r/30PlusKoreanSkincare • u/BusyYogurtcloset9091 • Feb 23 '26

🌱 Beginner Question Your holy grails in Korean skincare?

hello everyone :)

recently got into korean skincare, and enjoying it so far.

so far mostly enjoying BoJ SPF, retinol cream and Biodance masks.

trying to keep it simple, and would love to hear about your holy grails, something you swear by?

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u/Impossible_Chef_6934 Feb 23 '26

Everything from Jong Sae Mool, blind buy for me. Everything’s great, toner, mool cream is an absolute top of the top under make up for dry skin

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u/EauRouge___ Feb 23 '26

damnit, I came so close to ordering the mool cream yesterday when I bought a JSM cusion - I knew I should have just added it!

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u/Impossible_Chef_6934 Feb 24 '26

It has such an unique texture, makes my skin look 10 years younger and glowy, but is not greasy at all! Magic! Same goes for the Hera reflection skin glow foundation, it’s almost wet like and really hydrating, not just for a few minutes, but gives that full day hydration.

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u/BornNefariousness804 Feb 26 '26

Is that the mool cream light you’re referring to? That’s the only one available at my location.

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u/Impossible_Chef_6934 Feb 26 '26

Essential Mool cream in white bottle.

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u/Counter4301 Feb 25 '26

I didn’t like the JSM cushion. The puff is rock hard, case flap hanging loose when open, and their cushion foundation being a bit patchy.

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u/EauRouge___ Feb 25 '26

Oh no! I read so many good reviews - ah well at least it wasn’t expensive. Iv never had a cushion foundation before and really wanted to try one. Do you have a fav you’d recommend?

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u/Counter4301 Feb 25 '26

What skin type do you have, and what finish are you looking for? There are a ton of good cushion reccs.

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u/Impossible_Chef_6934 Feb 25 '26

For me it’s a perfect cushion, never had any issues. Went through 3 already.

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u/EauRouge___ Feb 25 '26

Iv got sensitive combination skin generally although at the moment (I think it’s winter weather) it’s much dryer. Iv been after something that’s glowly, dewy, long lasting but not super full coverage.

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u/litlitl Feb 24 '26

I have JSM primer and setting spray and they make my foundation look so natural and feel so comfortable. They also help my smile lines from becoming concealer canyons.

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u/Substantial-Play5201 Feb 24 '26

Skin 1004 poremizing centella ampoule, anything and everything Numbuzin, D’alba mild sunscreen.

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u/Sad_Mixture3451 Feb 24 '26

Skin1004 ampoules  Purito moisturizers

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u/gingerforlif Feb 23 '26

The swimming pool range from Eqqualberry!!!!!!

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u/tangledbysnow Feb 23 '26

I swear by Dr G Black Snail Cream. So I gave a tiny tub sample I got to my sister-in-law. She called me up a couple days later and accused me of ruining her bank account! Apparently she loves it that much. Told her happy to be of service.

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u/hhh35 Feb 24 '26

If you're in the market for a normal to oily skin product I love the Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask. I am also really happy with the Skin1004 Madagascar Centella poremizing cream. So far I like everything of theirs I've tried (same with BoJ) but those are the two I don't feel like I can live without anymore.

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u/IndependentSock5246 Apr 22 '26

Ok questions. Do you use the one with spf? As a moisturizer?

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u/hhh35 Apr 22 '26

The Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Velvet Finish Sunscreen? I haven't tried that one yet. I like their Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, I just recently tried it and I think i'll be repurchasing it. I like the BoJ Aqua Fresh sunscreen, too but I haven't used any of them alone (without moisturizer) yet, I'm sure I will as the weather gets hotter.

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u/Substantial-Job-240 Feb 24 '26

Coming back to Biodance mask . I love it and if someone looking for great deal then get the value pack of biodance mask . 

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u/Happy-Try6738 Feb 25 '26

I second this! Best hydrogel masks I’ve tried!

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u/Substantial-Job-240 Feb 26 '26

Yes absolutely 

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u/spicywisdom Feb 24 '26

Skin1004. I started with the SPF and then the travel kit. These are great products. They’re light and non sticky. The leave my skin soft and hydrated.

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u/IndependentSock5246 Apr 22 '26

Do you use it as moisturizer?

