Veganuary isn't just about the food, but an opportunity to not only think about the ingredients we’re putting into our bodies, but also the ones going on our skin. Ready to enjoy the benefits of a plant-based beauty regime? Veganuary is easier than ever with our edit of the best vegan-friendly Korean Beauty products.

K-beauty, can not be simply defined as innovative modern skincare and makeup from South Korea. In truth, there are several subcategories to devise Korea’s diverse beauty offerings – one of which is Hanbang, otherwise know as Traditional Korean Medicine. Oriental medicine as a whole largely contributes to Hangbang, with influences from other Asian countries that ruled before Korea as we know it today, and before the Japanese annexation of Korea.

We'll be looking into star ingredient Arbutin – the underrated skin-brightening ingredient which is not only safe for frequent use, but is also highly effective. It is a focus ingredient in the popular Banobagi Alpha Radiance Serum, which well be discussing shortly. 

The Korean skincare industry is well-known for making the most out of ingredients which serve us in the long run, as opposed to providing temporary solutions for common skin concerns. Niacinamide is one of these ingredients. Niacinamide imposes more than just one benefit and is therefore regarded as an all-round beneficial ingredient, so it’s no surprise why it’s so widely used in skincare.