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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> commerce producer Sarah Hoffmann applying the Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Serum Toner<\/p>\n<\/span>Sarah Hoffmann<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> As you may have guessed, the Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Serum Toner acts as a hydrating serum and<\/em> toner\u2014pretty impressive. Its main ingredient is conditioning ceramides, but you can also expect your skin to get a double dose of moisture replenishment with the help of panthenol. The brand recommends applying this milky formula with a cotton pad to get the most out of each application, but you can also use your (clean!) fingers to pat the product in.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cThis toner single-handedly saved me from crusty retinol face. When I first gave retinol a go, I’d smooth on a layer of this toner before and after applying and it handled the unpleasant dryness like a champ. I’ve tried many milky toners in my day and consistently come back to Dr. Jart\u2014this toner and the matching moisturizing cream will never leave my routine, they’re just too good to my sensitive and occasionally dehydrated skin.\u201d \u2014Sarah Hoffmann, commerce producer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> ceramides, panthenol<\/li>\nBenefits:<\/strong> hydrating, soothing<\/li>\nWho it\u2019s for:<\/strong> all skin types, including sensitive<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest for Mature Skin:<\/strong> Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> commerce editor Sarah Han applying the Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum<\/p>\n<\/span>Sarah Han<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> Sulwhasoo’s First Care Activating Serum is the serum-toner combo we can’t stop talking about. (Though it’s labeled as a serum, it\u2019s meant to be applied right after your cleansing steps to soothe skin and aid absorption of whatever follows.) The brand’s proprietary Master Complex makes the formula special; blending ginseng with five other precious medicinal herbs and a vitamin C derivative delivers extra antioxidant-driven benefits. The result is a super lightweight formula that brightens, tightens, and even reduces redness.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cI’ve been using this for years because it’s unlike any other toner I’ve tried; Korean brands are continually innovating and this is the sixth iteration of the serum. It does a fantastic job at replenishing and hydrating my skin after a thorough double cleanse. The herbal base is noticeable but not overwhelming; if anything, it’s quite calming. My skin-care routine is incomplete without it.\u201d \u2014Sarah Han, commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> Sulwhasoo Master Complex (ginseng derivative), vitamin C, glycerin<\/li>\nBenefits:<\/strong> brightening, firming<\/li>\nWho it\u2019s for:<\/strong> anyone with dry skin and an uneven tone<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> no<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest for Dullness:<\/strong> Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> contributor Annie Blackman applying the Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner<\/p>\n<\/span>Annie Blackman<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> Glow Recipe’s Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner: It’s giving radiance, it’s giving fresh, and it’s giving results. With an emphasis on evening tone, the formula works wonders as the first step in your skin-care routine, boosting absorption of the products that follow. The namesake cloudberry concentrate is loaded with vitamins C and E for brightening, while rice water, glycerin, and collagen amino acids amp up collagen production and moisture. And the orange, wavy glass bottle? So cute.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s like a barely-there skin-softener. I like how lightweight this stuff is\u2014never feels like a bulky extra step in my routine. And the bottle is also so cute.\u201d \u2014Annie Blackman, contributor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> cloudberry concentrate, vitamin C, vitamin E, rice water, glycerin, collagen, coenzyme Q10<\/li>\nBenefits:<\/strong> brightening<\/li>\nWho it\u2019s for:<\/strong> people who want more radiant, even skin<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest for Fine Lines:<\/strong> Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> contributor Devon Abelman applying the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence<\/p>\n<\/span>Devon Abelman<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/p>\nAbelman after applying the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence<\/p>\n
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\u201cMy skin is obsessed with this milky makgeolli goodness. I’m prone to hormonal breakouts, but this essence’s nourishing-yet-gently-exfoliating combo of ceramides, fermented black rice, and acne-friendly oils helps keep my skin crystal clear and under control whenever my period comes around. Honestly, I get excited to put this on because I know it truly works. Sometimes, I just wash my face, put this on, and then slather on moisturizer because it’s so supercharged with benefits that I don’t always need a serum, too.\u201d \u2014Devon Abelman, contributor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> sunflower seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil, rice extract, galactomyces ferment filtrate, bifida ferment filtrate, 5 ceramide complex<\/li>\nBenefits:<\/strong> hydrating, firming, plumping<\/li>\nWho it\u2019s for:<\/strong> those with dry, mature skin<\/li>\n