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10 K-Beauty Favorites vs. Summer Acne Breakouts
Summer’s onslaughts have only just begun and our skin is already feeling it. Shiny skin and acne breakouts may be some of our least favorite things about summer; those with acne-prone, oily skin types would agree.
Fear not, though – these 10 Korean skincare products are here to summer-proof your skin and ward off summer breakouts. They also help with fading existing blemishes, so that you can look your best this summer with or without foundation.
Skincare against Summer Breakouts #1 ▶ Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA
With a gentle formula of low-concentration AHA and BHA, this toner exfoliates and cleanses residual waste and dead skin cells from pores using a refreshing mix of plum and mung bean extracts. It also nourishes your skin and brightens dull complexions.
Skincare against Summer Breakouts #2 ▶ Bonajour Eggplant Daily BHA Toner
A clarifying and exfoliating toner rich in eggplant extract. Containing the key component “lupeol”, eggplant has excellent anti-inflammatory, pore care and sebum control properties. The toner’s mildly acidic vegan formula minimizes irritation and contains an amount of BHA suitable for daily use.
Skincare against Summer Breakouts #3 ▶ ANUA Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
This toner is rich in Houttuynia Cordata (Heartleaf) Extract, which soothes redness and calms irritation and inflammation. Also contains glycerin and panthenol for hydration and nourishment to keep your skin healthy and supple.
Skincare against Summer Breakouts #4 ▶ Aprilskin Carrotene Clarifying Serum
This serum inhibits the causes of blackheads, whiteheads and excess sebum with rich carrot extracts and fades blemishes with niacinamide. The β-carotene in its formula also strengthens your skin barrier and prevents TEWL for comfortable, healthy skin.
Skincare against Summer Breakouts #5 ▶ numbuzin No.5 Goodbye Blemish Serum
Targeting hyperpigmentation, blemishes, and acne scars, this serum features a formula rich in natural vitamin tree extract for anti-oxidation and brightening effects. Skin-calming ingredients such as centella asiatica (cica) and allantoin set this gentle serum apart from regular vitamin C products that may sting or irritate.
Skincare against Summer Breakouts #6 ▶ AXIS-Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment
Immediately relieve breakouts with this effective multi-in-one treatment! Infused with ceramide-rich pink nourishing capsules and containing 2% niacinamide and AHA, this treatment soothes, moisturizes, controls sebum, and brightens blemishes – basically everything you could ask for in skincare.
Skincare against Summer Breakouts #7 ▶ AROMATICA Soothing Aloe Vera Gel
A soothing gel that once won first place in the soothing moisturizer category of the well-known Korean beauty reality TV show Get it Beauty. Purely concocted with 96% aloe vera, the gel’s dewy and refreshing consistency instantly cools and alleviates irritated skin.
Skincare against Summer Breakouts #8 ▶ Bonajour Peptide Water Cream
A vegan light refreshing everyday cream that strengthens your natural barrier with peptides to rebuild your water-oil balance and control sebum. Suitable for dry skin types and combination skin types that are shiny on the outside but dry inside.
Skincare against Summer Breakouts #9 ▶ Mary & May Lemon Niacinamide Glow Wash Off Pack
This clay mask provides a refreshing deep cleanse for pores, blackheads and oily T-zone areas with a soft creamy texture. Its dual brightening formula derived from lemon vitamin C and niacinamide improves your skin tone and texture in just 10 minutes.
Skincare against Summer Breakouts #10 ▶ AXIS-Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack
With a base of 61% Mugwort extract, this wash off pack clears impurities in clogged pores and soothes inflamed and irritated skin. It gently removes dead skin cells with Adzuki Beans to reveal a bright and healthy complexion.