Beauty girls, if you haven't tried some of the brilliant products to come out of the K-beauty community [1], what are you even doing with your life? Korean beauty [2] has become a major trend in the United States — you can get it everywhere from drugstores to department stores. These products specifically come from South Korea and are known for their innovation and unique ingredients. If you want to test some of the hottest items out there, we curated a list of essentials we know everyone will be obsessed with in 2018. Give them a try; it will be totally life-changing.
Missha x Frida Kahlo The Original Tension Pact Perfect Cover
The lightweight foundation in this Missha x Frida Kahlo The Original Tension Pact Perfect Cover Compact [3] ($25) gives you full coverage while simultaneously moisturising your skin. The formula includes hyaluronic acid, which fades spots and brightens your complexion.
My Skin Mentor Dr. G Red Blemish Spot Treatment
This My Skin Mentor Dr. G Red Blemish Spot Treatment [4] ($24) is like magic — dab it on acne spots or red areas at night and wake up looking flawless.
Ipkn Twinkle Lips Matte Lipstick
This Ipkn Twinkle Lips Matte Lipstick [5] ($18) gives your pout a pop of colour while moisturising it with hydrogenated castor oil.
Tony Moly Tako Pore Blackhead Scrub Stick
How cute is this Tony Moly Tako Pore Blackhead Scrub Stick [6] ($10, originally $13)? It includes a powerful blend of marine plant extracts, black mud, and charcoal in a scrub container so you can easily extract pore-clogging skin impurities.
COSRX One Step Pimple Clear Kit
Get rid of a zit in no time flat with this convenient COSRX One Step Pimple Clear Kit [7] ($6) that's especially good for travel.
Tpsy Dash Lip Marker
This Tpsy Dash Lip Marker [8] ($16) has serious colour payoff and stains your lips so you never have to reapply it for the day. The water-based formula is so sheer, you can't even feel it.
Forever 21 NeoGen Lemon Gauze Peeling
The exfoliating pads in this Forever 21 NeoGen Lemon Gauze Peeling Set [9] ($27) remove dead skin cells and impurities, leaving behind a smooth, bright face.
Skinfood Egg White Perfect Pore Cleansing Foam
If you have oily skin, use this Skinfood Egg White Perfect Pore Cleansing Foam [10] ($10, originally $13) once a day to clean your face for a perfectly poreless complexion.
Too Cool For School Dinoplatz Cushy Blusher
Apply this Too Cool For School Dinoplatz Cushy Blusher [11] ($23) directly from the bottle to your face for a natural, dewy glow that lasts for hours.
Dr. Jart+ Firm Lover Rubber Mask
The rubber texture of this Dr. Jart+ Firm Lover Rubber Mask [12] ($12) locks in a serum that improves your skin's elasticity and hydration.
Tpsy Draw Lip Crayon
The satin-smooth formula of this Tpsy Draw Lip Crayon [13] ($16) glides right onto your lips. It comes in a wide variety of colours.
Too Cool For School Takkoza Cleansing Wipes
These Too Cool For School Takkoza Cleansing Wipes [14] ($16) include nutrient-rich carrot water that rejuvenates your skin.
Peach & Lily Dream Sheet Masks
Lift and plump your skin with these Peach & Lily Dream Sheet Masks [15] ($6), which are jam-packed with all sorts of cutting-edge ingredients.
Ipkn Mattifying Gel Primer
Apply this Ipkn Mattifying Gel Primer [16] ($28) before your foundation for a face that never gets shiny or greasy.
I Dew Care Blackhead 3-Step Removal Kit
After using this I Dew Care Blackhead 3-Step Removal Kit [17] ($14), your pores will be invisible.