15 Best Korean Beauty Products for Women Over 50

Buy from Walmart, $18

For a budget-friendly option, we love Nature Republic’s Forest Garden Cleansing Oil. Made with Jeju sparkling water, jojoba oil, and chamomile extract, this cleanser is a great option for anyone with sensitive skin or issues like rosacea. The jojoba oil clears the way for the chamomile extract, which is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties, to soothe any inflammation while offering a deep clean.

Happy customer: “I was pleasantly surprised by this product! Originally I bought it because I thought it would make a nice refill bottle (it is very pretty packaging), but I actually ended up loving it. The chamomile scent is light and pleasant, not overpowering at all but better than just plain, neutral oil smell. This product emulsifies quickly and easily and rinses clean enough that I have used it on occasion without a second cleanser. One pump is generally enough, unless I have on heavier eye makeup or lipstick than normal, then I just use two pumps and it removes it all. “

Buy from Amazon, $31

One of our favorite anti-aging water-based cleansers is the Peptide No-Sebum Mild Gel Cleanser from D’ALBA PIEDMONT. Light and mild, this cleanser contains a blend of AHAs and BHAs (natural acids) that work to keep skin clear of pore-clogging secretions, while a blend of 20 amino acids keeps skin calm and balanced. But the real star of the show? White truffle! The magical secret ingredient works hard to speed up skin-cell renewal, helping the body shed dead skin cells to leave skin smoother, fresher, and younger-looking.

Happy customer: “I’ve been in love with this cleanser for a while now, it’s a constant repurchase! It lasts quite a bit and it’s helped significantly with my blackheads, oiliness, and smile lines. My skin is very sensitive but this gel cleanser doesn’t irritate it at all. The scent is very nice, too!”

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If you’re a fan of micellar waters (a magical skincare product that works as a cleanser, moisturizer, and makeup remover), then you’ll love Mizon’s cleansing water with probiotics. This formula acts as a three-in-one skincare dream as it uses the power of probiotics to keep your skin hydrated while protecting your skin’s natural barrier. Rather than use multiple products to wash your face, this one-step method makes cleaning away dirt and grime easy. Not only does it exfoliate your face, it even cleanses and moisturizes it, saving you time in the morning and night.

Happy customer: “IM AM IN LOVE WITH THIS CLEANSER!!! Being an esthetician I’ve tried so many products. Over time, I let my skin go due to financial issues. My skin ended up super sensitive and everything burned! This is super gentle and really helped restore my face!”

Buy from Amazon, $57

Before you run for the hills at the sight of the words “snail mucin,” hear us out. Because it’s one of the most popular skincare ingredients in Korean beauty products, you’d be hard pressed to find a K-Beauty skincare line without at least one product containing the sticky substance. Why is this? Snail mucin has been shown to do a lot. From boosting hydration and warding off acne, to stimulating collagen production and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, snail mucin lives up to the hype.

TONYMOLY’s snail cream will help work wonders on your skin using ingredients such as allantoin, glycolic acid, collagen, and elastin. Most reviewers can’t get over the immediate results of this cream as it works to repair the skin barrier, leaving you with a smoother and dewier appearance.

Happy customer: “I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of money on skincare products looking desperately for something that works. So I was skeptical. But this, for me, was absolutely worth the money, finally! I encourage you to try it – I think you will quickly see and feel the difference in your skin! I honestly was amazed after two days by how good my skin felt! The eye cream is wonderful, too! Thank you, thank you for delivering a product that actually works! I’m absolutely sold!“

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COSRX’s Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is one of the most popular snail mucin products and boasts an impressive 96 percent snail secretion filtrate (the ingredient that makes your skin look so good). If you’re looking for one of the top must-have Korean beauty products, it’s this one. 

Happy customer: “I have combination and sensitive skin with redness, some hyperpigmentation, minor old acne scars, and the beginning of some fine lines. More than any product I have ever used, the Snail Mucin essence has addressed all of my skin concerns and far exceeded my expectations. It moisturizes without being oily/greasy, it evens out my skin tone and texture, made the acne scars (which were minor) vanish, plumped my skin, and calmed my almost constantly aggravated sensitive skin. I even applied some of it to a bit of loose skin on my belly from my past pregnancy, and the skin was noticeably tauter after two weeks.“

Buy from Amazon, $24

For a great chemical exfoliator with anti-aging benefits, pick up NEOGEN’s Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Wine. Gentle yet powerful, these single-use pads are infused with two of the most popular ingredients in anti-aging skincare: lactic acid and resveratrol. Both are natural exfoliators that have been shown to help with signs of aging, like wrinkling and free-radical damage.

Happy customer: “As soon as I opened the package, it had a glorious smell of grape juice. It reminded me of my childhood. I followed the instructions on how to use the gauze since it was double sided. The criss-cross side is what you use first to exfoliate. It’s a little bit rough but it really works. I could feel my skin getting smoother by the second, plus having the wonderful grape smell really helped. After, you turn the gauze over and use the smooth side to do a wipe down of your skin. There’s a little pocket for you to put your fingers in so it makes it easier to use.”

