My Korean skincare favorites start at $9 for October Prime Day

I tried the Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask, and let me tell you — it’s like giving your face a spa night while you sleep. This peel-off mask, enriched with collagen, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, left my skin feeling plump, hydrated, and glowing by morning.

belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb Sunscreen SPF 45

Meet my go-to Korean sunscreen. Among all of the options, belif’s Aqua Bomb SPF 45 is a lightweight, non-greasy and hydrating powerhouse that absorbs instantly — and one I always come back to. On most days, it makes me want to skip foundation altogether.

COSRX Advanced 96% Snail Mucin Power Essence

The COSRX Advanced 96% Snail Mucin Power Essence is pure hydration party in a bottle. Packed with snail secretion filtrate and sodium hyaluronate, it transformed my skin from dull and dehydrated to plump and glowing, with no sticky aftermath.

CNP PDRN + Tranexamic Acid Serum

My latest obsession: the CNP PDRN + Tranexamic Acid Serum. It’s my secret weapon for achieving that coveted glass skin glow (think: dewy, plump and luminous). Its lightweight, non-greasy formula absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling hydrated.

medicube Collagen Jelly Cream

I’ve been slathering on Medicube’s Collagen Jelly Cream for months, and it’s the equivalent of a spa day in a jar. This jelly-textured marvel, packed with freeze-dried hydrolyzed collagen and niacinamide, wraps my skin in a dewy glow that lasts all day, leaving it plump, bouncy and ready to take on the world.

belif Super Drops — Niacinamide Golden Glow Serum

I’ve found my shortcut to a radiant, camera-ready glow, and it’s the belif Super Drops — the bottle that’s highly underrated in the K-beauty community (IMHO). With a creamy texture, gold pearls and a blend of niacinamide and vitamin C, it blurs imperfections, boosts hydration and leaves me with a luminous finish that’s perfect on its own or under makeup.

AESTURA’s ATOBARRIER365 Cream is my skin’s personal bodyguard, packed with high-density ceramide capsules that lock in hydration for a full 120 hours. Whether I’m battling winter dryness or the occasional flare-up, this dermatologist-approved K-beauty gem smooths, soothes and strengthens my skin barrier without any greasy aftermath.

CNP Propolis Jelly Lipcerin

I’ve found my lips’ new best friend: theCNP Propolis Jelly Tinted Lipcerin, which is my latest obsession. With a jelly-textured applicator and a formula packed with Manuka honey, hyaluronic acid and propolis extract, it delivers 12-hour hydration, a glossy finish and just the right pop of color.

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam

Sulwhasoo’s Gentle Cleansing Foam is my luxe, go-to cleanser: creamy, calming and oh-so-luxurious. Its soft, herbal lather sweeps away every trace of grime and makeup, leaving my skin hydrated and balanced, not tight or stripped.

Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil

I’ve been massaging Anua’s Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil into my skin, and it’s like giving my face a refreshing spa treatment. This lightweight, non-greasy formula effortlessly melts away makeup and impurities, leaving my skin feeling clean, hydrated and balanced — without any harsh stripping.

medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream

I’ve been *obsessed* with the medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream ever since I first dipped into its golden, jelly-like texture. The magic happens when you mix the encapsulated Vitamin C, sea buckthorn and niacinamide with the transparent gel: my skin drinks it up, leaving me with a glow that’s both dewy and radiant.

medicube Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Deep Clean Foam Cleanser

This cleanser emerges as a soft bubble-gum‑textured cream that morphs into a rich foam to sweep away excess oil, debris and pore‑clogging impurities. With a potent blend of azelaic acid and niacinamide, this K-beauty favorite aims to refine texture, soothe irritation and leave skin feeling balanced rather than stripped.

Abib PDRN Glazed Jelly Collagen Lip Mask

PDRN? Collagen? Glazed Jelly? The Abib PDRN Glazed Jelly Collagen Lip Mask checks all the boxes, which is why it has a permanent home on my nightstand. I wake up the next morning with insanely moisturized lips, and it’s one of the best lip masks I’ve ever used. For $16, pull the trigger and shoot it into your cart.

Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum

I’ve been absolutely loving the Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum; it’s like a magic eraser for dark spots and redness. This lightweight, pink-hued serum layers beautifully under my moisturizer, leaving my skin looking brighter, more even and totally glassy without any greasy residue.

COSRX Advanced 92% Snail All-in-One Cream

I never thought I’d be obsessed with snail mucin, but then I met COSRX Advanced Snail 92% All-in-One Cream — and now I can’t imagine my routine without it. This rich, gel-like moisturizer sinks into my skin like a dream, leaving it plump, hydrated and glowing without any greasy residue.

