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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> commerce editor Sarah Han applying Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence<\/p>\n<\/span>Sarah Han<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> A Korean beauty best-seller that’s all over your FYP, worth the hype, and<\/em> a one-way ticket to glass skin? That’s CosRx’s Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, whose namesake ingredient (96% snail mucin) soothes blemishes, brightens acne scars, and evens out hyperpigmentation. This sensorially pleasing formula keeps it simple with just 11 ingredients, including two classics, hyaluronic acid and allantoin, to hydrate and calm your barrier.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cI\u2019m a longtime fan of this hit brand. The texture is so fun and surprisingly not tacky seconds after applying. But more importantly, it gives my skin lots of love, glow, and bounce with every application. It’s a must at any time of the year.” \u2014Sarah Han, commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, allantoin<\/li>\nWho it’s for:<\/strong> everyone, especially those dealing with acne or hyperpigmentation<\/li>\nFragrance-Free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Acne Treatment:<\/strong> Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pads<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> senior commerce editor Sarah Felbin using the Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pads<\/p>\n<\/span>Sarah Felbin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> If your skin tends to freak out over harsh actives, Mediheal\u2019s Madecassoside Blemish Pads provide a much gentler approach to acne treatments. These toner pads are soaked in calming, Centella asiatica<\/em>-derived ingredients (namely madecassoside) that help cool down angry breakouts while easing redness and irritation. The formula also delivers a boost of hydration via glycerin and allantoin, so skin feels comfortable and balanced, proving that moisture is equally essential when caring for acne.<\/p>\nYou can use these like a regular toner pad, swiping one over clean skin before moisturizer to soothe and prep. Or, place them directly on stressed areas and leave them on for about 15 minutes as a quick mask. Once you remove the pads, pat in any leftover essence, and then follow up with the rest of your routine.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/p>\nFelbin before applying the Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pads<\/p>\n
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\u201cI have very sensitive, oily skin that can break out if I look at it wrong. Add to that the dozens of new beauty products I’m testing each week, and I’m almost always dealing with some stubborn blackheads, whiteheads, or both. When I first notice signs of a breakout, I always make sure to grab these pads. The actual material of the pad is very thin and soft (not scratchy like some other pads I’ve tried, which can irritate my skin even more). There’s a lot of product in each box of pads, so they’re always fully saturated, even weeks after I’ve bought them. And I love that each box comes with a pair of clear plastic tweezers hidden underneath the lid, so I can quickly and easily grab a pad without having to stick my fingers inside. The pads apply a thin layer of clear, watery product that dries down quickly and layers easily underneath the rest of my skin care and makeup. And after a few uses, my skin looks calmer and clearer. These have been a medicine cabinet must-have for me since I first tried them. Madecassoside is the real deal!\u201d \u2014Sarah Felbin, senior commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> madecassoside, cica, glycerin, allantoin<\/li>\nWho it’s for:<\/strong> acne-prone skin<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Moisturizer for Dry Skin:<\/strong> Illiyoon Ato Ceramide Cream<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> commerce writer Lily Wohlner applying the Illiyoon Ato Ceramide Cream<\/p>\n<\/span>Lily Wohlner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> When skin is feeling dry and stripped, Illiyoon\u2019s Ato Ceramide Cream does the heavy lifting, relying on plant-based ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier, plus glycerin to deliver long-lasting hydration. Despite how moisturizing it is, the formula feels surprisingly lightweight and works for all skin types. Acne-prone skin can benefit, too, as its low-pH formula (your skin\u2019s natural pH hovers around 5.5, and this cream clocks in at 6) helps keep irritation in check. Our editors, both acne-prone and not, say it sinks quickly into rough patches, soothing and hydrating them fast without clogging pores or leaving behind a heavy feel\u2014making it a no-brainer for everyday use.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cThis is my all-day, everyday essential for dry skin. Whenever my barrier feels parched, it\u2019s the first thing I reach for\u2014it instantly plumps and hydrates for hours. I\u2019ve recommended it to so many friends looking for a rich moisturizer that never feels heavy, and the feedback is always the same: They repurchase as soon as it runs out. It\u2019s been front and center on my vanity for three years, and I have no plans to ever change that.\u201d \u2014Lily Wohlner, commerce writer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> ceramides, glycerin<\/li>\nWho it’s for:<\/strong> all skin types, even acne-prone skin<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Moisturizer for Oily Skin:<\/strong> Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Crea<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nFelbin applying the Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream<\/p>\n
<\/span>Sarah Felbin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> If you prefer lightweight hydration (hi, oily skin!), Anua\u2019s PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream nails it. The gel-cream sinks in instantly, leaving skin looking fresh, smooth, and softly luminous. Its formula blends PDRN\u2014short for polydeoxyribonucleotide, a compound derived from salmon sperm DNA that\u2019s been studied for its regenerative and healing properties\u2014hyaluronic acid, and hydrolyzed collagen to help boost hydration and support smoother-looking skin over time, while glycerin draws moisture in, aloe curbs inflammation, and squalane helps seal it all in. The result? Long-lasting hydration with a barely-there feel.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/p>\nFelbin before applying the Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream<\/p>\n
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\u201cMy perfect moisturizer is lightweight, non-greasy, and deeply hydrating. This one from Anua checks every box. As the thin cream sinks in, it gets to work, moisturizing my sensitive skin (dry, flaky patches and all) while giving me a great glow. I also love that it comes in an easy-to-squeeze tube, so I don’t have to stick my fingers into a jar of cream.\u201d \u2014Sarah Felbin, senior commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> PDRN, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, squalane, aloe<\/li>\nWho it\u2019s for:<\/strong> oily skin<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Mineral Sunscreen:<\/strong> Koolsol by Knours Ultra Light Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nHan applying the Koolsol by Knours Ultra Light Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50<\/p>\n
<\/span>Sarah Han<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Mineral sunscreens have a reputation for leaving behind a chalky cast\u2014and honestly, that concern isn\u2019t totally unfounded. Since zinc oxide starts as a white powder, completely invisible formulas on every skin tone are, quite frankly, impossible. (We also know tinted sunscreens aren\u2019t for everyone!) Enter Koolsol by Knours Ultra Light Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, which comes impressively close to the real thing. Give it a good shake, apply, and you\u2019ll notice how weightless it feels\u2014more like a chemical SPF than a traditional mineral one. The formula is boosted with skin-friendly hydrators and soothers like cica, snow mushroom, aloe, and niacinamide, resulting in a finish that\u2019s soft, smooth, and about as close to cast-free as mineral sunscreen gets.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cI have never met a Korean mineral sunscreen\u2014or any mineral sunscreen, especially untinted\u2014that has this<\/em> close to the feel of a chemical sunscreen. As you probably know, no<\/em> mineral sunscreen can be 100% cast-free (zinc oxide starts as a white powder, after all!), but Koolsol Ultra Light Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 leaves my complexion looking almost<\/em> indiscernibly the same. I only notice the teeniest<\/em> tinge of cast in real life, but I honestly don’t think an observer would. (My boyfriend, who looks at my face quite a lot, couldn’t tell!) It applies so elegantly, like a lightweight moisturizer, and leaves my skin looking dewy, but not overly so. I’d never thought I’d say such a thing, but I think I even prefer this mineral option over Knours’ chemical SPF (which is also nice, to be fair)!\u201d \u2014Sarah Han, commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n