Verified Korean Skincare Award Winners, by Category

ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen

50 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: 자작나무 수분 선크림

Awards

• 2025 · Olive Young Awards · Global Trend · Best Performer Source: AsiaTime
• 2022 · Olive Young Awards · Sun Care #1 Source: Jemin Ilbo
• 2023 · Olive Young Awards · Sun Care #1 Source: Brand announcement
• 2024 · Olive Young Awards · Sun Care #1 Source: Mimint
• 2025 · Olive Young Awards · Sun Care #1 Source: AsiaTime

Formula check

ROUND LAB's press board documents the core sunscreen renewal in spring 2021 (the post's image was uploaded 2021-04-05), before the first award year listed here (2022). No later renewal of the core product was found as of 2026-09-28.

• SPF50+ / PA++++
• Lotion-format sunscreen built on birch sap and Vita hyaluronic acid
• Soothing ingredients named by the brand: dipotassium glycyrrhizate, allantoin, purslane extract

Best for: Readers wanting a lotion-format daily sunscreen with a long Korean retail-award record

Our take vs. rank: Repeated first-place finishes in Olive Young's purchase-data awards make this the strongest repeat-winner signal in the sunscreen set. The rank reflects Olive Young's program, not universal skin compatibility.

Where to buy

• W Concept $18.31 ₩25,000 (Coupon price excluded)
• Olive Young $18.31 ₩25,000 (Promotional sale prices vary)

Prices checked October 6, 2026.

AHC Masters Air Rich Sun Stick

22 g · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: 마스터즈 에어리치 선스틱, 마스터즈 에어 리치 선스틱

Awards

• 2026 · Marie Claire Korea Prix d'Excellence de la Beaute · Solar Defense · Winner Source: Marie Claire Korea Prix d'Excellence de la Beaute

Formula check

Marie Claire Korea's winners pages name the Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ by exact name. No renewal or generation change was found as of 2026-09-28.

• SPF50+ / PA++++ organic-filter (chemical) formula in stick format
• Contains calamine powder, per editorial and retailer descriptions

Best for: Readers prioritizing a portable stick format for sunscreen reapplication

Skip if: Avoiding bergamot fruit oil, which appears in every ingredient list we found (some retailer lists also declare limonene, linalool and eugenol)

Our take vs. rank: This is a jury-selected Solar Defense winner, not a numbered retail ranking. Its strength is the exact award-to-current-product match, which is different from a popularity award.

Where to buy

• Olive Young $15.38 ₩21,000 (Product-page price when checked)
• Temswin (overseas-shipping reseller) $25.64 ₩35,000 (Reseller price, well above Olive Young)

Prices checked October 6, 2026.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum

50 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: 마다가스카르 센텔라 히알루-시카 워터핏 선 세럼, Water-Fit Sun Serum

Awards

• 2025 · Olive Young Awards · Global Trend · Best Performer Source: Olive Young Awards

Formula check

Olive Young's 2025 awards archive lists this exact product name under Global Trend > Best Performer. The same 50 ml product is sold today, and no post-award renewal was found as of 2026-09-28.

• SPF50+ / PA++++ sunscreen in a serum format

Best for: Readers wanting a lightweight serum-format daily sunscreen

Our take vs. rank: Best Performer is a tier, not a numbered rank. Olive Young's Global Trend categories draw on purchase data and MD strategy, so this should not be read as a #1.

Where to buy

• Musinsa $13.19 ₩18,000 (10% off list when checked)
• W Concept $14.65 ₩20,000 (Listing shows 19,000-20,000 across pages)

Prices checked October 6, 2026.

IsNtree Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++

50 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: 이즈앤트리 히알루론산 프레쉬 선 세럼

Awards

• 2025 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · Beauty Awards: Sunscreen #1 Source: Hwahae Beauty Awards
• 2026 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · Global Picks: Suncare (Moisture) #1 Source: Hwahae Beauty Awards

Formula check

Hwahae's 2026 Global Picks list the IsNtree Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Sun Serum [SPF50+/PA++++] as the 1st-place moisture sunscreen. The retailer listing and our catalog entry are the 50 ml version of the same named product, and the award dates from 2026.

