5 Best Korean Cleansers

Following a consistent skincare routine is the easiest way to achieve happy, beautiful skin. Regular face cleansing is essential for good skin health.

Since my skin is on the more sensitive side, finding a face cleanser that works for me is a priority.

This led me to experiment with a few Korean face cleansers to get one that was perfect for my skin type.

Your skin can’t feel lovely or healthy unless it’s free of all the dust and pollution it collects during the day.

After a long day at work, all I need is a balanced cleanser to preserve my skin and get it ready for the next day.

In this article, I recommend the 5 best Korean face cleansers to get your skin feeling pampered.

1. COSRX Low PH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

COSRX is one of my best facial cleansers, because of its unique low pH content, which is designed to restore the skin’s ideal pH level to its natural limit of pH 5-6.

The skin’s pH level is naturally low, averaging 5.5, and even a small change in pH can be harmful.

A high pH level makes it difficult for your skin to heal itself and causes swelling by decreasing skin flexibility.

Despite external challenges such as sweating and heat caused by crowds, bad weather, or extended outdoor activities, this cleanser ensures your skin’s proper self-healing process.

Pros
• SLS-free
• Paraben-free
• No harmful chemicals

Cons
• Don’t use this product if you are allergic to tea tree oil.

2. The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser

The Face Shop’s Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser is one of my all-time favorite cleansers.

It does more than just cleaning your face, it detoxifies skin and removes makeup, it’s also one of the few beauty products I’ve used that genuinely gives me a beautiful glow.

This face wash brightens your skin and evens out skin tone, as well as leaving your skin feeling clean but not tight.

Despite foaming up nicely, it contains no harmful sulfates, which is always a plus in my book.

Finally, it has a delightful aroma that is both fresh and clean.

Although my skin is sensitive, the light fragrance concentration has never triggered any redness or irritation.

Pros
• Improves skin tone
• Natural ingredients
• Paraben-free

Cons
• Contains PEG
• Contains SLS

3. Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam

I love this product because it contains Jeju volcanic clusters which add to the effectiveness of this Korean washing foam.

My skin feels revitalized after each use.

The cleanser can get rid of the sebum layer that hides your skin’s natural radiance. Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam is unquestionably one of the best solutions if you have oily skin or large pores.

The Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam does everything from lowering redness to soothing inflamed skin, leaving behind exfoliated, deeply cleansed, and nourished skin.

Pros
• Contains natural ingredients
• No synthetic colors
• No animal-origin ingredients
• No artificial fragrance

Cons
• Not suitable for breakout skin as it may irritate it further.

4. Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser

My sensitive skin is difficult to care for and needs specialized cleansers. Dear, Klairs’ Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser contains amino acids and is suitable for my sensitive skin.

It moisturizes your skin (see the best Korean moisturizers for combination skin) while completely cleansing each pore. It contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and olive oil which nurture your sensitive skin without irritating it. It’s the best oil-based cleanser from Korea in my opinion.

Pros
• Paraben-free
• SLS-free
• Sulfate-free
• Hypoallergenic
• Natural ingredients

Cons
• Not recommended for acne prone skin (try a milk instead).

5. Neogen Real Fresh Foam Green Tea Cleanser

The green tea leaf extract, as well as the extracts from different fruits, is the cleanser’s main feature, ensuring gentle and effective cleaning of my face from dirt and pollutants without stripping it of its natural oil.

Green tea, a powerful natural anti-oxidant, aids in brightening, smoothing, softening, and hydrating my skin.

Because the cleanser is gentle, you can use it twice a day without causing any irritation to your skin.

In the morning to remove sebum produced while sleeping, and at night to remove makeup, pollutants, and greasy extraction from the T-zone.

It doesn’t just remove all of your skin’s oils, which is problematic because a thin layer of sebum is necessary for good skin health.

Pros
• Contains natural ingredients
• Clinically tested for effectiveness
• No harmful chemicals

Cons
• Some consumers have complained about dry skin after use.

My recommendation for the 5 best Korean face cleansers are;

i. COSRX Low PH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
ii. The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser
iii. Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam
iv. Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser
v. Neogen Real Fresh Foam Green Tea Cleanser

Knowing your skin type is the first step to finding the perfect face cleanser for you.

Personally I love COSRX Low PH Good Morning Gel Cleanser the most because it’s low pH level is good for my sensitive skin and doesn’t cause any irritation or redness.