The Heart of Korean Beauty
Korean beauty is based in nature, using high-quality ingredients that have proven results to hydrate, refresh, smooth and boost natural inner beauty. From traditional ingredients (such as ginseng, rice, bamboo) to the latest innovations in skincare (spicules, NMN, peptides and PDRN), Korean beauty has it all! Shop the best of K-Beauty right here on Arktastic; with the latest skincare lines from Seoul.
Start your journey with the best from Anua, Dr Althea, Skin1004 and more!
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Top Brand Pics for Korean Beauty
Embrace gentle, effective skincare with the world of Anua. Designed with gentle and traditional ingredients, Anua’s entire line is tailored for sensitive skincare. With deep hydrating formulas, innovative serums and plumping hydrogel masks, Anua is an icon in K-beauty for soothing, effective skincare.
Top Product: Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
For a time, this serum was the top in Korean beauty. Although there have been many replications, this is the original niacinamide/TXA combination designed to refresh skin, induce a deep glow and vanish dark spots.
Refresh and protect your skin with the power of re-building, healing skincare. Dr Althea infuses a variety of pure botanical extracts into every product, for deep hydration and a building radiance. Famous for their gentle moisturizers and plumping sheet masks, Dr Althea is a favourite for gentle and natural skincare.
Top Product: Dr Althea 345 Barrier Relief Cream
A balm specifically for irritated and acne-prone skin, the 345 cream rose to deep fame with its power to repair a broken skin barrier from within, for clearer and improved skin. Infused with cactus extract, healing panthenol and niacinamide, this moisturizer is a deep favourite for healing skin.
Inspired by untouched nature, Skin1004 specializes in centella asciatica products – which they source from ethical distributors from Madagascar. Designed to soothe damaged skin, hydrate and repair the natural biome, Skin1004 is a long-time favourite for their ability to refresh and moisturize with a diverse range of products.
Top Product: Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
Designed to soothe and hydrate skin, this powerful ampoule is made of 100% pure centella asciatica sourced from Madagascar. Designed for all skin types, this ampoule provides deep hydration and strengthening of the skin barrier.
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Why is Korean Beauty so popular?
Korean beauty has revolutionized how the Western world thinks about skincare. There is a massive focus on the ingredients within products and how this produces visible results. Where acne care used to be about harsh cleansers and extracts to kill bacteria, Korean skincare nurtures skin and helps strengthen the microbiome to reduce acne incidence. It has changed how global skincare brands present products and use formulas. Korean beauty also experiments thoroughly, leading dermatological research and following results in their new products.
What is a Korean skincare routine?
In its rise to fame, Korean skincare became famous for the vast number of steps that some routines had. Although a lot of routines can be intensive – the real core value of a Korean skincare routine is finding something tailored precisely for your skin. That can be anything from a single cleanser to a 12-step routine complete with deep pampering. What works for your skin won’t be universal and the goal is to bring balance to your skin by giving it what it needs. Whether that’s a toner, deep moisturizer, balancing serum or exfoliation – a Korean skincare routine contains careful steps to cleanse, refresh, tone and treat skin.
Why is Korean make-up so good?
Korean beauty has made deep waves in make-up formulas since the early 2000s. Their revisit of the BB cream, a foundation designed to blur and hydrate skin whilst providing SPF+ protection, changed the entire make-up game. In the 2020s, Korean make-up has helped create utility-driven makeup that has multiple uses, balances colours, has long-stay formulas and deep, vibrant colours. If you are looking for high-quality make-up that comes at a great price, K-beauty is the perfect avenue for flawless, Insta-ready looks.
Is Korean Beauty Cruelty-Free?
In 2018, South Korea banned animal testing for local products – meaning the development of new skincare or cosmetics was absolutely not allowed to be used on animals. A majority of brands contain animal-cruelty-free logos and certifications. Not only that, but a large number of skincare brands value sustainabilty and use vegan formulations with a vision for the future.
Who is Arktastic?
We're a diverse Melbourne team that is invested in Korean skincare and all its unique benefits. We test products in-house, research new releases from South Korea and are obsessed with what makes K-Beauty the best. We curate skincare lines, source unique products and are excited to only bring high-quality skincare to customers across Australia.