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This Just In: September's Top 10 Korean Cleansers

Brought to you by SkinSight™ – SkinSeoul’s propriety AI ranking system based on millions of skincare insights, direct from the skincare capital of the world: South Korea. 

No editors, panels, or sponsorships – our analysis is based solely on Korean consumers’ voices and opinions.

Why are Korean cleansers so popular?

Korean cleansers are loved due to their emphasis on innovative formulations that cater to a variety of skin types and concerns. Koreans often use the double-cleansing method, starting with an oil-based cleanser to remove makeup and impurities, followed by a water-based cleanser to eliminate residual dirt. These products often include calming and gentle ingredients to ensure your skin is squeaky clean and hydrated. 

These cleansers are what Korean consumers are raving about in Korea today.

Torriden
Key Benefits:

• Infused with low molecular hyaluronic acid for deep hydration
• Gently cleanses and soothes with chamomile and green tea extracts
• Strengthens skin barrier with panthenol and allantoin for healthy skin

Skin Concerns: Dryness, Sensitivity
$17.58
15%$14.95
beplain
Key Benefits:

• Contains mung bean powder for gentle and effective cleansing.
• Formulated with a mild acidic pH of around 5.5, suitable for sensitive skin.
• Enhanced with water-soluble polymers to improve foam generation and retention for a thorough cleanse.

Skin Concerns: Sensitivity
4.7 (20k+)
$19.56
29%$13.80
S.NATURE
Key Benefits:

• Provides dual cleansing effect without leaving residue, ensuring a thorough and clean wash.
• Moisturizes the skin and helps maintain a balanced skin pH.
• Contains a high concentration of rice extract (41.8%) to nourish and protect the skin with vitamins and minerals.

Skin Concerns: Dryness, Sensitivity
4.8 (1k+)
$23.61
13%$20.48
HUE_CALM
Key Benefits:

• Soothes and comforts sensitive skin with heartleaf extract, providing relief from irritation.
• Offers deep cleansing that removes sunscreen and fine dust particles, leaving skin clear and clean.
• Maintains skin’s moisture balance with mildly acidic bubbles, ensuring skin feels hydrated and refreshed after cleansing.

Skin Concerns: Sensitivity, Redness, Sebum, Pores
4.92 (700)
$36.75
32%$24.93
Botanic Nation
Key Benefits:

•Deep cleans pores with micro-scrub particles
•Infused with Jeju Sparkling Water for refreshing cleanse
•Removes impurities and dead skin cells effectively

Skin Concerns: Pores, Sebum
4.77 (1k+)
$16.70
ma:nyo
Key Benefits:

• Deep cleanses pores with fine cream bubbles
• Infused with hyaluronic acid and ceramide for hydration
• Leaves skin moisturized without tightness after washing

Skin Concerns: Pores, Dryness
$26.38
33%$17.58
INNISFREE
Key Benefits:

• Deeply cleanses pores, removing impurities and dead skin cells effectively.
• Provides moisture and maintains skin hydration after cleansing.
• Enhances skin brightness and elasticity.

Skin Concerns: Pores, Sebum, Sensitivity, Dryness
4.8 (30k+)
$17.54
33%$11.83
MEDIPEEL+
Key Benefits:

• Enhanced skin turnover and exfoliation through the inclusion of AHA and BHA, targeting impurities and dead skin cells.
• Contains lactobacillus ferment and collagen to maintain skin’s moisture and softness after cleansing.
• Improved creamy and gentle formula that effectively removes makeup and impurities without drying out the skin.

Skin Concerns: Dryness, Pores, Sensitivity
4.8 (83)
$23.74
33%$16.00
ROUND LAB
Key Benefits:

• Contains Pine Cica Activator™ for enhanced skin soothing
• Hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and skin barrier strengthening
• Targets acne-prone skin with pore-tightening and calming effects

Skin Concerns: Acne, Pores, Sensitivity
4.9 (531)
$21.58
15%$18.28
ROUND LAB
Key Benefits:

•Gently removes ultra-fine dust and impurities with weakly acidic formula
•Soothes and protects skin with allantoin and ceramide ingredients
•Creates rich, moisturizing foam for a refreshing cleansing experience

Skin Concerns: Dryness, Sensitivity
$83.26
46%$44.74

And that's it! These are September's best Korean cleansers according to Korean consumers.

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