You’ve selected your picks and the votes are in… presenting the End-of-Year VANA Award 2022: 10 best Korean skincare products of Stylevana! From cleansers to sunscreens, you’ve cast your vote on the elite of the elite, the cream of the crop of Korean beauty. These are the products that have risen to the top for their unfailing high quality performance, trustworthy efficacy and surefire results. They’ve won over the hearts and minds of our loyal fans, and for very good reason.

Prep your shopping carts because you won’t be able to resist adding these award-winning superstars to your haul! Keep on reading to discover your next routine obsessions.


- Best Cleansing Balm -

heimish - All Clean Balm

heimish - All Clean Balm

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Makeup residue, dirt and debris are no chance for the heimish All Clean alm. This solid balm, containing Coconut extract, Shea Butter and Rose extract, breaks down and emulsifies into a silky oil cleanser that effectively cleanses the face without irritation or stinging. As the first step in your night routine, this is everything you need to cleanse away the external layer of pollution and prepare your skin for the proceeding steps.


- Best Face Mask -

Isntree - Real Mugwort Clay Mask

Isntree - Real Mugwort Clay Mask

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: If you struggle with a greasy T-zone or clogged pores, we’ve got the solution for you: sebum management, skin smoothing, pore cleansing, the Isntree Real Mugwort Clay Mask does it all. It features the cleansing synergy effect of Mugwort, a calming powerhouse for irritated skin, and moisture-rich Kaolin and Bentonite Clays, for sucking out debris and blackheads from the pores. Slather this on after cleansing to reveal calmer, smoother skin.


- Best Toner -

Haruharu WONDER - Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner (Fragrance Free)

Haruharu WONDER Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner (Fragrance Free)

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Relieve tight and dry skin with the Haruharu WONDER Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner (Fragrance Free). This lightweight, refreshing toner spotlights Black Rice extract, which is responsible for nourishing the complexion and enhancing skin elasticity. Combined with Hyaluronic Acid and Beta-Glucan, which offer deep hydration for the skin to maintain its best condition, this toner is also free of alcohol, fragrance, plus other irritating ingredients. It’s 100% a dependable comfort worthy of a spot in your daily regimen.


- Best Spot Treatment-

Axis-Y - Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

Axis-Y - Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: The Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum is exactly what it sounds like: a brightening serum composed of 5% Niacinamide and Squalane to amp up the skin’s radiance, fade hyperpigmentation, and balance oil levels while nourishing the barrier to retain moisture. Weightless and hydrating, this is everything you need for a blemish-free complexion and woke-up-like-this glow.


- Best Ampoule -

SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Ampoule

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Enough praise couldn’t be given to the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule. This watery booster boasts a formula of 100% Centella extract that noticeably relieves skin of irritation, stinging or redness. It functions as a protector against harsh environments, ensuring the skin is fortified and strengthened. It’s beloved by skincare novices and enthusiasts alike for its non-sticky, cooling consistency that comes in handy year-round.


- Best Serum -

Haruharu WONDER - Black Rice Hyaluronic Anti-wrinkle Serum

Haruharu WONDER sBlack Rice Hyaluronic Anti-wrinkle Serum

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Turning back time isn’t something you can achieve, but one look at your skin after using the Haruharu WONDER Black Rice Hyaluronic Anti-wrinkle Serum and you’ll have everyone WONDER-ing if you’re a time traveler. *badum-tss* It contains naturally fermented Black Rice extract and Bamboo Shoot extract to offer powerful antioxidant protection and smooth over wrinkles and fine lines. The milky texture rejuvenates the complexion, resulting in bouncier, firmer skin.


- Best Eye Care-

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Your eyes, a delicate part of the face, requires the utmost care and attention, and the BEAUTY OF JOSEON Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal will exceed your expectations. Retinal and Ginseng come together to form the ultimate power couple in this traditional Hanbang and science-backed combination. What can you expect? A creamy, dreamy eye serum that provides rich hydration sans the greasiness, as well as gently targets fine lines without causing irritation.


- Best Lip Mask -

LANEIGE - Lip Sleeping Mask EX (Berry)

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Perfect your pout with the oh-so-iconic LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask EX in Berry. Packed with Shea Butter, Murumuru Seed Butter and Berry Fruit Complex, this mask nourishes the lips to make them baby-soft and flake-free. While this is primarily intended for use overnight, our fans love to use it during the day to prep their lips, or as a sleek lip gloss on top of other lip products. If there’s one thing you need in your winter arsenal, it’s this mask and its berry relaxing love and care.


- Best Moisturizer -

make p:rem - Safe me. Relief Moisture Cream 12

make p:rem - Safe me. Relief Moisture Cream 12

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Effective skincare doesn’t have to be complicated; case in point, the make p:rem Safe me. Relief Moisture Cream 12. Formulated with only 12 ingredients - 93% of which are plant-derived - this lightweight, fast-absorbing cream provides deep hydration for all skin types. Users with redness, eczema, and sensitivity have given this the green light for use with their skin concerns. For anyone seeking an uncomplicated, efficacious routine, you need to add this to your lineup.


- Best Sunscreen -

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: It was a tough battle in the category of SFPs but ultimately, the BEAUTY OF JOSEON Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ reigned champion. *cue fanfare* This cult-favorite organic sunscreen has a creamy, moist texture that sinks into the skin, gives it a nice glowy boost, and becomes undetectable. Yes you read that correctly, there’s NO white cast. With 30% Rice extracts and a multitude of vitamins on its ingredients list, it moisturizes and strengthens your skin for long term health. Having used this star product for a few months myself, I’ve found my skin to look and feel better over time with consistent use… take it how you will.


As we move into the winter months and approach gifting season, make sure to take advantage of Stylevana pre-Black Friday and Black Friday offers to stock up on award-winning Korean skincare products to treat yourself and your loved ones! Keep an eye on this space as we roll out our best Korean makeup products and hair & body products, coming extremely soon. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get more instant product updates and skincare tips!