Best K-Beauty Products for Brightening Your SkinNobody likes feeling like their skin is dull or tired looking. The good news is, now, you don’t have to! 

Korean beauty has products to target almost every skin issue under the sun but one of the most popular K-Skincare trends is skin brightening. It’s a buzz word that you’ve most likely heard pop up but may be confused about what it actually means.

 

So what is skin brightening?

When we say "brightening", we don’t mean whitening or ‘bleaching’ the skin. Instead, we're talking about evening the complexion and creating radiant, glowing skin. Think removing sunspots, acne scarring and hyperpigmentation. 

SIDE NOTE: if you’ve ever come across K-Beauty products that use the term ‘whitening’, it’s simply a direct translation of the word "Mi Baek (미백)" in Korean. The proper term to describe what these products really do in English should be ‘brightening’.

Outside of a pharmacy, no Korean beauty products contain bleaching agents which strip the skin of pigmentation and ‘whiten’ the skin (i.e. hydroquinone). 

 

Why Would You Brighten Your Skin?

If you suffer from dark spots (whether it be from acne, sun exposure, skin damage or scarring) then brightening skincare might be just what your routine is missing.

Brightening products are also a great one to add in post pregnancy if you suffered from melasma.

Another bonus?

These kinds of products are often infused with anti-oxidants so they also work to leave the skin looking hydrated and plump.

  

What are the main skin brightening ingredients? 

The ingredients you are most likely going to come across in your K-Beauty skin brightening formulas are:

1. Vitamin C;
2. Licorice Root;
3. Niacinamide;
4. Propolis;
5. Pearl; 
6. Rice extract; 
7. Glutathione
8. Retinol 

These products work to improve the appearance of dark spots on the skin, even out the skin tone and increase skin cell turnover. This in turn improves the appearance of fine lines.

 

So, what are our favourite products to brighten your skin?

 

Be Jelly Overnight Dream Serum 

Enriched with Retinol, Collagen, Squalane, 4 types of HyaluronicAcid, and Licorice extract, this jelly-textured serum is designed to refine skin texture and diminish signs of aging. It works overnight to smooth texture, even tone, and target areas of dark discolouration so that you wake up to the complexion of your dreams.

 

Subi Brightening Powder Cleanser

As the name suggests, this cleanser was designed to clean and brighten the skin. Made from a beautifully fine powdered texture this ultra-versatile cleanser has a low PH balance which is perfect for all skin types and a dream for those with sensitive skin.

It contains antioxidant rich Centella asiatica, combined with nourishing ceramides and brightening licorice extracts. 

Its powdered formulation make it a perfect travel companion, and a little really does go a long way. We love to pair it with the Subi Bare Skin Balm for the perfect double cleanse.

Jelly Ko White Truffle Souffle Serum 

If you want a skincare product that will instantly impart a luminous glow to your skin then this is the serum you need in your routine. 

Forget glitter particles, the glow comes from the natural ingredients in the product. 

Designed for sensitized, irritated, rough and damaged skin, this serum functions like a nourishing cocoon hydrating skin on multiple levels. 

But be warned - you'll only need a tiny amount as a little goes a long way! 

 

Jelly Ko Bubble Tea Steam Cream

This best-selling moisturiser cream is a deliciously hydrating drink for your skin!

Ideal for those with dull, dehydrated and rough skin, it is packed with star ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin E, beta glucan, pearl, squalene, sodium hyaluronate and allantoin.  

For those who haven’t tried a steam cream before, they are made with a special formula designed to lock moisture into the skin more efficiently and help the skin more easily absorb the product.

The result?

Deliciously hydrated and plump skin. It's no wonder it's our most reviewed K-Beauty product ever.  

  

Want to Learn More about Brightening in K-Beauty?

If you want to learn more about skin brightening then tune into this episode of the podcast:

 

Got Questions?

If you are still unsure about what products would be perfect to add into your skincare routine, simply reach out to one of our team members. We love chatting to you and are always around to help you create the perfect story for your skin!

 

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