Top 10 Luxury Korean Skincare Brands That Are Essential To Have In Your Skincare Routine

Explore the best luxury Korean skincare brands, from Sulwhasoo to HERA, known for their innovative and high-end beauty solutions. Whether you're shopping for premium skincare or experiencing Seoul’s luxury medical tours, AAS ensures a seamless blend of beauty and wellness.

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When it comes to beauty and especially skincare, South Korea is almost unmatched in terms of the country’s innovation when it comes to all things aesthetic.

From VIP surgery to VIP experiences such as luxury shopping sprees and even high-end hair salon appointments, when it comes to all things fabulous, both personally and in terms of surroundings, cities like Seoul are the place to be.

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Planning to visit Seoul sometime soon and looking to get some procedures done but also enjoy your trip through luxury activities?

All About Seoul (AAS) is the ultimate premier medical tourism service that will give you an unforgettable customized experience through luxury medical tours.

Prioritizing both your wellness and luxury entertainment, AAS will book you an all-encompassing luxury tour. Simply fill in their online consultation form on the All About Seoul website and get the planning in motion.

As a service that wants to make every aspect of your trip perfect, we can also offer insights on other ways to make you feel more beautiful. Today, we’ll introduce some of the top luxury Korean skincare brands that you have to add to your skincare routine.

Top 10 Lusury Korean Skincare Brands

1. Sulwhasoo

Sulwhasoo is known as one of the best high-end beauty products in the Korean skincare market. This is not only because of the superior quality of their product but also because of the powerful message they send through their brand that emphasizes the importance of art and heritage.

With a holistic approach to skincare, Sulwhasoo prides itself on diving deeper than just the skin’s surface and addressing issues such as aging and rejuvenation.

Bestselling/Popular Products: Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam, Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Emulsion, Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask

Sulwhasoo Website

You can also read more about Sulwhasoo and how you can experience the brand firsthand at their Sulwhasoo Hanbang Spa and Cafe on your next trip to Korea in our 5-Day Seoul luxury tour itinerary article.

2. AHC

AHC is the next luxury skincare brand on our list. Unlike many of the brands on our list, AHC takes on a slightly different and contemporary approach to skincare.

Instead of focusing on one skincare philosophy or ingredient, AHC prides itself in offering versatility to suit the needs of consumers with different skin concerns and routines.

Bestselling/Popular Products: AHC Aqualuronic Serum, AHC Essential Real Eye Cream For Face, AHC Aqualuronic Cream

AHC Website

3. AMORE PACIFIC

AMORE PACIFIC is hands down one of the most popular Korean skincare brands, especially among high-end product ranges. AMORE PACIFIC specializes in infusing green tea in their products, pioneers in doing so with Korean skincare.

With research looking into every possible way that every inch of the plant can benefit the skin, AMORE PACIFIC’s brand is self-cultivated and constantly evolving to be more innovative.

Bestselling/Popular Products: AMORE PACIFIC Treatment Enzyme Cleansing Foam, AMORE PACIFIC Time Response Skin Reserve Serum, AMORE PACIFIC Moisture Plumping Nectar Cream

Amorepacific Website

4. DONGINBI

Another luxury Korean skincare essential is none other than DONGINBI. It is known as one of the most expensive Korean skincare brands, as well.

Using one of the most expensive ingredients in the Korean wellness industry, red ginseng, DONGINBI has invested years into skin science research and technology. Their products are considered to be unparalleled in terms of helping with elasticity.

Bestselling/Popular Products: DONGINBI 1899 Signature Oil, DONGINBI Red Ginseng Daily Defense Essence Fx, DONGINBI Red Ginseng Moisture & Pure Cleansing Foam

DONGINBI Website

In the same way that DONGINBI has invested so much time into its skin technology that assists with elasticity, numerous procedures in the Korean medical tourism industry offer the same amount of sincerity.

For instance, stem cell therapy offers the benefit of regeneration to the blood vessels and revitalizes the body, which in turn allows the body to become smooth, increase vitality, and reduce fatigue. This effect also applies to aiding with aesthetic issues such as hair loss.

