Holy Grail: 6 K-Beauty acne treatments to swear by for impeccable skin

Holy Grail: 6 K-Beauty acne treatments to swear by for blemish-free skin

Sarah Khan

30 Jan 2018

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Dr. Jart+
Cipacair Tiger Grass Re.Pair Serum (via Sephora), SGD63

To treat hormonal acne – Hormonal acne is one of the most trickiest and frustrating types of acne to treat. If you’re tired of scouring the beauty aisle for a solution that actually works, here's some good news.

This calming serum’s central ingredient is the centella asiatica, an herbaceous plant that’s been used for centuries to relief aggravated, inflamed skin. So potent is this serum that only a small drop is required to visibly reduce the appearance of rosacea and acne, as well as too soothe ultra-sensitive skin. It also works wonders as an overnight spot treatment!
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Corsx
BHA Blackhead Power Liquid (via iHerb), SGD27.73

To Exfoliate - Exfoliating acids are a tried-and-tested acne-busting staple, and Corsx’s exfoliating essence certainly lives up to the hype over AHA and BHA products. Formulated with salicylic acid and beta hydroxyl acid (2%), it deep cleanses your pores and also erases the appearance of blackheads that just won’t go away.
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Benton
Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel (via iHerb), SGD22.58

To fade acne scars – Created with a potent 80% aloe extract, this fragrance-free gel is ideal for sensitive, acne-prone skin. Besides being calming and ultra-soothing on the skin, it also helps to fade acne scars effectively.
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Innisfree
Jeju Bija Anti Trouble Spot Essence, SGD23.47

To spot-treat – Spot treatments are a nifty invention for targeting specific zits or areas on your face. Unlike most spot treatments which contain purely salicylic acid, Innisfree’s Spot Essence contains both salicylic acid (treats blemishes) and torreya seed oil (helps heal skin after).

If you steer clear of acne treatments due to how excessively drying it can feel on the skin, get this: it is also formulated with the skin-soothing calamine and chlorella extract, which means you will not have to deal with any unflattering flaky patches after.
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Missha
Speedy Solution Anti Trouble Patch, approx. SGD6.56

Acne patches – Acne patches can be a hit or a miss – frankly, you’ll either swear by them or dismiss it as another beauty gimmick. Missha’s Speedy Solution Anti Trouble Patches prove to be surprisingly effective. Besides covering your zit, it is formulated with a blend of salicylic acid and tea tree oil to treat your blemishes.
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Manefit
Natural Gift Green Tea Pore Care Sheet Mask (via SoKoGlam), approx. SGD23.91

For antioxidant benefits - It's no secret that green tea is a miracle beauty ingredient. Manefit's hydrogel sheet masks are infused with whole green tea leaves, delivering all its soothing, de-puffing and antioxidant benefits fresh from the source and onto your skin.

K-Beauty might be better known for impeccable, luminous skin – however, they also boast of pretty impressive blemish-busting beauty products just as worthy of the hype.

If there is something the Koreans can master, it’s the art of impossibly perfect, luminous skin. Which is why we’re naturally orientating our beauty radar towards the world of K-beauty and its fascinating acne treatment products.

Korean beauty might be better known for their wildly popular ‘glass skin’ trend and array of sophisticated formulas and technologies in beauty, which might eclipse the star power of its range of acne treatments. Give any of these blemish-busting products a try however, and you’ll definitely find it’s certainly worthy

In fact, some of these anti-blemish products are touted to be even superior to their cult ‘Western’ counterparts, like the Paula’s Choice chemical exfoliant.

From the ultra-potent Dr. JART+ Cicapair Serum and to the Corsx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, browse our favourite K-beauty acne treatments in the gallery above!

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