Korean beauty care stands out from competitors because of its focus on making slow changes to the skin overtime, with effects lasting significantly longer than competitors. Rather than boasting products that will make your skin look younger, clearer, and brighter overnight, Korean beauty products are designed to be used consistently for results that will last months instead of days or hours.
The Korean beauty care market is also gaining notoriety because of the huge assortment of products available. Whether users want products to slow the signs of aging, moisturize their dry skin, brighten dull undereye areas, or give their face some much-needed TLC from environmental effects, there’s a Korean beauty care product, and definitely a face mask, for each.
Check out some of the most popular Korean beauty care products for men below and see what all the hype is about.
1. Viva Naturals Sheet Mask Set
One of the most popular products in the Korean beauty care world is face masks. Pamper your face with the Viva Naturals Sheet Mask Set. The set of eight masks comes with four options (two of each), including masks that will brighten, revitalize and soothe your mug. Treat yourself to a mini spa day and apply one mask for 15 minutes (which is enough time for the mask to absorb excess oil, impurities and toxins), leaving your face looking bright and refreshed. Safe for sensitive skin, the masks are thicker and more saturated than competitors and in clinical studies have shown to enhance the skin’s moisture by 23%.
Pros: The Viva Naturals Sheet Mask Set also includes one bonus activated bamboo charcoal sheet mask that contains collagen, hyaluronic acid, black tea extract, spinach extract and essential oils and is free from parabens and fragrances, making it a great option for all skin types.
Cons: Each mask can only be used once.
2. The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser
Rice water has been used in Korean beauty products for centuries thanks to its natural cleansing and brightening agents. With the foaming cleanser, rice water is mixed with vitamins A, B and E, as well as minerals and ceramide to moisturize, brighten and detoxify skin. Not only does the foaming cleanser leave skin feeling clean without drying it, but the cleanser can also remove remnants of makeup and creams.
Pros: The foaming cleanser dissolves dead skin cells and removes impurities and isn’t harsh on sensitive skin.
Cons: The cleanser has a pleasant light floral smell but is not scent-free.
3. Skin and Lab Anti Aging Vitamin C Night Cream
Nourish and protect your skin day and night using the Skin and Lab Anti Aging Vitamin C Night Cream, an advanced stem cell cream with a huge following. The Vitamin C Night Cream was created by dermatologists and includes niacinamide, adenosine, pomegranate, blueberry, phyto complex, cloudberry, lycium, and acai Berry, which combined help to firm aging skin that is losing elasticity. The cream’s high antioxidant properties brighten dull skin and put moisture back into aging skin, helping to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Pros: The Vitamin C Night Cream is safe for all skin types, even those with sensitivities.
Cons: The cream can be used in the morning and at night, but because it’s designed as a night cream it doesn’t contain SPF, which must be applied separately.