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Best Korean Tone-up Creams For All Skin Types

In this post, we will be talking about the best Korean tone-up creams for all skin types.

Note: we couldn’t find many products in this category, so a lot of them won’t be suitable for many people but we will do our best with what we have.

There are a total of 6 products, so enjoy!!

1. Round Lab 365 Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++

This is a Korean tone-up sun cream that instantly brightens your skin and provides protection against UV rays. It is suitable for skin types including sensitive skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$

Pros:

  • This tone-up sun cream offers UV protection (SPF 50+ PA+++) for sensitive skin and combines chemical and mineral filters.
  • Its pinkish color offers a brightening effect on the skin.
  • It also absorbs excess sweat and oil and glides smoothly on your skin with a velvet finish.
  • It has Calamine, Panthenol, Allantoin, and Peach extract that effectively soothes irritated skin.
  • Skin irritation test is completed.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Purified Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Zinc Oxide (Ci77947), Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/​Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Peach Extract, Cetyl PEG/​PPG-10/​1 Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Panthenol, Vinyl Dimethicone/​Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Calamine, Triethoxycaprlylsilane, Allantoin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Yellow Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Red Iron Oxide (Ci 77491)

2. Numbuzin – No.3 Porcelain Base-skip Tone Up Beige

This is another Korean tone-up cream that should be suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$

Pros:

  • It is an all-in-one sunscreen, fixer, and primer that can be used to replace foundations.
  • The beige color covers blemishes and uneven skin texture and tones the skin for a natural and radiant look.
  • It contains zinc oxide to provide SPF 50+ PA++++ UV protection and make it safe for sensitive skin.
  • It is Formulated with 11 types of skin-calming ingredients (such as extracts from centella asiatica, houttuynia cordata, tea tree, and artemisia capillaris) to soothe irritated skin.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Disiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Tea Tree Extract, Rosemary Leaf Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Iron Oxides(CI 77492), Iron Oxides(CI 77491), Iron Oxides(CI 77499).

3. Heimish Aqua Tone-Up Cream

This is a watery glow Korean tone-up cream perfect for evening your skin tone naturally and keeping it bright. It also smoothly adheres to your skin without making it oily.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It shines moist and can be used for makeup.
  • It is suitable for all skin types.
  • Aqua texture for a smooth, dewy application.
  • In-depth hydration with a light finish.

Cons:

  • Does contain fragrance

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, propanediol, dipropylene glycol, cyclopentasiloxane, glycereth-26, titanium dioxide (cl 77891), niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, cyclohexasiloxane, pentylene glycol, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, potassium pca, potassium sorbate, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, maltodextrin, glutathione, hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, butylene glycol, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, imperata cylindria root extract, glycerin, peg-8, carbomer, buddleja davdii extract, thyme flower/leaf extract, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, isohexadecane, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, dimethicone sodium polyacrylate, dimethiconol, polysorbate 80, triethoxycaprylylsilane, sorbitan oleate, adenosine, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance.

4. 9 Wishes – Vanishing Balm Ultimate Tone-up Cream

This Korean tone-up cream should be suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, because of its whitening, anti-aging, and moisturizing effects.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It helps not only whitens the skin but can also help with fine lines and wrinkles.
  • It brightens skin with Niacinamide and Glutathione.
  • It hydrates and delivers minerals to the skin with Sea Water.
  • It protects skin from harmful UV rays with patented Botaniceutical Plus 10.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Sea Water, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, CetylPEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glutathione, Sciadopitys Verticillata Root Extract, Jojoba Seed Oil, Licorice Root Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Sesame Seed Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Scutellaria BaicalensisRoot Extract, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Aspalathus Linearis Extract.

5. Innisfree’s Cherry Blossom Tone-up Cream

This is a lightweight tone-up cream that brightens skin with a natural tone without drying the skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It is formulated with Jeju Cherry Blossom leaf extract that gives an instant brightening effect to the skin.
  • It hydrates the skin with Betaine and Dual-Moisture-Rising Technology.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER, DIMETHICONE, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), POLYSORBATE 80, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BETAINE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, TRISILOXANE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, FRAGRANCE / PARFUM, POLYACRYLATE-13, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, POLYISOBUTENE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, POLYSORBATE 20, DISODIUM EDTA, POLYSORBATE 60, PRUNUS YEDOENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), TIN OXIDE, TOCOPHEROL, SILICA, SOYBEAN OIL.

6. Some By Mi – Rose Tone-Up Cream

This is a Korean tone-up cream that uses rose water to brighten and moisturize the skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$

Pros:

  • It brightens skin tone and moisturizes the skin with 70% of Rosa Centifolia Flower Water.
  • It is dermatologically tested to be hypoallergenic.
  • It does not contain artificial colorants or fragrances.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Glutathione, Arbutin, Adenosine, Cyanocobalamin, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA.

Which of these products would be suitable for me?

We recommend going with the Round Lab 365 Tone-Up Sunscreen or the Numbuzin – No.3 Tone-Up Beige. They are both really good and should be suitable for all skin types (Numbuzin would be suitable for ultra-sensitive skin).

Heimish Aqua Tone-Up Cream would be suitable for you if you need a glow along with hydration.

9 Wishes also provides a tone-up but has anti-aging ingredients in it.

Some By Mi – Rose Tone-Up Cream is another option as it uses rose water (no colorings or fragrance) and should be suitable for all skin types including ultra-sensitive skin.