Curated Selection
Dermatologist-Approved Basics
The products dermatologists keep recommending on repeat. Kiehl's, Paula's, The Ordinary.
9 products · Updated April 2026
Kiehl's
Ultra Facial Cream
Kiehl's
Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Paula's Choice
10% Niacinamide Booster
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Youth to the People
Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser
Summer Fridays
Shade Drops Sheer Mineral Milk SPF 30
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Frequently Asked Questions
What products are in the Dermatologist-Approved Basics selection?
This curated selection contains 9 Korean skincare products hand-picked by our editors. Each product was chosen based on ingredient quality, editor ratings, user reviews, and how well it fits the theme of this collection.
What order should I apply these products?
Follow the K-beauty rule: thinnest to thickest. Start with cleansers, then toners, essences, serums, moisturizers, and finish with sunscreen (AM only). Oil-based products go before water-based. Treatments and actives go after toner but before moisturizer.
How often is this selection updated?
We review and update our selections regularly as we test new products and as formulations change. Product ratings are updated whenever we re-evaluate, and new standout products are added when they earn a spot through our review process.