Top 20 cosmetics brands from Korea

Best Korean Cosmetics: Budget Segment

Korean brands are direct proof that inexpensive cosmetics can also be of high quality. In this top, we have collected companies that have a lot of products in their assortment with an average price tag of up to rubles. And some budget funds even have a natural composition. They differ from more expensive products only in the absence of rare components and a simpler composition.

5 Nature Republic

Natur Republic is a Korean brand that has been widely known since 2009. As the name implies, the company is focused on the production of cosmetics from natural ingredients. Careful selection of ingredients is what the brand is famous for, leaving only the best around the world: Californian aloe, Moroccan argan oil, sea water from the Hawaiian coast, African shea butter, Indonesian collagen, etc. The reviews positively evaluate product quality, noting the safety of the composition and adequate price.According to cosmetologists, care products are definitely worthy of the attention of buyers and are recommended for purchase.

Bestsellers: Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel, Super Aqua Max Watery Cream, Snail Solution Foam Cleanser, Real Nature Mask Sheet Green Tea, Argan Essential Deep Care Hair Mask .

4 skin food

Skinfood is a Korean manufacturer of nourishing cosmetics that has been actively present on the market since 1957. More than half a century in the arena of the beauty industry has allowed the brand to acquire a positive reputation and an army of fans around the world, which definitely inspires confidence against the backdrop of one-day companies.

The brand specializes in the production of single-component decorative and care products based on natural, usually edible, ingredients, which give the products a special aroma and piquancy - fruit and vegetable extracts, vitamins and minerals. The reviews indicate concise packaging, natural composition and effectiveness as the leading characteristics of the brand. The emphasis of the brand is products for maintaining the beauty and health of the skin.

Bestsellers: Egg White Pore Foam, Avocado Rich Cream, Black Sugar Mask Wash Off, Peach Sake Pore BB cream SPF20 PA+, Royal Honey Propolis Essence.

3 Tony Moly

Tony Moli is a South Korean brand for the production and sale of cosmetics. The peculiarity of the company is the original design of product packaging.Most importantly, the stylish appearance of the product is a pleasant addition to the high effectiveness of the products, safe composition and competitive cost.

The cosmetics of this brand literally fall in love at first sight - a mask in a tomato jar, a highlighter with a panda cap, a peach-shaped lip balm, an anti-blackhead gel in an egg package, etc. Agree, such an appearance goods will become a real highlight of your arsenal and decoration of your dressing table. Most of the user reviews are positive - peelings work wonders with the skin, the products have an attractive aroma, the creams are quickly absorbed.

Bestsellers: Egg Pore Siky Smooth Balm Egg, Tomatox White Magic Mask, Double Needs Pang Pang Mascara, The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Care Series, Mini Peach Balm.

2 Innisfree

Innisfree is a company founded in 2000 based on the production of eco-cosmetics from the Korean island of Jeju. Exotic ingredients are the brand's strong point: volcanic ash, tangerine oil, structured spring water and green tea. The main target audience of the brand is the owners of problematic and sensitive skin.

Most of the funds are aimed at the speedy treatment of acne and the prevention of new rashes. Creams, lotions, tonics, masks from this manufacturer qualitatively cleanse and tighten pores, help normalize the secretion of sebum, fill cells with energy. Decorative cosmetics of the company, judging by the reviews - an excellent combination of aesthetic and medicinal properties.

Bestsellers: Green Tea Balancing Cream, Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask, No Sebum Mineral Powder, Olive Real Cleansing Oil, Jejubija Anti-Trouble Facial Foam.

1 Holika Holika

Holika Holika is a recognized beauty leader in the cosmetics market, which has been liked by Russian bloggers and leading makeup artists. With the help of brand products, it is possible to achieve the effect of kissed lips, radiant skin and blurry contours. In a word, the company is a trendsetter in face, body, hair care and a manufacturer of the most up-to-date make-up products. The cosmetic brand achieved outstanding results in an ultra-high timeframe - literally in 5-7 years from the moment of its foundation, entering the world market and occupying its niche.

The brand is characterized by safety, a combination of tradition and innovation, an integrated approach, originality and naturalness. In reviews, products are often referred to as magic potions of youth and beauty, and the magical properties of decorative and care products are perfectly emphasized by the original design.

Bestsellers: Clearing Petit BB cream Spf30, Pore Sea Stem Cover Balm, Aloe 99% Soothing Gel, Jewel-light Shuffle Color Eyes, Soda Pore Cleansing ".

