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Every year since 2014, we've celebrated the most beloved K-beauty products known for making a meaningful difference in your skin care routines. These brands are winners because they have proven to be innovative and challenge the skin care industry.

 

This year, we took the criteria to a new level by turning to a particularly esteemed panel of industry experts - you, our community. You voted for your favorites in 10 categories from Best Vegan Beauty to your most trusted Holy Grail to your favorite Newcomer and told us how these products have transformed your skin and your routines.

 

We couldn't be more excited to announce them as our 2021 Best Of K-Beauty® Award Winners.

Every year since 2014, we've celebrated the most beloved K-beauty products known for making a meaningful difference in your skin care routines. These brands are winners because they have proven to be innovative and challenge the skin care industry.

 

This year, we took the criteria to a new level by turning to a particularly esteemed panel of industry experts - you, our community. You voted for your favorites in 10 categories from Best Vegan Beauty to your most trusted Holy Grail to your favorite Newcomer and told us how these products have transformed your skin and your routines.

 

We couldn't be more excited to announce them as our 2021 Best Of K-Beauty® Award Winners.

Meet the Game-Changers

BEST CLEAN BEAUTY

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

ACWELL Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

 
 
 
This Soko Glam exclusive brightens dull skin and evens out hyperpigmentation with a high concentration of licorice root extract and licorice water! With no sulfates, no parabens, no mineral oil, and no artificial fragrances or colorants, this serum passes our criteria for Clean Beauty with flying colors.

 

 

 

 

Good for the environment and for your skin! This lightweight, silky moisturizer contains lotus flower extract which absorbs impurities to help you achieve clearer skin. Natural flavonoids and patented hydrator Aquaxyl™ boost elasticity and moisture.

BEST VEGAN BEAUTY

Rovectin Lotus Water Cream

ROVECTIN Lotus Water Cream

BEST STAPLE (BEST UNDER $25)

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Serum

 

 

 

This serum is especially great for acne-prone skin! Main ingredient propolis helps calm and heal irritated flare ups while niacinamide and turmeric brighten and protect against free radical damage.

 

 

 

 

This new fast-absorbing chemical sunscreen has quickly become a must-have. It provides SPF 50 protection and hydration without greasiness, white-cast, or clogged pores.

THE NEW CLASSIC

Rovectin Lotus Water Cream

NEOGEN Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen

BEST ALL-AROUND

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

HANSKIN Pore Cleansing Oil [BHA]

 

 

 

This cleanser is a multi-tasker! Salicylic acid actively fights blackheads and lightly exfoliates while a blend of fruit oils, olive oil, and jojoba oil cleanse deep into your pores. Best for combination and oily skin, as it helps control sebum production.

 

 

 

 

Embedded with gold, pearl, diamond, and charcoal powders for a luxury experience, these hydrogel patches contain star ingredients snail filtrate and bee venom to firm, purify, and revitalize the sensitive skin around your eyes.

BEST AT-HOME TREATMENT

Rovectin Lotus Water Cream

BENTON Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch

BEST NIGHT TREATMENT

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

SATURDAY SKIN Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask

 

 

 

This sleep mask is formulated with yuzu, which is packed with 3x more vitamin C than lemons for 3x the benefits! Along with niacinamide and retinol, this mask works overnight so you can wake up with radiant and supple skin.

 

 

 

 

Formulated with 5% niacinamide, this formulation contains the optimal concentration for brightening and targeting hyperpigmentation. Additionally, 80% fermented ingredients help gently balance and strengthen skin.

THE HOLY GRAIL

Rovectin Lotus Water Cream

THEN I MET YOU The Giving Essence

BEST BODY CARE

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

KLAVUU Green Pearlsation Tea Tree Care Body Spray

 

 

 

Skin care extends beyond the face with this cooling face and body mist. Formulated with tea tree and salicylic to fight breakouts and pearl and algae extracts to soothe and brighten!

 

 

 

 

 

This new curation has made a big impression and is here to stay as a fan favorite. A 3-in-1 toner, essence, and moisturizer, this multi-tasker is packed with healing and hydrating ingredients!

BEST NEWCOMER

Rovectin Lotus Water Cream

GOOD LIGHT Moon Glow Milky Toning Lotion

BEST CLEAN BEAUTY

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

ACWELL Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

This Soko Glam exclusive brightens dull skin and evens out hyperpigmentation with a high concentration of licorice root extract and licorice water! With no sulfates, no parabens, no mineral oil, and no artificial fragrances or colorants, this serum passes our criteria for Clean Beauty with flying colors.

BEST VEGAN BEAUTY

Rovectin Lotus Water Cream

ROVECTIN Lotus Water Cream

Good for the environment and for your skin! This lightweight, silky moisturizer contains lotus flower extract which absorbs impurities to help you achieve clearer skin. Natural flavonoids and patented hydrator Aquaxyl™ boost elasticity and moisture.

BEST STAPLE (BEST UNDER $25)

Glow Serum Serum/Ampoule Beauty of Joseon

BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Serum

This serum is especially great for acne-prone skin! Main ingredient propolis helps calm and heal irritated flare ups while niacinamide and turmeric brighten and protect against free radical damage.

THE NEW CLASSIC

Neogen Day Light Protection Airy Sunscreen

NEOGEN Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen

This new fast-absorbing chemical sunscreen has quickly become a must-have. It provides SPF 50 protection and hydration without greasiness, white-cast, or clogged pores.

BEST ALL-AROUND

Hanskin Pore Cleansing Oil [BHA]

HANSKIN Pore Cleansing Oil [BHA]

This cleanser is a multi-tasker! Salicylic acid actively fights blackheads and lightly exfoliates while a blend of fruit oils, olive oil, and jojoba oil cleanse deep into your pores. Best for combination and oily skin, as it helps control sebum production.

BEST AT-HOME TREATMENT

Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch Best of K-Beauty Winner

BENTON Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch

Embedded with gold, pearl, diamond, and charcoal powders for a luxury experience, these hydrogel patches contain star ingredients snail filtrate and bee venom to firm, purify, and revitalize the sensitive skin around your eyes.

BEST NIGHT TREATMENT

SATURDAY SKIN Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask Best of K-beauty winner

SATURDAY SKIN Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask

This sleep mask is formulated with yuzu, which is packed with 3x more vitamin C than lemons for 3x the benefits! Along with niacinamide and retinol, this mask works overnight so you can wake up with radiant and supple skin.

THE HOLY GRAIL

THEN I MET YOU The Giving Essence Best of K-beauty Winner

THEN I MET YOU The Giving Essence

Formulated with 5% niacinamide, this formulation contains the optimal concentration for brightening and targeting hyperpigmentation. Additionally, 80% fermented ingredients help gently balance and strengthen skin.

BEST BODY CARE

KLAVUU Green Pearlsation Tea Tree Care Body Spray Best of K-beauty winner

KLAVUU Green Pearlsation Tea Tree Care Body Spray

Skin care extends beyond the face with this cooling face and body mist. Formulated with tea tree and salicylic to fight breakouts and pearl and algae extracts to soothe and brighten!

BEST NEWCOMER

Good Light moon glow milky toning lotion

GOOD LIGHT Moon Glow Milky Toning Lotion

This new curation has made a big impression and is here to stay as a fan favorite. A 3-in-1 toner, essence, and moisturizer, this multi-tasker is packed with healing and hydrating ingredients!

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