Korean tinted moisturisers: What makes them so special and why you must try them

Korean beauty has experienced an incredible boom in recent years, with their tinted moisturisers being among the most popular. How come they’re in such demand? It’s most definitely their versatility, a claim also confirmed by Kristýna Hlaváčová, an expert beautician from @better_skin_now.

“There’s a great demand for multipurpose beauty products and creams that contain basic UV protection and have moisturising and rejuvenating effects while also providing the coverage of a lightweight foundation. We live in a fast-paced world, so in my opinion, the future of beauty lies in versatility, minimalism and personalisation.”

How to pick the right one

If you’re wondering which tinted moisturiser to try, be sure to think about your needs and skin type first. Korean tinted moisturisers often provide a combination of benefits, but one of them usually stands out. Would you prefer skin-brightening properties, higher coverage, rejuvenation, hydration or SPF? Consider what your skin likes and needs most. 

To ensure that the tinted moisturiser makes your complexion look as natural as possible, be careful when choosing your shade. Choose one that matches your current skin tone as closely as possible. You can even mix two different shades to create your perfect match. To ensure that the tinted moisturiser makes your complexion look as natural as possible, be careful when choosing your shade. Choose one that matches your current skin tone as closely as possible. You can even mix two different shades to create your perfect match. 

What makes Korean tinted moisturisers so unique

As well as delivering several benefits, Korean tinted moisturisers also contain exceptional ingredients that are good for your skin. Ones that you wouldn’t normally find in regular BB or CC creams. What are they?

“Aside from hyaluronic acid or glycerine, which have become very well known and common, they are formulated with a variety of highly concentrated plant extracts. These include white ginseng and ginseng flower with hydrating and softening properties, aloe vera leaf extract or tiger grass extract and green tea, as well as caviar, algae, chamomile or rosemary extracts,” is the way the beautician Kristýna Hlaváčová lists them.

Some other truly remarkable Korean ingredients include snail mucin, bee venom or yeast. Centella asiatica, also known as Indian pennywort, is also a very popular herb that’s historically used in traditional Chinese medicine. And finally, Korean tinted moisturisers also contain sought-after ingredients such as ceramides, peptides, vitamin C and vitamin E, as well as the popular rejuvenating ingredient niacinamide (vitamin B3).

Korean tinted moisturisers are the key to beautiful and healthy-looking skin in a matter of minutes, and have rightfully started to make their mark on the modern history of makeup. They are perfect at combining coverage, hydration and SPF protection while also offering a range of other benefits. And they come with the most unique formulas. The hype is definitely justified.