• SPF50+ / PA++++ sun serum built on organic filters, with several forms of hyaluronic acid
• No fragrance or essential oil appears in the ingredient list

Best for: Readers wanting a lightweight, moisturizing sunscreen

Our take vs. rank: A Hwahae Global Picks 1st place in the moisture group, based on user reviews. It tells you how people rated the finish and hydration, not how well it protects, which depends on how you apply it.

Where to buy

• YesStyle $14.63 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $22.50)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

d'Alba Waterfull Tone-Up Sun Cream (Pink) SPF50+ PA++++

50 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: Waterfull Pink Correcting Tone-Up Sunscreen, UV Essence Waterfull+ Sunscreen Tone-Up Pink, 달바 워터풀 선크림 톤업 핑크

Awards

• 2026 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · Global Picks: Suncare (Tone-Up) #1 Source: Hwahae Beauty Awards

Formula check

Hwahae's 2026 Global Picks entry is the d'Alba Waterfull sun cream [SPF50+/PA++++] [Tone-Up/PINK] at 50 mL. The Pink variant and 50 mL size match the retailer listings. The Purple and Green tone-up variants are separate products and are not covered by this award. The award dates from 2026, so it matches the version on sale today.

• SPF50+ / PA++++ hybrid sunscreen with titanium dioxide plus organic filters
• Contains iron oxides for the pink tone-up tint
• Lists orange oil, mandarin peel oil, litsea cubeba fruit oil, limonene and citral

Best for: Readers wanting a tone-up sunscreen that brightens the complexion with a pink tint

Skip if: Avoiding fragrant citrus and essential oils or listed allergens (limonene, citral)

Our take vs. rank: A Hwahae Global Picks 1st place in the Tone-Up group, based on user reviews. The tint and the fragrant-oil profile matter more for fit than the rank.

Where to buy

• iHerb $26.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06
• YesStyle $22.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $28.00)
• Stylevana $22.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $28.00)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

AHC Masters Icy Jelly Sun Stick SPF44 PA+++

14 g · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: AHC Icy Jelly Sun Stick, 에이에이치씨 마스터즈 아이시 젤리 선스틱

Awards

• 2026 · Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards · UV Suncare #1 Source: Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards

Formula check

Beauty+ 2026 Beauty Super Cosmetics Awards names AHC Masters Icy Jelly Sun Stick as its UV Suncare No.1. The YesStyle listing is the same product at 14 g, SPF44 PA+++.

• SPF44 PA+++ sun stick with a cooling jelly texture
• Niacinamide, adenosine and sodium hyaluronate are listed
• Fragrance, mint and lemongrass extracts are listed

Best for: Readers wanting a stick sunscreen for reapplying over makeup

Skip if: Avoiding fragrance or mint extracts; Wanting a product with a large review base

Our take vs. rank: A Beauty+ editorial award, not a review-count ranking. Review volume at US partner stores is still limited.

Where to buy

• YesStyle $13.70 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $15.20)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

make p:rem UV Defense Me No Sebum Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

50 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: make p:rem UV Defense Me Sun Cream, 메이크프렘 유브이 디펜스 미 노 세범 선크림

Awards

• 2026 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · Global Picks: Suncare (Oil Control) #1 Source: Hwahae Beauty Awards

Formula check

Hwahae's 2026 Global Picks lists make p:rem UV Defense Me No Sebum Sun Cream at 50 mL as 1st in the Oil Control sunscreen group. The YesStyle and Stylevana listings are the same product and size.

• SPF50+ PA++++ mineral sun cream with zinc oxide
• Sodium hyaluronate and tocopherol are listed
• Juniper, litsea cubeba and vetiver essential oils are listed

Best for: Oily-skin readers wanting a mineral sunscreen

Skip if: Avoiding essential oils; Wanting a product with a large review base

Our take vs. rank: A Hwahae Global Picks 1st place in the Oil Control group, based on user reviews. Review volume at US partner stores is still limited.

Where to buy

• YesStyle $22.40 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $28.00)
• Stylevana $22.40 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $28.00)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

d'Alba Waterfull Essence Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

50 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: Waterfull Essence Sun Cream, UV Essence Waterfull Sunscreen, 달바 워터풀 에센스 선크림

Awards

• 2024 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · Sunscreen #1 Source: Hwahae Beauty Awards

Formula check

Hwahae's 2024 Beauty Awards name the d'Alba Waterfull sun cream [SPF50+/PA++++] [Essence] at 50 mL as 1st place in Sunscreen. The same original Essence is still sold today (d'Alba Korea and YesStyle). The newer Waterfull+ line sold on iHerb is a separate US-market product with a different formula and is not covered by this award.

