Compared to some Korean skin-care products (looking at you, sunscreen ), the best Korean exfoliators tend to fly under the radar. Infused in cleansers , toners , and even essences , K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits. That’s partly because it’s an easy way to get (and maintain) glass skin . But it’s also in keeping with the Korean ethos of consistent support over a no-holds-barred barrage of actives.

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