Hwahae Beauty Awards 2023 (Mid-Year)
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HwaHae Beauty Awards 2023 (Mid-Year)

HwaHae, the most popular Korean beauty platform with over 10 million downloads (source), announced the winners of their renowned beauty awards for the first half of 2023.

[Update: The post on the final winners of the HwaHae Beauty Awards 2023 is now online]

HwaHae Beauty Awards 2023

Every year, HwaHae hosts the highly anticipated HwaHae Beauty Awards to honor the most popular beauty products of the year. This exciting event takes place twice a year, in the months of June and November, and its winners are determined solely based on the reviews and ratings provided by the platform’s users.

On May 24, 2023, HwaHae made the much-awaited announcement of the winners for the Mid-Year 2023 HwaHae Beauty Awards. These winners were carefully selected by considering only the reviews and ratings left by HwaHae users during the first half of the year. Demonstrating their commitment to fairness and transparency, HwaHae followed a meticulous selection process to filter out any untrustworthy reviews or spam comments, ensuring the authenticity of the collected data. In fact, for the 2023 edition of the awards, HwaHae analyzed over 10 million user reviews submitted between November 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023.

Both users and beauty companies highly value the outcomes of the HwaHae Beauty Awards, as they provide an accurate and genuine reflection of the preferences and opinions of Korean beauty consumers. These awards have a significant impact on the industry, influencing the choices and perceptions of beauty enthusiasts across the nation.

See also: What is HwaHae?

HwaHae Beauty Awards 2023 (mid-year) Winners

Isntree - Ultra-low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner

Best Skin / Toner:
Isntree – Ultra-low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner
(SHOP)

Vaseline - Superfood Freshlock Body Lotion [#Grapefruit]

Best Lotion / Emulsion:
Vaseline – Superfood Freshlock Body Lotion [#Grapefruit]
(SHOP)

Dixionist - Amino Acid Ampoule

Best Essence / Ampoule/ Serum:
Dixionist – Amino Acid Ampoule
(SHOP)

Nature Republic - Herbology Chamomile Pure Oil

Best Face Oil:
Nature Republic – Herbology Chamomile Pure Oil
(SHOP)

AllNATURAL - Houttuynia Cordata Moist Soothing Cream

Best Cream:
AllNATURAL – Houttuynia Cordata Moist Soothing Cream
(SHOP)

Lohasys - Real Gold Collagen Whitening Eye Cream

Best Eye Care:
Lohasys – Real Gold Collagen Whitening Eye Cream
(SHOP)

Labodre - Balancing Toner Mist

Best Mist:
Labodre – Balancing Toner Mist
(SHOP)

S.Nature - Aqua Rice Foam Cleanser

Best Cleansing Foam:
S.Nature – Aqua Rice Foam Cleanser
(SHOP)

Dabo - Aloe Vera Calming Gel Cleanser

Best Cleansing Gel:
Dabo – Aloe Vera Calming Gel Cleanser
(SHOP)

Ilso - Natural Mild Cleansing Oil

Best Cleansing Oil:
Ilso – Natural Mild Cleansing Oil
(SHOP)

Point& - Deep Melting Soy Cleansing Balm

Best Cleansing Lotion / Cream:
Point& – Deep Melting Soy Cleansing Balm
(SHOP)

Vividraw - Oat Soothing Bubble Cleansing Bar

Best Cleansing Soap:
Vividraw – Oat Soothing Bubble Cleansing Bar
(SHOP)

Orangesyndrome - Bubble Cleansing Pad

Best Cleansing Wipes:
Orangesyndrome – Bubble Cleansing Pad
(SHOP)

Mediheal - Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad

Best Scrub / Peeling:
Mediheal – Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad
(SHOP)

Torriden - Balanceful Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
Torriden – Balanceful Mask
(SHOP)

Jayjun - It Began Tansy Water Pad

Best Targeted Mask:
Jayjun – It Began Tansy Water Pad
(SHOP)

