It’s no secret that the Korean beauty world is one step ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to the latest and greatest in skincare and makeup. In case you didn’t know, Korean women are the queens of skincare and invest lots of time (and won) into their glowing, youthful skin. If you’ve been wanting to up your #SkincareGame,or even just start a regular skincare routine, you need to hop on the K-beauty train.
Fortunately for those of us not living in Korea, it’s gotten much easier to find the latest and greatest Korean beauty products. But now, subscription boxes take it to the next level. They come stocked with everything from sheet masks to BB cream and moisturizers to serums, among other things, so you can experiment and find what products work best for you. And no need to browse countless online reviews – they do the research for you!
Get the keys to K-drama-worthy skin by getting your hands on one (or all) of these Korean skincare subscription boxes! (Don’t miss the promo codes to get discounts!)
But first…
This is the company that brought K-beauty to the West! It’s not a subscription box but I had to mention it first, as they offer a beautifully-curated selection of the very best Korean skincare products out there. (Every product on the site has at least a four-star rating, if that tells you anything.) If you’re searching for a particular kind of item, start with SOKO GLAM. Click here to get $10 off your purchase of $50 or more.
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| Bomibox is my favorite Korean beauty subscription box for top skincare finds. |
Price: $38.99/month
My #1 choice! Bomiboxpreaches the K-beauty golden rule we all should live by: Less makeup, more skincare. Get eight full-sized and deluxe travel-sized authentic Korean skincare products (think cleansers, moisturizers and sunscreen) valued at over $80 (!!!) every month and say annyeong-haseyo to gorgeous, glowing skin.
Use the promo code MIMSIELADNER to get $2 off your first box.
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| The K-Beauty Box comes with a selection of products from Korea’s top beauty brands. |
Price: $35/month
The K Beauty Box includes five to six carefully selected skincare items from top Korean beauty brands such as Laneige, Dr. Jart and Hera, plus a handful of free samples and a complete product list with a how-to guide that makes applying your products easier than ever. It’s a great way to discover new K-beauty favorites, plus there’s free worldwide shipping!
Use the promo code HAPPY2020 for a 10% discount on your subscription.
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| Pink Seoul’s “Essentials” box, complete with necessary safety items |
Price: $29.95/month + up
Pink Seoul understands that skincare (and skincare subscription boxes) shouldn’t be “one size fits all,” so they customize their boxes based on your skin type and area of focus to help guide you in your K-beauty journey. Pink Seoul’s monthly subscription options include: one customized box with four full-sized products, one “PinkSeoul PLUS” box personalized for mature skin, and one mask box. In other words, there’s something to meet the needs of all K-beauty lovers.
Use code MSA10 to save 10% off your first box!
Price: $9.99 to $39.99/month
Elevate your skincare routine and discover endless Korean skincare and beauty product possibilities with Kiyomi’s two subscription options. The first is a bundle of 4 Korean sheet masks, and the second is a box of five to seven full-sized K-beauty essentials including skincare, makeup and hair care. Go on. Get your glow on.
Use the promo code HELLO10 for 10% off any of their subscription plans.
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| So much fun in this Sooni Pouch! |
Price: Starts at $19.99/month
By carefully curating each Beauty Subscription Box to meet the needs of just about everyone, Sooni Pouch has been able to garner quite a following. They claim to have a very stringent vetting process to select brands to include in their boxes, and only choose products with the best ingredients and formulation. Check out their Sooni Pouch option – a bundle of full-sized and deluxe travel-sized products from some of Korea’s top skincare brands.
Use the promo code 2FREEMASKS at checking to receive two free masks with your first shipment.
Price: Starting at $20/month
Who doesn’t love a good sheet mask? It’s a must-have staple in every K-beauty arsenal.
Understanding the importance of masking, Facestorygifts subscribers four to seven of them every month for just $20. They’ve also got a “Lux Plus” subscription that contains five to six sheet masks and five to six skincare products for $49.95/season as well as an expansive shop of curated skincare and beauty products.
Price: $35/month
What do you get when you combine the best of K-beauty and J-beauty? Nomakeno Life – a monthly beauty box containing eight to nine unique items ranging from Korean skincare to Japanese cosmetics. As one might guess, the boxes aren’t just chock full of awesome finds, but they, like all of the product packaging, are adorable, too! (Think candy-shaped lip tint and Tamago-themed hand cream.)
Price: $24/month
I love a good theme (if you didn’t already catch on to my obsession with themed cafes), so I naturally adore Beauteque Monthly’s themed beauty bags. Six full-sized products are delivered month, and range from the latest K-beauty skincare and makeup to new haircare. There’s also a “Mask Maven” bundle for only $13/month that comes with nine masks including sheet masks, wash-off masks, and lip and eye patches.