7 Best K-Beauty Under £15 That You’ll Actually Want to Buy 

Want to get your k-beauty skincare fix but are a little low on funds ATM? We can relate, especially if the reason for being budget-conscious RN is that you’ve been fuelling a very expensive skincare addiction. But you’ll (and your bank) be happy to hear that some of the most sought-after Korean skincare products are totally affordable, from skin-soothing sunscreen to brightening serums that help to reduce acne. Here are 7 k-beauty skincare steals under £15 that’ll make you feel like a million bucks!

 1. Oil Cleanser: HEIMISH All Clean Balm (50ml) - £10.00 

If most of your pocket money goes on replacing cleansers, we recommend switching to a cleansing balm as a little goes a long way. Less product used = less money spent (a free pro budgeting tip for you). HEIMISH All Clean Balm is one of the best cheap k-beauty cleansing balms out there for all skin types, gently breaking down sebum, dirt, and makeup whilst replenishing moisture with shea butter. To seal the deal, the hypoallergenic formula includes health-boosting vitamins A, C, D and E and tea tree leaf oil to calm acne and reduces the appearance of acne scars.

2. Water-based Cleanser: SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Foam (100ml) - £15.00        

Kicking off our favourite skincare steals is SOME BY ME AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Foam. Featuring a trio of exfoliants to fight and prevent acne by removing surface impurities, deep diving into the pores to melt sebum, and dissolving dead skin cells without stealing essential moisture from the skin. To keep sebum production under control and soothe irritation, it also includes truecica and calamine. Bow down blemishes.

An award-winning toner by Korea’s No.1 skincare brand for £10? Take our money already! ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Toner is more than just fun to say and removes dead skin cells, locks in moisture, and protects against environmental damage, all whilst promoting skin cell renewal. The skincare steal is formulated with Ulleungdo deep sea water extracted from 5,000ft below sea level, making it ridiculously rich in minerals - we’re talking 70+ types including magnesium, zinc, and calcium – to increase blood circulation and maximise skin health. 

4. Serum: BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Serum (30ml) - £13.90

If you’re still curious about what it’d be like to have au naturel dewy skin and secure a k-beauty bargain at the same time, you’re about to find out with BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Serum. Looking out for acne-prone skin types (TYSM), it brightens the skin with 2% niacinamide whilst tightening pores and minimising acne with 60% propolis extract for its antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps to stimulate skin cell turnover, meaning it’s able to heal damaged skin cells and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. 

5. Moisturiser: DR CEURACLE Vegan Kombucha Tea Gel Cream Mini (15ml) - £5.50

 We never go anywhere without our plus one DR CEURACLE Vegan Kombucha Tea Gel Cream Mini – if it can’t come, neither can we. The vegan tea complex contains 20% kombucha (black tea) extract loaded with probiotics and vitamin B to strengthen the skin’s immune system and barrier, and maintain its natural pH balance to prevent it from skin concerns that make it anything less than perfect. For free radical protection and deep hydration, it also includes 58.9% camellia (green tea) leaf water.

6. Sunscreen: COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ (50ml) - £15.00 

A non-sticky sunscreen that doesn’t involve selling your soul? COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ is one of our best-selling affordable Korean skincare products with a barely-there feel and maximum protection against UVA and UVB rays. The main ingredient aloe vera is rich in antioxidants, enzymes, and vitamins A and C to hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin from environmental stress. Promise you’ll actually start enjoying applying sunscreen daily with this gem.

7. Lip Care: LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Mini (3g) – Berry - £4.50

Talk about a k-beauty bargain… Pucker up with the famous LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Mini for only £4.50. Made with patented Moisture Wrap Technology, it protects the skin with a moisturising film to combat transepidermal water loss and assist in skin cell regeneration for seriously juicy pouts come dawn. Goji and raspberry fruit extracts provide free radical protection and regulate melanin production to prevent discolouration, whilst shea butter moisturises and restores elasticity.