Korean skin care products have officially taken over the world. OK, that may be a bit of hyperbole, but the truth is that Korean skin care has become increasingly popular. It used to be that you could only find Korean skin care products at curated retailers, like Soko Glam and Glow Recipe (they still have the best selection), but now you can find Korean skin care at mass retailers like Target and Sephora. And the best thing about the products at these stores is that most of them are super affordable. Here, we’ve rounded up the 10 best Korean skin care products under $20.
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The 10 Best Korean Skin Care Products Under $20
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Too Cool For School
Egg has been an ingredient used for a long time in Korean skin care to help tighten pores and diminish the appearance of large pores. This sheet mask uses egg white extract and white vinegar to give large pores the boot.
Egg Cream Mask, $6 at Sephora
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Lagom
If you're looking for a face wash that will impress you every morning and night, this is it. This innovative cleanser starts off as a gel and then once you froth it up with your fingers, it turns into water to easily remove makeup and clean skin.
Cellup Gel to Water Cleanser, $17 at Target
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Caolion
Big news for Korean skin care product junkies: Alicia Yoon of Peach & Lily has curated an entire collection of affordable products from some of the best brands at Target. This Caolion moisture stick is one of them. It's perfect for wintertime when you've been walking around in the cold for too long and your skin is starting to develop dry patches. Smooth on this moisture stick over your makeup and your skin will instantly be hydrated.
Pore Glowing Moisture Stick, $16 at Target
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Dr.Jart+
Clay masks may seem like old news, but not when Korean skin care companies like Dr.Jart+ make them. This clay mask starts off as a mask and then once you leave it on for 20 minutes and wash it off, it transforms into a foaming cleanser for extra clean skin.
Dermaclear Trans-Foam Clay in Calming White, $15 at Sephora
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Mizon
You can never have enough sheet masks. This super affordable one is made with propolis (a sticky substance bees make that works as an anti-inflammatory) to help calm irritated skin.
Enjoy Vital-Up Time Calming Mask, $3.50 at Target
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Neogen
This unique foaming cleanser has actual green tea leaves inside of the container to infuse skin with fresh green tea extract to help brighten and moisturize it.
Green Tea Real Fresh Foam Cleanser, $19 at Sephora
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Laneige
If you need your K-beauty to be portable, this travel-friendly kit is perfect. It includes four of Laneige's best-sellers, the Multi Cleanser, the Perfect Renew Cream, the Perfect Renew Firming Eye Cream and the Firming Sleeping Mask (a cult fave).
Anti-Aging Kit, $14 at Target
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TonyMoly
Snail mucin sounds disgusting, but once you get over the gross factor, you'll soon realize that snail mucin may be the best thing for your skin. TonyMoly discovered that the snail mucin does wonders for people looking to soften fine lines and brighten skin tone. The mask also contains seaweed, an ingredient that's been proven to protect skin from environmental damage.
Age-Defying Snail Hydro-Gel Face Mask Sheet, $9 at Sephora
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AmorePacific
OK, so if you're trying to save money, you won't be able to splurge on the regular-size version of this popular CC cushion, but the travel-size version is great if you've never tried it before. This product is perfect for the person who doesn't want to wear a full face of foundation, but still wants some decent coverage. Plus, it's super fun to use by tapping the sponge into the compact and pressing it on your face.
Color Control Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 50+, $15 at Sephora
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Primary Raw
You get two things for less than the cost of lunch with this Primary Raw mask kit. The first step is an exfoliating swab that you'll use to slough away dead skin cells and prep skin for the nourishing sheet mask. It's a two-step fulfilling skin care system that won't break the bank.
DoYou 2-Step Milk Peeling Kit, $6 at Sephora
