Vogue Names Best Korean Moisturizers, From $18 Beauty of Joseon to $260 Sulwhasoo
Vogue released a comprehensive guide featuring the top Korean moisturizers, showcasing eight different products suitable for a range of skin types, with prices ranging from $18 to $260. Among the highlighted items are Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream ($22), Medicube Triple Collagen Cream ($20), Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream ($27), Aestura Atobarrier365 Cream, Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream ($260), SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream, Illiyoon Ceramide ATO Cream ($27), Sungboon Editor Deep Collagen Retinol Power Boosting Capsule Cream, and Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel ($18). Dermatologists Michelle Park and Claire Chang emphasized the importance of hydration and essential ingredients, while aesthetician Emma Jin suggested Anua's cream for 'skinimalism.' Contributions from Vogue staff included testing notes and methodology.
Key facts
- Vogue published a guide to the best Korean moisturizers, with prices ranging from $18 to $260.
- Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream ($22) was named best for dehydrated skin.
- Medicube Triple Collagen Cream ($20) was named best collagen cream.
- Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream ($27) was named best for acne-prone skin.
- Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream ($260) was named best wrinkle cream.
- Illiyoon Ceramide ATO Cream ($27) was named best for sensitive skin.
- Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel ($18) was named best for oily skin.
- Dermatologist Michelle Park said Korean skin care focuses on hydration and strengthening the skin barrier.
- Dermatologist Claire Chang said Korean moisturizers are not superior to US moisturizers, calling the choice personal and subjective.
- Aesthetician Emma Jin recommended Anua's cream for clients exploring 'skinimalism'.
Entities
Artists
- Michelle Park
- Claire Chang
- Emma Jin
- Iman Balagam
- Jenny Berg
- Concetta Ciralo
- Kiana Murden
Institutions
- Vogue
- Anua
- Medicube
- Dr. Althea
- Sulwhasoo
- Illiyoon
- Beauty of Joseon
- Aestura
- SKIN1004
- Sungboon Editor
- Stalle Studios
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- National Eczema Association
- TikTok
- Whoop
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Korea
- Madagascar