Products
Korean and Japanese skincare we consider worth knowing about. Prices are approximate — check the shop for the current one.
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Japan
KUMANO COSME
Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care Milky Gel SPF50+ PA++++
Job's tears extract
≈ $11250 ml
Body-sized bottle of daily SPF — the value pick of Japanese suncare.
Why it matters -
Japan
Bioré
UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++
Hyaluronic acid
≈ $1570 g
The watery sunscreen texture everyone else has been chasing since 2015.
Why it matters -
NEW
Japan
Hada Labo
H.A. Supreme Vita Brightening Concentrate Serum
Hyaluronic acid · Vitamin C derivative
≈ $3930 ml
Hada Labo's layered hyaluronic acids with a brightening addition.
Why it matters -
Japan
Rohto Melano CC
Concentration Measures Essence
Pure vitamin C · Vitamin E
≈ $1720 ml
Japan's drugstore vitamin C benchmark — potent, cheap, famously sharp-smelling.
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Korea
iUNIK
Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum
Beta-glucan
≈ $2150 ml
Beta-glucan instead of hyaluronic acid — heavier hydration for compromised skin.
Why it matters -
Korea
Centellian24
Madeca Cream Time Reverse (Season 7)
Madecassoside · Peptides
≈ $3250 ml
Pharmacy-brand centella cream reformulated yearly; this is the anti-aging version.
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Korea
haruharu wonder
Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence
Black rice extract · Probiotics
≈ $28120 ml
Fermented rice essence with a milky finish — a good first layer for dry skin.
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Korea
Purito SEOUL
Luminous Ceramide Moisturizer
Ceramides · Panthenol
≈ $23100 ml
Large-format barrier cream at a price that allows generous use.
Why it matters -
Korea
Aestura
AtoBarrier 365 Cream
Ceramides
≈ $3280 ml
Dermatology-counter staple in Korea: ceramides without fragrance or fuss.
Why it matters -
NEW
Korea
numbuzin
No.5 Glutathione Vitamin Dark Spot Cream
Glutathione · Vitamin C derivatives
≈ $1015 ml
Targeted spot cream in a travel size — a cheap way to test glutathione.
Why it matters