HwaHae Beauty Awards 2024
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HwaHae Beauty Awards 2024 (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 2024.

[Update: The post on the final winners of the HwaHae Beauty Awards 2024 is now online]

HwaHae Beauty Awards 2024

Every year, HwaHae hosts the highly-anticipated HwaHae Beauty Awards to honour 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 22 May 2024, HwaHae announced the winners for the Mid-Year HwaHae Beauty Awards 2024. 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 2024 edition of the awards, HwaHae analyzed 320,000 user reviews submitted between 1 November 2023 and 30 April 2024.

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.

See also: What is HwaHae?

HwaHae Beauty Awards 2024 (mid-year) Winners

Hwahae Beauty Awards 2023

BEST Skin soothing products

Anua – Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner 500ml

Best Toner:
Anua – Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
(SHOP)

Best Emulsion:
A.Solution – Extreme Rebarrier Essential Lotion
(SHOP)

Mediheal - Tea Tree Calming Moisture Ampoule

Best Essence / Ampoule/ Serum:
Mediheal – Tea Tree Calming Moisture Ampoule
(SHOP)

Best Cream:
About Me – Soop Calming Aqua Cream
(SHOP)

Best Toner Pads:
Numbuzin – No.1 Centella Re-Leaf Green Toner Pad
(SHOP)

La Roche Posay - Cicaplast Baume B5+

Best Balm / Multi-Balm:
La Roche Posay – Cicaplast Baume B5+
(SHOP)

Papa Recipe - Tea Tree Control Enzyme Powder Cleanser

Best Cleansing Powder:
Papa Recipe – Tea Tree Control Enzyme Powder Cleanser
(SHOP)

Freemay - Olive Cica Calming Ampoule

Best Sheet Mask:
Freemay – Olive Cica Calming Ampoule Mask
(SHOP)

Best Wash-Off Mask:
EIIO – Welling Wash-Off Pack
(SHOP)

Lindsay - Modelling Mask Cup [#Calming Herb]

Best Peel-Off Mask:
Lindsay – Modelling Mask Cup [#Calming Herb]
(SHOP)

Best Sleeping Mask:
Tonymoly – Houttuynia Cordata Cica Cooling Watery Cream
(SHOP)

It's Skin - Power 10 Formula Jelly Pad (Calmzulen™)

Best Targeted Mask Pads:
It’s Skin – Power 10 Formula Jelly Li Pad
(SHOP)

BEST pore-minimising products

Be Plain - Greenful Balance Toner

Best Toner:
Beplain – Greenful Balancing Toner
(SHOP)

Best Essence / Ampoule/ Serum:
Beplain – Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum
(SHOP)

Best Cream:
Dr.G – R.E.D Blemish Bakuchiol Pore-Jet Cream
(SHOP)

Anua – Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad

Best Toner Pads:
Anua – Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad
(SHOP)

Best Cleansing Foam:
BRMD – Recovery Mud Pack To Foam Cleanser
(SHOP)

Best Cleansing Powder:
Make P:rem – Pure Biome Cleansing Powder
(SHOP)

Numbuzin - No. 3 Tingle Pore Softening Sheet Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
Numbuzin – No.3 Tingle Pore Softening Sheet Mask
(SHOP)

Aperire - Spa Relief Be Frozen Pore Mask

Best Wash-Off Mask:
Aperire – Spa Relief Be Frozen Pore Mask
(SHOP)

Medi-Peel – Red Lacto Collagen Wrapping Mask

Best Peel-Off Mask:
Medi-Peel – Red Lacto Collagen Wrapping Mask
(SHOP)

Biodance - Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask

Best Sleeping Mask:
Biodance – Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
(SHOP)

Ilso - Natural Mild Clear Nose Pack

Best Cleansing Water
Ilso – Natural Mild Clear Nose Pack
(SHOP)

Numbuzin - No.4 Pore Zero Peeled Egg Toner Pad

Best Targeted Mask Pads:
Numbuzin – No.4 Pore Zero Peeled Egg Toner Pad
(SHOP)

