BE PLAIN: What is the Best Korean Ampoule for Your Skin Condition

Another week, another K-Beauty brand to add to your radar. This time, we’re eyeing for a cult-favorite ‘Clean Beauty’ Korean brand BE PLAIN and its all-star Korean ampoule collection, including the Vitamin Brightening Ampoule, Cicaful Ampoule, Bha Peeling Ampoule and Bamboo Hydrating Ampoule. We will look into the ingredients of these Korean ampoules and see how they work magic for different skin conditions and skin types.


What is BE PLAIN?

Korean Brand BE PLAIN Cicaful Ampoule

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BE PLAIN is a Korean beauty brand having a brand philosophy of pursuing ‘clean beauty’. BE PLAIN features an effective range of Korean ampoules that are simple and minimalistic at heart; formulated with mostly plant-based and EWG Green safe ingredients to address different skin conditions of different skin types. Some of BE PLAIN’s best ampoule ingredients are vitamins, cica, BHA and bamboo extracts. From brightening, calming, to peeling, BE PLAIN's skincare products have become a coveted essentials for achieving the ultimate Korean glass-skin complexion.


To Calm Irritated, Sensitive Skin

BE PLAIN's Cicaful Ampoule is a nourishing ampoule infused with 84% centella asiatica extract to instantly soothe your skin and fortify skin barrier against external stressors. If you have a sensitive skin type or suffer from a highly reactive skin condition, BE PLAIN's Cicaful Ampoule delivers instant relief featuring hyaluronic acid and chamomile extract to soothe your skin.

BE PLAIN Cicaful Ampoule

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Key Ingredients: Centella Asiatica, Hyaluronic Acid and Chamomile Extract

Stylevana Review: No surprise, BE PLAIN's Cicaful Ampoule gives such a great first impression and confidence for first time users because 1) has a very lightweight liquid formula that absorbs into skin without leaving behind a sticky feeling, and 2) it has received 2020 Best of K-Beauty Award by Allure Korea. This centella asiatica-rich ampoule works wonders on dry skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, combination skin, you name it, to protect you from any changes in skin conditions.

How to use BE PLAIN's Cicaful Ampoule? Use it with BE PLAIN's Cicaful Cooling Gel to calm and reduce sensitivity during the dry season to curb skin irritation, especially when you're stuck in a breakout cycle.


To Brighten Lacklustre, Dull Skin

BE PLAIN's Vitamin Brightening Ampoule does exactly what it says in its name. This BE PLAIN ampoule is a brightening, vitalizing formula featuring ascorbic acid (vitamin C), niacinamide and other derivatives to brighten, energize and restore moisture to skin with dry, dull skin conditions.

BE PLAIN Vitamin Brightening Ampoule

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Key Ingredients: Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Niacinamide

Stylevana Review: BE PLAIN's Vitamin Brightening Ampoule is a lightweight Korean ampoule which absorbs quickly into skin. For someone who struggles with sensitized skin condition, BE PLAIN - Vitamin Brightening Ampoule offers just the right amount of moisture to calm the skin, and vitamin C to liven up your tired skin at the same time.

How to use BE PLAIN's Vitamin Brightening Ampoule? Use it with BE PLAIN's Chamomile Ph-Balanced Toner to restore the pH value of your skin, which will enhance the calming and hydrating effects of the Vitamin Brightening Ampoule.


To Purify Skin and Clear Congested Pores

BE PLAIN's Bha Peeling Ampoule does its magic overnight. This BE PLAIN ampoule features 80% of green tea water with 0.22% of BHA to gently exfoliate and buff away dead skin cells, leaving a smooth glow. Free from harsh and harmful ingredients, this ampoule is even suitable for sensitive skin type.

BE PLAIN BHA Peeling Ampoule

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Key Ingredients: Green Tea Water, Salicylic Acid (BHA) and Sodium Hyaluronate

Stylevana Review: Unlike many peeling or scrub formulas on the market, BE PLAIN's Bha Peeling Ampoule offers a no-rinse exfoliation that feels mild and gentle on the skin. You can feel your skin is smoother after a week. On the days when your skin is feeling extra bumpy, which is most likely due to congested pores, swap this Korean ampoule in for your daily skin care routine. Allow this Korean ampoule to work overtime to remove toxins and impurities deep within your skin so you can see the visibly purified glow on your face the next morning.

How to use BE PLAIN's Bha Peeling Ampoule? Just add this BE PLAIN ampoule to your skincare routine 3 nights a week. Follow with the hydrating BE PLAIN Bamboo Healing Mask to restore moisture and enhance skin texture.


To Heal and Strengthen Skin Moisture Barrier

BE PLAIN's Bamboo Hydrating Ampoule takes the brand’s Bamboo Healing Mask to the next level. It features 80% bamboo water to substitute purified water, further formulated with low molecular hyaluronic acid and ceramides to fortify skin barrier with lasting hydration. Hyaluronic acid replenishes the inner layer while ceramides tighten the outer layer; this ampoule is especially good for dry skin type.

BE PLAIN Bamboo Hydrating Ampoule

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Key Ingredients: Bamboo Water, Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides

Stylevana Review: By comparing to the other three BE PLAIN ampoules, this Bamboo Hydrating Ampoule has a slightly thicker formula that absorbs into skin with a dewy finish. Apply it in the morning and your skin will be hydrated all day long. Dealing with perpetual dry skin can be a tough task but this Korean ampoule just made your life easier, thanks to its ability to repair and strengthen your skin barrier so you don't have to worry about further moisture loss from your skin. Think of it as a safety lock that perfectly seals in every bit of nutrients and hydration delivered from other skincare products in your skincare routine.

How to use BE PLAIN's Bamboo Hydrating Ampoule? Apart from the Bamboo Healing Mask, you can also use it with the Hyaluronic Aqua Moisturizer to seal the deal with an additional surge of moisture.


Your skin urges for some TLC especially in the transition of Fall Winter season. Refine your Korean skincare routine with BE PLAIN face ampoules and explore the rest of the brand’s skincare range. What’s even better? All BE PLAIN products are up to 40% OFF now so start stocking up on your favorite BE PLAIN ampoule and let your happy healthy skin sings — the cold never bothered me anyway.