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We love a good skincare trend, especially when it doesn’t resemble a trend at all because it’s so effective. Using the best products to protect and repair your skin barrier is so much more than a Korean beauty trend — it’s a genius way to correct any bad skincare habits to ensure that the skin stays hydrated, healthy, and less prone to signs of anti-aging like wrinkles, fine lines, and sun spots.
Generally speaking, one of the key differences between Korean beauty and other beauty focuses is that K-beauty doesn’t believe in torturing your skin to get results. Whereas many of us are all on board when it comes to using retinol and Retin-A, it’s more potent cousin that requires a prescription, K-beauty’s emphasis on repairing and protecting the skin barrier requires products that soothe and heal and won’t irritate your skin for the greater good of preventing wrinkles and dryness.
The barrier creams, emulsions, wipes, and sprays on this list all work overtime to deliver moisture with ingredients that are designed to lock in that moisture and leave you with smooth skin that can hold its own on cold days or in pollution and other environmental triggers. Here are five of the best.
Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream ($34.50)
Enhance your skin’s natural barrier and give it intense moisture without weighing it down with Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream, which is lightweight and packed with microcapsule ceramides that prevent water loss. Just a pinky-size amount of this cream is enough to cover your entire face and it has been formulated without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.
The FaceShop Rice & Ceramide Moisture Emulsion ($11.94)
In Korean beauty, an emulsion is a water-based combination of moisturizer and serum (apply it the way you would a serum). Think of it as added protection for your skin barrier to ensure you skin stays healthy and smooth. This rice and ceramide emulsion is a lightweight leave-on lotion that is ideal for all skin types.
Amore Pacific Sulwhasoo Luminature Essential Finisher ($62)
Apply this incredible emulsion to clean skin every morning and night and let it absorb for a few seconds before following up with sunscreen or night cream. This herbal facial brightening finisher primes your skin for makeup or simply sets you up for the glow of a lifetime when you wake up. Your pores will appear smaller and your complexion will immediately look more radiant.
La Pure Snail Regeneration Korean Facial Mask ($18.97)
The latest and greatest batch of Korean beauty masks are designed to do much more than clear out your pores and help keep your skin free of acne (though they’ll do that, too). This unique sheet mask contains snail secretion filtrate that repairs and rejuvenates skin. Natural vitamins, minerals, and enzymes are added to keep your skin healthy and to protect it from stress and aging.
Mykonos Toner And Face Refresh Mist ($10.97)
It’s the one beauty tool you can and should take everywhere: face mist. Beauty face mists like this one from Mykonos are more than just toners — they refresh your skin and prevent sebum buildups that can lead to acne breakouts. This essence mist relies on deep sea water minerals to balance your skin’s natural moisture levels and keep it hydrated throughout the day.
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