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60 ingredients — graded on proof, not hype. Search or browse by function.

Brightening & dark spots

The PIH & dullness toolkit — from gold-standard actives to gentler botanicals.

Missha Time Revolution The First Essence 5X
Niacinamide
Strong107 products
Anua Niacinamide 5% TXA Brightening Pad
Tranexamic acid
Strong5 products
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (Berry)
Vitamin C
Strong55 products
Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin
Alpha-arbutin
Moderate5 products
K
Kojic acid
Moderate2 products
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Pad
Azelaic acid
Strong3 products
Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum
Glutathione
Emerging9 products
Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner
Licorice root
Moderate17 products
T
Turmeric
Emerging2 products
Some By Mi Yuja Niacin 30 Days Blemish Care Serum
Yuja (citrus)
Emerging11 products

Retinoids & anti-aging

Turnover, firmness and lines — evidence-ranked, pregnancy flags included.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal
Retinal (retinaldehyde)
Strong6 products
COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream
Retinol
Strong21 products
NEOGEN Real Firming Bakuchiol Serum
Bakuchiol
Emerging7 products
IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1%
Adenosine
Moderate8 products
COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
Peptides
Moderate35 products
C
Copper peptides
Emerging
Petitfee Gold & Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch (60)
Hydrolyzed collagen
Moderate58 products
I
Idebenone
Emerging1 products
Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Intensive Eye Cream
Caffeine
Moderate3 products
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal
Ginseng
Moderate11 products

Exfoliating acids

From strongest to gentlest: AHA → BHA → LHA → PHA → mandelic → urea.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30Days Miracle Toner
AHA (glycolic/lactic)
Strong33 products
Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30Days Miracle Toner
BHA (salicylic)
Strong41 products
Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner
LHA (capryloyl salicylic acid)
Moderate2 products
Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30Days Miracle Toner
PHA (gluconolactone)
Moderate19 products
M
Mandelic acid
Moderate1 products
U
Urea
Strong

Soothers & barrier repair

The calm-down aisle — Korea's specialty.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF30
Centella (cica)
Strong132 products
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Heartleaf
Moderate28 products
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF50+
Mugwort
Moderate18 products
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner
Panthenol (B5)
Strong84 products
COSRX The Vitamin C 13 Serum
Allantoin
Moderate2 products
Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner
Beta-glucan
Moderate7 products
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream
Ceramides
Strong66 products
Purito Seoul Oat-in Calming Gel Cream
Oat (colloidal oatmeal)
Strong2 products
Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel
Aloe vera
Moderate14 products
E
Ectoin
Emerging
COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum
Zinc PCA
Moderate4 products
Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30Days Miracle Toner
Tea tree
Moderate30 products
Beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam
Mung bean
Emerging5 products

Hydrators & emollients

Water in, water held, water sealed.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (Berry)
Hyaluronic acid
Strong109 products
P
Polyglutamic acid
Moderate
Etude Moistfull Collagen Cream
Glycerin
Strong9 products
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream
Betaine
Moderate13 products
AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
Squalane
Strong19 products
Chasin' Rabbits Magic Beauty Shroom Adaptogenic Treatment Essence
Snow mushroom
Emerging1 products
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original
Vitamin E
Strong12 products
Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream
Shea butter
Strong10 products
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (Birch Sap)
Birch sap
Moderate8 products

Ferments & K-signatures

The ingredients that made K-beauty K-beauty — snail to rice to PDRN.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream
Snail mucin
Moderate18 products
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ (KR original)
Rice extract
Moderate54 products
Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel
Propolis
Moderate20 products
COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Ampoule
Honey / royal jelly
Moderate16 products
Missha Time Revolution The First Essence 5X
Galactomyces ferment
Moderate18 products
Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule 5X
Bifida ferment
Moderate20 products
Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence
Probiotics / ferments
Emerging16 products
Mixsoon Bean Cream
Fermented soybean
Emerging4 products
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner
Green tea
Moderate35 products
Dr. Melaxin Peel Shot Ampoule
PDRN (salmon DNA)
Emerging22 products
E
Exosomes
Emerging4 products
C
Colostrum
Emerging