Best Vegan Korean Skincare Brands & Bestselling Products

Last updated: August 13, 2026

The popularity of vegan Korean skincare has grown rapidly in recent years as more shoppers look for products that are kind to both their skin and the planet. Today, many Korean beauty brands are developing vegan formulas, using plant-based ingredients, eliminating animal testing, and adopting more sustainable packaging without compromising performance.

In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best vegan Korean skincare brands available, highlighted their bestselling products, explained the difference between vegan and cruelty-free skincare, and shared where you can shop these brands both in Korea and internationally.

Top Vegan Korean Skincare Brands

Torriden

Torriden has become one of Korea’s hottest skincare brands, consistently ranking among the best-selling skincare brands at Olive Young in recent years. Best known for its DIVE-IN line, the brand focuses on vegan-certified, fragrance-free formulas that strengthen the skin barrier with minimal yet effective ingredients. Its hydrating products have won multiple Olive Young Awards and are especially popular among people with dehydrated and sensitive skin.

Best products from Torriden

• Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Serum – Winner of the Olive Young Awards (2022, 2023, and 2024), this bestselling serum features five types of low-molecular hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and plump the skin without feeling sticky.
• Torriden DIVE-IN Soothing Cream – A lightweight gel-cream that locks in moisture with five types of hyaluronic acid, Panthenol, and Ceramide NP, making it perfect for dehydrated and sensitive skin.
• Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pads – These vegan toner pads combine Centella Asiatica and LHA to gently exfoliate, calm redness, and balance excess sebum for clearer, smoother skin.

PURITO SEOUL

Formerly known as PURITO, PURITO SEOUL is one of Korea’s leading vegan skincare brands, recognized for its minimalist, fragrance-free formulas and commitment to sustainability. The brand is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, uses recycled packaging, and has earned a loyal following worldwide for its gentle products that strengthen the skin barrier without unnecessary ingredients. It’s especially recommended for sensitive skin.

Best products from Purito

• PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented – One of the brand’s bestselling serums, this fragrance-free formula combines Centella Asiatica, peptides, and Panthenol to soothe irritation, strengthen the skin barrier, and provide lasting hydration.
• PURITO SEOUL Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream – A deeply hydrating moisturizer formulated with bamboo extract and 10% Panthenol to repair the skin barrier and lock in moisture without feeling greasy.
• PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Eye Cream Unscented – A gentle eye cream enriched with Centella Asiatica and peptides to hydrate the delicate eye area while improving the appearance of fine lines.

Klairs

Wishtrend is a company that rose to fame through its large social media platform. With the help of over 4 million subscribers (the majority overseas), they have created 4 popular skin-focused brands tailored to their fans. Their brands: By Wishtrend, Klairs, I’m from and Jungle Botanics are for the majority Vegan friendly, eco-friendly, and also,100% Animal cruelty-free. Furthermore, Wishtrend is a great choice for those of you overseas, as their website includes global shipping and sells other popular brands that in line with their philosophies. 

Compared to the other brands on this list, Klairs is a brand that is guaranteed 100% Vegan. Klairs focuses on well-thought-out ingredients to get you the results you want at an affordable price. And, It is certainly, one of the Best Vegan Korean Skincare Brands.

Best products from Klairs

• Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner – A fragrance-, alcohol-, and paraben-free toner that deeply hydrates and soothes sensitive skin. Hyaluronic Acid provides lasting moisture, while Panthenol strengthens the skin barrier. Vitamin C, Aloe Vera, and Centella Asiatica help brighten the complexion and calm irritation.
• Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop – This brightening serum combines 5% pure Vitamin C with five peptides to fade dark spots, improve skin tone, and boost elasticity. If your skin is sensitive, I recommend introducing it gradually, as the Vitamin C and essential oils may cause slight irritation initially.

By Wishtrend

The second brand from Wishtrend is By Wishtrend. This is for the majority vegan friendly and contains a number of my favorite products. This is not only vegan & cruelty-free but it is also a super clean beauty brand on fragrance-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free, PEG-free, essential oil-free, and more! Furthermore, By Wishtrend was created in response to their fans, focusing on simple ingredients that deliver great results.

Best products from By Wishtrend

• By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash – A gentle powder cleanser that lightly exfoliates while removing excess oil and impurities. Made with just 15 clean ingredients, it’s suitable for all skin types, especially oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin, and helps brighten post-acne marks with Vitamin C.
• By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid Gentle Exfoliating Toner – A gentle daily exfoliating toner with mandelic acid that smooths uneven texture, brightens dull skin, and helps reduce breakouts. Calming ingredients like Centella Asiatica, Houttuynia Cordata, and Panthenol soothe irritation while keeping skin hydrated.