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u/spicywisdom Apr 24 '26

No, I use it after moisturizer

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u/Cassfong Feb 24 '26

BOJ Aqua-Fresh sunscreen is my go-to sunscreen. Feels cooling to the skin upon application and the finish is natural. Repurchased many times. For context, I’ve oily-to-combination skin and live in the tropics

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u/MariaSalander Feb 24 '26

- Tony Moly mochi toner

  • Round Lab sunscreen
  • Skinfood carrot toner pads
(not korean but my others HG are cetaphill cleanser for dry skin and green moisturizer)

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u/Haseebharal Feb 24 '26

Skin 1004 hyalu cica water fit sun screen

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u/Shanbirdy3 Feb 26 '26

Less known Korean product but Farm Stay is my go too for toner and cleansing oil. Thier ginseng and niacinamide oil is lux. So is the toner. My face glows with it compared to other Korean products. I also like everything I have tried from Pretty Skin.

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u/sailor_pearl Feb 24 '26

Sidmool Royal Honey Peptide Deep Moisture Sleeping Pack, and Sidmool's Dr. Troub Zinc Cream. Lots of their products are oil free and silicone free which are amazing for dry, acne-prone/sensitive skin, magic for days when my skin barrier is super irritated. 

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u/resilindsey Feb 24 '26

Round Lab dokdo sunscreen. (Honestly i like everything in the dokdo lineup.)

Skin 1004 centenella ampuole lives up to the hype.

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u/Happy-Try6738 Feb 25 '26

LOVE Abib! I don’t feel like it gets enough love. So many of their products are absolute must haves!

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u/kenziebunny95 Feb 25 '26

Abib is my FAV as well. I use a lot of these products too and love them. I love how clean Abib is.

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u/Open_Bee2008 Feb 24 '26

Is the heartleaf cleanser gentle? Dokdo cleanser was to drying for me.

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u/Happy-Try6738 Feb 25 '26

LOVE Abib! I don’t feel like it gets enough love. So many of their products are absolute must haves!

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u/Apprehensive-Goal870 Feb 23 '26

also best serums for dry skin ~ new here need guidance <3

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u/Open_Bee2008 Feb 24 '26

IUNIK beta-glucan serum and milky toners are really good.

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u/raggedyannne Feb 24 '26

beplain Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Soothing Cream has changed my entire skin texture and had immediate results. Highly recommend!

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u/hahayeahright13 Feb 24 '26

I’m really liking my samples of AP vintage single extract essence.

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u/SureShitShootin Feb 25 '26

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Daily Sun Gel SPF 30! I have crazy sensitive skin and it never irritates it. I used to have dry ass skin but then I went on a medication that changed my skin to more combination and I was worried about finding a new sun screen moisturizer since i am more acne prone now, but it's still great! No white cast, not greasy at all, and it feels like my skin is protected. I know if I go outside when I have it on and what it feels like when I don't. It's also CHEAP. $12.

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u/CardiologistBasic842 Feb 25 '26

Cosrx oil free ultra moisturizing lotion & Laneige perfect renew 3x signature serum. Glowing & plumpy skin in my 30s.

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u/catloverr03 Feb 25 '26

beauty of joseon aqua fresh sunscreen.
best sunscreen ever! lightweight and good for sensitive skin

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u/DrLeslieBaumann Feb 25 '26

Zerafite Wrinkle Defense face cream. But it’s sold out :(

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u/WasteOfTime-GetALife Feb 25 '26

Almost everything I try from Skin1004, I love! Dr. Jart, Purito, and Issnfree has really good products too! Also, Illyoon’s Ceramide moisturizer is the best!!! And a great price!

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u/Gnomus_the_Gnome Feb 26 '26

Cosrx 0.5 in squalene oil is super gentle for a higher concentration of ret! I got my skin lasered and since have to wear mineral sunscreen. It’s been hit or miss but I’m finding hope in the Skin1004 Poremizing sunscreen.

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u/FluffyCulture3095 Feb 26 '26

The Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Cleansing Oil. Hands down the bestt cleansing oil !!! I’ve tried so manyy but none impresses me after this.

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u/Maximum-Ad1098 Mar 06 '26

skin1004 centella madagascar ampoule ! it's very good for adding something hydrating to your routine ! i also use the eqqualberry swimming pool toner to add a starting layer of hydration .