We’re past the halfway mark of 2024, and the Beauty Barn product team has been knee-deep—testing, trying, and discovering everything K-Beauty! With some products standing out as absolute must-haves and others falling a bit short, one thing’s for sure: our skin is always changing, and so are its needs. What worked wonders last year might just be a ‘meh’ today. But here’s the exciting part—K-Beauty continues to up its game, delivering better results with every new launch. We’re eager to share our findings, and we hope our reviews help you discover your next skincare obsession
So, let’s get started.
We’re buzzing about one of the latest arrivals—the COSRX Peptide Booster Serum. You might’ve caught our founder, Toinali Chophi, in her 30-Day Glow Challenge featuring this serum. In her Instagram reel, she raves, ‘This is my go-to for bouncy, youthful, revitalized skin. Packed with peptides, it firms, lifts, and smooths, tackling fine lines and wrinkles.’ When our founder vouches for a K-Beauty gem, you know it’s the real deal!
The COSRX Invisible Sunscreen is a #1 bestseller, and it’s no surprise that our dusky beauties are raving about its no white-cast formula! Our content creators put it to the test, and the verdict is in—it’s truly invisible. This sunscreen blends seamlessly into all skin tones, so you can finally kiss that ghostly white-cast goodbye. It’s light as air, too—feeling ultra-light on the skin, perfect for daily wear without any of that sticky or greasy residue. Plus, it’s got you covered with triple protection: broad-spectrum SPF and a boost of skin-loving ingredients that hydrate and soothe.
For oily skin types, two moisturizers truly stole the spotlight this year—By Wishtrend Vitamin 75 Maximizing Cream and I’m From Vitamin Tree Water Gel. These were hands-down the most repurchased moisturizers for those with oily, acne-prone skin. The Vitamin 75 Maximizing Cream is lightweight yet packed with antioxidants, making it perfect for balancing oil while keeping the skin hydrated. On the other hand, the Vitamin Tree Water Gel delivers a refreshing burst of moisture without any greasy residue, ideal for calming and soothing sensitive, irritated skin. Both are game-changers for keeping that shine under control.
If you’ve been keeping up with our host Imli, who suffers from dry and dull skin, you already know she swears by the I’m From Honey Mask. This single product is like an at-home spa in a jar. One wash-off session, and your skin feels as smooth and silky as honey itself. She then follows up with the COSRX Propolis Trio—the toner, ampoule, and cream. The results? Think deep hydration, a luminous glow, and a noticeable bounce in her skin.
This year, what’s really taken us by storm is the Beauty of Joseon Ginseng line—our skincare community simply can’t get enough. From the nourishing Ginseng Essence Water that leaves skin feeling supple and revitalized to the Ginseng Renewing Serum that visibly firms and smooths, these products are true game-changers. The anti-aging benefits of ginseng are no joke, delivering radiant, youthful skin that’s hard to ignore. Trust us, once you start using these, you won’t want to stop!
So, what are your 2024 favorites? Is there one product that has you completely hooked? I’d love to hear about it—drop your must-haves in the comments below!
