We have received a number of questions about whether any of our products are suitable for kids and teens.
Our range of skincare products caters to adult skincare needs. With a few exceptions, our products include active ingredients that are either unsuitable for young skin, or have formulations with ingredients at concentrations that are too aggressive for younger skin.
This page includes a selection of products that can be safely used by older kids, pre-teens/tweens — broadly speaking, middle schoolers — whose hormonal changes have not yet fully kicked in. Skin still tends to have lower oil/sebum production, the skin barrier is still maturing, and the skin biome is quite distinct from that of an adult. At this age, it is too early to assign a "skin type."
- RECOMMENDED ROUTINE: gentle cleansing, moisturising as needed, and putting on sun protection every time they head outside
- DO NOT USE: hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C, vitamin E, retinoids (retinol, retinal, etc) or any anti-aging ingredients such as coenzyme Q10, collagen, peptides and growth factors
- When in doubt, consult your paediatrician.
*For teens visit our guide to skincare for teens.
CLEANSER
BEAUTY OF JOSEON Green Plum Cleanser
- Gentle formulation
- No unsuitable active ingredients
- Natural scent (no artificial fragrance added)
- Lovely packaging
MOISTURISER
PYUNKANG YUL Moisture Cream
- Formulated for sensitive skin
- Minimal, safe ingredients
- No added fragrance or colour
- Lovely packaging (admittedly more appealing to adults)
Overnight Lip Mask
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
Wake up to soft, smooth, supple lips.
- Gently exfoliates, hydrates, nourishes and softens your lips while you sleep
- Enriched with berry fruit complex, vitamin C and coconut oil