The Best Korean Face Creams of 2022

Against the backdrop of European skin care products, Korean cosmetics stand out strongly. The faces of oriental girls shine with freshness and purity, many women note the incredible hydration that creams and lotions give. KP decided to find out what is so special about the cosmetics of the country of morning freshness, why the care products of the East are so effective. Together with an expert, we have prepared a ranking of the best Korean face creams of 2022.

Editor’s Choice

LEMONS Placenta Age Defenсe Cream

Korean cream brand LIMONI fell in love with women because it really “works” – nourishes, moisturizes, fights acne and wrinkles, has a lifting effect and, of course, for being inexpensive. You can use the tool for women of any age – up to 25 years, and after. Suitable for all types of skin, oily, combination, normal and dry will be happy with it. Can be used day or night, ideal for daily use. There are no parabens in the composition, the active ingredients are vitamins B3, E, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, lecithin, niacinamide, centella asiatica. Also among the components is a complex of oils and extracts. It is important to note that the cream is not tested on animals.

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Top 10 Korean face creams according to KP

1. Elizavecca Aqua Hyaluronic Acid Water Drop Cream

Thanks to extracts of green tea and aloe vera, the cream perfectly moisturizes and helps to heal small inflammations on the skin. Red ginseng is tonic, so we recommend applying this product in the morning or afternoon. Most beauty bloggers note a light and pleasant smell. The cream is easy to apply, upon contact with the skin it turns into small droplets, which indicates sufficient hydration.

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2. Mizon All in one snail repair cream

The cream is considered anti-aging due to the fact that hyaluronic acid is indicated in the composition, and thanks to snail mucin, a slight lifting effect can be observed. In addition, the skin is well moisturized, fine wrinkles disappear. There is no aromatic fragrance in the composition, so the product is perfect for applying at night – many are irritated by a strong smell in the evening.

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3. Holika Holika Petit BB Cream Clearing SPF30

The product contains SPF filters, so if you want to protect your skin from the sun’s rays, we recommend applying it during the day. Tea tree oil nourishes and saturates the dermis, and green tea extract tones, the cream can be used as a base for daily makeup. Of the benefits – the tool gives the effect of matting. Photoshop without photoshop! The girls in the reviews are glad that he hid all the flaws, and also nourished the skin.

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4. Farmstay Grape Stem Cell Wrinkle Lifting Cream

Shea and sunflower oils are responsible for quality care in this cream, and hydration is “provided” to hyaluronic acid – and it does it perfectly. Beauty bloggers note a significant smoothing of wrinkles after regular use (at least 3 months). The product is suitable for dry and combination skin.

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5. Secret Key MAYU Healing Facial Cream

The product contains an unusual component for women: horse fat extract. It nourishes the skin as much as possible, while ginseng and hyaluronic acid are responsible for toning and moisturizing. Well suited as a night care – despite the thick consistency, the product is quickly absorbed. The cream nourishes the skin well, making it very soft and velvety. Copes with peeling, does not cause any rashes and other things. Economical to use! Users write that for daily use they spent 1/3 of a jar for a month.

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6. Secret Key Syn-Ake Anti Wrinkle & Whitening Cream

Snake venom is familiar to pharmacists as a medicine, and this cream contains its extract, due to which the contraction of facial muscles slows down, and this can be compared, for example, with the effect of Botox injections. Cosmetologists recommend using the product for no more than 1 month. The composition also contains collagen, shea butter, green tea and aloe extracts, panthenol.

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7. COSRX Ceramide Balancing Cream

An excellent moisturizer and soothing treatment with hyaluronic acid and sunflower oil. The cream is specially designed for dry, damaged skin, so it does not contain components that can irritate its surface. Having a fairly dense texture, it is well absorbed, gives a feeling of moisturizing 24 hours a day. In addition, it can be used as a night mask. The texture is pleasant, soft and quite light.

