Our Favorite K-Beauty Products Are on Sale—but Not for Much Longer

Toner pads are a quick ‘n’ easy way to deliver actives into your skin—and make sure every last stubborn ounce of dirt and makeup is off your face. Mediheal has a wide range of toner pads for just about every skin-care concern, but we especially like these madecassoside-soaked formulas to calm inflammation and heal dark spots.

Dark spots, meet your match. Tranexamic acid (4%) slows melanin synthesis, thus helping to clear hyperpigmentation over time. Anua’s Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum pairs the power ingredient with 10% niacinamide and 2% arbutin to improve skin tone and clarity. All this for less than $20? We’re stunned.

If you haven’t tried a Korean toner, make Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner your first—or, even if you have tried one, you won’t regret adding this one to cart. There’s a wonderful blend of gently-exfoliating, hydrating, and soothing ingredients (like hatching ex-07, deep sea water, panthenol, and allantoin) that simply won’t irritate your skin.

“I know my skin is going to slurp this toner up every time I reach for it without residual stickiness, discomfort, or heaviness,” Abelman says. “Plus, it’s formulated without essential oils and fragrances, which is key for maintaining happy, healthy skin.”

Celimax’s Noni Energy Ampoule is making the rounds on TikTok, and we get why. This serum is great for all skin types, even sensitive and acne-prone, because it cuts out any potential heavy, pore-clogging ingredients. In terms of what it does include, there’s, of course, noni fruit extract and noni seed oil, which reduces inflammation and regulates sebum production. Adding to the goodness is panthenol and vegan collagen to plump and moisturize skin. Dewy dumpling status, achieved.

Scared of microneedling? Same, and lots of people probably feel the same way, because VT Cosmetics’ Reedle Shot has been flying off the virtual shelves for months. It definitely tingles, but I think the 100 level is a good place to start—and, if you’re extra nervous, they also offer a 50 level. Despite the intense-sounding name, these spicules are infused with two soothing ingredients we know and love dearly: cica and hyaluronic acid.

To tamper any sensitivity, apply toner or essence after cleansing and before you go in with this.

K-beauty has officially jumped on the hypochlorous acid spray train. Meet Medicube’s take on the buzzy ingredient—which kills bacteria, reduces inflammation, and helps prevent acne— paired with 2% niacinamide to improve texture, as well as panthenol and allantoin for soothing hydration.

This is the G.O.A.T. of cleansing balms, as far as I’m concerned. It breaks down my toughest makeup without irritating my eyes, leaves my skin feeling nourished post-rinse, and each sea buckthorn- and persimmon-infused scoop (the reason the balm is yellow!) smells divine—so much so, that other cleansing balms that smell waxy are an immediate turnoff.

If you find traditional face creams a bit too heavy, I can’t recommend enough Illiyoon’s Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel, which absorbs in what feeles like no time at all. The moisture—powered by glycerin and squalane—sticks around, however. And like most Illiyoon products, this fragrance-free, sensitive-skin-friendly formula is even safe to use on babies and kiddos.

A little sweet relief in the wake of suffocating summer heat? We’ll take two of Chasin Rabbits’ Freeze Tag Ice Roller. Gently squeeze the tube so some product gets onto the steel roller applicator, and then glide it all over for instant cooling, calming, and depuffing. Some star ingredients include caffeine, oats, Green Rooibos Extract, and HA.

This water-activated TonyMoly powder cleanser can be used in two ways: either as a traditional exfoliating cleanser, or as a 10-minute brightening mask. Superfine rice powder and papain enzymes do the heavy lifting in terms of buffing away dead skin cells, while cica and glycerin lock in moisture and strengthen your barrier. Best of all? So TSA-friendly.

The power of Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads can’t be underestimated. Each round is drenched in 0.45% white willow bark (a.k.a. BHA) to clear blackheads and minimize the look of pores, 4.5% citric acid to smooth uneven texture, and cypress tree leaf and skullcap to curb sebum production. If you have more sensitive skin, I recommend the Zero Pore Pad Mild, which employs PHA, the gentlest acid.

You’ve seen it all over social media—if you haven’t already, it’s high time you try out Biodance’s Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask, which plumps skin with ultra-low molecular collagen and oligo-hyaluronic acid. “When I wake up, my skin is so hydrated and smooth that it literally looks like glass—and that’s just one night,” says Trakoshis. “After using this mask for a week, my skin feels firmer, looks brighter, and is so hydrated—like my face went on a retreat and came back dewy, healthy, and refreshed.”

If you’re looking for a sheet mask that doesn’t require three-hour-minimum wear time, might I suggest Abib’s Mild Acidic pH Sheet Mask? This lightweight mask is made out of egg whites and bamboo for maximum absorption, and is clock-full of heartleaf to soothe inflamation, sweep away dead skin cells, and curb excess sebum.

Locking down our makeup amid the melty summer heat is an absolute must, and Tirtir’s Mask Fit Make Up Fixer is one of the good ones. The formula contains green apple polyphenols and cica for added hydration. “I still get a glowy finish but the sebum-regulation properties keep the pores along my T-zone in check and prevent my makeup from settling into them throughout the day,” Han attests.

Laneige’s Neo-Blurring Powder is sleek as can be, and designed with ease of use in mind. When you gently press down with the included puff, a nifty silicone mesh barrier releases just enough powder—while also keeping product in and avoiding unnecessary spills. The powder is super, super fine and feels weightless on the skin, plus, it’s spiked with a bit of Laneige’s signature Blue Hyaluronic Acid for a smooth, non-cakey finish.

Powder blushes are making a comeback. Unlike the chalky formulas of past years, Romn&d’s Better Than Cheek leaves behind a soft-matte, texture-blurring finish in super-wearable hues.

Korean eye shadow palettes offer oh-so-wearable shades in both matte and shimmery finishes that you can mix and match to your delight—or just opt for one for a super subtle everyday look. Lilbyred’s Milky Cherry Recording totally fits the bill: This specific colorway features browns, pinks, and golds for elevated-but-not-too-out-there looks.

Clio’s Kill Lash has a thin, curved applicator that reaches every lash for all-day curl and length—no smudges in slight. Your lashes, but better.

Rhode, who? No shade, we’re just making a case for CNP’s Propolis Jelly Lipcerin, which is just $11 (we love a steal) and infused with propolis extract, New Zealand manuka honey, and hyaluronic acid to plump your lips with a deliciously glossy finish.

Dr. Groot specializes in scalp care, so you best believe its Hair Thickening Shampoo is going to treat your roots right. Biotin, rosemary and caffeine help stimulate hair growth and promote volume for thinning hair. Bonus: The shampoo smells citrusy and scrumptious.

Unove’s Deep Damage Hair Treatment Mask is a big help for damaged hair, using silky keratin-PF and 31 collagen, amino acids, and plant extracts to tackle roughness and frizziness.

Aromatica’s Rosemary Root Enhancer is a breath of fresh air for your scalp, promoting healthy growth and a balanced biome to combat buildup and dandruff. Bonus points for the gentle, herbal scent.

An leave-in treatment that revitalizes and balances your scalp? Yep, that’s Dr.ForHair’s Folligen Tonic, which is jam-packed with biotin, saw palmetto extract, and ceramide NP to strenthen your barrier, and over time, help encourage healthy, thicker growth.