BEST hydrating products

The Lab By Blanc Doux - Oligopoly Hyaluronic Acid Deep Toner

Best Toner:
The Lab By Blanc Doux – Oligopoly Hyaluronic Acid Deep Toner
(SHOP)

Best Emulsion:
Belprimo – Hyal Barrier Ato Lotion
(SHOP)

Wellage – Real Hyaluronic Blue 100 Ampoule

Best Essence / Ampoule/ Serum:
Wellage – Real Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule 100
(SHOP)

S.Nature – Aqua Squalane Moisturising Cream

Best Cream:
S.Nature – Aqua Squalane Moisturising Cream
(SHOP)

LABCLE - Vegan Soothing Water Pad

Best Toner Pads:
LABCLE – Vegan Soothing Water Pad
(SHOP)

La Rosée - Anti-Fatigue Eye Contour Organic Aloe Vera

Best Balm / Multi-Balm:
La Rosée – Anti-Fatigue Eye Contour Organic Aloe Vera
(SHOP)

Torriden - Dive In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam

Best Cleansing Foam:
Torriden – DIVE IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
(SHOP)

S.Nature - Super Aqua Gel Oasis Ampule Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
S.Nature – Aquagel Oasis Ampule Mask
(SHOP)

Mediheal - Derma Modelling Powder [#Hyaluronate]

Best Peel-Off Mask:
Mediheal – Derma Modelling Powder [#Hyaluronate]
(SHOP)

Leaders - Pro Hydra Amino Sleeping Mask

Best Sleeping Mask:
Leaders – Pro Hydra Amino Sleeping Mask
(SHOP)

S.Nature - Aqua Oasis Panthe-Allan Calming Pad

Best Targeted Mask Pads:
S.Nature – Aqua Oasis Panthe-Allan Calming Pad
(SHOP)

BEST moisturising products

Tonymoly - Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner

Best Toner:
Tonymoly – Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner
(SHOP)

Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Lotion

Best Emulsion:
Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Lotion
(SHOP)

Skin1004 - Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule

Best Essence / Ampoule/ Serum:
Skin1004 – Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule
(SHOP)

Holika Holika - CeraBarrier™ Moisture Active Cream

Best Cream:
Holika Holika – CeraBarrier™ Moisture Active Cream
(SHOP)

Avrillée - MSM Spa Water Toner Pad

Best Toner Pads:
Avrillée – MSM Spa Water Toner Pad
(SHOP)

Monage - Vegan Multi Balm [#Daily]

Best Balm / Multi-Balm:
Monage – Vegan Multi Balm [#Daily]
(SHOP)

Senka – Perfect Whip Cleansing Foam

Best Cleansing Foam:
Senka – Perfect Whip Facial Wash
(SHOP)

Beplain - Chamomile Intense Moisturizing Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
Beplain – Chamomile Intense Moisturizing Mask
(SHOP)

Goodal - Vegan Rice Milk Mask Cleanser

Best Wash-Off Mask:
Goodal – Vegan Rice Milk Mask Cleanser
(SHOP)

Lindsay – Vitamin Modeling Mask

Best Peel-Off Mask:
Lindsay – Modelling Mask Cup [#Vitamin]
(SHOP)

BEST skin brightening products

Nature Republic - Vitapair C Toner

Best Toner:
Nature Republic – Vitapair C Toner
(SHOP)

Dermafirm - Soothing Repair Toning Serum R4

Best Essence / Ampoule/ Serum:
Dermafirm – Soothing Repair Toning Serum R4
(SHOP)

Wonjin Effect - Melaless Cream

Best Cream:
Wonjin Effect – Melaless Cream
(SHOP)

Numbuzin - No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad

Best Toner Pads:
Numbuzin – No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad
(SHOP)

Suolim - Tannin Brightening Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
Suolim – Tannin Brightening Mask
(SHOP)

Hanyul - Yuja Vita Tone Up Apple Zone Pad

Best Targeted Mask:
Hanyul – Yuja Vita Tone Up Apple Zone Pad
(SHOP)

