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Best Korean Serums that are good for Acne

Explore the top serums for acne from Korean brands with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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AXIS - Y

Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

3.4 (63) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $14.49

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

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 dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Beauty of Joseon

Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide

2.9 (64) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $13.60

cruelty-free serum that contains bha, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 30 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 fighting acne, 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

Anua

Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum

3.3 (44) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $20.40

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains bha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 51 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 fighting acne, 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

Numbuzin

No.3 Skin Softening Serum

3.7 (40) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $22.40

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 28 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 and scar healing
it is reef safe and reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

PURITO

Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented

3.4 (45) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $21.00

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

Details

This product contains 37 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

iUNIK

Tea Tree Relief Serum

4.0 (60) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $15.00

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

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, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

COSRX

The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum

2.8 (29) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 44 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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

Beauty of Joseon

Revive Repair Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin

3.7 (38) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.00

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 28 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 and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Anua

Rice 7 Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum

3.1 (25) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 43 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

Beauty of Joseon

Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin

3.0 (20) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 32 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, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Peach & Lily

Glass Skin Refining Serum

4.2 (28) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $37.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains aha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides.

Details

This product contains 23 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 and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Anua

Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum

3.4 (29) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains bha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 35 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 fighting acne, 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

Goodal

Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum

2.2 (29) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $27.90

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 52 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 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

Numbuzin

No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum

3.4 (34) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $20.80

cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 47 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, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe and reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

The Niacinamide 15 Serum

3.3 (12) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $15.09

cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide and vitamin e.

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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Cos De BAHA

Azelaic Acid 10% Serum with Niacinamide

4.3 (14) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $12.19

cruelty-free serum 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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Some By Mi

Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum

4.8 (4) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $22.30

vegan serum that contains ceramides, niacinamide, peptides, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 65 ingredients.

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

COSRX

The Vitamin C 23 Serum

3.7 (12) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $20.00

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 34 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, oils and silicones
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

Dr. Althea

Vitamin C Boosting Serum

3.5 (8) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 43 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, dark spots and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Cos De BAHA

Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5%

3.5 (13) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $12.49

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

Details

This product contains 15 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, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Numbuzin

No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum

3.3 (15) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $22.40

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 39 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe and reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Some By Mi

AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum

2.6 (13) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $16.29

serum that contains aha, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 62 ingredients.

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

Numbuzin

No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Serum

3.6 (8) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 55 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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe and reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Haruharu Wonder

Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum

3.6 (8) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $16.25

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 17 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, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe and reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Tia’m

Vita B3 Source

4.5 (17) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and 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 dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Dr. Althea

Gentle Vitamin C Serum

3.5 (10) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $18.10

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 20 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, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum

3.5 (13) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $11.29

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 36 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 and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

MediCube

PDRN Pink Peptide Serum

3.5 (2) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $27.20

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

Details

This product contains 38 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 reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Krave Beauty

Great Barrier Relief

4.5 (8) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains aha, ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 44 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, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

JUMISO

All Day Vitamin Brightening & Balancing Facial Serum

2.0 (9) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $10.00

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 30 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 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