• SPF50+ PA++++ essence-texture sunscreen
• Lists niacinamide, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate and ceramide NP
• Lists orange oil, mandarin peel oil, litsea cubeba fruit oil, limonene and citral

Best for: Readers wanting a lightweight essence-texture sunscreen

Skip if: Avoiding fragrant citrus oils and listed allergens (limonene, citral); Wanting a large review base

Our take vs. rank: A Hwahae Beauty Awards 1st place in Sunscreen for 2024, based on user reviews. Review volume at US partner stores is still limited.

Where to buy

• YesStyle $20.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $28.00)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

Dear Klairs All-Day Airy Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

50 g · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: Klairs All-day Airy Sunscreen, 디어클레어스 올데이 에어리 선스크린

Awards

• 2024 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · Sunscreen #2 Source: Hwahae Beauty Awards

Formula check

Hwahae's 2024 Beauty Awards name dearKlairs All-day Airy Sunscreen [SPF50+/PA++++] at 50 g as 2nd place in Sunscreen. The retailer listings are the same SPF50+ PA++++ product; the current international tube is labeled 50 ml on YesStyle (older tubes were 80 ml), a repackaging with the same formulation. Klairs' newer All-day Airy Mineral Sunscreen is a different product and is not covered by this award.

• SPF50+ PA++++ sunscreen built on organic UV filters, with no mineral filter listed
• Lists niacinamide, panthenol, allantoin and adenosine
• No fragrance or essential oil is listed

Best for: Readers wanting a fragrance-free, lightweight chemical sunscreen

Skip if: Preferring a mineral (zinc or titanium) sunscreen

Our take vs. rank: A Hwahae Beauty Awards 2nd place in Sunscreen for 2024, based on user reviews. Highly rated by shoppers at partner stores.

Where to buy

• YesStyle $13.65 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Flash sale; list $21.00)
• Stylevana $17.85 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $21.00)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++

19 g · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: ROUNDLAB Birch Moisture Sun Stick, 라운드랩 자작나무 수분 선스틱

Awards

• 2022 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · Sun Stick #1 Source: ITBizNews

Formula check

Hwahae's 2022 Beauty Awards name ROUNDLAB Birch Moisture Sun Stick [SPF50+/PA++++] at 19 g as 1st place in Sun Stick. We list the original Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick (SPF50+ PA++++, 19 g). The renewed UVLock Sun Stick sold on iHerb is a separate product, and Olive Young US prints a different US formulation, so neither is linked here. The award dates from 2022.

• SPF50+ PA++++ sun stick built on organic UV filters
• Lists niacinamide, birch sap, hyaluronic acid and a series of peptides
• No fragrance or essential oil is listed in the Korean ingredient list

Best for: Readers wanting a stick sunscreen for reapplying over makeup

Skip if: Wanting a recent award (this one is from 2022); Buying the US-market or UVLock versions, which are different formulas

Our take vs. rank: A 2022 Hwahae Beauty Awards 1st place in Sun Stick, based on user reviews. Highly rated by shoppers at partner stores.

Where to buy

• YesStyle $17.50 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Flash sale; list $25.00)
• Stylevana $17.50 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $25.00)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

LANEIGE Water Bank UV Barrier Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

50 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: Laneige Water Bank UV Barrier Sunscreen, 라네즈 워터뱅크 UV 베리어 선크림

Awards

• 2025 · GLOWPICK Beauty Awards · Mild Suncream (First Half) #1 Source: GLOWPICK Beauty Awards

Formula check

Glowpick's 2025 first-half awards name LANEIGE Water Bank UV Barrier Sunscreen [SPF50+/PA++++] as 1st in Mild Suncream. The award page does not print a size; the 50 ml tube is the retail product. Laneige's US site and Sephora US sell a different US-market sunscreen (Hydro UV Defense), which is not this product.

