Presenting the Winners of Allure Korea’s Best of Beauty Awards
Each year, Allure Korea editors and experts — including top makeup artists, hairstylists, and influencers — are tasked with the very important job of testing thousands of products to see which ones deserve a Best of Beauty award. Here's how it works: First, the pros blind-test and pick their favorite products, which earn a general BoB win. From there, editors choose their top picks from the bunch, and those score a special "editor's pick" award. The whole shebang takes months of meticulous testing, note-taking, and review writing, so you know the winning products are truly top of the line.
In the 2019 class, you have a moisturizer that makes skin look like a baby's bum, a shampoo that combats hair loss, a mascara that never budges, and more amazing products that Allure Korea's experts and editors deemed worthy of winning a coveted Best of Beauty award. To find out what makes these products so great (and to get your hands on them), just keep on reading.
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All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Courtesy of Allure Korea1/15Nature Republic Super Aqua Max EX Moisture Cream
Nature Republic's Super Aqua Max EX Moisture Cream is inspired by the sea. It includes deep ocean water from Hawaii and hydrating fucose, which is extracted from Korean Wando seaweed. The jar promises plumped, moisturized skin for 100 hours, but we'll be happy with just 24.
$17 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea2/15Ryo Hair Loss Care Shampoo
Inside this purple Ryo Hair Loss Care Shampoo bottle is decades of research on hair health. Ginseng is the star ingredient of this herbal shampoo that addresses hair loss at the root.
$18 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea3/15Mise en Scene Re: Bond Treatment
Mise en Scene's Re: Bond Treatment is packed with protein to strengthen hair that's been damaged by frequent dyeing, perming, and UV exposure. This rinse-out treatment is used between shampoo and heat styling for the ultimate glossiness.
$17 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea4/15Fradore This Is How You Feel Inside Body Primer Cream 03
Fradore's This Is How You Feel Inside Body Primer Cream 03 starts with a sweet orange scent and finishes with a refreshing cedar wood and musk that masks body odor with a rich, fruit-tinged fragrance.
$26 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea5/15Amuse Soft Cream Cheek
Amuse's Soft Cream Cheek has a star-shaped applicator smooths on the creamy color without clumping. With a few taps and a little blending with fingers, the cheeks are colored a lively apricot hue.
$20 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea6/15Apieu Pure Pine Bud Cleansing Water
Some toners strip skin of the last vestiges of dirt and remove every droplet of moisture in the process. Apieu's Pure Pine Bud Cleansing Water — which contains natural extract from Jeju island pine trees — gets rid of waste and makeup residue, yet skin stays hydrated for hours.
$30 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea7/15Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Gel Cream Mask
Real Barrier's Aqua Soothing Gel Cream Mask features a pure cotton gauze sheet (similar to what you'd find in a first aid kit) filled with a thick gel-cream. There's an immediate cooling sensation when you put it on, and after 20 minutes, the face is left with a layer of hydrating serum that soothes tired skin and minimizes redness.
$23 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea8/15Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream
Fermented black rice extract, evening primrose oil, and hyaluronic acid combine in the Haruharu Wonder's Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream to lock in moisture. Tapping this creamy lotion on dry spots makes them instantly disappear.
$24 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea9/15Missha Ultra Powerproof Mascara
There are no fancy shapes or curves to the wand on Missha's Ultra Powerproof Mascara — just a straight brush that reliably coats every lash with rich, smudgeproof color that lasts 24 hours at least.
$18 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea10/15Hera Black Foundation
Hera's Black Foundation adheres to the skin and doesn't fade for a full day. The cream has a powdery, semi-matte finish, yet the moisturizing ingredients still provide lasting hydration.
$51 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea11/15Laneige Cream Skin Refiner
It's as if Laneige melted a bucket of cream down into a liquid essence. Though lightweight, this toner, filled with amino acids, leaves a significant layer of moisture behind. Get the same hydration as your seven-step or three-step skin-care routine with just one product.
$33 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea12/15Lagom Cellup pH Cure Foam Cleanser
Lagom's Cellup pH Cure Foam Cleanser is slightly acidic to match the natural pH of skin. The lather of this wash is packed with mineral-rich Himalayan salt that gently exfoliates and lemongrass extract to balance oil.
$31 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea13/15Laka Smooth Matte Lipstick in Mia
The toned-down rose hue of Laka's Smooth Matte Lipstick in Mia is an excellent your-lips-but-better color. The formula has a smooth texture that fills the folds of the lips without cracking.
$17 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea14/15Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Serum
With a syrupy texture that quickly melts into skin, this Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Serum has CentellaRx (derived from Tiger grass plant), which protects and regenerates sensitive skin.
$46 (Shop Now)
Courtesy of Allure Korea15/153CE Pro Multi Eye Color Palette #Museday
3CE's Pro Multi Eye Color Palette in #Museday features 25 matte, shimmer, and glitter shades that range from pale cream to chocolate brown. You can create a variety of looks — including neutral daytime makeup and a glittery smoky eye — with just this one palette.
$99 (Shop Now)
