Best Korean Serums for Sensitive Skin
Serums carry the highest concentration of active ingredients — the step that does the heavy lifting for your specific concern. Your skin reacts easily and needs gentle, soothing care. Korean skincare excels at calming formulas with Centella Asiatica, green tea, and ceramides.
Below are 10 serums our editors rate for sensitive skin, price-compared across UK retailers and refreshed daily (from £4.77). Not sure of your skin type? Take the 3-minute Skin Match quiz →
DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Key: Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid
Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Key: Glacier Water + 3 Types Hyaluronic Acid
Prices are refreshed daily but may change throughout the day — confirm the final price on the retailer’s site.
What to look for in a serum for sensitive skin
- ✓ Centella asiatica (Cica)
- ✓ Ceramides
- ✓ Allantoin
- ✓ Madecassoside
- ✓ Beta-glucan
- ✓ Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
- ✓ Zinc oxide
- ✓ Oat extract
Ingredients to avoid
- ✕ Fragrance (parfum)
- ✕ Alcohol denat
- ✕ Essential oils
- ✕ Strong AHA/BHA (high %)
- ✕ Synthetic dyes
- ✕ Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
- ✕ Witch hazel
- ✕ Menthol or camphor
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Korean serum for sensitive skin?
Our current top-rated pick is the DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum. For sensitive skin, the best serums prioritise Centella asiatica (Cica), Ceramides, Allantoin, Madecassoside and skip Fragrance (parfum), Alcohol denat, Essential oils. We rank by rating and price-compare every option across UK retailers below.
What ingredients should sensitive skin look for in a serum?
Look for Centella asiatica (Cica), Ceramides, Allantoin, Madecassoside. Sensitive skin generally does best avoiding Fragrance (parfum), Alcohol denat, Essential oils, which can irritate the barrier.
How much does a Korean serum for sensitive skin cost in the UK?
The picks on this page range from about £4.77 to £17.85. We refresh prices daily across LookFantastic, YesStyle, Olive Young and other UK-shipping retailers so you can buy at the lowest price.
Where can I buy Korean serums for sensitive skin in the UK?
Every product below links to UK-shipping retailers (LookFantastic, YesStyle, Olive Young, Stylevana and more) with live prices, so you can compare and buy from the cheapest in-stock option.