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The popularity of Japanese and South Korean skincare formulations is skyrocketing in Canada. Here are a few products that are making waves.

6 Korean & Japanese Beauty Products We Love

CURÉL Intensive Moisture Care Deep Moisture Spray, Shoppers Drug Mart, $35

Spritz yourself with this ceramide-rich spray for an immediate hydrating pick-me-up. A great choice for sensitive skin prone to dryness, this ultra-fine mist from J-beauty brand Curél instantly absorbs into skin to support the natural moisture barrier. Use it before applying makeup or as needed throughout the day for a soothing boost of refreshment.

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Tatcha Dewy Milk Moisturizer, Sephora, $90

This super lightweight moisturizer made for combination and oily skin uses zinc hyaluronate, prebiotic green tea extract and Japanese purple rice to balance oil, boost radiance and fight free radical damage. The result? A beautiful dewy glow that lasts all day.

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Shiseido Ultra Sun Protector Lotion Mineral SPF 50+, Sephora, $35

In addition to broad-spectrum protection from the sun’s rays, this sheer sunscreen from Japanese brand Shiseido also delivers multiple skin-loving benefits. An algae complex provides eight hours of hydration, licorice root soothes acne-prone skin and antioxidant-rich botanicals protect against wrinkles and dark spots caused by UV exposure.

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Hanyul Artemisia Soothing Toner Pads, Sephora, $36

Hanyul means “the Korean principle of balance” and, true to its name, these soothing pads calm stressed skin with artemisia, an aromatic plant hand-picked in South Korea. Cica, hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 also help nourish and hydrate the skin for reduced redness.

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Glow Recipe Prickly Pear Peptide Vegan Mucin, Sephora, $45

This serum from Korean-American brand Glow Recipe highlights the prickly pear cactus. Known for storing water and nutrients to survive extreme conditions, this plant helps boost skin’s resilience in the face of external aggressors.

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Aestura Atobarrier365 Foaming Cleanser, Sephora, $29

Products from this hugely popular South Korean dermocosmetic brand are finally available in Canada! One of our favourites is the pH-balancing foaming cleanser with glycerin and green tea extract that helps cleanse the skin of impurities while maintaining hydration and preserving natural oils.

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