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December 10, 2025 · 3 min read

Which Korean serums work best for sensitive skin?

Which Korean serums work best for sensitive skin?
K-Beauty · Skincare

Which Korean serums work best
for sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin isn’t a capricious rebel — it’s skin that deserves endless attention. In K-Beauty, every serum is a gentle conversation with your skin. Here is our pick of the 5 best Korean serums for reactive skin.

⏱ 5 min read · Serums · Sensitive skin · K-Beauty · Reunion Island
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The K-Beauty philosophy

Why Korean serums are sensitive skin’s best allies

In Korea, skincare isn't a battle but a gentle conversation with your skin. Serums, those concentrated elixirs, absorb quickly and work deep down without weighing skin down. For sensitive skin, the focus is on ingredients such as centella asiatica, green tea, niacinamide and aloe vera: natural heroes that calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier without irritating.

According to dermatology experts, these actives reduce inflammation by 15 to 20% in four weeks, while avoiding the irritation commonly caused by harsher Western actives. At Haru & Bom, we select brands such as Benton, Klairs and COSRX, which undergo rigorous testing on sensitive skin — often with an irritation index of zero.

On Reunion Island: sensitive skin is especially vulnerable to extreme UV and tropical heat. Soothing K-Beauty serums are ideal for strengthening your skin barrier — but an SPF50+ PA++++ remains essential every morning, even on cloudy days.

“The K-Beauty philosophy: prevent rather than correct, hydrate rather than aggress.”

Haru & Bom — K-beauty on Reunion Island
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Our selection

Top 5 serums for sensitive skin

Five Korean gems, chosen for their proven gentleness. Each one targets a specific need, but all of them excel at overall soothing.

Benton Deep Green Tea Serum
Benton — Soothing serum Deep Green Tea Serum 🌿 Sensitive to oily skin Infused with 76% Jeju green tea water, rich in polyphenols and centella. Calms inflammation, balances sebum without drying and protects against free radicals. 31,90 € View product 🛒 Add
Dear Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum
Dear Klairs — Hydrating serum Rich Moist Soothing Serum 💧 Dry & reactive skin Infused with organic celery, carrot and broccoli extracts, this serum replenishes your skin’s water reserves without stickiness, while easing tightness. Reduces redness within a week. 17,45 € View product
Milk Touch Five Flower Dark Spot Clearing Serum
Milk Touch — Radiance serum Five Flower Dark Spot Clearing Serum 🌸 Sensitive skin with dark spots With five flowers and hyaluronic acid, it gently brightens and blocks melanin without harshness. Irritation index of 0 — safe even for pregnant women. 29,90 € View product 🛒 Add
Ondo Beauty Niacinamide Green Tea Eye Serum
Ondo Beauty — Eye serum Niacinamide & Green Tea Eye Serum 👁️ Sensitive eyes With 60% green tea water and 5% niacinamide, it targets dark circles, puffiness and fine lines with no fragrance and no irritation. Antioxidants and panthenol boost collagen. 24,90 € View product 🛒 Add
Eqqualberry Bakuchiol Plumping Serum
Eqqualberry — Anti-ageing serum Bakuchiol Plumping Serum ⏳ Sensitive skin & anti-ageing The natural alternative to retinol! Bakuchiol smooths fine lines and plumps the skin with no irritation or photosensitivity. Ideal for delicate skin that wants gentle anti-ageing — safe even in the morning. 22,99 € View product 🛒 Add
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The complete ritual

Your ideal ritual for sensitive skin

Work these serums into your daily dance: cleanse gently, tone, pat in your serum, seal with a cream and protect in the morning with SPF50+. Listen to your skin: if it turns red, space out applications. Consistency is key — in 4 weeks, you’ll see the difference.

① Cleanse
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 16,90 € 🛒 Add
② Toner
Deep Green Tea Toner
Deep Green Tea Toner 23,99 € 🛒 Add
③ Serum
Deep Green Tea Serum
Deep Green Tea Serum 31,90 € 🛒 Add
④ Cream
Aloe Hyaluron Cream
Aloe Hyaluron Cream 21,90 € 🛒 Add
⑤ SPF (morning)
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ 28,90 € 🛒 Add
Key takeaways
  • K-Beauty serums favour gentleness and prevention — centella, green tea, niacinamide.
  • Visible results after 4 weeks of regular use.
  • Start with 2 applications a week in the evening, then increase gradually.
  • Always finish with a moisturiser and an SPF50+ in the morning — essential on Reunion Island.
  • If it tingles: take a break and hydrate more — your skin is talking to you!

At Haru & Bom, we don’t just sell products, we offer tailored solutions. Need a discovery kit? Our Klairs Skincare Trial Kit is perfect for trying without commitment. Explore all our serums →

Sources:
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (2020) — Effectiveness of centella asiatica on sensitive skin
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2019) — Anti-inflammatory properties of green tea (EGCG)
  • Dermatology and Therapy (2021) — Niacinamide and redness reduction
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2019) — Bakuchiol vs retinol on sensitive skin
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology (2018) — Hyaluronic acid and skin hydration
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