Best Korean Cleanser For Dry Skin – No Tight Afterfeel!

If you are looking for the best Korean cleanser for dry skin, fret not because they are some really good ones. This is especially since the weather in Korea is not humid. Thus, there are many moisture-boosting skincare products including facial cleansers or facial washes. Korean skincare products are known to work well which is why many Koreans have beautiful, flawless skin.

When you have terribly dry skin, cleansing can be a nightmare because many cleansers strip away the moisture and oil from your skin which make your skin feels tight and dry. However, cleansing the skin is an important part of your skincare regime so you cannot avoid it. Thus, you MUST find a cleanser that suits your dry skin!

I know how frustrating it is to find a cleanser that does not strip away moisture. I used to have very dry and dehydrated skin, and I had tried many which Korean cleansers which made my skin feel tight and dry, or left my skin feel squeaky clean which is an indicator of the cleanser drying out my skin. During that period of very dry skin, I have found these best Korean cleansers for dry skin that work well for me.

Best Korean Cleanser For Dry Skin- Top 4

4. Innisfree Jeju Bija Anti-trouble Cleansing Gel

[Innisfree] Jeju Bija Anti-trouble Cleansing Gel 150ml Oli-free

Price: $13.00 ($2.56 / Fl Oz)

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Ingredients: Water, Dipropylene glycol, PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/polybutylene glycol-8/5/ 3 glycerin, Rosa centifolia, Salicylic Acid, Tangerine Peel Extract, Orchid Extract, Green Tea Extract, Prickly Pear Extract, Camellia Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Abies Sibirica Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Fragrance, Bija Oil Boesenbergia Pandurata Rhizome Extract

Although Innisfree Jeju Bija Anti-trouble Cleansing Gel is formulated for those with acne prone skin, it is incredibly gentle so many dry skin individuals love this cleanser. After cleansing your skin with this cleanser, your skin will not feel tight or dehydrated. 

This cleanser has a mild scent which is not overpowering at all. Besides that, it has low ph which is close to the ph level of our skin. As it contains jeju bija oil and PHYT-ACNE COMPLEX to fight acne, this cleanser is good for those with dry skin but still struggle with acne issues. However, even if you don’t have acne, this is still a great cleanser for you.

3. Sulwhasoo Liquid Cleansing Foam

Moisture Liquid Cleansing Foam 200ml

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Ingredients: Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Disodium Cocoaphodiacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Adenophora Stricta Root Extract, Lycium Chinese Root Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Honey, Betula Alba Juice, Abies Koreana Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Dextran, Butylenes Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Isostearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polydecene, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Benzoate, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Fragrance

Sulwhasoo Liquid Cleansing Foam is a Korean cleanser for dry skin that contains Korean Medicinal Herbs. As a result, this cleanser has a herbal scent to it. The Japanese Apricot and Dokudami ingredients help to moisturize the skin, leaving the skin soft and hydrated after cleansing.

The cleanser comes in a pump packaging which dispenses a translucent and slightly yellow gel cleanser. Sulwhasoo Liquid Cleansing Foam hardly creates any lather or foam which is ideal for dry skin. Post-cleansing, the skin will feel hydrated and plump without tightness. The price is reasonable considering that the product comes in a 200 ml packaging.

2. History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Foam

Ingredients: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerine, Triethanolamine, Acrylates Copolymer, Myristic acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Lauric Acid, Cocamide Methyl MEA, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract, Benincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Potassium chloride, Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Atractyloides Japonica Rhizome Extract, Velvet Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Asparagus Lucidus Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Saccharomyces, Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Fragrance, Tetrasodium EDTA

The products of History of Whoo are mainly catered for mature, dry skin. This does not mean that you cannot use the products if you are young. As long as your skin is dry and in need of richer products, you can totally use History of Whoo products which would work great for your skin type. History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Foam contains red wild ginseng and resin that help to combat dryness and fine lines.

This Korean cleanser does not leave your skin feel squeaky clean so it is not drying on your skin. There is not much foam and the scent is mild and pleasant. Upon using this cleanser to wash your face, your skin will not be left tight or dry. Therefore, you would not feel like you have to immediately slap on some moisturizer. Hence, it is definitely a must-try for very dry skin. It is a very moisturizing cleanser which also contains nourishing herbs for dryness and fine lines.

1. Donginbi Red Ginseng Treatment Cleansing Oil Gel

Ingredients: Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Water, Glycerin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polysorbate 80, Fragrance (Parfum), Panax Ginseng Root Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Alcohol

For the ultimate luxurious experience for dry skin, you should use this Donginbi Red Ginseng Treatment Cleansing Oil Gel. The name may misled you into thinking that it is a cleansing oil, but it really is a facial wash instead of a makeup remover.

As this is not a foam cleanser, it is very gentle. Even though it does not produce foam, it cleanses the skin well and rinses off completely without leaving any oily film behind. Your skin will feel clean and soft after washing. There will be no feeling of tightness at all as this cleanser is so nourishing for very dry skin.

This cleanser features red ginseng which is revered for its anti-aging benefits and ability to brighten complexion and reduce dark spots. Therefore, this facial wash smells like ginseng and will make you feel like you are doing something good to your skin. This is not just something in your head because this cleanser will make your skin GLOW.