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8. Enough Collagen Moisture Essential Cream

Enough Collagen Moisture Essential Cream is the perfect daily moisturizer. Suitable for all skin types, deeply moisturizes, relieves dryness and flaking. The contents of the jar are white, without inclusions. The cream looks quite dense, but at the same time it is light. It has a bright pleasant fragrance, but it disappears after a short time. As for the composition, it is dominated by hyaluronic acid, glycerin, collagen, urea, and there is also shea butter. Can be applied on the face and neck.

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9. Ekel Ampule Cream Aloe

Do you need a good cream, but there is no way to spend a couple of thousand on it? No problem. An affordable, but “working cream” with aloe will come to the rescue. It gives the effect of recovery, nutrition and hydration and is suitable for almost all skin types. The active ingredients are hyaluronic acid and placenta, as well as aloe vera and green tea extracts. No parabens. Consumption is economical, spreads and blends instantly without leaving a film. Can be used both day and night.

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10. COSRX Moisturizing Face Cream Lotion

This versatile moisturizer is suitable for all skin types. Cream-lotion with tea tree oil and hyaluronic acid has a light texture, and due to the presence of panthenol, you can feel the effect of intense moisturizing all day long. Customers note that with constant use, skin color improves. Many are attracted by the large volume and convenient packaging with a dispenser. The smell is bright, smells like a tea tree.

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Korean and European face creams: is there a difference

Oriental personal care products have always been popular: the skin of Asian women surprises with its smoothness and pleasant color, but we all want to have the same. The demand for Korean cosmetics was formed relatively recently – 2-4 years ago, but over time it has only grown. What is in a Korean face cream that is not in the usual European one?

We spoke with Bo Hyang, an expert in oriental cosmetics. Living in Korea and Our Country has allowed her to compare many personal care products. At the moment, the girl is a co-owner of a large online store of Korean skin care cosmetics and knows firsthand what customers have to deal with.

How to choose Korean face cream

First of all, the expert advises, you need to correctly determine the condition of your skin. Knowing about acne, dryness or a tendency to oiliness, it will be easier to understand the type and choose the right product – moisturizing, nourishing, thick or light.

Do not forget about the composition. The specialist recommends avoiding flavors and dyes – a strong smell and color (mint, blue) will “tell” about them. These components can provoke irritation and even the development of allergies. In addition, there are creams of different textures – gel, very light in consistency, quickly absorbed, but at the same time moisturize the skin superficially. Such products are more suitable for oily or problem skin. Creams with a dense texture are harder to apply, but bring maximum nutrition. They are great for dry skin types, but will not hurt combination skin in the autumn-winter season.

If possible, use samplers before buying. Try a tester cream on your arm or neck to see the texture, how it absorbs, and if there is any irritation. After all, pleasant sensations are also an important moment in self-care.

Expert Opinion

— What, in your opinion, is the special difference between Korean cosmetics and European ones?

Firstly, Korean cosmetics is represented by a wide variety of types of products themselves. Toner, mist, serum, essence, serum, emulsion, lotion, cream… A European girl can get confused, but for a Korean woman there is a noticeable difference between them: in composition, consistency, useful properties.

Secondly, unusual active ingredients are often used in the production of Korean cosmetics. They can be snail mucin, horse oil, propolis. Korean girls are constantly in search of the maximum effect, so manufacturers have to adapt to the request and look for new useful components. In general, I would not say that Korean cosmetics are very different from European ones. It’s just that oriental brands are more adapted to demanding clients.

— Are there any fundamental contraindications for which a Korean face cream may not be suitable?

No. For some reason, many in Our Country think that Korean cosmetics are only suitable for Korean women. This is a big misconception. Korean cosmetics are sometimes made in Europe, and European ones are made in Korea, it’s not about origin. It is more important and correct to individually consider each remedy – what is in the composition, for whom it is suitable, what is the beneficial effect, and so on.

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