KEEP YOUR SKIN LOOKING FLAWLESS WITH THESE AMAZING FOUNDATIONS...
Are you looking for the best way to get your skin looking fabulous, old school style? Well, we have the products for your. Behold, the best Korean makeup foundations on the market! We tested some of the top products on the market and brought the results straight to you.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST KOREAN MAKEUP FOUNDATIONS
In the world of Korean beauty products, there are many different ways to cover up your flaws. From Korean cushion foundations to BB creams and CC creams, and even concealers, the market is saturated with the best of the best products to keep your skin glowing.
So how do you choose which Korean makeup foundation is the best for you? We've found 4 different key elements that will help narrow down your search to find the best Korean makeup foundation thats tailored to your beauty needs.
According to a CNN news report, the Korean cosmetics industry ranks in the top 10 globally. With the Olympics showcasing everything Korean, the world is embracing the look of Korean women as well as many other facets of its culture. It is natural for women to assume that using a foundation produced by a Korean company will provide them with the same flawless and translucent quality that was seen so many times during the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Coverage
- Determines how well the product covers up blemishes and discoloration
- Be aware that some Korean foundations purposefully have less coverage and a dewey finish!
SPF
- Protects your skin from harmful UV and PA rays
Dispenser
- Some come in pumps, sticks, and also squeeze tubes
- Some Koreans are very picky about contamination. Keep an eye out if this is important to you
Color
- Many Korean foundations come in very light colors
- If you have darker skin tones, make sure they carry multiple shades!
THE BEST KOREAN MAKEUP FOUNDATIONS
Korean BB Cream | Name | Coverage | SPF | Dispenser | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ETUDE HOUSE Double Lasting Foundation | Full /Semi-matte | SPF 34 PA++ | Pump | 5 | |
TOUCH IN SOL Advanced Real Moisture Liquid Foundation | Lightweight/Dewy | SPF 30 PA ++ | Pump | 2 | |
Tonymoly BCDation Plus | Full/Semi-Matte | SPF 30/PA++ | Squeeze | 3 | |
LANEIGE Skin Veil Foundation | Low/Semi-Matte | SPF 26/PA+ | Pump | 7 | |
Missha M Signature Radiance Foundation | Medium/Dewy | SPF 20/PA++ | Pump | 3 | |
[Hera] Vital Lifting Foundation | Medium/Matte | None | Pump | 3 | |
Amore Pacific IOPE Perfect Skin Foundation | Medium/Matte | SPF 25/PA++ | Pump | 2 | |
Clio Kill Cover Highest Wear Foundation Makeup | Medium/Semi-Matte | SPF 35 PA++ | Pump | 6 |
ETUDE HOUSE Double Lasting Foundation
Full/Semi-matte
Pump
SPF 34 PA++
5 shades
Long-lasting full coverage makeup, you say? Yes, we most certainly do say! Etude House is at it again, and this time they're coming in full force with a full-coverage foundation that does wonders to your skin.
Surprisingly, Etude House didn't go over the top with the cutesy packaging for this product. It's minimalist packaging reflects the contents: simple, clean, and extremely effective. We love this foundation because it lasts throughout the day and you don't even need to use any concealer. Also, the product comes in 5 different shades so you can get accurate color matching to your skin tone.
In the end, Etude House has won over our hearts with this amazing foundation!
TOUCH IN SOL Advanced Real Moisture Liquid Foundation
Lightweight/Hydrating
Pump
SPF 30 PA++
2 shades
If you're looking for the perfect foundation that covers up all your flaws and leaves your skin looking like a porcelain doll, this is the right product for you. TOUCH IN SOL is at it again, and this time they're kicking butt with their highly-rated advanced real moisture liquid foundation.
This product lives up to its name, giving you the perfect amount of coverge. Unlike most BB creams, it gives off a lightweght hydrating finish, which is much more popular in the states right now. Also, the product comes in two different shades, so it works well if you want to mix it in with your current foundation colors.
Overall, this is an excellent foundation, giving you the coverage and confidence to rock your makeup looks everyday.
Amore Pacific IOPE Perfect Skin Foundation
Medium/Matte
Pump
SPF 25 PA++
2 shades
Here's yet another amazing foundation by Amore Pacific: IOPE Perfect Skin Foundation. This product definitely lives up to its name, leaving your skin with a beautiful matte finish and long lasting coverage. Like most of Korean beauty high end products, this foundation comes in a high-quality glass minimalistic pump.
The product comes with SPF 25/PA++, keeping harmful UV rays away from your complexion. It also has a semi-thick texture and is highly pigmented, which is excellent if you need a lot of covereage. Also, the foundation dispenses with a glass pump, so you get the exact amount you need every time you use the product.
We highly recommend this product for those that are on the lighter side and have yellowish undertones. If you use really light pigmented foundations, this product is perfect for you.
Missha M Signature Radiance Foundation
Medium/Dewy
Pump
SPF 20 PA++
3 shade
One thing we absolutely HATE about dewy founation is that it generally never stays dewy. However, this product defies everything about that statment. You can finally have a dewy finish that will last through your entire workday without haveing to touch up!
Although there are only three different light colors shades, the skintone matching is great for Asian skin (yellow undertones). The packaging itself is very cute and clean, with a gold chrome decorative lid and gold metallic infused in the glass pump. The coverage is also buildable. Also, this foundation was named GLOWPICK Consumer's Choce award.
We LOVE this foundationg because it leaves your skin gleaming throughout the day. If you're looking to up your makeup game, this is the foundation to add to your makeup aresenal.
Clio Kill Cover Highest Wear Foundation Makeup
Medium/Semi-Matte
Pump
SPF 25 PA++
6 shades
If you're looking for something that's not going to look cakey and pasty, then this is the foudation for you. Clio's Kill Cover line is most definitely KILLER! With 6 different beauty shades to choose from, you can get the most accurate color match and beautiful looking skin instantly.
This foundation is extremely versatile when it comes to finish. Depending on the type of base (primer or sunscreen), you can achieve a semi-matte look or even matte. Coupled with an awesome Korean Concealer, the amount of coverage is perfect for a natural makeup look.
