The best Korean serums
for blemishes
An inflamed spot right before a date, pores that keep clogging, or marks that linger long after the blemishes have gone: every skin has its own story.
Not all blemishes are treated the same way
The term “blemishes” covers several things: blackheads, red spots, visible pores, excess sebum or post-inflammatory marks. Trying to fix everything with a single, very potent active is often counter-productive — irritated skin can produce more sebum and scar more easily.
Congested skin loves actives that unclog pores, such as BHA. Redness-prone skin is better suited to centella asiatica or azelaic acid. If your spots have already calmed down but marks remain, niacinamide and tranexamic acid are great allies.
Our selection for your needs
For post-acne marks and uneven skin tone — the spots have gone but the marks remain? This duo targets exactly that concern.
For red spots and diffuse redness — when blemishes go hand in hand with reactive skin that heats up easily.
For texture and established marks — when the goal goes beyond the odd spot and also targets skin texture.
For radiance and recent marks — when a dull complexion comes on top of marks that are still fresh.
The routine that really helps your serum work
A serum can't make up for over-stripping cleansing, an inadequate moisturiser or a lack of sun protection. In the morning, cleanse lightly if needed, apply your serum, a light cream and then a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
An effective anti-blemish routine is often a short one: a gentle cleanser, a serum chosen for a specific need, a non-comedogenic cream and sun protection. Don't change all your products at once: introduce a new serum for one to two weeks before adding another.
- ANUA Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% for post-acne marks
- ANUA Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron for red spots and redness
- MEISANI Blue Elixir Retinol for texture and established marks
- MEISANI Glow Drops Vitamin C for radiance, in the morning
- See the full anti-blemish selection →
- Identify the type of blemish before choosing a serum.
- Only one targeted active at a time, introduced gradually.
- Daily SPF determines the results on marks.
- Allow 4 to 8 weeks of consistency to judge the results.
At Haru & Bom, your best routine won't be the one with the most actives, but the one your skin tolerates and that you apply consistently. Discover the full K-beauty selection →
