Editor’s tip: Licorice root extract is also a natural skin brightener, so if you have sensitive skin and want to avoid exfoliating acids entirely, this is the ingredient for you. It’s known to even skin tone by improving dark spots and hyperpigmentation over time. Key Ingredients: cica, aloe, licorice root extract | Who It’s For: … Read more
Tester feedback: “I test a lot of products for new curations at Soko Glam, but I keep going back to this light, sweet berry-smelling gel cleanser,” says Cho. “It is so gentle, only foams up slightly, and it makes my skin feel soft and clean—it’s so gentle, I even use it on my toddler. I … Read more
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In the best of the best Korean eye creams seen below, peptides are often paired with effective and similarly revitalizing ingredients, such as retinoids, niacinamide, and ceramides. Together, they can offer gentle eye care while bringing visible brightening, smoothing, and moisturizing benefits. These days, the most effective formulas include those from long-beloved brands, like Cosrx … Read more
Editor Tip: It’s best to reapply every two hours for peak protection. Type: Chemical | Key Ingredients: Homosalate, octocrylene, ecotin, allantoin, sunflower seed oil, camellia japonica seed oil | Who It’s For: People looking for a portable option Best for Redness: Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun SPF 50+ PA++++ Dr.G Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun … Read more
Editor Tip: It’s gentle enough to use on babies, according to the brand. Key Ingredients: Ceramides, fatty acids, cholesterol | Who It’s For: Anyone with reactive or sensitive skin Best for Sensitive Skin: Iope Stem III Cream Why It’s Worth It: What sets the Ipoe Stem III Cream apart is its proprietary Allanto-liposome, a combination … Read more
Even if I wasn’t a beauty editor, I would’ve made it my mission to research and sample the best Korean skin-care products. Most skin-care lovers are familiar with the likes of Cosrx, Innisfree, and Dr. Jart+, but thanks to social media (and retailers like Amazon and Soko Glam), we have increasing access to some of … Read more
