No matter you have a 10 step skincare routine or the most basic, the one product that remains common for all is a facial cleanser. I've said this a million times, and I'll say it again, Korean skin care is on another level, everything from the effective formulations to the quality of products, you get a great bank for your buck and if you're looking for the best Korean facial cleansers out there, here you go.
Best Of The Best: 10 Best Korean Facial Cleansers For Clean And Hydrated Skin
₹849
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The entire range of rice water from The Face Shop is loved by many users. The products are good quality, value for money and quite effective. The main purpose of rice extracts is to keep your skin hydrated and moisturised, which to be honest, is the solution to 95% of skin problems. This foaming cleanser is able to leave your skin feeling squeaky clean without stripping it of any essential oils.
User rating: 4.5/5
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam
₹2500
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All of Sulwhasoo's products usually have raving reviews, and this Gentle Cleansing Foam is no exception. I'd argue that it's one of their more reasonably priced products, especially for the quantity. The brand claims to have sold 19 million bottles of this cleanser to date, thanks to their trademarked Hydra Capture Complex that leaves the skin feeling moisturised. The cleanser is gentle, yet gives you a deep pore cleanse to remove any dust and impurities of the day.
User rating: 4.5/5
Innisfree Green Tea Hydrating Amino Acid Foam Cleanser
₹800
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Innisfree is loved by the LBB crew for its never-disappointing products. The Green Tea Hydrating Foam Cleanser has amino acid complex to moisturise the skin, jeju green tea and calamus root extract to make the skin smoother. The cleanser foams up pretty quickly and leaves your skin feeling deeply cleansed. Users love it for the price point and the fact that it isn’t harsh on on sensitive skin.
User rating: 4.5/5
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
₹1199
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Beauty Of Joseon went viral because of their sunscreen, and we must say it was nothing short of exceptional. Next up, we'll be trying their Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser, which has received the same amount of love, if not more from users. It's a pH-balanced cleanser that's great to use every day for all skin types. The lightweight gel formula is able to give you a good cleanse and gentle exfoliation without stripping your skin of moisture.
User rating: 4.3/5
Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
₹1280
The Pyunkang Yul Low pH cleanser is filled with great ingredients like glycerin for hydration, antioxidants like Centella Asiatica and green tea extracts that help soothe the skin. It's got natural AHAs that gently exfoliate the skin, which gives you everything you need in a cleanser.
User rating: 4.4/5
Thank You Farmer Rice Pure Clay Mask To Foam Cleanser
₹1999
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We love products that can do multiple tasks, but only trust them when they are from a Korean brand. This one is a 2-in-1 clay mask that can also be used as a foam cleanser. It's got kaolin clay that helps detoxify and is also great for people with oily skin as it absorbs excess oil and unclogs pores. Rice, quinoa, yulmu, and oat extracts work together to give you a good cleanse and take care of your pores, while vitamin E and vitamin B2 help prevent skin moisture loss.
User rating: 4.4/5
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil
₹1550
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Most Korean skincare routines feature a double cleanse, where the first cleanse is with an oil based cleanser and the second one with a water based cleanser. This ensures that you get an extremely deep cleanse. The oil cleanser easily breaks down any make up and dirt and the water based cleaser is able to penetrate deeper into the pores. If you're been looking for an oil based cleanser then I'd suggest going with this Ginseng cleansing oil from Beauty of Joseon. It's got 50% soybean oil, which helps to gently remove dirt, waste, and makeup residues on the skin and 0.1% ginseng seed oil, which also helps brighten up the skin.
User rating: 4.4/5
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
₹850
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If you're looking for a gentle cleanser then this one from Cosrx is an easy pick. It's a gentle gel cleanser that's got a low pH level to keep your skin balanced in the morning. It's an alcohol free formula that's got a bit of everything, from tea tree oil for acne to Betaine Salicylate for mild exfoliation. It'll easily cleanse the skin of any excess oil without irritating your skin.
User rating: 4.5/5
Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil
₹1650
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The Klairs cleansing oil checks all the boxes when it comes to ingredients, it's an alcohol and fragrance-free formula that's got grape seed oil, sunflower seed oil, jojoba oil, and blackcurrant oil along with some emulsifiers. Users say that it's a lightweight cleanser that effectively removes all makeup and emulsifies easily as well.
User rating: 4.8/5
Pro-Tip
No skincare routine is complete without SPF. Here are the best Korean sunscreens you should consider.
