LIST: Korean celebrity-approved beauty products
With the rise of Korean drama and pop culture in the Philippines, more and more Filipinos are buying Korean beauty products, hoping that they can get the same youthful glow like their favorite Korean stars.
To make it easier for you, we've taken the liberty of doing research and listing down trending products from Korean beauty brands.
Here are some Korean celebrity-approved beauty products that might help you achieve that coveted Korean skin glow.
Photo by: Face Republic (IG)
Face Republic's Vita Capsule Luminous Serum
The Vita Capsule Luminous Serum is filled with vita ingredients and Jojoba seed oil that help keep dull skin looking young and fresh every day.
The serum trended online after Sandara Park shared her skin routine which included this this product.
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Innisfree's Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 2X
The Super Volcanic Clay Mask 2X is a rinse-off clay mask formulated with Jeju volcanic ingredients that cools the skin upon contact. It absorbs excess oil and helps minimize pores, all while improving the overall look and texture of the skin.
Dr. Romantic 2 and Abyss star Ahn Hyo-seop endorsed the brand's limited edition special set.
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Nature Republic's Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum
Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum contains 79.9% vitamin C that helps remove blemishes and improves skin texture. Made with 10% green Jeju lemon extract and centella asiatica, the product reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation to reveal glowing, supple skin.
Nature's Republic's newest endorser for this product is Korean boy group NCT127.
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The Face Shop's Chia Seed Hydro Cream
The Chia Seed Hydro Cream is a hydrating gel cream with vitamin B12 that is suitable for all skin types. Chia seed extract gives skin a boost of moisture for a revitalized and hydrated look.
Extraordinary You star Kim Hye-yoon picked this as her secret product to achieve younger looking skin with a pink glow.
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Papa Recipe's Bombee Honey Masks
This is for people who have dry skin. The Bombee Honey Mask contains moisturizing propolis and manuka honey extracts which help make your skin achieve a honey gloss look. It is best used to heal, soothe, and repair dry skin.
One of our favorite oppas, Ahn Bo Hyun, is its endorser.
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SOME BY MI's AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
As its name suggests, the formula boasts three types of chemical exfoliants (AHs, BHAs, and PHAs) plus papaya and witch hazel extracts to effectively boost cell turnover and keep skin smooth and healthy. The formula is free of artificial fragrance and colors, parabens, sulfates, alcohol, mineral oil and silicone.
SOME BY MI also have big endorses like BTOB's Yook Seung-jae and EXO's Sehun.
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ETUDE HOUSE's Double Lasting Serum Foundation
The Double Lasting Serum Foundation consists of ceramide, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol that keep the skin moisturized and healthy. It also leaves a flawless yet light-weight finish on your skin.
ETUDE HOUSE's current model is idol Kim Doah of Produce 48.
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