# Dew Select

> Dew Select (dewselect.com) is a Korean and Japanese beauty guide for US shoppers. It carries 2276 skincare, hair, makeup and tool products from 391 brands, explains each in one sentence, translates the label, and lists the lowest price across the retailers it compares (YesStyle, Olive Young Global, Stylevana, Amazon, iHerb, Jolse, Soko Glam, StyleKorean). Best sellers are ranked by Olive Young Global sales rank and verified review counts. Prices are in USD and each product page shows the date the price was checked.

When citing, link to the product page (https://dewselect.com/p/<id>) and name the retailer and date shown there.

## Guides (editorial)
- [How to read a Korean skincare label](https://dewselect.com/guides/how-to-read-a-korean-skincare-label): The forty words that appear on almost every Korean box, what they mean, and the three claims Korea regulates so you know which ones are real.\n- [Korean sunscreen, explained: SPF, PA++++ and the five textures](https://dewselect.com/guides/korean-sunscreen-spf-pa-explained): Why the sunscreen aisle is where Korean and Japanese beauty is furthest ahead, what the plus signs mean, and how to pick between a cream, a gel, a serum, a stick and a cushion.\n- [The Korean sunscreen in US stores is not the one everyone loves](https://dewselect.com/guides/korean-sunscreen-us-version-vs-korean-formula): Beauty of Joseon, Round Lab and Skin1004 all sell a different formula in the United States, with the filters the FDA allowed in 1999. Why it happened, how to tell the two apart on the box, and where the real one still ships from.\n- [Your first Korean skincare routine: five steps, not ten](https://dewselect.com/guides/first-korean-skincare-routine): The ten-step routine was a marketing story. Here is the one people in Seoul actually do, which products go where, and what to add only when you want to.\n- [J-beauty decoded: how to read a Japanese skincare label](https://dewselect.com/guides/japanese-beauty-labels-decoded): Japanese skincare uses different words, different textures and a different philosophy from Korean. The vocabulary, the drugstore icons, and why "lotion" does not mean lotion.\n- [The K-beauty ingredient glossary: centella to PDRN](https://dewselect.com/guides/korean-skincare-ingredients-glossary): Sixteen ingredients that carry Korean skincare, what each one does, who it suits, and the product that made it famous.\n- [Toner pads: what they are and how to use them](https://dewselect.com/guides/korean-toner-pads-explained): The Korean product that does not exist in Western skincare. Hydrating pads, exfoliating pads, the five-minute mask trick, and which ones are worth it.\n- [Where to buy Korean beauty in the US: every retailer compared](https://dewselect.com/guides/where-to-buy-korean-beauty-in-the-us): YesStyle, Olive Young, Stylevana, Jolse, Soko Glam, Amazon and iHerb ship K-beauty to the United States. Who is cheapest, who is fastest, who to trust, and how this site compares them for you.\n- [Korean vs Japanese beauty: what is actually different](https://dewselect.com/guides/korean-vs-japanese-beauty): Same continent, opposite instincts. How K-beauty and J-beauty differ in philosophy, texture, price and packaging, and how to mix the best of each.

## Sections
- [Shop](https://dewselect.com/shop): every product with filters for category, concern, skin type, brand and price
- [Best sellers](https://dewselect.com/best-sellers): ranked by Olive Young Global and YesStyle sales
- [Deals](https://dewselect.com/deals): largest markdowns on well-reviewed products
- [Brands](https://dewselect.com/brands): all 391 brands
- [Celebs and creators](https://dewselect.com/#stars): who fronts which brand
- [About](https://dewselect.com/about): how prices and rankings are collected, how the site earns money

