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Best Korean BB Creams for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin

This post contains the best Korean BB creams for oily, acne-prone skin.

1. Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream

This is a Korean BB cream a lot of people recommend for oily, acne-prone skin because it is lightweight, moisturizing, and provides natural coverage.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It provides a natural coverage with a moisturizing/hydrating finish.
  • It gives a semi-glow to the skin.
  • You can also use this BB cream if you have dry/dehydrated sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin.
  • The Primary Skin Irritation Test and Primary Skin Irritation Test for Sensitive Skin have been completed.

Cons:

  • It is only available in 1 shade.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Betaine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, CI 77492, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bentonite, Sodium Chloride, Silica, CI 77491, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Talc, CI 77499, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Anise Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract.

2. PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream

This is another Korean BB cream that should be suitable for oily, acne-prone skin. You can also use this if you have dry or dehydrated sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

It comes in 6 different shades (#13 Neutral Ivory, #15 Rose Ivory, #21 Light Beige, #23 Neutral Beige, #27 Sand Beige, and #31 Deep Warm).

Pros:

  • It provides light to medium coverage and helps with uneven skin texture and redness.
  • It is non-irritating, calming, hydrating, and lightweight, and complements your natural complexion with a soft, dewy finish.
  • It includes ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Niacinamide, and Tocopherol to moisturize and soothe sensitive skin.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Mica, Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Chloride, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Zinc Stearate, Dextrin Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid.

3. Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF42/PA+++

This is a BB cream that is lightweight, brightens, soothes, and even covers the discoloration and imperfections of the skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

It is available in 7 shades (#13 Bright Beige, #21 Light Beige, #23 Natural Beige, #25 Warm Beige, #27 Honey Beige, #29 Caramel Beige, and #31 Golden Beige).

Pros:

  • It is a 3-in-1 BB cream (makeup, skincare, and sun protection).
  • It offers medium-to-high coverage that’s still breathable, giving you skin correction along with SPF 42 and lasting moisture.
  • It contains hyaluronic acid and ceramides that improve the skin’s elasticity and moisture levels.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Arbutin, Mineral Oil, Polyethylene, Talc, Phenyl Trimethicone, Beeswax, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Sodium Chloride, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Methylparaben, Dimethicone, Propylparaben, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Algae Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Tropolone, Fragrance, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene.

4. Holika Holika – Clearing Petit BB Cream SPF 30 PA++

This is a BB cream that should be suitable for oily, acne-prone skin types as it is suitable for problematic skin prone to oiliness.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

It only has 1 shade.

Pros:

  • It gives a mattifying effect to the skin.
  • It contains an extract of tea tree oil, which reduces inflammation, and irritation, and prevents the clogging of pores along with the formation of acne.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Methicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tribehenin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (CI 77492) & Mica & Methicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Triethyl Citrate, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Silica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491) & Mica & Methicone, Iron Oxides (CI 77499) & Mica & Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum.

Which of these products would be suitable for me?

We recommend going for Klairs Blemish Cream, PURITO BB Cream, or the Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream as they are lightweight and provide natural coverage.

The Holika Holika BB Cream is also a good choice.