May is Asian Heritage Month — a time to recognize the creativity, innovation, and cultural perspectives that continue to shape the global beauty landscape. From time-honoured skincare rituals to advanced formulations and wellness-driven philosophies, Asian beauty brands have redefined how beauty is experienced, blending tradition, craftsmanship, and modern science in ways that resonate worldwide. For Asian Heritage Month, a curated mix of skincare, makeup, and self-care favourites reflects how heritage continues to shape modern beauty — not as a reference point, but as an ongoing influence in how products are formulated, used, and understood, with each product offering its own interpretation of beauty rooted in culture, innovation, and everyday ritual.
From Japan
Clé De Peau Beauté Brightening Serum Supreme, 40ml | $490
A powerful brightening and age-defying serum that infuses skin with rich moisture to visibly reduce dullness and look of dark spots and while helping to prevent future aging signs. It promotes a luminous, youthful-looking complexion with firmer, plumper skin.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum, 50ml | $155; 75ml | $205
Shiseido’s iconic, breakthrough serum that strengthens skin’s resilience and targets the cycle that leads to visible signs of aging caused by dryness, revealing smoother, healthier-looking, more radiant skin.
Tatcha The Longevity Youth Restoring Cream for Elasticity & Brightness, 50ml | $115
The Longevity Memory Cream is inspired by nuchi-gusui, the nutrient-rich Okinawan diet filled with ancestral herbs and plants used for centuries to promote health. Known for their longevity, the Okinawans remind us of nature’s power to nourish us at any age.
Curel Intensive Moisture Deep Moisture Spray, 150g | $34.99
This ultra-fine, ceramide-infused mist is an all-in-one face and body moisturiser that provides an instant boost of hydration while helping to replenish ceramides. Can be used over makeup.
From Korea
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renjuvenating Serum, 30ml | $182; 50ml | $290
Formulated with Sulwhasoo’s advanced capsule technology and enriched with Korean ginseng actives and retinol, this powerhouse serum melts into skin on contact, improving the look of plumpness, skin resilience, and fine lines and wrinkles, all while delivering essential nutrients.
IOPE XMD Stem III Clinical Recovery Essence Toner for Hydration, 130ml | $67
Nourish, hydrate, and prime your skin in just one step. This essence toner absorbs fast to soothe skin, boosts hydration, and supports the moisture barrier with PDRN H.A. Complex, leaving skin refreshed and ready for the next skincare step.
Belif Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask, 75ml | $51.50
This pillow-proof overnight mask features a “memory” formula that blankets the contours of skin with an explosive burst of hydration for smoother, supple-looking skin and a healthy glow.
Glow Recipe Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin, 40ml | $45
This fast-absorbing, next-gen vegan Korean “snail” mucin sinks in instantly to strengthen, soothe, and repair skin. Prickly Pear + Ectoin deeply hydrate and reduce redness while 3% Peptides smooth fine lines. Hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, with no added fragrance – just the natural scent of cactus.
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Hydro Soothing Water Cream, 80ml | $44
New ATOBARRIER365Hydro Soothing Cream, a dermatologist-tested,capsule-powered water-cream designed to deliver 10-layer hydration with 12-hour moisture retention and up to 72 hours of hydration. Now formulated with high-density visible ceramide capsules , HA compressed hyaluronic acid for fast absorbing hydration, and Zinc to support deep hydration with a cooling, soothing effect.
Dr. Jart+ Cryo Sorbet Icy Facial Mask, $35
This first-of-its-kind mixing mask is inspired by Korean depuffing rituals. Break off one of the four packs, add water to the powder, then stir with the included spatula into an icy sorbet mask that refreshes tired skin in ten minutes. Perfect for mornings, makeup prep, or when you need to go from puffy to glowy fast.
HANYUL Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser, 120ml | $30
Made with 13 Korean Yujas per tube, this jammy formula smells delightfully citrusy as it gently smooths away excess dead skin cells as a mask, then transforms into a cushiony foam for a thorough yet visibly brightening, gentle cleanse. It also removes light makeup and sunscreen. No added fragrance or colorants.
Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Detoxing Clay Mask, 80ml | $24.50
Innisfree’s bestselling Volcanic Clay Mask now comes in a limited-edition cool mint chocolate scent with an refreshing cooling effect. This 10-minute facial in a jar helps draw out impurities and excess oil to to visibly refine skin texture, while delivering an instant cooling sensation — perfect for warm weather or overheated skin. Use one to two times a week to keep clogged pores away.
