Not a Joke: Snail Slime Is Actually Really Good for Your Skin

Korean beauty is no longer a secret: From elaborate skincare routines that promise smooth, glass-like skin to Korean haircare products that promote thick, silky strands, more and more beauty consumers around the world are shopping these cult-favorite products to see what the hype is all about.

K-beauty has inspired many of your favorite beauty brands' packaging and new product releases in recent years, including cushion-compact foundations and sheet masks. You also might even have already been using Korean skincare products without realizing it — Dr. Jart+ and Laniege are two popular Korean beauty brands, for example. But what makes Korean skincare products different from Westernized beauty? There are three core elements at the heart of Korean skincare:

• Multi-step skincare routines to achieve clear and dewy skin
• Use of unique ingredients like green tea and snail mucin
• Hydration as a focal point for dealing with any skin type

While the Good Housekeeping Institute has not formally tested the below products, we've put together this list of the best Korean skincare products based on our editors' K-beauty brand favorites and top-rated online reviews. These must-have skincare products will make your skin glow, whether you're looking to fight oily, acne-prone skin or fine lines and wrinkles.