107 BEAUTY womanthismonth.com | AUGUST 2026 K-Beauty Icons From barrier-repairing ceramides to the pursuit of ‘glass skin’, K-beauty has transformed routines around the world through innovative formulas and hero ingredients. Whether you’re discovering Korean skincare for the first time or refreshing your routine, these tried and tested favourites continue to set the standard for healthy, radiant skin. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Centella Asiatica, often referred to as Cica, is one of Korean skincare’s signature ingredients. This minimalist ampoule contains 100% Centella extract sourced from Madagascar to help calm redness, soothe irritation and replenish hydration, making it particularly well suited to skin exposed to intense sunshine and frequent air conditioning. COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Snail mucin has become a K-beauty icon thanks to its ability to support hydration while helping skin look smoother and healthier. Formulated with 96% snail secretion filtrate, this fragrancefree essence has a lightweight gel texture that layers easily with the rest of your routine while helping improve elasticity and leaving skin feeling soft. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ Daily sun protection is essential, especially in the Gulf, and this lightweight sunscreen has become a favourite for its comfortable finish. Combining broad-spectrum SPF with rice extract and probiotics, it hydrates while helping support the skin barrier. Its invisible finish leaves no white cast and sits comfortably under make-up, making it an easy everyday choice. Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner Heartleaf extract has quickly become one of Korea’s standout skincare ingredients. Containing 77% Heartleaf extract, this toner helps soothe irritation, reduce the appearance of redness and balance excess oil without stripping the skin of moisture, making it particularly popular with those prone to breakouts. Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum Hydration remains the foundation of healthylooking skin, and this serum combines multiple forms of hyaluronic acid to help replenish and retain moisture for lasting hydration. Its watery, fast-absorbing texture makes it especially suited to warmer climates. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream Ceramides are essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier, helping to prevent moisture loss and protect against environmental stress. This rich yet comfortable cream helps restore compromised skin barriers while providing lasting hydration without feeling heavy. Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum Blending propolis with niacinamide, this bestselling serum helps brighten uneven skin tone while refining the appearance of pores. Rich in antioxidants, propolis nourishes the skin, while niacinamide helps promote a smoother, more radiant complexion. Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask One of Korea’s latest skincare favourites, this hydrogel mask combines collagen, hyaluronic acid and peptides to deliver an intensive boost of hydration. Designed to mould closely to the skin, it gradually delivers its nourishing essence, leaving the complexion looking plumper, smoother and refreshed.
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