or great for refreshing skin during the day when skin is feeling dry or cracked.
- Good for dull skin or those prone to redness and sensitivity.
- Also comes in a toner version and Amy LOVES this product because she's all about the convenience of a mist!
3. innisfree Sheet Mask.
When it comes to K beauty face masks, Korean skincare really is the pioneer for sheet masks and is probably one of the other reasons why k beauty is so popular.
Fast facts:
- This Bio-cellulose sheet mask is infused with Jeju Soybeans and hyaluronic acid and panthenol to help moisturise dry skin.
- Feels cooling and naturally exfoliates to give you clearer and more smooth-looking skin.
- Amy has the moisturising hyaluronic acid version, but there's also one for soothing and brightening.
- Only costs seven dollars for this five in one sheet mask so is a worthwhile budget buy.
- Amy’s tip is to use a hydrating sheet mask like this in the morning before you start your makeup.
2. COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch.
A pack of 24 pimple patches to prevent scarring, reduce redness and helps to speed up the healing of any pimples.
Fast facts:
- They are made from hydrocolloid, a type of wound dressing that draws out all the gross stuff from your pimples.
- The COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches are covered with a material to keep out bacteria.
- Comes in a pack of 24 in all different size.
- As Amy says, it won't make a white head go away overnight, but it will help reduce the inflammation, the swelling and the size of pimples.
1. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.
One of the best k beauty products, this best-selling and universally beloved cult product will keep lips hydrated while you sleep.
Fast facts:
- Is made with a Berry Mix Complex™ rich in vitamin C and antioxidants to provide supple lips.
- Has a Moisture Wrap™ Technology (using beta glucan) that locks in active ingredients and mineral water.
- This famous lips sleeping mask reduces flakiness and dryness while also plumping lips.
- Comes in a bunch of flavours like berry, grapefruit, mint choco, vanilla as well as limited edition flavours like caramel and chocolate. Amy’s fave? The limited edition gummy bear.
- Glide a thick layer over your lips and wake up with softer and smoother lips by morning.
And that wraps up our top 10 Korean skincare picks with one Japanese skincare product thrown in !
So when you’re on the hunt for where to buy k beauty in Australia or where to buy Japanese skincare online, now you know where to look.
Happy shopping!
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