Round Lab

Round Lab is hands down, one of the Best Vegan Korean Skincare Brands. Founded in 2017, Round lab has succeeded at developing a large range of clean beauty products, focused on natural ingredients. Their products work great for ALL Skin-types including the most sensitive, which has resulted in immense popularity in the Korean Skincare Community.

Best products from Roundlab

ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Pad – If you’re new to toner pads, this is one I’d happily recommend. The dual-sided pads gently exfoliate with PHA while removing dead skin cells and excess oil without irritating the skin. I especially like using them when my skin feels rough or I’m dealing with small breakouts, and the hydrating ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, and Allantoin leave my skin feeling refreshed and calm.

ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream – One of my favorite lightweight moisturizers, this cream delivers deep hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. Vita Hyaluronic Acid helps lock in moisture, while Turmeric Root Extract and Vitamin C brighten the complexion. Jojoba Esters and Panthenol also help soothe and strengthen the skin barrier

ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Toner – A multiple-time Olive Young Award-winning toner that hydrates with mineral-rich Ulleungdo deep sea water while gently exfoliating dead skin cells. Panthenol, Allantoin, and Betaine help soothe and strengthen the skin barrier, making it ideal for daily use on sensitive skin.

ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser – A gentle low-pH cleanser that removes impurities without drying out the skin. Mineral-rich deep sea water, Triple Hyaluronic Acid, and Panthenol keep skin hydrated, balanced, and refreshed after every wash. it’s also The YesStyle Awards 2025.

Be Plain

Be plain, is another well-known clean beauty brand in Korea. As their name suggests, Be plain houses minimal yet effective products. What’s more, their brand is centered around being Eco-friendly (Including Ocean-Friendly), Animal-friendly, and Stress-free. So much so that they released a ‘Clean Ocean’ beauty line to raise awareness and to protect the Ocean. 

Best products from Be Plain

• BEPLAIN Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam – Winner of the Hwahae Beauty Awards Cleanser Category (2022, 2023, and 2024) and the Olive Young Awards Best Cleanser (2023), this gentle low-pH cleanser removes impurities while keeping skin balanced and hydrated.
• Beplain Mung Bean Pore Clay Mask – A viral clay mask that helps unclog pores, absorb excess oil, and reduce blackheads and whiteheads. It leaves skin feeling clean and smooth without over-drying.
• Beplain Cicaterol Ampoule – A soothing ampoule formulated with Centella Asiatica and the Cicaterol complex to calm redness, strengthen the skin barrier, and provide lightweight hydration for sensitive skin.

COSRX

Cosrx is a brand that needs no Introduction. In fact, I would say It’s the most globally popular and also, easily accessible Korean Skincare brand on this list. Established in 2015, Cosrx is truly a brand you can trust to deliver skin-focused products with effective ingredients. In addition, they pride themselves on delivering skin-friendly and animal-friendly ingredients and don’t use harmful additives such as mineral oil, talc, or Parabens (to name a few). All products from COSRX are not vegan but most of them are vegan friendly and cruelty-free.

Best products from Cosrx

• COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence – A bestselling essence formulated with 95% Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to hydrate, brighten, and improve skin texture. Niacinamide and Adenosine help even out skin tone while reducing the appearance of fine lines, making it a great choice for dull, combination, oily, and acne-prone skin.
• COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser – A cult-favorite cleanser with tea tree oil and natural BHA that gently removes impurities while maintaining the skin’s natural pH balance. It cleanses without stripping moisture, making it ideal for daily use, especially on oily and acne-prone skin.

Rovectin 

A discovery of mine in 2021, has been the brand Rovectin. They began their journey creating products with Cancer patients suffering from dry and barrier-compromised skin in mind. Over the years, their brand has developed a strong following and focuses on great restorative and high-quality ingredients. What’s more, this brand is perfect for sensitive skin types and is for the majority Vegan friendly. 

Best products from Rovectin

• ROVECTIN Aqua Hydration Gentle Cleansing Gel – If your skin often feels tight after cleansing, this low-pH gel cleanser is worth trying. It creates a soft foam that removes dirt and excess oil without stripping moisture, leaving even sensitive skin feeling clean, balanced, and comfortable.
• ROVECTIN Calming Sensitive Lotus Cream – An EWG Verified vegan and cruelty-free moisturizer formulated with 75% lotus water to deeply hydrate and calm sensitive skin. Made with just 23 clean ingredients, it strengthens the skin barrier while remaining free from alcohol, parabens, mineral oil, and artificial fragrances.

