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Wake Up To Beautiful Skin Everyday With These 7 Korean Cleansers

If you swear by South Korea’s 10-step skincare routine, then you already know that cleanser is an important part of it. As a matter of fact, it is usually included in the first five processes, depending on your skin type.

And since cleansers are a must-have item in your bathroom shelves, here are 7 products that will ensure you have a clear skin~

LAGOM Cellup Gel-To-Water Cleanser

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As we get a good night’s sleep, build-ups from oil-based creams, sebum as well as other impurities like dust can settle on our skin. This product from LAGOM will help get rid of those in the morning.

Its name perfectly describes its texture, starting off with a gel formulation and slowly transforming into a watery substance as you massage it in your skin. Its formulation will clean your skin, but won’t leave it feeling tight and dry!

This gel-to-water cleanser can even double as a makeup remover because it is mild, or be paired with a foam cleanser if you want to level up your routine.

*This cleanser is recommended for those with combination skin, dry + flaky skin

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The History of Whoo Cheongidan Radiant Soft Foam Cleanser

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It is never too early to include anti-aging products on your skincare routine, and this new item from The History of Whoo’s Cheongdian line is the perfect addition to your regime.

Made using a complex of nourishing ingredients, this facial cleanser will make your skin more radiant, improve your complexion and wash away all your face’s impurities while keeping it moisturised!

It also has enzymes that dissolves dead skin cells, so expect a smoother skin once you start using this regularly~

*This cleanser is recommended for those with dry and sensitive skin.

Get it at The History of Whoo boutiques and department store counters island-wide.

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

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COSRX is known for it’s anti-acne products like their pimple patches, but they also have good quality facial cleansers like the Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser.

As mentioned above, our skin develops impurities, sebums and dead skins whenever we go to sleep. That is why washing our face with just water in the morning is not enough!

This cleanser does not all get rid of all the dirt; it also keeps your skin healthy by restoring its optimal pH level of 4 to 6. It is also cruelty free and paraben free, so if you’re on the sensitive side, this is a must buy.

*This cleanser is recommended for all types of skin.

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AHC Aqualuronic Cleanser

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If your skin easily gets irritated from cleansers that contain harsh ingredients, consider switching to AHC Aqualuronic Cleanser. It is a hypoallergenic and hydrating facial foam that is mild and gentle, keeping your skin free of redness and irritations.

This product also swears to building up moisture from within since it has hyaluronic acid, which contains low, medium and high molecular weights. Additionally, it contains 3 types of ceramide to keep your skin’s energy replenished!

*This cleanser is recommended for all types of skin.

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SKINFOOD Egg White Perfect Pore Cleansing Foam

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A cleanser that is made out of egg? SKINFOOD is responsible for that! Formulated with albumin (egg whites) extract, it contains amino acids that will make your pores smaller and clean your skin’s impurities at the same time.

The brand also lives up to its name by adding other food ingredients like the 5RG Pore Erasers, which is a mix of tomato, carrot and licorice extracts, together with centella asiatica and green tree extracts! 

While it successfully cleans your face, it ensures that it will not strip away your skins beneficial natural oils.

*This cleanser is recommended for those with combination and oily skin.

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CENTURY RECIPES Kyungsung Jawoon Facial Cleanser

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CENTURY RECIPES uses 100 years worth of knowledge to create its beauty products that are both timeless and effective, hence the brand name.

Their products are made using unique ingredients, just like this facial cleanser that contains the “JAWOON Complex” formula – Jacho Root Extraxt and 10 other plant-based extracts plus Kaolin mud, leaving your skin purified as well as moisturised!

Once you add this to your skincare routine, your complexion will be fresher and brighter.

*This cleanser is recommended for all types of skin.

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Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Foaming Cleanser

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For our vegan readers out there who want to practice the same lifestyle when it comes to skincare products, Aromatica will be your newest best friend.

They are the only Korean beauty brand to earn EWG’s Skindeep Champion Status, which means all their items are toxin-free and made using a vegan formula!

This cleanser removes dirt and makeup on your skin with its organic aloe vera and tea tree formula keeping it clean, purified, fresh and toned. Plus, it gives calming and hydrating effects with the help of burdock and comfrey root extracts.

*This cleanser is recommended for oily skin.

Did you find your newest cleanser on our list? Let us know below which one will you add to your skincare routine!