In this video I’m breaking down my top 3 Korean pharmacy picks for acne-prone skin—aka the stuff I’ve actually tried (and yes, I’ve tried a lot). If you’re shopping in Korea and you want products that won’t clog your pores or wreck your barrier, these are the ones I’d tell you to save for your next trip. No fluff, just what works and what it’s actually good for. First, my favorite PDRN option: Dr. Alia Reju 5000 cream. Out of all the viral pharmacy PDRN creams, this one feels the most appropriate for acne-prone skin because it has no pore cloggers, includes niacinamide, and leaves a super moisturizing finish. It’s got 5,000 ppm vegan PDRN derived from a probiotic, and PDRN is genuinely gentle—this is the one I reach for when my skin is irritated (sunburn, post-laser, you get it). Next is Actnon, my top active spot treatment from the Korean pharmacy. It calms red, inflamed pustules without turning the spot dry and crusty. Last is Nosca for scarring: it’s not a dark spot miracle, but it can help reduce PIE if you’re consistent—and I’ve even used it on my chest to help prevent keloid scars after body breakouts.