Make sure to inquire with All About Seoul to book yourself a stem cell therapy session soon if you share similar concerns.

5. YEHWADAM

YEHWADAM is a high-end herbal Korean skincare brand under one of Korea’s largest conglomerates, LG. The brand utilizes the elements of nature to replicate the four seasons of Korea and cater those traits to the skin to help consumers achieve traditional Korean beauty.

Bestselling/Popular Products: YEHWADAM Hwangsaenggo Serum Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++, YEHWADAM Artemisia Soothing Moisturizing Emulsion, YEHWADAM Heaven Grade Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum

LG H&H (YEHWADAM) Website

6. O HUI

Another of the best Korean luxury skincare brands that you should have on your ‘must-buy’ list is O HUI. The brand has been perfecting its ‘de-aging’ skin science through research since 1997. That’s right, not anti-aging but de-aging. O HUI skincare is perfect for those who want both slow down the aging process and reduce the signs of aging.

Bestselling/Popular Products: O HUI Miracle Moisture Pink Barrier Emulsion, O HUI Miracle Toning Glow Serum, O HUI Miracle Moisture Lipcerin

O HUI Website

7. IOPE

IOPE prides itself on doing extensive skin diagnosis, using effective plant ingredients, and impressive biotechnology to deliver the best in Korean skincare. Whilst many Korean skincare brands focus on a natural approach, IOPE prides itself on what is called ‘lab-based functional skin care’ that adds firmness to the skin.

In fact, IOPE has launched a stem ampoule that mimics some of the effects of stem cell therapy that we mentioned before. Just as this ampoule can have huge intense anti-aging, firming, and smoothing effects, stem cell therapy can have the same effects, aiding in procedures such as fat grafting and liposuction.

Bestselling/Popular Products: IOPE STEM III Ampoule, IOPE Super Vital Cream Rich, IOPE The Vitamin C23

IOPE Website

8. THE HISTORY OF WHOO

Source: THE HISTORY OF WHOO Official

https://thehistoryofwhoo.ca/collections/cheonyuldan

THE HISTORY OF WHOO combines modern technology with Ancient Eastern medicinal principles to bring you one-of-a-kind Korean skincare.

Inspired by the skincare routines of the empresses, THE HISTORY OF WHOO adds a level of regality, elegance, and sophistication to your everyday life. This brand is the epitome of luxury.

Bestselling/Popular Products: THE HISTORY OF WHOO Cheongidan Radiant Cleansing Foam, THE HISTORY OF WHOO Bichup Self Rejuvenating Serum, THE HISTORY OF WHOO Hwanyugo Imperial Youth Cream

THE HISTORY OF WHOO Website

9. HERA

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Source: HERA Official

https://www.hera.com/kr/ko/products/skincare/skincare.html

You can’t say ‘luxury Korean skincare’ without mentioning HERA. Not only are they a top company when it comes to trendy cosmetics, but some of their skincare products are also hidden gems to the knowledgeable Korean beauty enthusiast.

HERA’s products are all about helping you uncover your own beauty.

Bestselling/Popular Products: HERA Signia Recovery Concentrate, HERA UV Protector Tone Up SPF50+/PA+++, HERA Comfy Revitalizing Serum Mist

HERA Website

10. SU:M37

SU:M37 is yet another brand that focuses on the importance of mother nature and especially ‘breath’. With their name being made up of the Korean word for ‘breath’, this brand prioritizes creating products that will give you a similar lightweight energy to your skin.

Bestselling/Popular Products: SU:M37 Skin-stay Moisture Lipcerin, SU:M37 Secret Essence Advanced Treatment, SU:M37 Time Energy Peeling Gel

SU:M37 Website

With a foolproof luxury Korean skincare routine encompassing these brands, you are destined to have glowing skin in no time.

If you’re in the market for a luxury medical tour that includes shopping for these skincare brands, more beauty treatments such as luxury nail art sessions, or more aesthetic procedures and surgeries - All About Seoul has got you covered.

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