• SPF50+ PA++++ sunscreen built on organic UV filters
• Lists hyaluronic acid forms, allantoin and tocopherol
• Fragrance is listed in the ingredient list

Best for: Readers wanting a lightweight daily sunscreen with hyaluronic acid

Skip if: Avoiding fragrance; Expecting Laneige's US-market sunscreen, which is a different formula

Our take vs. rank: A Glowpick Beauty Awards 1st place in Mild Suncream for the first half of 2025, based on user reviews. Review volume at US partner stores is still limited.

Where to buy

• YesStyle $22.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Flash sale; list $25.40)
• Stylevana $22.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Deal price)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

make p:rem Hyal Inteca Soothing Ampoule

40 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: 히알 인테카 속수분 앰플, Hyal Inteca Moisture Ampoule, Hyal Inteca Deep Hydrating Ampoule

Awards

• 2025 · Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards · Cica · NO.1 Source: Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards

Formula check

The Beauty+ 2025 winners list names the 히알 인테카 속수분 앰플. Current retailer listings match the 40 ml size, and no post-award renewal was found as of 2026-09-28. Do not confuse it with the older 50 ml Centella Inteca ampoule.

• Four types of hyaluronic acid combined with the patented INTECA complex, per the Beauty+ description

Best for: Readers comparing cica-positioned hydrating ampoules

Our take vs. rank: This is the Cica-category winner, not the overall #1 serum. The exact category is part of the claim.

Where to buy

• W Concept $17.58 ₩24,000 (Coupon price excluded)
• Musinsa $14.50 ₩19,800 (Price includes a free gift)

Prices checked October 6, 2026.

COSRX Advanced The Vitamin C 23 Serum

20 g · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: The Vitamin C 23 Serum, 코스알엑스 어드밴스드 더 비타민 C 23 세럼

Awards

• 2026 · Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards · Essence · NO.1 Source: Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards

Formula check

The Beauty+ 2026 winners page names the COSRX Advanced The Vitamin C 23 Serum at 20 g under NO.1 Essence. The award dates from 2026, so the awarded formula is the one on sale today, and the same single 20 g size is sold at US retailers.

• 23% ascorbic acid plus 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, per the brand's ingredient list
• Also lists niacinamide, panthenol, glutathione, caffeine and sodium hyaluronate
• No fragrance or essential oil appears in the published ingredient list

Best for: Readers already comfortable with vitamin C who want a high-strength brightening serum

Skip if: Your skin is reactive or you are new to vitamin C (23% ascorbic acid is a high strength); You will not refrigerate it and finish it within 2 months of opening, as the brand advises

Our take vs. rank: A category-specific NO.1 from a magazine-run program that combines editor screening with consumer and expert evaluation. It is a strong signal for this product, not proof that the strength suits every skin type.

Where to buy

• Olive Young US $25.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06
• YesStyle $20.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $25.00)
• Stylevana $17.50 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $25.00; listed as 20 ml, the only size)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Serum

50 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: numbuzin Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Serum, 넘버즈인 1번 판토텐산 액티브업 수딩세럼

Awards

• 2026 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · H1 Efficacy: Essences, Ampoules and Serums (Blemishes) #1 Source: Hwahae Beauty Awards

Formula check

Hwahae's 2026 first-half Efficacy Awards list the numbuzin Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Serum at 50 mL as the 1st-place essence, ampoule or serum. Hwahae prints the name without "No.1"; its product record and the retailers' listings are the same 50 mL serum. The award dates from 2026, so it matches the version on sale today.

• Soothing serum built around pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), per the product name

Best for: Readers with blemish-prone skin looking for a soothing serum

Our take vs. rank: This is a Hwahae result, which draws on user reviews, so it reflects how people rated the serum for blemish-prone skin. It does not mean the serum clears blemishes for everyone.

Where to buy

• Olive Young US $20.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (List $25.00)
• Stylevana $21.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $28.00)
• iHerb $24.72 USD, checked 2026-10-06

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Teca Ampoule

50 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: 마다가스카르 센텔라 테카 앰플, Centella Teca Ampoule

Awards

• 2026 · Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards · Anti-aging · NO.1 Source: Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards

Formula check

Beauty+'s 2026 winners page names the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Teca Ampoule at 50 ml under NO.1 Anti-aging. The same 50 ml ampoule is sold today, and the award dates from 2026.