I’m From

I’m from is another popular Korean cosmetic brand sold on various platforms. They are for the majority vegan friendly and are 100% animal cruelty-free. What’s more, I’m from focuses on transparency and natural ingredients sourced from local Korean farms. For those who love, natural-focused ingredients this is a great brand to look at. In particular, I enjoy both their mugwort and rice lines.

Best products from I’m From

• I’m From Mugwort Mask – A soothing wash-off mask made with Korean mugwort to calm irritation and gently refine skin texture. Enriched with Centella Asiatica and Green Tea Leaf Water, it leaves the skin feeling refreshed, hydrated, and smooth after each use.
• I’m From Rice Toner – A bestselling milky toner that brightens and deeply hydrates with 77.78% rice extract. Rich in antioxidants, it helps strengthen the skin barrier and improve dullness, while its fragrance-, alcohol-, and essential oil-free formula makes it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Skin&Lab

Moving on to the Sister brand of I’m from, Skin&LAB. This brand is also a popular choice, especially on sites like Wishtrend. As its name suggests, Skin&LAB is known for its scientific approach to products. They provide result-driven Skincare and use clean/safe ingredients that can be used on even sensitive skin types. 

 Product recommendations

Benton

Benton is definitely a top contender when it comes to clean beauty brands. Their principle values include being; Cruelty-free, Vegan friendly, Eco-friendly and also, making social contributions. Moreover, Benton has a wide range of great skin sensitive products that will work great for ALL skin types.

 Product recommendations

Melixir

Unlike a lot of brands, Melixir is 100% vegan. In addition, They offer a large range of great sensitive skin-friendly products that are certified clean, sustainable, hypoallergenic and100% Plant-based. Alongside their products, this brand has some great philosophies including all there packaging made from recycled materials.

 Product recommendations

Aromatica

If you’re searching for a Vegan-friendly brand with variety? Look no further. Aromatica sells everything from shampoo, skincare, toothpaste, dish soap, etc. More over, Their brand focuses on creating sustainable products that both ‘Save the skin, Save the planet’. This brand is socially aware and ethically focused. Plus, from raising awareness on animal-cruelty to taking action by donating, creating vegan-friendly products for animals, actively producing less waste, refillable packaging and using sustainable/ethically sourced ingredients, Aromatica is certainly a great brand to follow.

Acwell

Acwell is a clean beauty brand in Korea, that was developed specifically for sensitive skin. Moreover, they stay away from harmful additives and also, have a number of products that are Vegan certified. In particular, their liquorice line has been very successful in the Korean skincare community.

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Vegan vs. Cruelty-Free Skincare: What’s the Difference?

In general, a lot of the products we use may be considered, animal cruelty-free and not vegan. That being said, The main difference between the two is easy to understand. Firstly, Vegan Skincare rejects all ingredients sourced from Animals. Whereas animal-cruelty free allows few animal-derived ingredients with the exception of being taken ethically!

It’s also safe to point, that some ingredients such as Hyaluronic acid can be sourced from non-animals (I.e Synthetically) making it Vegan.

Here are some Popular Skincare Ingredients that are NOT vegan: snail mucin, beeswax, honey, propolis, squalene (unless plant-derived), hyaluronic acid (unless synthetically produced), stearic acid (unless plant-derived), caprylic acid (unless plant-derived), collagen, lanolin, and keratin.

Understanding Vegan Korean Skincare Certifications

In order for a brand to be considered ‘Vegan’ in Korea, They must partake In a number of tests held by the Korean agency of Vegan Certification. After passing the tests, they can then receive their ‘Vegan Stamp’ of approval. 

Requirements include:

1. No animal raw or byproduct ingredients should be used. (including during Processing)
2. No animal experiment should be done for the product. (Testing, quality control, education, etc.) 
3. Shared production facilities should be under supervision to prevent cross-contamination.

Where to buy Vegan Korean skincare products?

As seen from above, there is a wide variety of Vegan Korean Skincare brands to chose from. Having said that, Where to buy them can truly depend on each brand. For example, popular brands such as Cosrx can be found In your countries local Sephora or Department stores. 

Here are some popular places to buy Vegan Korean Skincare online or In Korea:

Online stores with global shipping

• wishtrend.com
• sokoglam.com
• sephora.com
• global.oliveyoung.com
• yesstyle.com
• stylevana.com
• stylekorean.com
• jolse.com
• amazon.com

Offline stores in Korea

• Olive Young
• LOHB
• Lalavla
• Aritaum
• Sephora
• A Land
• Department stores
• Individual Brand stores

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