Hatherine - Spot Care Hyssop Suncream SPF50+/PA++++

Best Sunscreen:
Hatherine – Spot Care Hyssop Suncream SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Mediheal - UV Cut Outdoor Sun Patch

Best Suncare (Etc):
Mediheal – UV Cut Outdoor Sun Patch
(SHOP)

Makep:rem - UV Defense Me Watery Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++

Best Sunscreen Stick:
Makep:rem – UV Defense Me Watery Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Bliv:u - Collagen Bouncing Sun Cushion SPF50+/PA++++

Best Sunscreen Cushion:
Bliv:u – Collagen Bouncing Sun Cushion SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Feev - Hyper-fit Color Serum [#No Makeup]

Best Blush:
Feev – Hyper-fit Color Serum [#No Makeup]
(SHOP)

Dasique - V Cut Blending Shading [#02 Cool Blending]

Best Contouring:
Dasique – V Cut Blending Shading [#02 Cool Blending]
(SHOP)

Clio - Pro Eye Palette Koshort In Seoul Edition [#19 Napping Cheese]

Best Eyeshadow:
Clio – Pro Eye Palette Koshort In Seoul Edition [#19 Napping Cheese]
(SHOP)

S2ND - New Planet Tint [#04 Rich Planet]

Best Lip Tint:
S2ND – New Planet Tint [#04 Rich Planet]
(SHOP)

UIQ - Biome Remedy Body Wash

Best Body Wash:
UIQ – Biome Remedy Body Wash
(SHOP)

UIQ - Biome Remedy Body Lotion

Best Body Lotion:
UIQ – Biome Remedy Body Lotion
(SHOP)

Greenfinger - Panthedin MD Derma Cream

Best Body Cream / Gel:
Greenfinger – Panthedin MD Derma Cream
(SHOP)

Illiyoon - MD Red-itch Care Oil

Best Body Oil / Essence:
Illiyoon – MD Red-itch Care Oil
(SHOP)

Dr.Orga - pH-Balanced Houttuynia Cordata Calming Toner Pad

Best Body Scrub:
Dr.Orga – PH-Balanced Houttuynia Cordata Calming Toner Pad
(SHOP)

Derma:B - AC Control Body Mist

Best Body Mist / Shower Cologne:
Derma:B – AC Control Body Mist
(SHOP)

Fison - Shorea Robust Repair Hand Cream

Best Hand Care:
Fison – Shorea Robust Repair Hand Cream
(SHOP)

Mediheal - Derma Layer Foot Mask

Best Foot Care:
Mediheal – Derma Layer Foot Mask
(SHOP)

Seedbee - Dew Feminine Wash

Best Feminine Care:
Seedbee – Dew Feminine Wash
(SHOP)

Boldlab - Inner Perfume [#Rosemary]

Best Body Product (Etc):
Boldlab – Inner Perfume [#Rosemary]
(SHOP)

Dr.Groot - Cica+ Biome Shampoo [#For Trouble Itchy Scalp]

Best Shampoo:
Dr.Groot – Cica+ Biome Shampoo [#For Trouble/Itchy Scalp]
(SHOP)

Hairology - Vegan Lpt Treatment With Plant Protein & Deep Sea Water

Best Hair Conditioner / Treatment / Mask:
Hairology – Vegan Lpt Treatment With Plant Protein & Deep Sea Water
(SHOP)

Hairhabit - Miracle Serum

Best Hair Essence / Oil:
Hairhabit – Miracle Serum
(SHOP)

Nature Republic - Mild Baby Ato Lotion

Best Baby Lotion:
Nature Republic – Mild Baby Ato Lotion
(SHOP)

B:Dermatic - Ultra Deep Moisture Cream

Best Baby Cream / Gel:
B:Dermatic – Ultra Deep Moisture Cream
(SHOP)

B.Ready - Blue Hydro Sunscreen SPF50+/PA++++

Best Suncare For Men:
Be Ready – Blue Hydro Sunscreen SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

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Source: Hwahae App, Hwahae Blog
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