• Centella asiatica extract is the second ingredient
• Also lists niacinamide, adenosine, ceramide NP and three palmitoyl peptides, per the brand site

Best for: Readers comparing centella ampoules that add peptides

Our take vs. rank: A category NO.1 in Beauty+'s anti-aging group. At heart this is a centella soothing ampoule, so read the category as the program's judging of its peptide content, not as proof of anti-aging results.

Where to buy

• YesStyle $12.49 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $17.00)
• Stylevana $12.49 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $17.00)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule (Renewal Version)

30 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: 이니스프리 레티놀 시카 흔적 앰플

Awards

• 2026 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · H1 Efficacy: Essences, Ampoules and Serums (Pores) #1 Source: Hwahae Beauty Awards

Formula check

Hwahae's 2026 first-half Efficacy Awards list the innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule as the 1st-place essence, ampoule or serum for pores. innisfree released a newer version (NEW 3X) in June 2026, after the award; this entry credits only the Renewal Version sold under the retailer listing, not the 3X.

• Retinol and centella (cica) ampoule, per the product name

Best for: Readers comparing retinol ampoules aimed at pores

Skip if: You want the newer NEW 3X version, which this award does not cover

Our take vs. rank: Hwahae's awards draw on user reviews, so this reflects how people rated it for pores. It does not mean retinol suits every skin type.

Where to buy

• YesStyle $30.50 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $32.10)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

COSRX The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer

80 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: 더 세라마이드 스킨 베리어 모이스처라이저

Awards

• 2025 · Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards · Moisturizer · NO.1 Source: Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards

Formula check

The Beauty+ 2025 winners list names this product. The 80 ml product launched on 3 April 2025 (bnt news), and no later renewal was found as of 2026-09-28.

• Barrier cream built on several ceramides plus cholesterol and fatty acids, with hyaluronic acid, panthenol and squalane, per the current ingredient disclosure

Best for: Readers comparing barrier-focused cream moisturizers

Our take vs. rank: The claim is category-specific and useful, but it does not make this the best moisturizer for every skin type.

Where to buy

• Olive Young $13.68 ₩18,680 (Brand-shop listing; sale price with coupon tag)
• Musinsa $14.28 ₩19,500 (22% off list when checked)

Prices checked October 6, 2026.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil

200 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: 마다가스카르 센텔라 라이트 클렌징 오일

Awards

• 2024 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · Cleansing Oil #1 Source: Brand announcement

Formula check

Hwahae's 2024 awards archive lists this exact product. Current ingredient lists match the award-era list in order, and no renewal was announced as of 2026-09-28.

• Contains Centella asiatica extract, bergamot fruit oil, jojoba seed oil, olive fruit oil, sunflower seed oil, limonene and linalool

Best for: Readers wanting a light oil-cleanser format for sunscreen and makeup removal

Skip if: Avoiding fragrant essential oils or listed fragrance allergens (limonene, linalool)

Our take vs. rank: The #1 result maps well to the current product. For fragrance-sensitive readers, the essential-oil profile matters more than the trophy.

Where to buy

• Musinsa $16.48 ₩22,500 (10% off list on the brand page)
• W Concept $15.38 ₩21,000 (New-member coupon excluded)

Prices checked October 6, 2026.

ma:nyo Pure Soybean Cleansing Oil

200 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: Pure Cleansing Oil, 퓨어 클렌징 오일, 퓨어 소이빈 클렌징 오일

Awards

• 2022 · Olive Young Awards · Cleansing #1 Source: SingleList
• 2023 · Olive Young Awards · Cleansing #1 Source: SingleList
• 2024 · Olive Young Awards · Cleansing #1 Source: SingleList
• 2025 · Olive Young Awards · Cleansing #1 Source: SingleList

Formula check

Olive Young's award records list this product as Pure Cleansing Oil (퓨어 클렌징 오일). Glowpick marks that listing as discontinued and renewed, and Korean press (August 2026) describes the current Pure Soybean Cleansing Oil as the same award line under its new name. We did not independently compare the old and new ingredient lists.

• Soybean-oil based cleansing oil (돌콩오일 at 670,000 ppm per the current disclosure)
• Also lists orange peel oil, limonene and linalool

Best for: Readers wanting an oil cleanser with repeated retail-award recognition

Skip if: Avoiding orange peel oil, limonene or linalool

Our take vs. rank: Repeated first-place finishes are a strong retail-sales signal, but they do not erase the fragrant-oil caveat.

