In the year 2021, as we dive deeper into sustainability, we would also like to recognise and celebrate Korean beauty brands that exemplify eco-sustainability business practices.

While there are numerous brands that have dominated the beauty scene for some time, if you're looking for up-and-coming Korean skincare that exemplify sustainable practices such as being vegan and cruelty-free, here are 7 brands that you can keep an eye on today.

1. Dear, Klairs

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Dear, Klairs is a South Korean skincare brand that echoes the ethos of effectiveness, functionality and safety for even the most sensitive skin, along with being cruelty-free too. They focus only on using necessary raw ingredients — as such their simple line-up provides all the essentials, from cleaning and moisturizing, to calming and soothing.

This brand champions respect for the beauty of the environment, with the same values on how they treat the Earth. Most of Dear, Klairs products are also vegan.

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2. Sweet Chef

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Sweet Chef's cute packaging is not only eye-catching, its stellar range of products is also cruelty-free and is formulated with skin-loving vitamins. This brand is created by the team behind Glow Recipe and was designed to mix and match across products to give our skin a healthier, radiant glow.

Inspired by all things natural, healthy and freshly-pressed ingredients, this skincare collection is made in South Korea and makes use of the Korean beauty trend of layering serums (also known as double-seruming).

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3. Benton

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With the aim of providing quality products that can give you a youthful look, Benton’s skincare range champions clean and green beauty — being eco-friendly, vegan and cruelty-free.

 This brand seeks to prioritise healthiness using all-natural ingredients from the get-go and only going for natural preservatives so even those with sensitive skin can nourish their skin with their products.

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4. KraveBeauty

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Along with being vegan and cruelty-free, KraveBeauty seeks to challenge the fast-paced beauty industry, help people slow down, and change the way they look at skincare. The brainchild of beauty influencer, Liah Yoo, and her team, this brand aims to simplify skincare through their #PressReset philosophy.

Instead of relying on the overwhelming amount of "fast skincare", the team wants people to get in tune with their skin's cravings without all the confusion. Their product selection is made in South Korea and designed to be simple and fuss-free.

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5. Glow Recipe

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Glow Recipe, now available at Sephora, believes that using skincare should be fun, which is why colourful packaging, sensorial textures, and innovative ingredients are what sets them apart from other brands. Each of their products are easy-to-use hybrids that make skin glow naturally from within.

Committed to not only giving you the best care for your skin, but also for the environment, their skincare essentials are of the highest natural quality as well as being cruelty-free.

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6. Peach & Lily

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Peach & Lily sets out to empower you to transform your own skin, whether it's a specific skin concern, struggle or goal you're aiming to tackle.

Through their products, you can achieve your best glowing skin. The beauty brand is one of the best when it comes to Korean beauty, but also goes above and beyond the standard by being vegan, cruelty-free and toxin-free. From serums, cleansers, creams to masks, you'll be spoiled for choice with their selection.

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7. The Vegan Glow

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The Vegan Glow prides itself on being formulated in alignment with nature, with their products further enhanced by science. Thanks to their simplistic yet effective formulas, The Vegan Glow provides soothing care to our skin. This skincare brand is also cruelty-free and strictly formulated with EWG green ingredients so you can rest assured that everything is safe for use.

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