The best Korean cosmetics: price-quality

This top is dedicated to the middle price segment. As a rule, it is optimal in terms of price and quality for Russian users. Most Korean brands operate in this segment. Here you can find a quality care product up to 2000 rubles.

5 The Face Shop

One of the oldest Korean cosmetic brands, The Face Shop, appeared in 1962, but the world fame came to the brand closer to 2003. A distinctive feature of the company is the production and sale of hypoallergenic cosmetics. The products are intended for people who are familiar with seasonal allergies and hypersensitivity to components.

The composition of the products is dominated by extracts of chia seeds, mango and rice, volcanic lava, ginseng. Brand creams, according to users in reviews, deeply moisturize, the effect of velvety skin lasts throughout the day. Decorative and care cosmetics do not cause rashes and irritation. Makeup products show high durability.

Bestsellers: Rice Water Bright Cleansing Rich Oil, Real Nature Mask Sheets, Power Perfection BB Cream, Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam, CC Oil Control Water Cushion My Other Bag .

4 Secret key

The Korean brand "Secret Kei" specializes in the production of cosmetics for the care of the face, neck, décolleté, hands, feet and body in general. Natural ingredients of animal origin are a distinctive feature of the brand: snail mucus (mucin), fish caviar, shark oil, snake venom, etc. In the domestic market, this manufacturer from Korea is still considered a newcomer, but in its homeland and Asian countries, the company is already confidently entering TOP of the best.

Cosmetics has regenerating properties, helps to remove age spots and wound healing, smoothes age and mimic wrinkles. The reviews confirm that the products work - the enthusiastic opinions of girls and women who have tried creams and other care products from the manufacturer's line testify to their high efficiency.

Bestsellers: Milk Brightening Toner, Syn-Ake Wrinkle Mask Pack, Snail + EGF Repairing Cream, Gold Racoony Hydro Gel and Spot Patch, for cleansing the pores "Secret Key Black Out Pore Clean Remover".

3 The Saem

The Saem is a brand that appeared on the cosmetic market in 2010. The manufacturer's slogan is "Global Eco!", which implies the inclusion of exclusively natural ingredients collected from all continents in the composition of decorative and care cosmetics. The company's products are conditionally divided into series containing as main components from one or another corner of the world - "Harakeke" (New Zealand), "Waratah" (Australia), "Cell Renew Bio" (France), "Iceland" (Iceland), "See & Saw AC Control" (North America), etc.

Compared to other Korean brands, the brand did not focus on intricate designs, instead focusing on safe and effective ingredients. The reviews emphasize that the relatively low cost makes it affordable for all segments of the population, while the quality of the brand confidently outperforms most European cosmetic mastodons.

Hits sales: Urban Eco Harakeke Toner, Natural Condition Cleansing Foam, Cream "See Saw A.C Control Cream", gel peeling Cell Renew Bio Micro Peel Soft Gel, Cover Perfection Tip Concealer.

2 mizon

One of the leading South Korean brands is Mizon. The concept of the manufacturer is to create innovative cosmetic products that combine the most useful ingredients. Thanks to the optimally adjusted proportions of the components, the result of using the product is achieved in a short time. Regular updating of goods is the merit of the brand's own laboratory, in which specialists create more and more original recipes.

The manufacturer offers a diverse range of products - skin care, hair care, body care, decorative cosmetics and even a men's line of products. In terms of cost, Korean products turn out to be more profitable than most creams, serums, scrubs and masks from European brands, and in terms of quality they sometimes famously outperform luxury brands. The company's products demonstrate high efficiency in improving the condition of the skin, deep moisturizing and nourishing, and accelerating regeneration processes. The anti-aging series of this brand is referred to in the reviews as one of the most effective, and products based on snail mucus are already a kind of “chip” of the manufacturer.

Bestsellers: face creams - snail "Snail Repair Perfect Cream" and "Black Snail All In One Cream", with a lifting effect "Collagen Power Lifting Cream", moisturizing "Hyaluronic Ultra Suboon Cream", serum "Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule".

1 Elizavecca

In 1986, the Elizavecca brand was born, and within a few decades it achieved worldwide popularity. The secret of the company is in a new approach to the production of components and the selection of formulas. Most cosmetics are based on low molecular weight porcine collagen, which started a revolution in the beauty industry. Other Korean brands have tried to replicate the formulas, although they have not been able to achieve the same result. Looking at the cute packaging, it may seem that the drugs are aimed at teenagers. However, Elizavecca's assortment is serious and varied.

