BEAUTY

10 Korean Beauty Must-Haves for Flawless Skin


U.S. fans can finally find all their favorite Korean sheet masks, BB creams and cleansers here in the States at the new K-Beauty Pop-In@Nordstrom. The K-Beauty shop includes more than 500 products from a variety of men’s and women’s brands. See our picks here.

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This ceramidin cream makes your complexion so smooth, it could double as a primer, and it works as a humectant to keep all that moisture where you want it, on your face. Basically, it’s dewy skin in a tube. DTRT Skin Saver Cermidin Cream, $39, nordstrom.com

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This do-it-all product has all the benefits of an oil (nourishment, hydration) but is delivered in a lightweight formula that soothes stressed skin. Huxley Secret of Sahara Oil Essence, $58, nordstrom.com

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Hanahzo’s scrub will leave your legs soft and smooth when used two to three times a week, thanks to the combination of Korea-sourced sea salt and tea tree oil. Hananhzo Lime Tea Tree Salt Scrub, $28, nordstrom.com

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The oxygen-heavy serum in this charcoal sheet mask activates upon opening, and the resulting bubbles draw out impurities for a better balanced complexion. Plus, it looks pretty cool, too. VANT36.5 Bubbling Mask, $6, In-Store Only nordstrom.com/pop

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Get ready for sandal season with this foot treatment, which will make your feet baby soft. Just make sure to plan ahead: while the alpha and beta hydroxy blend takes only thirty minutes to apply, your feet will start to peel several days later. And then, voila! A’Pieu Soft Foot 30-Minute Peeling Socks, $5, In-Store Only nordstrom.com/pop

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South Korean ID dermatology clinic formulated their product line for their post-op patients, and now it’s available for all of those with sensitive skin. This cleanser is especially soothing, thanks to ingredients like aloe vera. ID.AZ Foam Cleanser, $25, nordstrom.com

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This mineral sunscreen has a hefty dose of SPF (50!) and a green tint that evens out any redness in your skin. As an added bonus, the brand’s patented ice apple water formula keeps any shininess at bay. IPKN Big Apple Sun Cream, $28, nordstrom.com

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Cotton sheet masks are everywhere these days, but foil masks are still a rarity. They’re worth a try: the brand Me Factory suggests that the metal helps prevent active ingredients like cheollasoo fruit extract from evaporating during a treatment, leaving skin plump and radiant. Me Factory White Flower Cheollasoo Foil Mask, $15, nordstrom.com

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Makeup removal is essential for clean, clear skin. But it’s an easy step to skip. This travel-friendly pack, which removes eye and lip color with the twist of a swab, fits in your purse, so there is no longer any excuse. Too Cool For School Dinoplatz Magic Wand, $8, In-Store Only nordstrom.com/pop

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This mist duo prevents damage caused by both pollution and the sun, thanks to an outdoor mist that offers sun coverage and an indoor option which is chock full of moringa seed extract to keep skin clear. Start your routine with the latter, and end with the former for total protection. 24/7 In+Out Conditioning Mist Duo, $28, nordstrom.com