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser

I never thought I’d be obsessed with a cleanser until I tried Beauty of Joseon’s Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser (note: it’s my morning glow-up in a tube). This gentle gel transforms into a soft foam that sweeps away impurities without stripping, thanks to plum water and mung bean extract, leaving my skin hydrated and dewy fresh.

COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster

I’m absolutely hooked on COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster. It’s like a shot of collagen for my skin in a bottle, and this ultra-light, non-sticky serum layers beautifully under my moisturizer. The result? Skin left plump, smooth and glowing without any greasy residue.

medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask (4-Pack)

The Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask (4‑Pack) feels like a gentle sigh of restoration for tired skin; it fuses pink-hued collagen gel with regenerative PDRN technology to deliver an indulgent tightening and soothing embrace. Each slip‑on mask adheres like a second skin, coaxing firmness and dewy radiance overnight with zero tightness or fuss.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Soothing Color-Correcting Treatment

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Soothing Color Correcting Treatment is a skincare superhero that transforms from a green balm to a beige veil, instantly neutralizing redness and calming irritated skin. Infused with Centella Asiatica and SPF 30, it not only conceals blemishes but also strengthens your skin’s barrier, leaving me with a flawless, natural finish. No foundation required.

medicube One Day Exosome Shot 7500

Medicube’s One Day Exosome Shot 7500 is like a detox for your pores. Imagine microneedling in a bottle, but without the needles. It combines exosome technology with spicule-powered exfoliation to smooth texture, tighten pores, and leave your skin glowing like you just had a professional treatment.

Anua Heartleaf 77 + Hyaluron Soothing Toner

Anua’s Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner is my skin’s chill pill that’s infused with 77% Korean-grown heartleaf extract; it cools and calms like a splash of serenity in a bottle. This lightweight, fragrance-free elixir delivers a surge of hydration and is the perfect prep for a glowing, glass-skin finish.

LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm

I used to think lip balms were all the same, but that’s until I met the LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm in Berry. This sheer, berry-tinted balm is a treat for your lips, delivering a glossy finish without any stickiness, thanks to its nourishing blend of shea and murumuru butters. Whether worn alone for a natural pop of color or layered over lipstick for added shine, it’s my go-to for effortlessly hydrated, kissable lips.

I just gave my pores a VIP facial with Mediheal’s PDRN Lifting Pads, and my skin feels like it just got a spa membership. These stretchy, oversized pads are soaked in a PDRN essence cocktail that tightens, hydrates and smooths like a mini-lift in a jar.

TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner

I’ve found my skin’s soulmate in a bottle: TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner. It’s the K-beauty elixir that turns my face into a dewy, glassy dream. With a dreamy blend of rice bran extract, niacinamide, ceramides and panthenol, it hydrates, brightens and smooths like a cozy milk bath for my face.

LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Eye Sleeping Mask

I’ve found my secret weapon for perky, well-rested eyes — no sleep required. LANEIGE’s Bouncy & Firm Eye Sleeping Mask is a plush, collagen-charged pillow for my under-eyes, packed with peony extract and caffeine to smooth, firm and brighten while I snooze.

illiyoon Ceramide Ato Lotion

It’s K-beauty body lotion time, and the illiyoon Ceramide Ato Lotion is very much in the spotlight. With buildable moisture coverage, it blesses dry skin and is vegan and fragrance-free for that gentle slather-on.

medicube Age-R Ultra Tune 40.68

I’ve found my at-home facelift in a sleek, high-tech wand (which is saying something, as I’m not one for skincare devices). The medicube Age-R Ultra Tune 40.68 is my secret weapon for a lifted, glowing complexion. With 40.68 million pulses per second, this device uses radio-frequency technology to stimulate collagen and enhance skin elasticity, delivering professional-level results without the need for gels or salon visits.

Best Korean Makeup Deals

LANEIGE Neo Blurring Powder

The LANEIGE Neo Blurring Powder provides a flawless, filter-like finish (think: soft matte, blurred pores and zero cakiness). Infused with Blue Hyaluronic Acid, this ultra-fine powder hydrates as it controls oil, while its spill-proof design makes it the perfect travel companion.

TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation

The TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation is the K-beauty secret to a flawless, luminous complexion, made viral à laTikTok. With a weightless, buildable formula that delivers full coverage and a satin-glow finish, it blurs imperfections, evens out skin tone and stays fresh for up to 72 hours, all while nourishing with niacinamide and propolis extract.

colorgram Fruity Glass Tint

The colorgram Fruity Glass Tint is the K-beauty gloss that delivers a juicy, glassy finish without the stickiness. With a weightless, buildable formula and a wide range of vibrant shades, it’s my go-to for a fresh, radiant pout that lasts through the day.

Peripera Ink Velvet Lip Tint

Peripera Ink Velvet Lip Tint is the K-beauty cult favorite that delivers a burst of high-pigment color with a velvety matte finish. Its mousse-like texture glides on effortlessly, filling in lip lines for a smooth, blurred effect that lasts all day. Infused with jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid and marine collagen, it’s that moisture-savior for your lips.

CLIO Kill Cover Mesh Glow Cushion Foundation

The CLIO Kill Cover Mesh Glow Cushion Foundation is your passport to a luminous, skin-like finish that feels as light as air. Its innovative mesh filter dispenses just the right amount of product, delivering buildable, dewy coverage that stays fresh and flawless all day.

Best Korean Haircare Deals

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Essential Shampoo

As a fervent fan of The Face Shop’s Rice Water Bright line, the Essential Shampoo is another I-need-to-try-this-ASAP product. You’re receiving a great value, and it’s thought to be lovely on sensitive scalps.

Dr. Groot Miracle In-Shower Treatment

After using this product for months, the Dr. Groot Miracle In-Shower Treatment is the most beautiful, quickest solution to shiny, smooth hair. This K-beauty gem, loaded with rosemary oil, niacinamide and prebiotics, turns into a silky, scalp-loving treat that washes away buildup and leaves my hair feeling impeccable.

Mise En Scene Perfect Serum

I tried the Mise En Scene Perfect Serum, and it’s a total game-changer for my hair routine. This lightweight, non-greasy serum is packed with nourishing oils like argan, jojoba and coconut, leaving my hair feeling silky smooth and frizz-free, all while boasting a delightful floral scent.

AROMATICA Rosemary Scalp Scaling Shampoo

The AROMATICA Rosemary Scalp Scaling Shampoo is one I picked up in South Korea and one I’m *so* excited to try. It smells so fresh and clean, thanks to its ingredient list: rosemary, salicylic acid and biotin. It’s the ultimate trifecta, helping to exfoliate, balance oil and leave the hair feeling light and refreshed.

UNOVE Deep Damage Hair Treatment

As seen all over my TikTok FYP (because K-beauty is my algorithm, duh), the UNOVE Deep Damage Hair Treatment is great for hair that’s in serious need of repair. Its scent is sweet and it’s one you should certainly pick up while on a Prime Day discount.

Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered

What is Prime Big Deal Days?

This annual Amazon sale — which we like to call October Prime Day — is similar to the well-known July event: it’s a two-day blow out shopping event with deep discounts on bestsellers and everyday essentials. But the timing of this sale makes all the difference; shoppers can also score pre-Black Friday deals on top-rated toys and sell-out-risk gifts before the holiday rush.

How long does Prime Big Deal Days last?

Amazon’s fall Prime Day event only lasts two days. This sale starts on Tuesday October 7 at 12:01 a.m. PT and runs through Wednesday October 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

When does Prime Big Deal Days end?

Prime Big Deal Days 2025 ends on Wednesday October 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so east-coasters have until about 3 a.m. on October 9 their time to shop the deals.

Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?

Prime Big Deal Days is a member-exclusive sale event. Interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits, with no strings attached.

Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days: What’s the difference?

Already familiar with July Prime Day? Then you’ll love Amazon’s fall version! Like its summer spectacular sale, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days offers major discounts for 48 hours, but with a bigger focus on holiday gifts, toys and tech to shop ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

What are the best deals?

From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that October Prime Day is the ideal period to stock up on household essentials, score great deals on gift-worthy items and toys, take advantage of Black Friday-level discounts on tech and appliances, refill your skincare empties, and comb through the massive catalog of Amazon best-sellers.

Is it worth it?

We certainly think so! October Prime Day is a great chance to score Black Friday-worthy deals on thousands of best-sellers, including everything from big-ticket tech to Post reader-favorite trash bags. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find you the very best items to grab on sale.

When is the next Prime Day?

Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? Prime Day takes place in July each year, so it’s safe to assume it will take place in mid-July 2026 — similar to previous years. Can’t wait to shop more Amazon deals? Look out for Amazon’s Black Friday sales to kick off the holiday season in November.

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This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best vitamin C serums on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos of 2025. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.