By: DODOSKIN Team

Los Angeles California

7/5/2021

Whether you are a K-beauty pro or just starting out your journey towards clear, hydrated skin, you simply can't overlook the abundance of Korean skincare and beauty products at your disposal. There are so many reasons we look to Korea for skincare guidance and stock up on favorite Korean brands like Krave, Hera, Benton when it comes down to upgrading our skin-care routines. Maybe it's the innovation, gentle ingredients, and cute packaging, combined with an affordable price tag. One thing is certain, these 5 top-selling Korean skincare brands of 2021 are at the top of the list for a reason, and they certainly deserve a spot in your beauty arsenal.

Benton

Korean brands have certainly upgraded the standards for the global skin-care industry, and Benton is a stellar example of that. The K-beauty brand, which became famous through the use of its all-natural formulas, was founded by a mother and her son back in the 1920s. Benton skincare managed to revamp our skincare routine with incredible K-beauty picks for dry skin and beyond. 

Utilizing natural botanical ultra-moisturizing oils and extracts, each product aims to quench your skin's thirst, cleanse and restore its hydration to Korean Beauty levels. From green tea toners and snail bee serums to cleansing foams and everything in between, Benton definitely deserves a spot amongst the best Korean skincare brands of 2021.

BENTON Fermentation Eye Cream 30g

BENTONSnail Bee Ultimate Serum 35ml

Hera

If you are on the hunt for luxury Korean makeup from Seoul, then Hera might be just the perfect option for you. Blame it on their dozens of price-savvy innovative formulas, or simply on the fact that Hera always manages to steal the title of one of the most trusted cosmetic brands in Korea, the outcome remains the same. The brand carries the most delightful, color-rich lipsticks, sunkissed-like bronzers, super-moisturizing hydro pearl serums, and many more sought-after formulas.

HERA SENSUAL SPICY NUDE VOLUME

HERA Airy Blur Priming Powder 8.5g

Krave

Krave Beauty was founded by K Beauty influencer Liah Yoo and quickly managed to force its way into the hearts of thousands of skincare-fanatics. Whether you are scavenging for quality products to keep your complexion dewy and plump or looking to adopt a minimal skincare routine that's actually aligned with your ever-changing needs, Krave restores damaged your complexion to its former glory, while energizing your skin, just like your morning cup of coffee. 

This minimal Korean skincare brand is filled to the brim with nourishing formulas , utterly hydrating cleansers, and skin resurfacing exfoliators rich in delicious antioxidants from dark, leafy greens.

Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser

Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-yAHA

Missha

The best products of Missha in 2021 are renowned all over the world with many beauty Youtubers raving about its high-quality, skin-enhancing formulas. With an equally large selection of skincare and makeup products, Missha certainly deserves all the hype. Their virtual and physical shelves are chock-full of skincare staples to make your skin appear luminous, translucent, and nourished. Think of BB creams, magic cushion foundations, and skin toners with wild ginseng along with a sting of hydrating, calming, and glow-bringing ingredients.

MISSHA All-around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk SPF50+

MISSHA All around Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel Cooling Effect SPF 50+

A'PIEU's

A'PIEU's lightweight formulas miraculously manage to nourish even the roughest and driest skin, offering a plump glow. Their skincare line might be catering to women in their 20s, but that doesn't mean that you can't rip the benefits of this best-selling Korean skincare brand at any age. A'PIEU's most coveted products include hyper-protective sunscreens, moisturizing primers, and its overly adorable Milk Facial Sheet collections. Each and every beautifully packaged formula promises to leave your complexion feeling plumped, glowy, and nothing short of enviable.

A'PIEU Madecassoside Fluid 

A'PIEU Juicy Pang Water Blusher