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  • Starnectar Jelly Cleanser Shop at Amazon ↗
    Wildling

    Starnectar Jelly Cleanser

    "A jelly that melts makeup and turns milky. Satisfying in the best way."

    See price at Amazon
  • Empress Barrier Repair Oil Shop at Amazon ↗
    Wildling

    Empress Barrier Repair Oil

    "A gorgeous ritual oil. The full-moon sunstone part is a vibe, not a mechanism."

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  • Advanced The Vitamin C 23 Serum NewShop at Amazon ↗
    COSRX

    Advanced The Vitamin C 23 Serum

    "23% vitamin C is not a beginner move. For people who already know their skin can handle it."

    See price at Amazon
  • The Retinol 0.1 Cream NewShop at COSRX ↗
    COSRX

    The Retinol 0.1 Cream

    "A beginner retinol that won't start a war with your face."

    $27
  • The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer NewShop at Amazon ↗
    COSRX

    The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer

    "Seven ceramides, five hyaluronic acids, zero drama. A barrier cream that just works for its price."

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  • BHA Blackhead Power Liquid Shop at Amazon ↗
    COSRX

    BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

    "The cult BHA for blackheads. Start slow, or your skin will tell you about it."

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  • Acne Pimple Master Patch BestsellerShop at Amazon ↗
    COSRX

    Acne Pimple Master Patch

    "The $6.99 pimple patch. Still the baseline."

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  • Tinted Mineral Dayscreen SPF 30 NewShop at Beauty of Joseon ↗
    Beauty of Joseon

    Tinted Mineral Dayscreen SPF 30

    "Sunscreen and a skin tint in one step. Your mornings just got shorter."

    $20
  • Slow Aging Trio Shop at Beauty of Joseon ↗
    Beauty of Joseon

    Slow Aging Trio

    "Three Beauty of Joseon best sellers in one box. The easy yes if you're starting from zero."

    $44.25
  • Ginseng Cleansing Oil Shop at Amazon ↗
    Beauty of Joseon

    Ginseng Cleansing Oil

    "Step one of a double cleanse, done properly. Melts sunscreen and makeup, rinses clean."

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  • Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin Shop at Amazon ↗
    Beauty of Joseon

    Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin

    "Rice water and alpha-arbutin for $17. A brightening serum that tells you exactly how it works."

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  • Faded Starter Kit Shop at Topicals ↗
    Topicals

    Faded Starter Kit

    "The Faded lineup in starter sizes. A low-commitment way to go after dark marks."

    $25
  • Dynasty Cream BestsellerShop at Beauty of Joseon ↗
    Beauty of Joseon

    Dynasty Cream

    "A rich, glowy moisturizer that costs $15."

    $15
  • Double Cleansing Duo Set Shop at Amazon ↗
    Anua

    Double Cleansing Duo Set

    "Anua's viral heartleaf double cleanse, bundled. Oil first, foam second, done."

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