Facial, hair, body and foot products, as well as decorative cosmetics, have earned popularity among buyers. Masks are presented in such quantity that everyone can find the right formula. Judging by the reviews, the drugs work in the deep layers of the epidermis, saturate the skin at the cellular level.

Bestsellers: Elizavecca Milky Piggy Bubble Clay Mask, Elizavecca Witch Piggy Hell-Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97% Facial Serum, Elizavecca Milky Piggy Hell-Pore Gold Essence Facial Essence with 24k gold particles.

Best Korean Cosmetics: Luxury Segment

Expensive Korean products are designed for a deeper effect on the skin. If you want to get a cumulative effect or have serious problems with the epidermis, then you should take a closer look at products from this segment in our top. Such products often have a safer composition and rare ingredients in the composition. They not only improve the condition of the skin during use, but also have a cumulative effect.

5 Blithe

The youngest representative of the top is the Blithe brand, founded in 2012. In a relatively short period of time, the company managed to produce a large number of cosmetics. She pays little attention to cute packaging or advertising, the effectiveness of drugs wins buyers without outside help. According to the representatives of the brand, they are inspired by the traditional Korean care, washing with rice water. And also the fact that many women do not have enough time for themselves.

Blithe follows a clear philosophy: to make care as simple and effective as possible. The manufacturer's preparations relieve the skin of irritations, acne and similar imperfections. Most formulas neutralize the effects of the environment, prolong beauty and youth. All funds have a clear purpose and short formulations. However, they contain unusual ingredients.

Bestsellers: Vital Treatment 9 Essential Seeds Essence, Pressed Serum Crystal Iceplant

4 Laneige

Laneige is one of the most popular Korean brands, a combination of French quality and Asian technology. The brand belongs to the large concern Amore Pacific and has been operating since 1994. The name translates to "Snow", which alludes to Korean girls' favorite porcelain skin. The best qualities of the brand are the variety of formulas and unique ingredients. The company is proud of the melt water from the Himalayas, purified in a special way.

Each buyer will select a cream or other care product for his skin type. The product has a weightless texture, but penetrates deep into the epidermis, acts from the inside. In the reviews, the girls praise the assortment. Glory to the manufacturer was brought by night lip masks and patented cushions. We could not but add to the top a company that offers cosmetics with a unique effect. For example, a cream that lowers the temperature of the skin or leaves it nourished for 24 hours.

Bestsellers: Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream, Laneige Fresh Calming Serum, Laneige Water Bank Moisture Essence

3 MANYO

A popular Korean brand from the luxury segment. The brand was founded in 2012, and since then a lot of exclusive skin care products have appeared in its collection. Some of them can be found in the tops of Korean cosmetics. Essences for the face, brightening serums and multivitamin complexes are especially popular with buyers.

Even the most budget brand products are distinguished by a natural composition and a high concentration of useful components. In addition to such traditional components as mucilin, collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, peptide molecules, ionized gold, caviar and black pearl extracts are often found in the brand's products.

Bestsellers: Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule, Vita C Liquid Serum, Pure Deep Cleansing Foam, Galactomy peeling gel, Bifida Biome Ampoule.

2 Cosrx

The name "Cosrx" comes from 2 words: Cosmetics and RX (for prescription drugs). The manufacturer does not waste energy on packaging, it is minimalistic. The brand pays special attention to formulas, following the idea of ​​"Less is more". Their creams, gels and tonics may have only 6-7 ingredients, but each one works for the result. The Korean company has its own character - a mustachioed man. He tests new products, persuades snails to give up mucin, fights acne.

Cosrx got into the list of the best due to the high concentration of active substances. The skin receives the necessary components, is noticeably transformed. Many products contain hyaluronic acid. Judging by the reviews, the girls like the One Step Pimple Clear Pad cotton pads. They are impregnated with salicylic acid, tea tree oil, white willow bark extract. Discs cleanse the skin, fight blackheads, remove dead skin cells.

Bestsellers: COSRX One Step Moisture Up Pad, COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment, COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser.

1 Adelline

The leader in the top is Adelline, a trade brand of the manufacturer KOREADIAPER Co. Ltd., founded in 1987. The brand focuses on quality skin care. The line of products is small, mainly creams, patches, sheet masks. However, each drug is created from high-quality oriental ingredients, tested by dermatologists. There are formulas for sensitive, problematic, young skin. The company promises the return of natural beauty, softness, nourishment.