Mediheal - Derma Modelling Powder [#Madecassoside]

Best Cleansing Foam:
Mediheal – Derma Modelling Powder [#Madecassoside]
(SHOP)

Hanyul – Yuja Sleeping Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
Hanyul – Yuja Sleeping Mask
(SHOP)

Mediheal - Madecassoside Blemish Pad

Best Targeted Mask Pads:
Mediheal – Madecassoside Blemish Pad
(SHOP)

BEST exfoliating products

Dixionist - Amino Acid Toner

Best Toner:
Dixionist – Amino Acid Toner
(SHOP)

Isamuae - Vegan Fermented Wildrice Softening Essence

Best Essence / Ampoule/ Serum:
Isamuae – Vegan Fermented Wildrice Softening Essence
(SHOP)

Celimax - Ji Woo Gae Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad

Best Toner Pads:
Celimax – Ji Woo Gae Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad
(SHOP)

9wishes - Dermatic AC3 Clear LHA Foaming Cleanser

Best Cleansing Foam:
9wishes – Dermatic AC3 Clear LHA Foaming Cleanser
(SHOP)

Papa Recipe – Blemish Enzyme Powder Cleanser

Best Cleansing Powder:
Papa Recipe – Blemish Enzyme Powder Cleanser
(SHOP)

True Island - Honey Bee Vita Collagen Wash Off Mask

Best Wash-Off Mask:
True Island – Honey Bee Vita Collagen Wash Off Mask
(SHOP)

Real Barrier - Extreme Panthenol Toner Pad

Best Targeted Mask Pads:
Real Barrier – Extreme Panthenol Toner Pad
(SHOP)

BEST products for breakouts

Freemay - Heartleaf Calm Down Moisture Toner

Best Toner:
Freemay – Heartleaf Calm Down Moisture Toner
(SHOP)

Innisfree - Bija Trouble Lotion

Best Emulsion:
Innisfree – Bija Trouble Lotion
(SHOP)

Fation - Nosca9 Trouble Serum

Best Essence / Ampoule/ Serum:
Fation – Nosca9 Trouble Serum
(SHOP)

I'm From - Licorice Calming Cream

Best Cream:
I’m From – Licorice Calming Cream
(SHOP)

Mediheal - Tea Tree Trouble Pad

Best Toner Pads:
Mediheal – Tea Tree Trouble Pad
(SHOP)

Torriden - Balanceful Cica Pore Cleansing Foam

Best Cleansing Foam:
Torriden – Balanceful Cica Pore Cleansing Foam
(SHOP)

P.Calm - Barrier Cycle Toner Pad

Best Targeted Mask Pads:
P.Calm – Barrier Cycle Toner Pad
(SHOP)

mists

d'Alba - White Truffle First Spray Serum

Best Oil Mist:
d’Alba – White Truffle Vegan First Spray Serum
(SHOP)

Groundplan - Mist

Best Water Mist:
Groundplan – Mist
(SHOP)

UIQ - Biome Barrier Cream Mist

Best Cream Mist:
UIQ – Biome Barrier™ Cream Mist
(SHOP)

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Hwahae Beauty Awards 2023

BEST soothing sun care

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+/PA++++

Best Soothing Sunscreen:
Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Genabelle - PDRN UV Shield Golf Patch

Best Soothing Sunscreen (various):
Genabelle – PDRN UV Shield Golf Patch
(SHOP)

Atopalm - Outdoor Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++

Best Soothing Sunscreen Stick:
Atopalm – Outdoor Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Baronsie - Ectoin Sun Cushion SPF50+/PA++++

Best Soothing Sunscreen Cushion:
Baronsie – Ectoin Sun Cushion SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

BEST moisturising sun care

Dear, Klairs - All-day Airy Sunscreen SPF50+/PA++++

Best Moisturising Sunscreen:
Dear, Klairs – All-day Airy Sunscreen SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++

Best Moisturising Sunscreen Stick:
Round Lab – Birch Moisturizing Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF50+/PA++++

