Best K-Beauty Boosters to Tweak Your Skincare Routine for Fall

The season is changing, so is your skincare routine. As we're getting ready for the sweater weather and PSL, a summer-to-fall skincare routine guide is also a perfect way to set your skin up for all the new fall skincare essentials so you can stay ahead of dryness, irritation, and sensitivity. So if you're looking for the best K-Beauty boosters to tweak your skincare routine for fall, scroll down for our top-shelf favorites that'll help you stay away from autumnal skin-related freakouts!


Best Essences to Try

No. 1

COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

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It's important to incorporate a fragrance free essence to nourish your sensitive skin after toning. Hailed for its skin-enriching snail mucin ingredient, this COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence packs a whopping 96% snail secretion filtrate to treat your skin to a nice, intense repair and hydration - a huge plus for the fall season. Think of it as the perfect rejuvenation to restore a lasting radiant glow to your complexion.

No. 2

Dr.Ceuracle - Vegan Active Berry First Essence

Dr.Ceuracle - Vegan Active Berry First Essence

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Who doesn't love a yummy treat for their skin, am I right? Look no further because Dr.Ceuracle's Vegan Active Berry First Essence might just be all the sweetness (and hydration) your skin needs this fall season. This Korean essence lives up to its name - a cocktail mix of fruit and berries packed nicely in the glow-boosting formula with high-density resveratrol capsules, thanks to high-quality French grapes! It also contains - surprise, surprise, upcycled grape seed oil that delivers intense hydration to your dry, parched skin.

No. 3

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Ginseng Essence Water

beauty of joseon ginseng essence water

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Refresh your face with the BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water to achieve smoother and revitalized skin. This Korean face toner is hailed as the best anti-aging toner as it's loaded with a whopping 80% Ginseng root water and a mighty ginseng complex containing Ginseng callus culture extract, Ginseng root extract, Ginseng berry extract, Ginseng root ferment filtrate. The nutrition-packed formula of this essence will help prevent pigmentation and wrinkles caused by UV rays while boosting all-day hydration to further protect the skin from external stimuli.


Best Serums to Slather on the Face

No. 1

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum

the ordinary hyaluronic acid

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This winter you can enhance your skin with The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum which features a water-based formula combining low-, medium- and high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid molecules and a next-generation HA crosspolymer to support hydration + pro-vitamin B5 to multiple layers of the skin, resulting in smoother, plumper skin to get you throught the dry fall season.

No. 2

Isntree - Green Tea Fresh Serum

isntree green tea fresh serum

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With 77% of green tea extract, the Isntree Green Tea Fresh Serum is a godsend for autumn skin as it restores the skin’s oil and moisture balance and smooths skin texture to make your complexion look plump and supple all season long. Conjure up a skin-smoothing and hydrating serum cocktail to repair the damaged hydration barrier for patchy, dry skin. This serum provides deep moisturization to calm and cool the skin while replenishing the skin’s moisture level throughout the day.

No. 3

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide

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Keep the cult-favorite BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Serum in your skincare arsenal for a heavenly dose of propolis’s anti-inflammatory properties and niacinamide’s radiance-boosting power. ICYMI, propolis is naturally antiseptic and anti-inflammatory which is highly soothing in its own right. Your skin will definitely enjoy the hydration boosting magic of this Glow Serum.

No. 4

PURITO - Deep Sea Droplet Serum

PURITO - Deep Sea Droplet Serum

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One look at its name and you already know the PURITO Deep Sea Droplet Serum is not your average hydrating booster. It goes above and beyond to quench thirsty skin with a powerhouse Marine Complex composed of Glasswort, Kelp, and Sea Grapes; these sea-based ingredients work hand in hand to maintain optimal moisture levels, even skin tone, support the skin barrier, and enhance elasticity. The result? A complexion that is firm, soft and radiant all at once.


Best Ampoules to Keep Your Skin Hydrated

No. 1

SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule

SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule

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The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is beloved by fans worldwide, but we think the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule deserves just as much hype. It’s an absolute essential for anyone experiencing dryness, as its blend of Centella Asiatica and Hyaluronic Acid quickly ups moisture levels while fortifying the skin barrier. The cooling, light formula sinks into the skin without any stickiness or residue.

No. 2

ANUA - Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule

ANUA - Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule

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This hydrating serum is formulated with 80% heartleaf extracts that instantly soothe skin troubles and deliver intense moisture to the skin. Marvelled by its soothing power, we believe this ANUA Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule deserves a place on our top shelf for its enriching texture that makes our fall skincare routine all the more enjoyable for our easily irritated skin.


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