/ 17 September 2025

8 Skin-Enhancing K-Beauty Buys Under £20

If you’re yet to dip your toe into the world of Korean beauty, you’re missing out. Famously soothing and glow-enhancing, the formulas are effective and the prices are reasonable. Not sure where to start? We’ve rounded up our favourite products under £20.

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Madagascar Centella Ampoule

£15 | SKIN1004

This concentrated serum relies on one of the most famous ingredients in K-beauty: centella asiatica. The natural-derived ingredient (this one is from Madagascar) is known for its anti-inflammatory properties – so sensitive skin types will love it.

Available at BOOTS.COM

Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50

£12.40 (Was £15.50) | Beauty Of Joseon

You’ve no doubt seen this silky SPF formula doing the rounds on TikTok. The good news is it won’t sting your eyes – instead, it soothes the skin and sits beautifully under make-up. It’s quickly become an SL favourite.

Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM

Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm

£18.99 | Dr Althea

This gentle but effective balm cleanser is great at what it does but what we love most is the innovative packaging. Designed to deliver the optimum dose without the need to dig a finger into the balm makes it seriously satisfying – not to mention hygienic – to use.

Available at BOOTS.COM

Wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel

£14 | Haruharu Wonder

This lightweight and unscented gel cleanser is infused with a light dose of natural acids to help purify and rebalance your skin, while also keeping the natural barrier at its optimal pH level. A great option for a morning cleanse.

Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM

Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturising Mask

£8.50 | Dr Jart+

If your skin is feeling irritated or sensitive, this calming mask should help. The brand’s signature ceramide-packed formula is designed to repair a compromised skin barrier, leading to a healthier, happier complexion over time.

Available at BOOTS.COM

Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream

£19.99 | ILLIYOON

Fragrance-free and safe to use on the most sensitive of skin, this moisturiser is powered by soy-derived ceramides to keep dryness and irritation at bay for up to 100 hours at a time. With the hydrating power of an old-fashioned cold cream, it’s still lightweight enough for oily or combination types.

Available at AMAZON.CO.UK

Volcanic Swirl Pore Mask

£18 | Innisfree

Another innovative product, this two-in-one mask combines pore-clearing clay with hydrating ingredients so anyone – even parched skin types – can benefit from the deep exfoliation without creating unecessary dehydration.

Available at SPACENK.COM

Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

£12.80 | AXIS-Y

Though most K-beauty products focus on prevention, this targeted serum works to reverse pigmentation with niacinamide. It’s still gentle and soothing, but moisture-boosting squalane also ensures the skin is happy and hydrated.

Available at AMAZON.CO.UK

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8 Skin-Enhancing K-Beauty Buys Under £20