If you’ve ever doomscrolled on TikTok or wandered through a beauty shop lately, you’ve likely noticed the rise of Korean beauty. Once a niche trend defined by multi-step routines, it’s now firmly established thanks to innovative formulas and a focus on healthy, luminous skin that reduces the need for heavy makeup.

We’ve rounded up some of the best Korean skincare finds available in Canada for each skincare step, from cult classics to new standouts, that actually live up to the hype.

Best oil-based cleanser: Innisfree Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil

Best water-based cleanser: Belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Jelly Cleanser

Best exfoliator: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner

Best mist: AESTURA Moisturizing Cream Mist

Best essence: COSRX Advanced

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