These are the Korean beauty products you should be buying

Special K.

It’s no secret that Korean beauty has been having a major moment over the last year. However, figuring out what products to use can be tricky especially when you’re a K-beauty newbie.

So we’ve asked the advice of K-beauty experts Hara Kang from Hikoco, Elena Lezhneva from Korean Kiwi Beauty and Miss FQ beauty editor Megan Bedford, in order to know which items are not only available in New Zealand, but are also bound to succeed and please.

From TonyMoly to Chosungah22, scroll through the gallery below to shop our K-beauty edit:

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The Etude House Bubble Tea Sleeping Pack’s bursting bubbles add a concentrated moisture hit to this before-bed mask.

$17 from iHerb.

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The just-released TonyMoly Tako Pore Bubble Pore Back treats clogged and visible pores, blackheads and other blemishes.

$24 from Korean Kiwi Beauty.

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Cosrx One Step Pimple Clear Pad is a chemical and physical exfoliator that’s gentle enough for daily use.

$27 from Hikoco.

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Snail mucus is big news, FYI. This TonyMoly Master Lab Snail Mucin mask is said to help with hydration and acne scarring.

$4 from Cosmic.

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Apply this Holika Holika Wine Therapy Sleeping Mask before bed then wash off in the morning and glow!

$26 from Korean Kiwi Beauty.

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The Face Shop Natural Sun Eco Ice Air Puff SPF50+ is an innovative sun cream that cools the skin down. Pump into the puff, then apply.

$27 from YesStyle.

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16 Brand Draw Colour is a non-sticky cream gloss infused with manuka honey for cheeks, lids and lips.

$15 from Mecca Beauty.

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PeriPera’s Ink Velvet is a long-lasting liquid lip tint with a velvety matte finish.

$14 from Hikoco.

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Alginate masks are usually found at pricey specialist clinics but this Anskin Modeling Mask is affordable and has soothing, lifting and moisturising skills.

$20 from Korean Kiwi Beauty.