r/koreanskincare

I have combination skin and I don't know what to do at this point because I can't tell what my skin needs.

Every single product I use has fungal acne safe ingredients, yet I still get tiny bumps on my forehead and between my eyebrows. My skin is insanely sensitive and I feel like my skin barrier is nonexistent, yet the products I use for repairing my skin barrier and hydrating my skin break me out all over my face. It just sucks because my skin has been looking very bright, plump, and hydrated thanks to my current routine, but the acne and texture obviously mean I'm not using the right products.

In the past, even azelaic acid broke me out. The only thing that greatly improved my texture and acne was glycolic acid, which I used every other day, but it made my skin so red and dull. Idek anymore.

My routine (AM):
-beauty of Joseon rice milk toner
-COSRX ultra-light invisible sunscreen

(PM):
-beauty of Joseon green plum cleanser
-Skin1004 centella ampoule
-random store brand niacinamide moisturizer

Hi hi :)

I’m often not able to re-apply sunscreen throughout the day when I’m wearing makeup.

I’m looking for recommendations for a sunscreen (preferably 50spf or higher) that is a face spray.

Almost acting as a setting spray that dries matte.

Something to go off: I absolutely love the Beauty of Joseon rice+probiotics sunscreen!

Thanks 💜

I noticed that Korean skin care is currently famous on TikTok and Instagram. Many people seem to prefer it to Western skincare brands because they see more of the effects.
What are the biggest differences between Korean skincare and western skincare in your opinion?
As a French person I feel like I’m about to discover a whole new world here 😂 curious to read everyone’s opinions.

So, I'm researching a bit to improve my skincare routine for barrier repair, and I was searching through brands and products that have ceramides, fatty acids, cholesterol, hyaluronic acid (which according to my research are essential for barrier repair). I have a dry/ combination acne prone skin. I've gained interest in the below brand skincare lines and products targeting barrier repair and was wondering how did y'all like the below lines/ products? Any thoughts?

I don't double cleanse everyday, just when my skin feels too dirty or I am out for longer hours than usual. I oil cleanse with manyo cleansing oil. Usually I use the cetaphil cleanser, Tony moly rice toner (I'm thinking of getting the ceramide one), I use a vitamin C serum sometimes but I think I'll switch to anua 100+ hyaluronic acid as soon as this one finishes and then seal with cetaphil moisturiser. For sunscreen I use the cosrx aloe Vera sunscreen.

I'm currently using cetaphil gentle cleanser and cetaphil moisturising lotion. I'm looking to repair my barrier. Is this a good product choice or should I switch? Because I don't think cetaphil harms my barrier but doesn't repair it either.

Below are a few products/ skincare lines I would love your views on!

Bioderma (atoderm line)

Dr Jart+ (Ceramidin line)

Illiyoon (Ceramide ato line)

Physiogel (Daily moisture therapy line)

Real barrier (MLE technology ranges)

Zeroid (Intensive & Pimprove line)

La Rochay Posay (Cicaplast line)

Torriden (Dive in hyaluronic acid line)

Laneige (Water Bank blue hyaluronic acid line)

Anua (nano - hyaluronic acid line)

Mixsoon (minimalist glacier and centella hydration ranges)

S.nature (Aqua squalane & Oasis line)

Cosrx (Hydrium hydration system)

Few products -

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Serum

TIRTIR Ceramic Cream / TIRTIR milk toner

Johnson face cleanser

Beplain mungbean low pH cleansing foam

Manyo pure cleansing foam

Heveblue The Salmon Caring Centella Bubble Cleanser

Round lab - The 1025 Dokdo Cleanser

Which sunscreen and cream is right for me from skin 1004 line? I recently used the blue cap one and it was very nice but considering my skin is combination it had way too much of a dewy finish for me. My skin is combination and easily clogged. It’s also sensitive and I want a moisturizer and sunscreen from their line that suits me!

ok. so tried 4 skin boosters in Korea so you don't have to (part 1: hydration & repair)

ok so basically i have dry sensitive skin that breaks out at literally anything and i'd been losing elasticity way earlier than i'd like lol. barrier repair was my main thing. ended up trying a bunch of skin boosters over the past year and here's what actually happened

Rejuran ok this one HURT. like genuinely did not expect it to be that bad. but honestly the results were good enough that i'd probably do it again... after mentally preparing for like a month. my skin felt way less reactive and more resilient after so for sensitive skin girlie it did its job

Juvelook THE NASOLABIAL FOLD IMPROVEMENT WAS IMMEDIATE. i'm not even exaggerating i saw a difference within days which like... never happens?? hydration was also really good. lowkey my fav just for the instant results alone

Rejuvelook (Rejuran + Juvelook combo) thought this would be the ultimate power move but honestly idk. couldn't really tell if it was that much better than doing them separately. probably just gonna do them individually next time, leaning towards Rejuran again since barrier is still my main thing

CellREDM haven't tried this one yet but it's literally next on my list. it's different from the others bc it doesn't just stimulate collagen — it replenishes your skin's actual structural components directly. sounds intense in a good way lol

anyway hope this helps!! might do a part 2 on lifting if anyone's curious — ulthera, thermage etc 👀 lmk

I’m new to Korean skincare and trying not to overbuy right away.

My skin is combination: oily T-zone, but my cheeks can feel dry/tight after cleansing. I keep seeing routines with toner, essence, serum, ampoule, moisturizer, sunscreen, and sleeping masks, but I’m not sure if I need all of that yet.

For a beginner, is cleanser + moisturizer + sunscreen enough to start? Or did a toner/essence make a big difference for you early on?

Hi everyone! I have oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin and live in a very hot and humid climate (around 40–50°C). I’m looking for a lightweight gel-based moisturizer that is genuinely non-comedogenic, barrier-supporting, and calming for sensitive acne-prone skin. I prefer clinical or dermatologist-style products similar to CeraVe rather than heavily fragranced or cosmetic moisturizers. My skin gets oily easily, so I need something that feels light, non-greasy, and comfortable in humid weather while still keeping my skin hydrated and calm. If anyone with a similar skin type has found a moisturizer that actually worked for them, please share your recommendations and experience. Thanks in advance!

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Saw that Mamonde launched officially in Amazon USA.
Has anyone tried their products? Which one do you recommend?

I have dry skin.

how bout Dr. Althea 345 relief cream?

Hi, so i have alot of acne+scars, very oily skin, sensitive skin with a possibly broken skin barrier, and it's dry as well.

I'm currently using Cetaphil but I don't like it too much

So I have been ordering from multiple vendors but last night I noticed that the prices on OLIVE YOUNG are higher than any of the other vendors and they also still charge you tariffs. Yes they have better bundle deals but sometimes you just want to get one product to try out. I then went to YESSTYLE and their prices are significantly lower without tariffs so I ended getting myself the following because I want to try:

- House of Hur - Weightless Sunscreen
- COSRX - Ultra Light Invisible Sunscreen
- JUMISO - Niacinamide 20 Serum

While I like the low prices it makes me wonder why the price difference. Not to mention hope they carry minis which are technically samples. Almost makes me question if the products are real. Has anyone ever received any like what you would call fake products from YESSTYLE?

My skin is dry-to-normal and sometimes feels tight, especially after cleansing. Was there one Korean skincare step that helped most with comfort: toner, essence, serum, moisturizer, or sunscreen?