Best Moisturising Sunscreen Cushion:
Round Lab – Birch Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

BEST tone-up sun care

Edit.B - Sunday Tone-Up Sun Serum SPF50+/PA++++

Best Tone-Up Sunscreen:
Edit.B – Sunday Tone-Up Sun Serum SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Marshique - Serum Glow Tone Up Cushion SPF50+/PA++++

Best Tone-Up Sunscreen Stick:
Marshique – Serum Glow Tone Up Cushion SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

BEST water-resistant sun care

Mediheal - Moisture UV Cut Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++

Best Water-Resistant Sunscreen:
Mediheal – Moisture UV Cut Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Skin1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++

Best Water-Resistant Sunscreen Stick:
Skin1004 – Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

BEST sebum-con trolling sun care

Make P:rem - UV Defense Me No Sebum Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++

Best Sebum-Controlling Sunscreen:
Make P:rem – UV Defense Me No Sebum Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Tocobo – Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++

Best Tone-Up Sunscreen Stick:
Tocobo – Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

BEST sun care for skin prone to breakouts

Best Sunscreen for Breakout-Prone Skin:
CoverSeoul – Bestian Sunscreen SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

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HwaHae Beauty Awards 2024 (mid-year)

Best hair Products for Scalp Health

Labo-H - Hair Loss Relief Shampoo [Scalp Strengthening]

Best Shampoo:
Labo-H Hair Loss Relief Shampoo [#Scalp Strengthening]
(SHOP)

Best Conditioner:
Nioxin – 3D Care System Scalp Therapy Conditioner No.5
(SHOP)

NARD - Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

Best Hair Treatment:
Nard – Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment
(SHOP)

Best hair Products for damaged hair

Leahue - Madhuca Clinic Shampoo

Best Shampoo:
Leahue – Madhuca Clinic Shampoo
(SHOP)

Dr.Orga - Damage & Color Care Alpine Rose Conditioner

Best Conditioner:
Dr.Orga – Damage & Color Care Alpine Rose Conditioner
(SHOP)

Urban Tribe - Hydrate Leave-In Foam

Best Hair Treatment:
Urban Tribe – Hydrate Leave-In Foam
(SHOP)

Best hair Products for hair loss

Ryo - Root:Gen For Women Hair Loss Care Shampoo

Best Shampoo:
Ryo – Root:Gen For Women Hair Loss Care Shampoo
(SHOP)

Manyo – Bioxyl Anti-Hair Loss Treatment

Best Hair Treatment:
Manyo – Byoxil Anti Hair Loss Treatment
(SHOP)

Best hair Products for thinning hair

Titad - Lemon Balm Volumizing Shampoo

Best Shampoo:
Titad – Lemon Balm Volumizing Shampoo
(SHOP)

Best perfumed hair Products

Merimieu - Balancing Shampoo [#Pure Freesia]

Best Shampoo:
Merimieu – Balancing Shampoo [#Pure Freesia]
(SHOP)

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Hwahae Beauty Awards 2023

Best matte make-up products

Dermafirm - Ultra Soothing Sun Makeup Base R4 SPF50+/PA++++

Best Make-Up Base:
Dermafirm – Ultra Soothing Sun Makeup Base R4 SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Espoir - Pro Tailor Be Velvet Cover Cushion SPF34/PA++

Best Cushion Foundation:
Espoir – Pro Tailor Be Velvet Cover Cushion New Class SPF34/PA++ [#2 Ivory]
(SHOP)

Banila Co - Prime Primer Finish Powder

Best Powder / Compact:
Banila Co – New Prime Primer Finish Powder
(SHOP)

Romand - Zero Matte Lipstick [#10 Pink Sand]

Best Lipstick:
Romand – Zero Matte Lipstick [#10 Pink Sand]
(SHOP)

3CE - Blur Water Tint [#Pink Guava]

Best Lip Tint:
3CE – Blur Water Tint [#Pink Guava]
(SHOP)

