5 of the Best Korean Cleansers to Ramp Up Your Routine

Finding a cleanser can make you feel as though you’re Goldilocks.

You don’t want a product that strips your skin, but you also don’t want something that doesn’t get your skin clean.

Thankfully, this roundup of the best Korean cleansers is *just right*.

Although it’d be nice to make cleansing as brainless as possible, it’s a critical step in your skincare routine.

Cleansing your face the right way sets the foundation for all your other products to do their job as well as possible.

So, choose one of these best Korean cleansers and be on your way to that coveted K-Beauty glow.

As Alicia Yoon mentions on the Beauty IQ podcast below, Korean skincare takes an integrated approach. This means every single step matters.

Here Are the 6 Best Korean Cleansers in Australia

1. Say ‘Good Morning’ to Better Skin

What it is: COSRX Low-pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

Who’s it for: This is a Korean facial cleanser for combination skin.

Why it’s so good:

• Because this cleanser is pH-balanced, it won’t strip your skin.

• This pH-balanced cleanser (pH 5.5) is ideal for removing oil, product, and other impurities.

• Gentle cleansing agents remove oil from areas it tends to build up while respecting the drier areas of your face.

• It respects your skin’s acid mantle to ensure perfectly thorough cleansing with no harshness.

• Tea tree oil and a gentle form of salicylic acid clarify the skin.

• The perfect Korean gel cleanser for morning—or evening!

2. The Cleansing Foam With a Trifecta of Skincare Acids

What it is: SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam 100ml

Who’s it for: Ideal for those with oily and acne-prone skin. A great cleanser for teenagers beginning their skincare journey.

Why it’s so good:

• Some By Mi Miracle Acne Clear contains a trio of exfoliating acids that increase skin cell turnover as it removes dead skin and excess oil.

• It’s the perfect cleansing formula for anyone who struggles with blemishes.

• A rich, lathering cleanser with the perfect trio of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to help clarify the skin in as little as 30 days.

• This cleanser's ability to calm blemishes and erase blackheads makes it one of the best Korean cleansers for acne!

3. Bubble Your Way to Brighter Skin

What it is: SOME BY MI Bye Bye Blemish Vita Tox Brightening Bubble Cleanser 120g

Who it’s for: The low-pH formula is perfect for all skin types but particularly great for sensitive skin.

Why it’s so good:

• This vitamin C-infused, gentle Korean sensitive skin cleanser can help brighten the skin tone, reduce unwanted texture, and diminish dark marks over time.

• Featuring 5 types of Vitamin C, the gold-standard ingredient for brightening the skin, alongside Yuja, a citrus fruit known for its high levels of Vitamin C.

• Pigmentation works hard, but Some By Mi works harder to brighten your skin.

• It also can be left on particularly stubborn areas of pigmentation as a 5-minute brightening mask.

4. Foaming Goodness for Dry Skin

What it is: Laneige Moisturizing Cream Cleanser 150ml

Who it’s for: Perfect for dry skin.

Why it’s so good:

• This top Korean Cleanser is renowned for its ability to remove pollution and grime from the skin without depleting it of essential moisture.

  The secret of Laneige Moisturising Cream Cleanser is in the meadowfoam seed oil. This ingredient lets the cleanser foam satisfyingly while nourishing dry skin.

• Meadowfoam seed oil is similar in structure to skin’s natural sebum, so the former can deeply moisturise without heaviness. Genius.

• This creamy, foaming cleanser hydrates so well, dry skin types can also indulge without worry.

5. More Green Tea Goodness

What it is: innisfree Green Tea Foam Cleanser

Who it’s for: Perfect for combo skin, this cleanser leaves the skin feeling hydrated and fresh.

Why it’s so good:

• Green tea is high in Vitamin C for brighter skin.

• Skin is left gently cleansed, hydrated and protected.

Now that you know about the best Korean cleansers, you’re ready to start on your 10 steps to perfect skin.

You can also watch our YouTube video all about K-Beauty if you want to continue to level up your skincare...

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