10 Best Korean Beauty Products for Acne Scars
Tackle dark spots and unevenness with these K-Beauty favourites!
Tackle dark spots and unevenness with these K-Beauty favourites!
Anyone who’s suffered from post-acne hyperpigmentation will agree that acne marks suck, sometimes even more than acne itself. These annoying brown or red marks can last up to weeks, and sometimes, if you’re unlucky, even months! Fortunately, these Korean beauty products do a great job of fading those marks, while evening out your skin tone at the same time:
1. COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence ($27)
The $27 serum is formulated with 95% galactomyces ferment filtrate (think SK-II’s famous FTE) that does not only hydrate the skin, but also helps brighten uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation. Plus, if you’re looking for that extra boost of glow, this is the perfect essence for you.
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2. By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C21.5 Advanced Serum ($40)
The ol’ lemon juice trick got nothing on this Vitamin C serum! Formulated with only 10 essential ingredients, this serum brightens dark spots in no time at all. Vitamin tree water also helps hydrate and restore suppleness back to dull, depleted skin.
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3. Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop (Vitamin C Serum) ($34)
If you are new to the (game-changing) Vitamin C game, you can start slow with the Klairs Vitamin C serum, which contains only 5% ascorbic acid to fade brown spots, without causing any irritation. Sensitive skin types would also enjoy this milder formulation too!
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4. COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid ($25)
If you want that extra kick in your skin care routine, look for a chemical exfoliant like this one. The COSRX AHA Power Liquid uses natural AHA to target uneven skin tone, and brighten any stubborn hyperpigmentation.
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5. Some By Mi Truecica Miracle Repair Serum ($40)
Looking for something gentle and soothing, yet powerful at kicking dark spots in the 🍑? Powered by 89% Snail Truecica™ (consisting of Black Snail Extract and Truecica™), this Some By Mi serum removes dark blemishes, scars and visible marks while calming down any skin sensitivities.
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6. Benton Snail Bee High Content Skin ($26)
This toner is infused with snail secretion filtrate and bee venom, two natural ingredients infamous for their ability to reduce dark spots and give lasting hydration to the skin.
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7. Neogen Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon ($35)
Soaked in Vitamin C-rich serum, these Neogen pads are simple to use, but work super hard to fight off hyperpigmentation, while reducing pore visibility and uneven skin tone. Combining both the benefits of physical and chemical exfoliation, this is the perfect exfoliator for the lazy girl at heart.
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8. COSRX Mela 14 White Ampule ($33)
Like your ordinary brightening serum… but on steroids. This highly concentrated ampoule contains niacinamide and AHA/BHA components to brighten and clarify your skin, so you can bid dark spots goodbye in no time!
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9. Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence RX (Pro Ferment) ($55)
Trust us, this brightening essence (known to perform as well as its high-end counterparts) is worth every penny. Where else can you get an essence that hydrates, brightens, firms, repairs damaged skin and even out your skin tone in just weeks? Exactly.
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10. COSRX Low pH BHA Overnight Mask ($30)
Wake up to brighter and healthier skin with this BHA-powered overnight mask! You can kiss acne and dark spots goodbye, and put a whole new meaning to #iwokeuplikethis.
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