5 Cult-Favourite Korean Beauty Products You Need Now

By christinelai on 24 Jul 2018

Most of us grew up watching 'sobby-sobby' Korean Dramas. We had secret fantasies about having our own melodramatic Korean-Drama romance. We fell in love with the immaculate K-Drama beauties who had porcelain smooth skin and a humanly impossible to achieve dewy-glow, that made them look like celestial beings from another astral plane. We cheered and rooted for Song Hye-Kyo in 'Descendants Of The Sun', while admiring her and gaping in awe (and envy) at her radiant and gorgeous skin.

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We have all been (a little) guilty of binge buying a ton of Korean products secretly hoping to look like our favourite Korean Damsels-in-Distress. While we aren't sure if that's gonna cut it, we are sure you will still love these 5 cult favourite products you absolutely must own, for million-dollar (or close to) skin.

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Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Ex ($115)

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If you have enough money for only one Sulwhasoo product, then this has to be THE ONE. This is a first-step serum formulated with JAUM Balancing Complex™ and gives a glowing and healthier look by harmonising the balance of skin. It rejuvenates, and firms the appearance of the complexion for a healthier, glowing skin. Used as the first step after cleansing, the serum helps boost your next skincare product's absorption, usage, and results. After just two weeks of usage, we saw a difference. Skin was definitely clearer and more radiant looking.

2. Hera Black Cushion SPF34/PA++ ($75.00)

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Matte Finish Gel leaves the skin feeling soft, fresh and matte without a sticky feeling. Gel dispersed in liquid phase gives a semi-matte finish, like powder applied on top of foundation. It's perfect for our hot and humid Singapore weather. Especially if your skin tends to feel like an oil slick by noon. It gives you that perfect "K-Pop" dewy look too, without making you look like a fried 'youtiao' (dough fritter)

3. Su:m37 Secret Essence ($108)

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This iconic essence is derived from a proprietary and traditional natural fermentation process, and is able to enhance the natural healing power of the skin without the use of preservatives, artificial colour, and fragrance. Sounds like good stuff. The Secret Essence promises to improve the skin's tone, brilliance, firmness, texture, and hydration after just two weeks of use. This amazing product is lightweight and refreshing, perfect for a morning perk-me-up!