4 Kickass Korean Skincare Products You've Never Heard Of
The beauty and skincare industry is constantly evolving with new information and innovative products. Online retailers like Amazon.com offer a platform for beauty experts and fanatics to try products from all around the world. K-Beauty products (skincare from South Korea) have been on the rise in recent years, and for good reason. Korean skincare products have gained popularity for their natural ingredients and unique qualities that provide a completely different experience than the beauty products many of us are used to. Here are 4 genius K-Beauty skincare products you can order from Amazon.com today.
The Activated Charcoal Sponge You Need Hanging in Your Shower
MY Konjac All Natural Korean Facial Sponge, $9.57, Amazon
These activated bamboo charcoal sponges are a great product to try for a K-Beauty first-timer. They soften and expand when they’re exposed to water and work as a gentle exfoliating tool for the face without the need for a liquid cleanser. After several uses, the sponge will begin to go down in size, as the natural plant-derived ingredients dissolve with each use. I was very impressed with the Konjac Sponge. It left my skin feeling super smooth, exfoliated, and refreshed.
The Addictively Bubbly Clay Mask
Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask, $10.79, Amazon
This Korean clay mask is made out of green tea and aloe vera extracts, matcha and charcoal powders, and lots of other easily-pronounceable natural ingredients. It can be used as a one-step makeup remover and is a great product for simplifying your nighttime beauty routine. The instructions say to apply the mask to dry, unwashed skin, wait 5 minutes for the bubbles to form, then wash it off with warm water. I’m all for simple makeup removers that can be applied directly onto a full face of makeup or mascaraed eyes, and this mask is exactly that.
Korean Cleansing Oil Is Your Friend
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Oil + Foam SET, $15.54, Amazon
Cleansing oils are all the rage right now, and the hype is well deserved. Like the clay mask above, they can be applied directly to a dry face full of makeup. Waterproof mascara, foundation, and all other makeup will melt right off. Also, I’m partial to any makeup remover that can be rubbed directly onto my eyes without stinging, and oils are are a good go-to for this. The cleansing foam is able to remove any dirt or makeup that the oil may have left behind and works great as a daily cleanser.
Single-Serving Sheet Masks for Sleepover Nostalgia
Tonymoly I'm Real Skin Care Facial Mask Sheet Package, $11.16, Amazon
These single-use cotton sheet masks each contain a douse of a skin-calming serum and are intended to be used on clean, washed skin for up to 30 minutes. Many of the Amazon reviews boast that the masks do not irritate sensitive skin and leave the face looking soft, refreshed, and glowy. Also, there are plenty of scents to try and at $1.12 per sheet ($11.16 for a pack of 10), you can try them all for relatively cheap.
Some of the best skincare products come from South Korea and can completely revamp your beauty routine if you know where to look. Amazon.com offers a wide variety of K-Beauty products that will help you reinvent your skincare regime and and unmask your most dewy, flawless complexion.
This post was written by Theresa Holland, creator and author of the lifestyle blog The Taboo Textbook.
