Korean Skincare
Everyone’s talking about K-beauty (Korean beauty). Fusing traditional rituals with cutting-edge innovation, Korean skincare delivers visible results through thoughtful routines and ingredients that prioritise deep hydration and barrier repair. Find your full skincare routine from jelly cleansers and fermented essences to collagen face masks and centella-powered serums. Explore viral brands including Beauty of Joseon, Laneige, Skin1004, Then I Met You and many, many more.
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K-beauty, short for Korean beauty, refers to the skincare and cosmetic products originating from South Korea. Known for its emphasis on skin hydration, innovative ingredients and multi-step routines, K-beauty has gained global recognition for delivering exceptional skincare results. Want to learn more? Read our What is K-Beauty? guide here.
From snail mucin to fermented extracts, Korean skincare leads the way in ingredient technology. The typical 10-step routine utilises lightweight layers and prioritises hydration and barrier support at every stage. K-beauty is also rooted in traditional Korean rituals, which help to promote self-care and wellness, encouraging you to slow down.
That depends on your skin needs. Luckily, we have all the best Korean skincare brands to explore at Space NK. LANEIGE’s Lip Sleeping Mask is ideal for overnight hydration, Dr Jart+, and Erborian blends skincare with makeup for a natural finish. Explore our top picks in our best Korean skincare products round up.
Glass skin is the K-beauty term for the visibly smooth, radiant, and ultra-hydrated skin. It’s all about consistency, layering and loaded hydration. Think: toner, essence, serum, moisturiser. Discover how to build your own Korean skincare routine in our How To Get Glass Skin guide.
The 10-step routine is a flexible Korean skincare ritual built around hydration, barrier support and long-term skin health. It typically includes double cleansing, toning,essence, serums, moisturiser and SPF, all layered in lightweight steps. Rather than targeting skin concerns reactively, it focuses on improving skin health to help prevent issues before they start.