Buy from Amazon, $11

If you’ve never tried SKINFOOD’s Black Sugar Wash-Off Face Mask, now’s your chance to give one of the most beloved exfoliators a whirl. Made with fine black sugar, skin-softening shea butter, and moisture-trapping lanolin, this is one exfoliating scrub that will clear your skin without ever leaving it tight and dry.

Happy customer: “It smells fresh and heavenly, exfoliates well, and yet still leaves my skin feeling soothed. Unlike a lot of exfoliators, it’s super easy to wash off, too! I hate when you miss parts of it and find it in your hairline later, but the excess wipes off super easily!”

Buy from Soko Glam, $25

While all toners have a hydrating element, Son & Park’s Beauty Water places an emphasis on moisturizing as it goes. It may look like plain water from the outside, but this cult favorite is packed with some potent stuff: Willow bark and papaya extract are added for exfoliation, while a blend of lavender water, rose water, and orange fruit extract boosts its cleansing powers. 

Happy customer: “Love this hydrating daytime toner! It does a great job of removing any residue your cleanser doesn’t pick up and also hydrates the skin nicely to prepare for serum application. I also feel like the large bottle lasted quite a while.”

Buy from Soko Glam, $18

For a toner with an anti-aging element, we love ACWELL’s Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner. Formulated to prep and balance the skin, this toner goes one step further thanks to its infusion of green tea extract and licorice water. Shown to help calm skin and reduce pigmentation, including acne scars and dark spots, green tea extract is a staple in anti-aging products for good reason. Combined with licorice water’s brightening properties, this toner makes achieving the balanced, glowing skin of your dreams oh so easy. 

Happy customer: “I grew up thinking that toners were meant to sting my skin and dry it out in order to help remove blemishes. Little did I know their true purpose. I love this toner — it is mild, refreshing, and when I finish my face feels clean and fresh, but not dry.“

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Looking for a serum that’ll transform your dry skin into an oasis of moisture? The Waterfall Moist Balanced Hyaluronic Acid 100 from The Plant Base is a serum you need in your collection. Containing 100 percent pure sodium hyaluronate (a stable water-soluble form of hyaluronic acid with smaller molecules), this serum was designed to better penetrate and plump up the skin. With just a few drops of this product, your skin will feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

Happy customer: “I recently switched to this serum because my friend recommended this to me. Since it’s dry season, I need more hydration but as I get older my skin needs more than just adding hydration. This serum is amazing — it keeps my skin soft, supple, with a youthful glow. It’s not even sticky on my skin! Absolutely love it!!!“

Buy from Soko Glam, $40

We’re all out here looking for the best anti-aging serum and one of the most popular in the K-Beauty community is MISSHA’s Time Revolution Night Repair Probio Ampoule. The star ingredient in this serum is bifida ferment lysate, a fermented yeast that reduces signs of aging and improves skin elasticity while protecting the skin. If hydrated, smooth, luminous skin is what you look for in a serum, then you’re going to want to try this one out.

Happy customer: “So happy with this product! I have been using this nightly for a month now and my skin already looks and feels more supple. I love the texture and smell. Plus, waking up with soft, dewy skin is pretty awesome. 5 stars!“

Buy from Soko Glam, $8

Everyone’s skin is unique, so keep in mind that it takes some trial and error to find the best anti-aging sheet masks. But this one from Mediheal is made with tea tree oil to help control breakouts and redness. If you’re looking to smooth, soothe, and purify, this anti-aging face mask if for you.

Happy customer: “Love this mask. I feel relaxed after using it, and it leaves my skin incredibly dewy.”

Buy from Soko Glam, $28

With the skin around eyes being home to many of our fine lines and wrinkles, it only makes sense to use an eye cream loaded with collagen. The Etude House Moistfull Collagen Eye Cream is just that cream. Light and hydrating, this cream is a hit with customers thanks to its formula, which includes super collagen water and baobab oil. You can sleep tight knowing this cream will work hard on firming and moisturizing this delicate skin all day (and night) long.

Happy customer: “I was having severe cracking under my eyes from dryness and this has really helped! It completely disappeared within a week. The consistency is different, it feels like jello, then you work it in and it blends in great! This has really been a lifesaver!“

Buy from Soko Glam, $18

Our skin goes through a lot daily which is why it deserves a boost of hydration. The Etude House Moistfull Collagen Emulsion includes an updated formula that is allergen-free, while the added small particles of the super collagen water leave your skin with an added bounce and long-lasting moisture.

Happy customer: “This product is incredible. I use every night and sometimes in the morning, and my skin is like honey! It’s bouncy, soft, and fresh-looking. I also love the fragrance. It’s a great value, also. I have been continually impressed by Etude House products.“

Buy from Soko Glam, $32

For the ultimate UV protection, give NEOGEN’s Day-Light Protection Sunscreen a whirl. This light, fluid-like sunscreen absorbs quickly without leaving that uncomfortable greasy feeling or white cast, making it a great sunscreen for oily skin and darker skin tones alike. Formulated with SPF 50, this gel not only protects your skin, but nourishes it, too, hydrating the skin with a blend of soothing rose and refreshing raspberry extract.

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Happy customer: “I have fair skin that burns easily and this is the BEST suncreen I have ever used. It is lightweight so it doesn’t feel gross when the weather is humid. The protection is long-lasting, and it gives a nice dewy effect to my skin… this is my new go-to.“