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  Byoma

  Hydrating Serum

  "Ceramides, squalane and glycerin. Not flashy, just the hydration basics done well."

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  Naturium

  Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%

  "Retinal, the faster cousin of retinol, at a price that won't make you flinch."

  $29
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  Naturium

  Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% - Jumbo

  "Double the bottle of a pore-focused classic. The jumbo is the move if you finish serums."

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  Wildling

  Starnectar Jelly Cleanser

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

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  Beauty of Joseon

  Pore Firming Serum : Red Bean PDRN™ + Peptide

  "PDRN without the salmon. A plant-based spin on the trend for $17."

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  Grace & Stella

  Energizing Eye Masks

  "The random-Tuesday eye patch. Cheap enough to actually use."

  $26
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  Beauty of Joseon

  Ginseng Cleansing Oil

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

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  Beauty of Joseon

  Revive Under Eye Patch: Ginseng + Retinal

  "Sixty patches for $20. The pre-event eye ritual that doesn't wreck your budget."

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  Laneige

  Cream Skin Milky Toner with Ceramides & Peptides for Nourishing Hydration

  "Toner and cream walked into a bottle. Your dry skin is the punchline."

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  Glow Recipe

  Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops

  "A glow filter in a bottle, minus the app."

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  Frownies

  Frownies Starter Kit

  "The full Frownies starter routine, so you're not guessing."

  $68.85
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  medicube

  PDRN Pink Peptide Serum

  "PDRN plus peptides, for $24. Worth trying, not worshipping."

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  Cliganic

  Barrier Boost Face Moisturizer

  "A barrier moisturizer for $13. Your wallet's barrier says thanks too."

  $12.99
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  Torriden

  DIVE IN Serum

  "Hydration so clean it feels like water."

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  TruSkin

  Collagen Peptide* Facial Serum

  "The $15.99 hydrating serum. Just don't expect collagen magic."

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  Glow Recipe

  Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops

  "Part serum, part primer, part blotting paper. A pore's worst nightmare."

  $32
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  LilyAna Naturals

  Dark Spot Corrector Serum

  "Niacinamide and licorice root for dark spots. Patience required, as always."

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  Byoma

  De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel

  "The $12.99 cooling eye gel that does the job."

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  Starface

  hydro-stars® + big yellow

  "Pimple patches that make a breakout feel like a choice."

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  Glow Recipe

  Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner

  "Hydration and gentle exfoliation in one step. Pores, meet your match."

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  Glow Recipe

  Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream

  "Bouncy hydration for oily skin that still gets thirsty."

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  LilyAna Naturals

  Vitamin C Serum

  "Vitamin C for skin that hates the sting. Water-based, gentle form, easy to layer."

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  Ilia

  Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream

  "Retinol vibes without the retinol drama, plus a cooling tip for 7 a.m. puffiness."

  $46
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  Kosas

  Plump + Juicy Vegan Collagen Spray-On Serum

  "Spray it like a toner, call it a serum. Made for people who skip anything with a dropper."

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