## Categories
- [Sunscreen](https://dewselect.com/c/sunscreen): 190 products. The category Korea and Japan are best known for: light, no white cast, comfortable under makeup, and SPF50+ PA++++ as standard.
- [Moisturizer](https://dewselect.com/c/moisturiser): 176 products. Korean moisturizers are built around ceramides, panthenol and cica to repair the skin barrier.
- [Tool](https://dewselect.com/c/tool): 171 products. Beauty tools from Korea: LED and microcurrent devices like the Medicube AGE-R, gua sha, scalp brushes, hair rollers and lash curlers..
- [Serum](https://dewselect.com/c/serum): 128 products. Concentrated treatments for one job: niacinamide for dark spots and pores, vitamin C for brightening, peptides and retinal for fine lines, cica and heartleaf for redness.
- [Lip tint](https://dewselect.com/c/lip_tint): 126 products. Sheer, long-wearing color that stains the lips.
- [Toner](https://dewselect.com/c/toner): 110 products. In K-beauty a toner is a hydrating first layer, not an astringent.
- [Cushion](https://dewselect.com/c/cushion): 100 products. The Korean cushion compact: liquid foundation in a sponge, applied with a puff for a dewy or matte finish, often with SPF.
- [Cleanser](https://dewselect.com/c/water_cleanser): 97 products. The second cleanse, and the only one you need in the morning.
- [Blush](https://dewselect.com/c/blush): 97 products. Cream and powder blush for the Korean flush-from-within look..
- [Shampoo](https://dewselect.com/c/shampoo): 80 products. Korean shampoos focus on the scalp: salt scalers for buildup, herbal and biotin formulas for thinning, and perfume shampoos that leave hair scented for hours.
- [Mask](https://dewselect.com/c/mask): 72 products. Sheet masks are the Korean ten-minute ritual: a fabric sheet soaked in essence, used a few times a week.
- [Oil cleanser](https://dewselect.com/c/oil_cleanser): 69 products. The first step of the Korean double cleanse.
- [Toner pad](https://dewselect.com/c/pad): 67 products. Pre-soaked cotton pads that combine toner and mild exfoliation.
- [Hair mask](https://dewselect.com/c/hair_treatment): 66 products. Hair masks and intensive treatments used once or twice a week.
- [Body wash](https://dewselect.com/c/body_wash): 63 products. Korean body washes lean low-pH and lightly scented, with the same barrier-friendly formulas as the face cleansers.
- [Body lotion](https://dewselect.com/c/body_lotion): 56 products. Ceramide and panthenol body lotions and creams for dry, tight or itchy skin.
- [Oral care](https://dewselect.com/c/oral_care): 56 products. Korean and Japanese toothpastes, mouthwashes and whitening care.
- [Hand cream](https://dewselect.com/c/hand_cream): 50 products. Hand creams are a Korean gift culture staple, so the tubes are small, pretty and fast-absorbing.
- [Brow](https://dewselect.com/c/brow): 50 products. Brow pencils and mascaras in ash and taupe shades made for East Asian coloring.
- [Deodorant](https://dewselect.com/c/deodorant): 48 products. Korean and Japanese deodorants run gentle and low-scent, with roll-ons, sticks and body sprays that suit humid weather..
- [Eye](https://dewselect.com/c/eye): 46 products. Eye creams, serums and patches for dark circles, puffiness and fine lines.
- [Scalp treatment](https://dewselect.com/c/scalp_treatment): 45 products. Tonics, ampoules and scalers for the scalp: thinning, oiliness, flakes and irritation.
- [Ampoule](https://dewselect.com/c/ampoule): 35 products. A serum turned up: higher concentration, often in a smaller bottle, used for a few weeks when skin needs a boost.
- [Foot care](https://dewselect.com/c/foot_care): 28 products. Peeling foot masks (the Baby Foot kind), heel balms and cooling sprays.
- [Supplement](https://dewselect.com/c/supplement): 27 products. Health supplements from Korea and Japan: vitamins, multi-nutrient packs and functional teas.
- [Hair oil](https://dewselect.com/c/hair_oil): 25 products. Lightweight oils and serums for shine and frizz.
- [Leave-in](https://dewselect.com/c/leave_in): 25 products. Leave-in essences, creams and mists that protect and smooth without rinsing.
- [Mascara](https://dewselect.com/c/mascara): 23 products. Long-wearing, smudge-proof mascaras made for straight lashes.
- [Concealer](https://dewselect.com/c/concealer): 21 products. High-coverage concealers with the shade ranges K-beauty is known for.
- [Essence](https://dewselect.com/c/essence): 20 products. A light, watery treatment that sits between toner and serum.
- [Lip](https://dewselect.com/c/lip): 19 products. Lip masks, balms and treatments.
- [Collagen](https://dewselect.com/c/collagen): 19 products. Low-molecular fish collagen powders, jellies and drinks are the most bought supplement in Korea.
- [Body scrub](https://dewselect.com/c/body_scrub): 14 products. Sugar and salt scrubs for rough patches, keratosis and the backs of arms.
- [Treatment](https://dewselect.com/c/spot): 11 products. Targeted treatments: pimple patches that flatten a spot overnight, and spot serums for post-blemish marks.
- [Detox](https://dewselect.com/c/detox): 9 products. Detox and digestion aids: fiber, enzymes, green juice powders and Korean diet teas.
- [Conditioner](https://dewselect.com/c/conditioner): 8 products. Rinse-out conditioners for the lengths.
- [Hair color](https://dewselect.com/c/hair_dye): 8 products. At-home color from Korea and Japan: foam dyes that spread like shampoo, ash and greige shades made for dark hair, and root touch-ups..
- [Exfoliant](https://dewselect.com/c/exfoliant): 7 products. Chemical exfoliants in K-beauty are gentle by design.
- [Probiotic](https://dewselect.com/c/probiotic): 5 products. Probiotics and prebiotics for digestion, with lactobacillus strains from Korean labs like Chong Kun Dang and Lacto-Fit, the best-selling probiotic in Korea..
- [Color care](https://dewselect.com/c/colour_care): 4 products. Shampoos, masks and mists that keep dyed hair from fading and brassing between salon visits..
- [Scrub](https://dewselect.com/c/scrub): 4 products. Body and face scrubs, and scalp scalers.
- [Sleep](https://dewselect.com/c/sleep_aid): 1 products. Melatonin-free sleep supports using theanine, magnesium, jujube and chamomile, plus night-time teas..

