If you were to take a peek into my beauty cabinet, you would see a ton of Korean beauty products. Over the last few years, K-beauty brands have exploded in the US market, so naturally, I've added quite a few new products into my skincare routine. Ever since, the compliments about my glow have been non-stop. So now that Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is here (and with only hours left to shop!), I'm stocking up on all of my favorite K-beauty products.
While scrolling through October Prime Day deals, I stumbled upon Amazon's recently-launched K-Beauty storefront and realized so many of my tried-and-true favorites are on mega-sale. Some toners provide an instant hydration boost, Korean sunscreens that go way beyond simple sun protection, and moisturizers that my combination skin loves—just to name a few highlights. Plus, there are so many TikTok-viral products included, from Laneige's lip sleeping mask to Medicube's Zero Pore Pads.
If you've ever wondered what K-beauty products are worth trying for yourself, look no further than this list. These are the finds that have transformed my skin from dull and dry to bright and luminous. I'm confident that they will do the same for you, too. The deals are only running until the night of October 8, so you have only a few more hours to shop.
I have seen these exfoliating pads everywhere, and I've yet to see a negative review of them. Shoppers swear by them for smoothing skin, shrinking pore size, and removing blackheads and sebaceous filaments. At half off, you can bet these are sitting in my cart.
If you're on TikTok at all, there's no doubt you've seen this skincare device—here's your chance to test it out for a fraction of the price. It uses five different colors of LED lights to improve product absorption and efficiency, elasticity, skin tone, and the appearance of pores.
Korean sunscreens are light-years ahead of U.S. formulations, so they are the only ones I will use. This pick is a favorite of mine for its lightweight, moisturizing feel. The cap also doubles as a measuring cup, so you can rest assured you're applying the correct amount every time.
This is the serum that put snail mucin on the map. It immediately gives a dewy, luminous look, but over time, it strengthens and soothes skin with long-lasting hydration. It has nearly 9,000 five-star reviews that rave about its hydrating powers.
I swear by Korean cleansing oils as the first step in my skincare routine. This gentle formula has been a godsend for my oily skin—it cleanses and removes makeup like a champ, all while helping to keep excess oil at bay.
Think of this moisturizer for acne-prone skin as an all-in-one solution. It soothes stressed-out skin and breakouts with tea tree leaf water, while niacinamide reduces dark spots and evens skin tone. Not only that, but it delivers a boost of moisture without any lingering greasiness.
If dark circles and wrinkles are the bane of your existence, you need this eye cream in your life. Ginseng and retinal (a step above retinol in terms of strength) make for the perfect pairing to brighten undereyes and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Salmon sperm, aka PDRN, is a big buzzword in the beauty space right now, but I promise the ingredient isn't as gross as it may seem. It's the star of the show in these face masks, and it works to minimize pores and even out skin tone. One look at the incredible before-and-after photos on Amazon was all it took for me to add these masks to my cart.
This toner is another new beauty product I've recently added to my routine and it's already made a major difference. It has a lightweight, milky texture comparable to Laneige's toner that instantly hydrates and boosts glow. The addition of niacinamide has made my skin clearer and brighter, too.
In case you're not a fan of sheet masks, this peel-off formula will give you just as impressive results. You apply this mask as the last step in your nightly skincare routine, then peel it off in the morning to reveal bright, tight, and glowing skin—all without any mess.
Go all in on PDRN by incorporating this serum into your routine. It has the similar ingredients to the masks above—niacinamide, peptides, PDRN, and more—to give your skin a glow boost.
Exfoliating skin has never been easier, thanks to this ampoule. It uses a combination of rice extract, AHA, and BHA to gentle "peel" off dead skin. Take a look at reviewers' photos and you can see for yourself the dramatic results this serum gives.
I may not have dry skin, but incorporating a hyaluronic acid serum into my routine has made a world of difference. This all-in-one serum not only hydrates dehydrated skin, but it also plumps fine lines and enhances your glow.
There's a reason I exclusively use Korean sunscreens like this. They feel more like a moisturizer than anything, don't have a sunscreen-y, won't sting your eyes, and many have additional skincare benefits. Soko Labs' acts as a lightweight moisturizer to the point that you can skip that step in your routine.
These eye patches feel incredibly soothing on the skin, but they also work to depuff and hydrate undereyes. These include two sizes of patches so you can target any area of the face that needs plumping.
If you struggle with excess oil and large pores, it's a good idea to use a clarifying mask like this every once in a while. After washing this one off, my skin feels like it's been deep-cleaned but not stripped. It also includes red bean to gently exfoliate.
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