Where to buy

• zigzag $18.31 ₩25,000
• Musinsa $15.38 ₩21,000 (Discount off list)
• Kurly $13.11 ₩17,900 (Sold as 200 mL plus a 25 mL gift)

Prices checked October 6, 2026.

beplain Mung Bean Cleansing Oil

200 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: Mung Bean Cleansing Oil Jumbo, 비플레인 녹두 클렌징 오일

Awards

• 2026 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · Global Picks: Cleansing Oil (Pores) #1 Source: Hwahae Beauty Awards

Formula check

Hwahae's 2026 Global Picks entry is beplain MUNG BEAN CLEANSING OIL at 200 mL, the same size and first three ingredients (ethylhexyl palmitate, cetyl ethylhexanoate, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate) as the retailer listings. YesStyle titles the 200 mL SKU "Jumbo"; the other retailers do not. The award dates from 2026, so it matches the version on sale today.

• Oil cleanser whose first three ingredients are ethylhexyl palmitate, cetyl ethylhexanoate and sorbeth-30 tetraoleate

Best for: Readers wanting a pore-focused oil cleanser for makeup and sunscreen removal

Our take vs. rank: Hwahae's Global Picks draw on user reviews and ratings, so this reflects how people rated it for pores, not a lab result.

Where to buy

• iHerb $21.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06
• Olive Young US $23.10 USD, checked 2026-10-06
• YesStyle $21.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $29.00)
• Stylevana $21.00 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $29.00)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

make p:rem PDRN Pore Clay Cleansing Milk

200 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: 메이크프렘 PDRN 포어 클레이 클렌징 밀크

Awards

• 2026 · Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards · Cleansing: PDRN · NO.1 Source: Beauty+ Super Cosmetic Awards
• 2026 · Marie Claire Korea Prix d'Excellence de la Beaute · Next Formula · Winner Source: Marie Claire Korea Prix d'Excellence de la Beaute

Formula check

Beauty+'s 2026 winners page names the PDRN Pore Clay Cleansing Milk (sold in 200, 300 and 500 ml), and Marie Claire Korea's 2026 winners page names the 200 ml. We list the 200 ml. Both awards are from 2026, so they match the version on sale today.

• Milk-texture cleanser with sodium DNA (PDRN) and Manicouagan clay
• Squalane, rice bran oil and arginine also appear in the ingredient list
• No fragrance or essential oil appears in the ingredient list

Best for: Readers wanting a milk-texture cleanser aimed at pores

Our take vs. rank: Two 2026 awards from different kinds of programs: a magazine program that combines editor screening with consumer and expert evaluation, and a journalist-panel winner. It is a newer product with fewer reviews than the long-running winners on this page.

Where to buy

• YesStyle $23.80 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $28.00)
• Stylevana $23.80 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $28.00)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm (Mini, 50 ml)

50 ml · Made in South Korea (disclosure)

Also listed as: 클린잇제로 오리지널 클렌징밤 50ml, Clean It Zero Original Mini

Awards

• 2026 · Hwahae Beauty Awards · H1 Efficacy: Cleansing Balms (Pores) #1 Source: Hwahae Beauty Awards

Formula check

Hwahae's 2026 first-half Efficacy Awards name the clean it zero cleansing balm [original] at 50 mL as the 1st-place cleansing balm for pores. We list the 50 mL Mini jar, the size the award names. The 100 mL Original has the same ingredient order, with spelling differences in a few plant-extract names, but it is a different size from the one awarded.

• Balm built on ethylhexyl palmitate and cetyl ethylhexanoate, with gromwell, acerola and rooibos extracts
• Fragrance is listed in the ingredient list

Best for: Readers wanting a travel-size cleansing balm for makeup and sunscreen

Skip if: Avoiding fragrance (it is listed in the ingredients)

Our take vs. rank: Hwahae's awards draw on user reviews, so this reflects how people rated it for pores. The awarded jar is the small 50 mL size, not the 100 mL flagship.

Where to buy

• YesStyle $12.24 USD, checked 2026-10-06 (Sale price; list $13.60)

US dollar prices are dated per retailer above; sale prices change daily.