The brand's products are considered among the best in South Korea. After the brand became famous in its own country, it entered foreign markets. Black snail mucin stands out from special ingredients. It fights problems, tightens pores, removes blackheads. After using the cream with mucin, there is a feeling of breathing skin, but there is no tightening effect.

Bestsellers: Adelline 24K Gold Snail Day Cream, Adelline Patches, Adelline 24K Gold Snail Essence Face Serum.

Best Korean Cosmetics: Popular Brands

5 MISSHA

A major manufacturer of skin care and decorative cosmetics from Korea. In the assortment of the brand you can find creams, serums, masks, tonics for any type of skin, tonal products, body lotions, lip glosses, shadows, eyeliners. The most popular products are BB, CC and DD creams. These are tonal foundations with the functionality of a care cream.

The girls noted that such products easily adapt to skin tone, have a dense coating and dry it. However, most of them are non-hypoallergenic and may cause redness in users with sensitive skin. The rest of the tools are of good quality. All cosmetics are dermatologically tested before being released for sale.

Bestsellers: Perfect Cover BB Cream, Magic Cushion Cover Lasting, Yei Hyun Eye Cream, Misa Yei Hyun Eye Cream, Magic Cushion Cover Lasting PA+++.

4 La Miso

La Miso specializes in the production of high-quality and budget-friendly alginate masks. The most popular are products with hyaluronic acid, collagen, coenzyme and peptides. Alginate masks with tea tree oil, snail mucillin, black pearl extract, and charcoal are also considered very effective.

Another popular product of the brand is hydrogel patches around the eyes. Users have rated them as highly effective and inexpensive. In general, in the collection of the Korean company you can find care products for any type of skin. In addition, La Miso produces an exclusive line of sheet masks, although you need to be careful with them. In some cases, they cause burning of the skin.

Bestsellers: alginate mask with collagen, Ampoule Cream with mucilin, Marine Collagen Hydrogel hydrogel patches, Ampoule Serum Snail ampoule, Syn-Ake Lifting Cream.

3 farmstay

A young brand that produces budget cosmetics for face and body. The company specializes in the creation of anti-aging and moisturizing products. Most often, the composition uses mucin, hyaluronic acid, collagen, adenosine, extracts of berries, fruits, plant stem cells. In the assortment of the brand you can find a wide variety of moisturizing and lifting creams, serums, foams, gels.

Prices for all products are quite low compared to other Korean firms of the same quality level. In reviews, you can often find such advantages of products as fast absorption, high-quality texture, unobtrusive smell. The main disadvantage of the brand is a large number of fakes on sale.

Bestsellers: Collagen & Hyaluronic Acid All-In-One Ampoule, Grape Stem Cell Wrinkle Lifting Cream, O2 Premium Aqua Foam Cleansing, Escargot Noblesse Intensive Ampoule.

2 It'S SKIN

This Korean brand is known for being the first to add snail mucin to creams and serums. It'S SKIN literally brought this ingredient into fashion. Also, the creators of the brand are in awe of the composition of the products. All products are developed by professional dermatologists. They use natural ingredients, and antiseptics and preservatives are kept to a minimum.

The main range is represented by moisturizing and nourishing creams, emulsions and face serums. The collection has many high-quality products with collagen, hyaluronic acid, snail mucin. In general, the brand produces soothing, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging tonic, nourishing, firming and healing products from the middle price segment.

Bestsellers: Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream, Power 10 Formula GF Effector, Power 10 Formula CO Effector, Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Emulsion, Collagen Nutrition Cream.

1 MEDI PEEL

MEDI PEEL is the creator of unique formulas for skin care products. The brand has been producing exclusive products for 10 years. He specializes in creating skin care creams and essences for different skin types. Especially popular are the anti-aging line with peptides, collagen, hydrogel patches, night masks and toners with stem cells.

The main advantages of the brand are high efficiency, a harmonious combination of components in the formula, and rare ingredients in the formulations. Customers love MEDI PEEL products for their perfect texture, excellent absorbency and cumulative effect. The products of this brand are distinguished by the fact that they really cope with the tasks stated in the characteristics.

Bestsellers: Hyaluronic Acid Formula Daily Intensive Skin Care Power Aqua Cream, Naite Thread Neck Cream, Derma Maison Liposome Capsule Treatment, Volume Essence Peptide 9.

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