Best satin make-up products

Cosnori - Your Skin Dress Tone up Base SPF50+/PA++++

Best Make-Up Base:
Cosnori – Your Skin Dress Tone-Up Base SPF50+/PA++++
(SHOP)

Banila Co - Prime Primer Classic

Best Make-Up Primer:
Banila Co – New Prime Primer Classic
(SHOP)

Cell Fusion C – Skin Blemish BalmSkin Blemish Balm

Best BB/CC Cream:
Cell Fusion C – Skin Blemish Balm Intensive
(SHOP)

Lara Clara - Bio Cover Balm [#Natural Beige]

Best Cushion Foundation:
Lara Clara – Bio Cover Balm [#Natural Beige]
(SHOP)

Benefit – ChaCha Tint

Best Lip Tint:
Benefit – Chachatint
(SHOP)

Best glossy make-up products

Romand - Juicy Lasting Tint [#25 Bare Grape]

Best Lip Tint:
Romand – Juicy Lasting Tint [#25 Bare Grape]
(SHOP)

Hera - Sensual Nude Gloss [#422 Lingerie]

Best Lip Gloss:
Hera – Sensual Nude Gloss [#422 Lingerie]
(SHOP)

Best compact make-up products

The Saem – Cover Perfection Triple Pot Concealer

Best Concealer:
The Saem – Cover Perfection Triple Pot Concealer [#Correct Beige]
(SHOP)

Romand - Better Than Cheek [#N02 Vine Nude]

Best Blush:
Romand – Better Than Cheek [#N02 Vine Nude]
(SHOP)

Clio - Prism Highlighter [#001 Gold Sheer]

Best Highlighter:
Clio – Prism Highlighter [#001 Gold Sheer]
(SHOP)

Too Cool For School – Artclass By Rodin Shading [#2 Modern]

Best Contouring Product:
Too Cool For School – Artclass by Rodin [#02 Modern]
(SHOP)

Best liquid make-up products

The Face Shop - Ink Lasting Foundation Slim Fit New SPF35/PA++ [#V201]

Best Foundation:
The Face Shop – Ink Lasting Foundation Slim Fit New SPF35/PA++ [#V201]
(SHOP)

Luna - Long Lasting Tip Concealer

Best Blush:
Luna – Long Lasting Tip Concealer SPF34/PA++ [#1 Vanilla]
(SHOP)

Marshique - Enriched Liquid Eyeliner

Best Eyeliner:
Marshique – Enriched Liquid Eyeliner
(SHOP)

Best stick make-up products

The Saem - Cover Perfection Concealer Pencil

Best Concealer:
The Saem – Cover Perfection Concealer Pencil [1.5 Natural Beige]
(SHOP)

Best Blush:
Too Cool For School – Artclass Frottage Pencil [#10 Classy Fig]
(SHOP)

Etude - Reborn Maker [#Cool Shading]

Best Contouring Product:
Etude – Reborn Maker [#Cool Shading]
(SHOP)

Best pencil make-up products

Too Cool For School - Frottage Pencil [#9 Sheer Nude]

Best Eyeshadow:
Too Cool For School – Frottage Pencil [#9 Sheer Nude]
(SHOP)

Clio - Kill Brow Auto Hard Brow Pencil [#5 Gray Brown]

Best Blush:
Clio – Kill Brow Auto Hard Brow Pencil [#5 Gray Brown]
(SHOP)

Best powder make-up products

Romand - Better Than Palette [#06 Peony Nude Garden]

Best Eyeshadow:
Romand – Better Than Palette [#06 Peony Nude Garden]
(SHOP)

Best lash-lengthening make-up products

Kiss Me - Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara EX [#01 Deep Black]

Best Mascara:
Kiss Me – Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara EX [#01 Deep Black]
(SHOP)

Best lash-fixing make-up products

Etude - Dr.Mascara Fixer [#02 Black]

Best Mascara / Mascara Fixer:
Etude – Dr.Mascara Fixer [#02 Black]
(SHOP)

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Source: Hwahae App, Hwahae Blog
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