Axis Y 

This K-Beauty brand is a favourite for acne-prone and oily skin types that require gentle formulas to cleanse and refresh. Axis Y is personally passionate about environmental care and how our skin is affected by our environmental and its constant changes. All their protocols follow ‘planet-friendly practice’ - with the goal to leave the world better than when they started. They believe in the ever-constant chain of personal care, planet care and how we are all connected. 

Their skincare follows their own 6+1+1 method – including 6 rich botanical extracts, 1 targeted active and 1 technologically new ingredient – to create a balanced product that heals, provides nutrients and treats skin problems. 

Dark Spot Line 
Axis Y first burst onto the scene with their famous Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum, which provided a real-time solution to acne, hydration and reducing dark spot formation. It had wide-spread results in clearing skin and went on to inspire a Dark Spot Toner and Dark Spot Cream.  

Daily Care Line 
Apart from its acne care line, Axis Y has a variety of gently formulated products that provide daily care to ensure holistic improvement of skin outside of standard treatment. From their Sunday Morning Refreshing Cleansing Foam (for a daily rejuvenating cleanse) to their Daily Purifying Treatment Toner to their Heartleaf Calming Cream – these products are designed to be used daily to support skin repair from acne.  

Lip Care Line 
New to Axis-Y, in 2025 they released a gentle lip care line that was enriched with healing vitamins, botanical oils and inspired by luscious desserts for a refreshing scent. These lip oils quickly became some of our favourite in K-Beauty (the smell alone is amazing), but provide a deep and addictive hydration for softer, plumper lips. 

Top K-Beauty Products by Axis-Y 
 
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 
This gentle and holistic serum is one of the only acne treatments many need – carefully formulated with 5% niacinamide, vitamin-rich sea buckthorn and refreshing papaya extract. It’s a gentle, lightweight serum that hydrates and helps clear acne spots quickly. 

New Skin Resolution Gel Mask 
If you are a fan of herbal, soothing remedies – this gel mask provides a deep and peaceful treatment of oily and acne-prone skin. Helps refresh and clear redness in a flash. 

Vegan Collagen Eye Serum 
Vanish under-eye bags with an all-vegan collagen formula that provides rich hydration. With a cool, ceramic applicator to reduce under-eye bags, this rich serum infuses plumping hyaluronic acid, peptides and vitamin C for rich radiance. 

Axis-Y FAQs 

Is Axis-Y Vegan? 
Yes, Axis-Y is a committed vegan skincare brand all made without animal products and recognized cruelty-free practice. Not only that, they are dedicated to environmental preservation and protection and often run charity events to recognize and raise funds for environmental services. If environmental practices is important to you – check out Axis Y’s Sustainability projects to see the benefits they’ve created.  

Is Axis-Y Good for Acne? 
 Yes, Axis-Y produces plant-based and gentle formulas that are great for reducing acne and healing the skin microbiome. Their products are gentle and lightweight, making them non-occlusive for an acne-friendly routine and makes it easy to put together a refreshing routine that doesn’t strip or irritate the skin. 

Is Axis-Y a Korean Brand? 
Yes, Axis-Y was launched in 2019 and its beginnings were always in holistic microbiome products that help strengthen and protect skin. It started with Ay&Me – a skincare line that was developed by asking South Koreans what they wanted from a skincare brand. Ever since, Axis Y has maintained deep community ties in South Korea – giving back, listening to feedback and creating at-home and gentle skincare.