Fungal-acne-safe Korean serums
15 Korean serums screened to avoid the esters, fatty acids, ferments and oils that feed malassezia — the yeast behind fungal acne. Ranked by evidence grade, rating consistency and Korean market signal, not by sponsorship.
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Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing AmpouleTop pick
Heartleaf, Panthenol (B5) · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence AKorea top 10US stock
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
Centella asiatica extract (single ingredient) · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence AKorea top 10US stock
Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol
Green tea, Panthenol (B5) · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence AKorea top 10US stock
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
Azelaic acid, Hyaluronic acid · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence AKorea top 10US stock
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
BHA (salicylic), Niacinamide · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence AKorea top 10US stock
COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid
AHA (glycolic/lactic) · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence AUS stock
By Wishtrend Vitamin C 21.5% Advanced Serum
Vitamin C · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence AUS stock
Isntree Spot Saver Mugwort Ampoule
Mugwort, Centella (cica) · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence BUS stock
iUNIK Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum
Beta-glucan · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence BUS stock
Abib Heartleaf Essence Calming Pump
Heartleaf, Panthenol (B5) · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence BUS stock
COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum
Niacinamide, Zinc PCA · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence BUS stock
Mary&May Marine Collagen Serum
Hydrolyzed collagen, Panthenol (B5) · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence BUS stock
One Thing Centella Asiatica Extract
Centella (cica) · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence BUS stock
One Thing Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Heartleaf · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence BUS stock
Cos De BAHA Niacinamide 20% Serum
Niacinamide, Zinc PCA · FA-safe · fragrance-free
Evidence BUS stock
What "fungal-acne safe" means here — an ingredient screen against the groups malassezia can feed on, the same logic as our ingredient checker. It's a strong starting filter, not medical advice or a guarantee — tolerances are individual and ingredient lists change, so patch-test. See the fungal-acne-safe hub for the full methodology and every step.
Fungal-acne flags are ingredient-screening seed data pending human verification, not a clinical diagnosis. If bumps are persistent, itchy or spreading, see a dermatologist — malassezia folliculitis is easily mistaken for acne.