HwaHae Awards 2024 Mid-year: Trending K-beauty in Korea

Can you believe it's already June and the first half of 2024 is coming to an end? For Team Cupid, this is an exciting month as the best K-beauty products of the first half are about to be announced! HwaHae has just revealed the hottest skincare picks chosen by beauty enthusiasts in Korea. Let’s check out what’s trending right now!

What is HwaHae?

HwaHae is a Korean app that helps you pick the right skincare products. Launched in 2013, it uses customer reviews to rank products based on categories like skin type and concerns. The app gives detailed info, including ingredients and ratings, so you can make smart choices for your skincare. With over 5 million user reviews, HwaHae has become well-respected and a go-to app for Korean Skincare enthusiasts.

Best Toner: ANUA Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner (250ml) - £19.50

Beloved by skincare enthusiasts since its debut, ANUA's Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner just snagged another award! Packed with calming Heartleaf Extract, it soothes irritation, controls sebum, and hydrates the skin. The refreshing watery texture and gentle formula make it perfect for all skin types.

Best Toner Pad: ANUA Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad (70pcs) - £21.00

Another skincare gem from ANUA has won a top spot - the ANUA Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad! It's perfect for deeply cleansing pores and sweeping away impurities, giving you a clear complexion. With gentle exfoliant PHA, this toner purifies your skin while soothing it with Heartleaf and Madecassoside. If you are looking for a mild exfoliator that also works for sensitive skin, give it a shot!

Best Lotion/Emulsion: ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Lotion (200ml) - £19.00

This ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Lotion is a perfect choice for summer moisturiser, especially if you have combination to oily skin! Formulated with Ulleungdo Deep Sea Water rich in minerals, this lightweight creamy lotion delivers nourishment while Panthenol and Marccaside provide soothing relief.

What’s Emulsion?

In Asian skincare, an emulsion is like a light moisturiser that’s perfect for layering. It’s the middle child between a toner and a cream, giving your skin hydration without the heavy feel. 

Best Oil Mist: D’ALBA White Truffle First Spray Serum (100ml) - £26.00

Currently going viral as a BTS member’s flight essential, the D’ALBA White Truffle First Spray Serum offers a refreshing sensation and deep hydration with just one spray. Packed with premium white truffle extract from Italy, it fights wrinkles, fine lines, and dryness. Perfect for your holiday travels—spray it on and keep your skin hydrated!

Best Water-Resistant Sunscreen Stick: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Silky Fit Sun Stick - £18.00

Ideal for daytime sunscreen reapplication, the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyal-Cica Silky Fit Sun Stick shields your skin from sun damage and oiliness. With Centella Asiatica and Mugwort Extract to soothe irritation and redness, plus Silica to control oil, it's perfect for summer.