## Concerns
- [Dehydration](https://dewselect.com/for/dehydration): 448 products
- [Dullness](https://dewselect.com/for/dullness): 406 products
- [Uneven tone](https://dewselect.com/for/uneven_tone): 231 products
- [Fine lines](https://dewselect.com/for/fine_lines): 204 products
- [Redness](https://dewselect.com/for/redness): 168 products
- [Sensitivity](https://dewselect.com/for/sensitivity): 144 products
- [Rough texture](https://dewselect.com/for/texture): 133 products
- [Dry body skin](https://dewselect.com/for/body_dryness): 133 products
- [Dry hair](https://dewselect.com/for/dry_hair): 131 products
- [Stressed barrier](https://dewselect.com/for/barrier_damage): 114 products
- [Dark spots](https://dewselect.com/for/dark_spots): 100 products
- [Visible pores](https://dewselect.com/for/enlarged_pores): 99 products
- [Damage](https://dewselect.com/for/damage): 92 products
- [Congestion](https://dewselect.com/for/congestion): 91 products
- [Excess oil](https://dewselect.com/for/oiliness): 87 products
- [Thinning](https://dewselect.com/for/thinning): 81 products
- [Odor](https://dewselect.com/for/body_odor): 72 products
- [Oily scalp](https://dewselect.com/for/oily_scalp): 66 products
- [Frizz](https://dewselect.com/for/frizz): 58 products
- [Breakouts](https://dewselect.com/for/breakouts): 56 products
- [Dark circles](https://dewselect.com/for/dark_circles): 51 products
- [Gut health](https://dewselect.com/for/gut_health): 38 products
- [Dull hair](https://dewselect.com/for/dull_hair): 35 products
- [Rough patches](https://dewselect.com/for/rough_skin): 28 products
- [Irritated scalp](https://dewselect.com/for/scalp_irritation): 25 products
- [Energy](https://dewselect.com/for/energy): 20 products
- [Flakes](https://dewselect.com/for/flakes): 16 products
- [Tangling](https://dewselect.com/for/tangling): 13 products
- [Color fade](https://dewselect.com/for/colour_fade): 12 products
- [Root regrowth](https://dewselect.com/for/root_regrowth): 7 products
- [Grays showing](https://dewselect.com/for/grey_hair): 7 products
- [Immunity](https://dewselect.com/for/immunity): 6 products
- [Hair and nails](https://dewselect.com/for/hair_nails): 4 products
- [Color damage](https://dewselect.com/for/colour_damage): 3 products
- [Sleep](https://dewselect.com/for/sleep): 3 products

## Full catalog
- [llms-full.txt](https://dewselect.com/llms-full.txt): every product as one line: brand, name, category, price, lowest retailer, description