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Black Friday Beauty Deals: 10 K-Beauty & Skincare Picks Worth Watching

Ten skincare favorites to keep on your Black Friday watch list, led by K-beauty picks I actually use in my own routine. The medicube Exosome Shot Zero serum leads the list, joined by medicube Deep Vita C toner pads, medicube PDRN Pink Collagen jelly pads, the VT CICA Reedle Shot 300 and Anua's Azelaic Acid 10 and Rice Ceramide 7 serums, plus The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic 3%, Good Molecules Mandelic Acid serum, the Haruharu Black Rice double-cleansing duo and medicube's Exosome Shot PDRN Pink Collagen. All everyday-priced staples, so they're easy to stock up on when the deals drop.

medicube Exosome Shot Zero 7,500 Serum

medicube's Exosome Shot Zero 7,500 PPM is a spicule serum made for pore and sebum care, with a light tingle that tells you it's working its texture magic. It's the serum I keep reordering, so it leads the list.
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medicube Deep Vita C Toner Pads

medicube's Deep Vita C Toner Pads are pre-soaked vitamin C pads that make a quick swipe-and-go step for a brighter-looking, more even-toned routine. Easy to toss in a travel bag, too.
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medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Jelly Pads

medicube's PDRN Pink Collagen Jelly Pads are bouncy, jelly-soaked toner pads with salmon-DNA PDRN and collagen for a soothing, dewy prep step. Lay one on as a quick mini mask on tired-skin days.
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VT CICA Reedle Shot 300

VT Cosmetics' CICA Reedle Shot 300 is the viral K-beauty microneedle-style spicule serum with centella, hyaluronic acid and propolis for a smoother-feeling, glowy finish. The 300 strength is a popular step up once your skin is used to the 100.
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Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Serum

Anua's Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron serum pairs azelaic acid with hyaluronic acid in a lightweight, comfortable formula for a calmer-looking, more even complexion. A gentle everyday serum from a cult K-beauty brand.
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Anua Rice Ceramide 7 Barrier Serum

Anua's Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum layers rice extract and ceramides for deep-feeling hydration and a soft, supple finish. A cozy serum for cold, dry months.
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The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic 3%

The Ordinary's Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% is a rich antioxidant night serum at a famously low price. A small bottle that punches well above its weight in any routine.
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Good Molecules Mandelic Acid Serum

Good Molecules' Mandelic Acid Serum is a gentle AHA exfoliating serum for smoother-looking, brighter skin without a harsh feel. A budget-friendly way to add exfoliation to your nighttime routine.
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Haruharu Black Rice Cleansing Oil Duo

Haruharu wonder's Black Rice double-cleansing duo pairs the cult Black Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil with the pH 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel, so makeup and sunscreen melt off and skin feels clean, never stripped. A complete K-beauty double cleanse in one set.
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medicube Exosome Shot PDRN Pink Collagen

medicube's Exosome Shot PDRN Pink Collagen 7,500 PPM is the plumping, glow-focused sibling of the Exosome Shot Zero, with salmon-DNA PDRN and collagen in a spicule serum. A great add-on for anyone already loving the medicube line.
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