Best value · updated 2026-10-29

Best value Korean serums and essences, by price per 100 ml

Every product here is in Hwahae's top 20 Korean serums and essences today and rated 4.5 or higher by Korean reviewers. We sorted them by Korean list price per 100 ml, cheapest first, so big bottles and pricey minis compare fairly.

1. 1
   COSRX · The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum

   ₩15,333 per 100 ml (≈ $11) · ₩23,000 for 150ml · ★ 4.64 · 4,497 reviews · #13 in the top 20

   LightweightImproves textureFixes inner dryness

   AmazonOlive Young GlobalYesStyleHwahae page (KR)
2. 2
   Aestura · Atobarrier 365 Hydro Essence

   ₩16,000 per 100 ml (≈ $12) · ₩32,000 for 200ML · ★ 4.63 · 3,045 reviews · #14 in the top 20

   Fixes inner drynessNon-irritatingMoisturizing

   AmazonOlive Young GlobalYesStyleHwahae page (KR)
3. 3
   Wellage · Real Hyaluronic Blue 100 Ampoule

   ₩30,000 per 100 ml (≈ $22) · ₩30,000 for 100ml · ★ 4.65 · 34,486 reviews · #2 in the top 20

   Fixes inner drynessLightweightNon-sticky

   AmazonOlive Young GlobalYesStyleHwahae page (KR)
4. 4
   S.NATURE · Aqua Squalane Serum

   ₩42,000 per 100 ml (≈ $31) · ₩21,000 for 50ml · ★ 4.71 · 12,042 reviews · #4 in the top 20

   Bouncy / chewy textureFixes inner drynessNon-irritating

   AmazonOlive Young GlobalYesStyleHwahae page (KR)
5. 5
   Torriden · Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum

   ₩44,000 per 100 ml (≈ $33) · ₩22,000 for 50 ml · ★ 4.67 · 86,979 reviews · #6 in the top 20

   HydratingSpreads wellMoisturizing

   AmazonOlive Young GlobalYesStyleHwahae page (KR)
6. 6
   Torriden · Balanceful Cica Calming Serum

   ₩46,000 per 100 ml (≈ $34) · ₩23,000 for 50ml · ★ 4.63 · 7,127 reviews · #20 in the top 20

   SoothingClears breakoutsNon-irritating

   AmazonOlive Young GlobalYesStyleHwahae page (KR)
7. 7
   Mediheal · PDRN Pore Elasticity Serum

   ₩55,000 per 100 ml (≈ $41) · ₩22,000 for 40ml · ★ 4.52 · 2,189 reviews · #15 in the top 20

   Pore careBouncy / chewy texture

   AmazonOlive Young GlobalYesStyleHwahae page (KR)
8. 8
   Abib · Hyaluronic Boom Serum Water Drop

   ₩64,000 per 100 ml (≈ $48) · ₩32,000 for 1.69 fl. oz. 50 mL · ★ 4.64 · 3,426 reviews · #1 in the top 20

   Blends inBreathableHas granules

   AmazonOlive Young GlobalYesStyleHwahae page (KR)
9. 9
   3NOUGH · Daily Conscious Serum

   ₩76,364 per 100 ml (≈ $57) · ₩42,000 for 55 mL · ★ 4.62 · 2,294 reviews · #11 in the top 20

   ComfortingBouncy / chewy textureNon-irritating

   AmazonOlive Young GlobalYesStyleHwahae page (KR)
10. 10
    FATION · Noscanine Trouble Serum

    ₩80,000 per 100 ml (≈ $60) · ₩24,000 for 30 ml · ★ 4.51 · 10,518 reviews · #17 in the top 20

    Clears breakoutsSoothingNo flare-ups

    AmazonOlive Young GlobalYesStyleHwahae page (KR)

Prices are Hwahae's Korean list prices; prices abroad are usually higher and change often, so check the size before you buy. Multi-packs are left out because their per-ml price is unclear. Most store links are search links. Some are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you, and it never changes the ranking order. As an Amazon Associate, K-Beauty Now earns from qualifying purchases.

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