Hey friends! Korean serums have been everywhere on my feed lately, and I couldn’t resist diving in after hearing rave reviews from friends.

So, I gave these four popular K-beauty serums a try and here are my honest thoughts based on my sensitive, combination skin. None of them caused irritation, which is already a win!

🌿 1. SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule — 9.5/10

This has been my AM and PM staple for the past month. It calms and soothes my sensitive skin beautifully! I love how lightweight and non-sticky it is. According to the product page, it can be layered—but even just one layer leaves my skin softer and visibly clearer with fewer breakouts.

🍋 2. numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum — 7.5/10

I've been using this for around two and a half weeks. While I haven’t noticed a huge difference in brightness, it did help reduce redness. It's lightweight, non-sticky, and worth a try if you're curious, but individual results definitely vary.

💦 3. Torriden Dive-In Serum — 8/10

Started using this around the same time as numbuzin. This one hydrates deeply, and my skin feels softer and bouncier since I added it to my routine. It’s a little thicker than the others but still absorbs quickly and doesn’t feel heavy. For the price and results, this is a solid choice—especially when paired with their toner pads for extra hydration.

🌼 4. COSRX Niacinamide 15% Serum — 7.5/10

This one left me with mixed feelings. It claims to be a powerful acne-fighting serum, but after finishing the bottle, what I noticed most was reduced oiliness and smaller-looking pores. It didn’t clear breakouts as expected, but it did make my skin feel more balanced. Lightweight and fast-absorbing, it could work well depending on what your skin needs.

That wraps up my K-serum rundown! Hopefully, this helps you decide which ones are worth adding to your skincare shelf. Since every skin type responds differently!