Korean Skincare Really Is Living In the Future—These 9 Products Are Proof

K-beauty is in a league of its own. Thankfully, you can shop the best Korean skincare formulas without jetting to the other side of the world.

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As a beauty editor who has quite literally tried hundreds upon hundreds of new beauty products, there is nothing else quite like Korean skincare. K-beauty brands are revered for their innovative formulas, which ultimately set the agenda for the rest of the industry. If you want to know what the future of skincare holds, then you only need to look at what Korean skincare brands are bringing to market right now.

So what makes Korean skincare so special? Firstly, K-beauty brands and labs are pioneers in leveraging new ingredients to maximise results (hello, glass skin), but they are also famed for their next-level textures you won't find anywhere else. From lightweight serums and essences to SPFs that feel virtually weightless on the skin, these formulations are in a league of their own, not just for their efficacious results, but because they're a senorial delight to use, too. There's also a huge focus on repairing and nourishing the skin barrier, so many K-beauty products make great options for those with sensitive skin. However, you'll also find plenty of offerings that deliver a coveted K-beauty glow as well.

If you're looking to add Korean products into your skincare routine, you can shop some of my favourite formulations and brands below. Trust me, they're very deserving of a spot on your shelf.

Eleanor Vousden
Eleanor Vousden
Beauty Editor, Who What Wear UK

Eleanor Vousden is the beauty editor for Who What Wear UK. She was previously deputy editor at Hairdressers Journal, health writer at Woman & Home and junior beauty editor at Powder. She has also contributed to Wallpaper and Elle Collections.

With a degree in fashion journalism from the London College of Fashion, she has 10 years of industry experience and has been highly commended at the BSME Talent Awards for her work on Powder and also contributed to the title winning Website of the Year at the PPA Awards.

Eleanor’s journalistic focus is providing readers with honest and helpful beauty content. She has interviewed celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and dermatologists throughout her career, as well as celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Sarah Jessica Parker and Scarlett Johansson.