Have you ever seen “K-beauty Living in 2050”?
With unique packaging and unexpected textures, viral K-beauty products continue to shape trending Korean skincare, capturing attention far beyond social media.
This edit explores seven viral K-beauty products to reveal how social buzz turns into real routines—and what truly defines the best Korean skincare in everyday use.
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Why Are These Products Going Viral — and Actually Getting Used?
These viral K-beauty products aren’t trending just because they look fun on social media.
They’re gaining attention because they respond to real skincare frustrations today:
🧼 Skincare routines that feel complicated or unhygienic
💉 A growing demand for visible, fast-acting results
What these products share is a new kind of innovation—textures, formats, and delivery systems designed to make skincare more effective, intuitive, and satisfying to use.
Let’s break down how today’s viral K-beauty products are evolving—and why these seven stood out.
Less Touch, Less Effort — Why Are Smarter Skincare Formats Trending?
As skincare routines become increasingly complex, products designed to minimize touch and simplify application are gaining attention.
These viral skincare formats reduce unnecessary steps while improving hygiene—proving that smarter design, not more effort, is shaping the future of skincare.
1. HAUA HYALURONIC PDRN ORB SERUM
Source: HEMEKO official website
Have you seen a PDRN serum with mysterious, boba-like beads going viral on TikTok? That product is the HAUA Hyaluronic PDRN Orb Serum. It uses visible capsules to deliver hydration and repair ingredients in a balanced way.
Designed to be used capsule by capsule, it helps prevent applying too much or too little serum—allowing for more consistent, well-balanced care over time.
2. HANYUL Young mugwort’s water pad
![Viral K-Beauty Products: An image of VTCOSMETICS PDRN REEDLE SHOT HAIR AMPOULE [100dL] being applied directly to the scalp, with the applicator tip touching the parted hair and dispensing the ampoule. The focused application highlights targeted scalp care.](https://www.hwahae.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Frame-160.png)
Source: HANYUL official website
Toner pads are convenient, but picking them up one by one with tweezers can feel tedious—and sometimes unhygienic.
The HANYUL Young Mugwort’s Water Pad features a tissue-style dispenser that lets you pull out pads effortlessly.
This viral format isn’t just about novelty—it addresses real skincare frustrations through its design. It also deeply hydrates the skin, making it ideal for those dealing with inner dryness.
3. fromrier EGF Exo-Peptide Pore Sebum Mask
Source: fromrier official website
Highly viral in Korea, the fromrier EGF Exo-Peptide Pore Sebum Mask focuses on absorbing excess sebum in a clean, non-irritating way.
Rather than physically extracting oil, the mask works without direct contact—gently absorbing sebum while delivering skin-repairing ingredients, making pore care and post-care possible in a single, hygienic step.
Can Clinic-Inspired Care Really Work at Home?
As clinic treatments become more accessible and familiar, consumers are increasingly seeking ways to recreate those results at home.
The products featured here are designed to deliver fast, visible results while offering a professional, clinic-inspired experience—bringing derm-level ingredients and treatment techniques seamlessly into everyday skincare routines.
4. APRILSKIN TXA NIACINAMIDE 99 DEEP CLEANSER
Source: APRILSKIN official website
A cleansing foam that stretches like spiderwebs across the skin?
That’s the APRILSKIN TXA Niacinamide 99 Deep Cleanser. Formulated with TXA, a next-generation toning ingredient, it delivers powerful cleansing while also supporting bright, clear-looking skin.
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5. VTCOSMETICS PDRN REEDLE SHOT HAIR AMPOULE [100dL]
![PDRN REEDLE SHOT HAIR AMPOULE [100dL]](https://img.hwahae.co.kr/products/2144284/2144284_20250604142507.jpg)
![An image of VTCOSMETICS PDRN REEDLE SHOT HAIR AMPOULE [100dL] being applied directly to the scalp, with the applicator tip touching the parted hair and dispensing the ampoule. The focused application highlights targeted scalp care.](https://www.hwahae.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Frame-161-1024x512.png)
Source: VTCOSMETICS official website
Have you tried the tingling sensation of reedle shots?
Now, this technology goes beyond skincare. As the original creator of reedle shots, VT COSMETICS introduced the PDRN Reedle Shot Hair Ampoule, designed to nourish the scalp.
Micro-needles help active ingredients absorb more effectively, making it an easy yet intensive scalp and hair care solution.
6. SUNGBOONeditor Silk Peptide EGF Heart-Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule
Source: SUNGBOONeditor official website
An ampoule dispensed from a syringe immediately signals a clinic-inspired approach.
The SUNGBOONeditor Silk Peptide EGF Heart-Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule is designed to feel both targeted and professional from the first use.
With collagen, EGF, and peptides, it focuses on visible firming and elasticity care—bringing treatment-style ingredients and application methods into an at-home routine.
7. CENTELLIAN24 Madeca Powder Teatree AC
Source: CENTELLIAN24 official website
At first glance, it looks like a fine powder—but once applied, CENTELLIAN24 Madeca Powder Teatree AC transforms into a cream.
This innovative powder-to-cream formula contains no water, allowing its soothing benefits to work more intensively. Many users report immediate calming effects.
Editor’s Note
What makes these products stand out isn’t just their viral appeal. They reflect how K-beauty is evolving—toward smarter textures, cleaner formats, and high-performance ingredients that fit into everyday routines.
If you’ve been curious about viral skincare but hesitant to try, these seven picks show why some trends are worth the hype.
