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Best Cruelty-free Korean Essences

Explore the top cruelty free essences from Korean brands with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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COSRX

Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

3.6 (337) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $10.99

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 12 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Beauty of Joseon

Ginseng Essence Water

4.1 (97) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $22.20

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Mixsoon

Bean Essence

3.9 (57) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $28.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 7 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 7 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

I'm from

Mugwort Essence

4.3 (72) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $28.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 3 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 3 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Pyunkang Yul

Essence Toner

4.1 (42) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $12.30

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 7 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 7 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mixsoon

Soondy Centella Asiatica Essence

4.5 (24) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $6.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 3 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 3 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe, reef safe and reef safe

Dr.Ceuracle

Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence

4.2 (29) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $21.19

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

JUMISO

Snail Mucin 95 + Peptide Essence

4.4 (14) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.99

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and peptides.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid

3.2 (22) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.49

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains aha, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 10 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

COSRX

Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

4.1 (13) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $15.19

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 12 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence

3.3 (6) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.99

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 22 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence

3.4 (5) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $13.39

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 7 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Torriden

Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Skin Booster

4.5 (8) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $18.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 31 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Benton

Snail Bee High Content Essence

4.7 (3) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $15.00

cruelty-free essence that contains niacinamide and peptides.

Details

This product contains 32 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Peach & Lily

Wild Dew Treatment Essence

5.0 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $39.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains aha, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Haruharu Wonder

Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence

4.3 (7) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides.

Details

This product contains 48 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mixsoon

Bifida Ferment Essence

4.4 (7) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $6.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 1 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 1 ingredient.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Mixsoon

Galactomyces Ferment Essence

5.0 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $24.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 2 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 2 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Skinfood

Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence

3.4 (8) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $22.69

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mary & May

Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence

5.0 (5) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $19.18

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 22 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

PURITO

Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence

4.3 (7) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $16.90

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

ma:nyo

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

3.3 (3) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $29.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 13 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Peach & Lily

Glass Skin Veil Mist

4.5 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $31.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 42 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Cos De BAHA

Snail Mucin Power Serum with Niacinamide 2%

4.5 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $13.45

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

PURITO

Fermented Complex 94 Boosting Essence

3.8 (4) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.95

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 20 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Torriden

Solid-In All Day Essence

4.6 (5) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $26.10

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 35 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Aestura

Atobarrier 365 Hydro Essence

4.3 (3) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $19.76

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains aha, exfoliants and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 49 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

innisfree Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence with Black Tea + Peptides Asia

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Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence with Black Tea + Peptides

4.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $45.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides.

Details

This product contains 30 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

APRILSKIN

Artemisia Rice Toner

4.5 (4) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $24.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Hanskin

Hyaluron Skin Essence

5.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $16.25

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 20 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe