A 57-Year-Old Said This $9 K-Beauty Eye Cream “Effectively” Reduces Wrinkles

Sophie Wirt
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Plus four more Korean skincare must-haves on sale at Amazon.

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Yes, it may be October — a month many of us may associate with flaky, dull, wind-whipped skin — but a glowing, bouncy, visibly hydrated complexion is at your fingertips thanks to an array of Korean skincare available at Amazon. Better yet: Many shopper-loved and celebrity-used picks (plus one of my personal favorites) are on sale ahead of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale on October 10 and 11.

Below are five K-beauty steals you can’t miss out on, including a $9 eye cream that “effectively” reduces wrinkles and the snail mucin serum Emily Ratajkowski uses:

Korean Skincare on Sale:

CosRx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence

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Amazon

$25

$16

An Amazon best-seller, this snail mucin-powered elixir has been used by the likes of Emily Ratajkowski, who said it soothed her “freaked-out skin.” Formulated for all skin types, the serum-like essence preps skin for moisturizer, calms inflammation, and adds ample glow. Snail mucin, a lauded ingredient used in myriad Korean skincare products, is present at an impressive 96 percent concentration. The serum boasts over 39,000 five-star ratings at Amazon with glowing reviews. One shopper says the serum “reduced [their] forehead wrinkles,” while another fan is impressed by how quickly the serum “plumped'' their skin.

I always have a bottle of this essence in my medicine cabinet at the ready for when my skin is craving extra hydration. Plus, it layers beautifully under makeup and other skincare products in my routine.

Etude House SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

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Amazon

$17

$14

This under-the-radar skin soother is a go-to for supermodel Olivia Culpo — and thousands of shoppers, almost 5,000 of whom have given it a five-star rating at Amazon. Perfect for skin-drying weather ahead, this face moisturizer stars soothing panthenol, a B vitamin that softens skin on contact and strengthens the all-important skin barrier over time

HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream

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Amazon

$15

$9

Prized as a gentler, pregnancy-safe alternative to retinol, bakuchiol has been shown to fade fine lines, improve skin elasticity, and promote smoother, more youthful looking skin. The ingredient is the key active in this anti-aging eye cream, which features a milky texture and a soothing, fragrance-free formula. One 57-year-old shopper says the cream works to “smooth” under-eye skin, noting its “lovely weight and feel” that’s neither oily nor heavy.  Most importantly, the cream “effectively lessens fine lines and wrinkles” and leaves the area “firm and smooth.”

Beauty of Joseon Serum Line Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide

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Amazon

$19

$17

A favorite among InStyle writers, Beauty of Joseon is a brand known for its seriously glow-giving serums. Perhaps the most glow-giving of all, this formula features niacinamide and propolis — a honey-like substance composed of beeswax and tree resin. Shoppers swear by the serum. “My skin is so hydrated that some of my fine lines have gone away,” says one. Another reviewer says they “always wake up with glowy skin” thanks to the serum.

Nnumbuzin No.3 Skin Softening Serum

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Amazon

$25

$19

Rough, dull skin is hardly a match for this serum, which softens, smooths, and hydrates. One shopper dubs it a “facial in a bottle,” thanks to the “amazing glow” it’s given to their skin, while another another says it gives a “glass skin appearance.” Key ingredients include fermented extracts, niacinamide, glycerin, and squalane.

For a skincare arsenal with major glass skin potential, stock up on Korean beauty favorites while they’re on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

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