8 Best Korean Skincare & Makeup Brand You Should Check Out for 11.11
If you haven’t hopped on the K-beauty bandwagon yet, their products are known for their affordable pricing relative to Western skincare and makeup and for their advanced technology. If you’re looking to try out products from a good skincare brand that work best with your skin type, there’s no better time to try it out than during the 11.11 sales, as many shops offer insane discounts and deals.
If you want to look like BLACKPINK’s Jisoo or TWICE’s Sana with their glass skin and flawless makeup looks, check out this list of Korean skincare and makeup brands and mark your calendars!
Our first tip would be to follow the official store of the brands to get a welcome voucher, but this usually comes with a minimum spend criteria. And make sure to collect all the vouchers you can before they’re fully redeemed.
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This popular skincare brand is known for having products with a high concentration of activities while maintaining a relatively affordable price. Their items like the pimple patch and Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence are known as holy grail items.
On Lazada:
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From 11-13 November, enjoy storewide discounts of up to 88% off.
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Extra 5% off when you buy 2 units
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Extra 11% off when you buy 3 units
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Free Good Morning Gel Cleanser 20ml for first 100 customers with a minimum spend of RM65
2. Innisfree
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It is South Korea’s first all-natural brand, and many of the products' ingredients are sourced from Jeju Island. We recommend their No-Sebum Mineral Powder and their Hydrating + Refreshing Energy Mask Set.
On Shopee from 11.11 from 12am to 2am:
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Enjoy up to 60% savings
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A free luggage bag with certain items
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Limited-time gifts such as 3-pc gifts with a minimum spend of RM100
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Buy 1 free 1 promotions
On Lazada:
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Enjoy up to 65% off for pre-sale exclusives from now until 10 November
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From 12am to 2am: 25% off voucher, savings of up to 60%, free 17-pc gift
3. The Face Shop
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With the tagline “Natural Story,” the brand uses the finest natural ingredients and the latest technology to develop high-quality, affordable products for both men and women. Some of their cult items are their Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil and Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam.
On Shopee:
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From 11-14 November, enjoy up to 68% off and an extra 15% off when you buy 3 items.
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Limited time vouchers of RM45 off with a minimum spend of RM180 from 12am – 2am | 6pm – 11.59pm
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Numerous free gifts with certain packages.
On Lazada:
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Enjoy pre-sale exclusives from now until 10 November with savings up to 72% off, where you can reserve first with a 10% deposit and pay later.
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Up to 68% off from 11-13 November, with extra 15% off if you buy 3 items.
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Numerous free gifts with certain packages.
4. Laneige
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The brand always boasts the best South Korean actors as their brand ambassadors such as Song Hye Kyo, Park Seo Joon, and Kim Yoo Jung who models with their Neo Cushion Glow. Their skincare items are also firm favourites in the skincare world such as their Water Sleeping Mask.
On Shopee:
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Get savings up to 95% off
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Free 8-piece gifts with minimum spend of RM220
On Lazada:
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From now until 10 November, enjoy buy 1 free 1 promotions if you reserve items first
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On 11.11 from 12am to 2am, get up to 25% off on 2 items
5. 3CE
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3CE stands for 3 Concept Eyes and is a professional makeup brand which is a firm favourite with millennials because of its bold yet feminine colours and cool packaging.
On Shopee & Lazada:
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11 winners will win a trip to South Korea including a shopping spree at their Seoul flagship store from 6 – 30 November
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Limited time vouchers on 11.11 only
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Free gifts from their 3CE x Smiley range including stickers, phone straps, and an enamel mirror pouch
6. Some by Mi
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The brand caught our eye when it appointed EXO’s Sehun as its ambassador and now they boast Seventeen’s S.Coups as their muse. Known for its affordable skincare, it formulates its products with mild and skin-friendly ingredients which are free from harmful chemicals such as carcinogens, colourants, and parabens. Add these two to your cart: AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner and the AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream.
On Shopee:
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Up To 50% off with a minimum spend of RM70
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Exclusive gifts for set purchases
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Buy 1 item free 1 spot patch pack
7. Clio
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The first colour cosmetic brand established in South Korea; it is known for its top-quality items paired with high value. Their must-have items include the Kill Cover Founwear Cushion, Kill Cover Liquid Founwear Ampoule Cushion, and the Waterproof Pen Liner.
On Shopee & Lazada:
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Enjoy buy 1 free 1 promotions
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Up to 60% off items
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Get RM8 off with a minimum spend of RM50 if you join their membership
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Get their new item ‘Glow Up All Day with Kill Cover High Glow Cushion at only RM99 (normal price RM169)
8. Aprilskin
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When you mention the brand, their iconic Magic Snow Cushion comes to mind. They claim to have sold over 3.47 million units of it and it helps to achieve flawless skin. They don’t have an extensive makeup line, but they do have a wide range of skincare which are fragrance-free, hypo-allergenic, and clinically tested like their Carrotene IPMP Exfoliating Body Wash. Bye bye, backne!
On Shopee:
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Enjoy 95% off capped at RM4
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10% off with a minimum spend of RM200
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Get their Magic Snow Cushion 3.0 + Refill at only RM111 (Normal price: RM202)
Image credit: Shopee, Lazada, Innisfree, The Face Shop, Facebook.com/innisfreeMYS