Should we still present K-beauty? Personally, I firmly believe in it (especially after my little trip to Seoul). I’ve tested tons of products in recent years, $100 serums, drugstore creams, minimalist or ultra-busy routines… and I say it: for me, these Korean care sets are revolutionary! It’s as if my skin had finally found what it had always been waiting for: sensory textures, powerful but gentle active ingredients and results.
And the crazy thing is that you can order these Korean treatments in two clicks! Less redness, less imperfections, more radiance, more comfort… Yes, it’s possible. I’ll tell you everything.
SKIN 1004: The cleansing duo that makes the skin glass skin
I warn you right away: this Korean skincare set is an obsession. In the evening, Centella oil (which we have already tested) glides over the skin, rids the skin of make-up and unclogs the pores, without leaving the slightest greasy feeling. And in the morning (or as a second step in the evening), the foam, enriched with 84% cica extract, literally makes your skin breathe. It’s fresh, it’s gentle, it’s effective. You feel like you just came back from a facial. My skin is clean, plump, soothed.
If you don’t know yet SKIN 1004 is simple: it’s one of the most respected Korean brands of the moment. The name of the brand itself (pronounced cheonsaor “angel” in Korean) sums up its mission: to become the guardian angel of sensitive, acne-prone and reactive skin. Their entire line is based on a single star ingredient: centella asiatica, grown in Madagascar for its soothing power.
medicube: The collagen mask that everyone on TikTok is raving about
It’s a bit like the cheat code for the glass skin. This collagen and salmon PDRN gel mask is crazy! You apply it, it sticks perfectly to the skin (zero slip), and for 3-4 hours (or all night if you’re like me), it acts silently: fine lines blur, the skin becomes smoother, fresher and 1000 times more glowy. The numbers speak for themselves: +79% hydration in one go. Not bad, right?
Behind this nugget, there is medicube. A Korean cosmeceutical brand that bridges the gap between science and beauty. Their clinical approach, cutting-edge and focused on the skin that needs to be pampered the most (acne, pores, redness, wrinkles), has made them an absolute reference in skincare routines. Other best-sellers from the brand: the Zero Pore Pad or the Red Foam Cleanser (which we are also fans of).
Beauty of Joseon: The solar box that makes you addicted
We are talking about an SPF 50+ which does not stick and leaves no white marks and above all… which gives you an incredible glow. This Korean care set contains two large tubes + a mini to slip into your bag. Rice water gives this luminous, almost pearly side and panthenol soothes heated areas. Personally, I apply it in addition to my day cream and my skin comes back to life.
Beauty of Joseon is a tribute to the rituals of the Korean nobility of the 19th century. The brand is inspired by ancient manuscripts describing the beauty secrets of scholarly women from the Joseon era and we love it!
Anua: The double cleanse that really cares for sensitive skin
If your skin reacts to everything, feels tight, red, spots as soon as a product touches it… This Korean treatment set is for you. Anua makeup remover oil is fluid, soothing, zero irritating fragrance and above all non-comedogenic. It removes everything, while keeping the skin barrier intact. Then, we continue with the Heartleaf foam (voted best cleanser at the Yesties Awards, and it’s not for nothing). It’s gentle, but it works: purified pores, refined skin texture, mattified complexion.
Anua is a brand that believes in balance. Not just that of the skin, but also that of the mind. It focuses on simple, natural, responsibly sourced compositions and short but powerful formulas. Their favorite ingredient: heartleaf, a natural anti-inflammatory adored in K-beauty.
TOCOBO: The sun stick I dream of at night
I didn’t think I would one day rave about an SPF stick, but here we are! It is vegan, mattifies without drying and can even be applied over makeup. You can literally pull it out on the subway or at the office and do a sun touch-up in two seconds flat! It soothes the skin, regulates sebum and its velvet-soft finish gives the impression that you’ve put on a filter IRL. Brief, it’s the perfect portable sun protection.
TOCOBO is the cool girl of K-beauty. Vegan, clean, aesthetic and stylish, the Korean brand plays the transparency card to the fullest. Each formula is clear, each ingredient is there for a specific reason.
