Daiso Korea keeps adding new skincare at ₩1,000–₩5,000. That’s under $4.
The hard part is knowing which of the new items are actually good.
We picked six beauty products that reached Daiso Korea between late August and early October 2026. We only chose items that already had at least 80 reviews from Korean buyers. Then we read 41–50 reviews per product on Daiso Mall, Daiso’s official online store. For each one you’ll find the price, the Korean name to show store staff, and what Korean reviewers praised and complained about again and again.
How we did this. We did not test these products ourselves. Everything below is a summary of Korean shopper reviews and the rating data on Daiso Mall as of October 9, 2026. For each product we read the 20 “most helpful” reviews and the 30 newest, and skipped reviews with no text. A point counts as a pattern only if at least three reviewers said it. Nobody paid us or sent us products.
Prices in USD use ₩1,338.5 = $1 (Seoul close, Oct 8, 2026), rounded.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Rating (Daiso Mall) | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| VT PDRN Tone On Jelly Essence, 50 ml | ₩5,000 (~$3.74) | 4.8 / 5 | 338 |
| VT PDRN Tone On Capsule Gel Cream, 50 ml | ₩5,000 (~$3.74) | 4.8 / 5 | 249 |
| Dermafirm PDRN Exosome Glow Plumping Shot 2X, 20 ml | ₩5,000 (~$3.74) | 4.9 / 5 | 91 |
| Arocell Pepta-Collagen Ampoule Gel Mask, 1 sheet | ₩2,000 (~$1.49) | 4.7 / 5 | 358 |
| OOTD Lab Star Spot Patch, 24 patches | ₩2,000 (~$1.49) | 4.8 / 5 | 236 |
| Dermablock Cover BB Cream No. 21, 30 g | ₩5,000 (~$3.74) | 4.6 / 5 | 83 |
Daiso Mall also asks reviewers to tag their skin type and rate things like moisture and irritation. We include those percentages below because they’re real counts, not opinions.
1. VT PDRN Tone On Jelly Essence (₩5,000)
Korean name to show staff: VT PDRN 톤온 젤리 에센스
Size: 50 ml · On Daiso Mall since: Sept 10, 2026
VT is the brand behind the Reedle Shot that many visitors already know. It also sells a ₩1,000 PDRN sheet mask at Daiso that has a big following. Many Korean reviewers said they bought this essence because it felt like “that mask, in a bottle.”
What Korean shoppers often mention
- The jelly texture stays put on your face instead of running down.
- It feels moist but not sticky.
- Makeup goes on smoothly over it.
Complaints: none came up three times or more. A couple of reviewers found it thinner than they expected. One reviewer with very dry, sensitive skin said they had to layer it several times.
From 776 reviewer tags: 42% dry skin, 26% oily, 22% normal, 8% sensitive. 63% rated it “moisturizing,” and 60% rated it “gentle.” Almost nobody (under 1%) said it irritated their skin.
2. VT PDRN Tone On Capsule Gel Cream (₩5,000)
Korean name: VT PDRN 톤온 캡슐 젤 크림
Size: 50 ml · On Daiso Mall since: Sept 10, 2026
This is the cream from the same line. You can see tiny capsules floating in a clear gel.
What Korean shoppers often mention
- It’s a gel cream, so it feels light rather than heavy.
- The capsules melt as soon as you rub them in. Reviewers said they don’t leave bits on the skin.
- Makeup doesn’t pill on top of it.
Complaints: no repeated pattern. Two reviewers felt it may not be rich enough for very dry skin in deep winter. One person found it heavier than a typical gel cream.
From 604 reviewer tags: 34% dry, 31% oily, 27% normal, 6% sensitive. 66% rated it “moisturizing,” and 68% rated it “gentle.”
Essence or cream? (See our full VT PDRN comparison.) Several Korean reviewers use the two together. If you only buy one, the tags point in different directions. The essence had more dry-skin reviewers (42%). The cream had a more even mix of skin types.
3. Dermafirm PDRN Exosome Glow Plumping Shot 2X (₩5,000)
Korean name: 더마펌 PDRN 엑소좀 글로우 플럼핑샷 2X
Size: 20 ml
This one comes in a syringe-style tube, and that design is a big part of why people are talking about it. It is one of three “shots” in the same line. Daiso labels the other two as a retinoid “pore” version and a niacinamide “spot” version. We only covered the PDRN version here.
What Korean shoppers often mention
- The syringe tube makes it easy to squeeze out just a little.
- It feels moist and isn’t sticky.
- The packaging looks far more expensive than ₩5,000.
Common complaint: several reviewers said they hadn’t seen a visible change yet. Others mentioned the small size, and that you can’t see how much is left. One reviewer with sensitive skin reported breakouts.
From 276 reviewer tags: 28% dry, 26% normal, 24% sensitive, 20% oily. 82% rated it “moisturizing” and 79% “gentle.” That’s the highest moisture score of the six, and the highest gentleness score of the four products that had that tag.
A note on reviews: many of this product’s earliest reviews are long, polished, launch-week write-ups. We gave more weight to points that also showed up in the newer reviews.
4. Arocell Pepta-Collagen Ampoule Gel Mask (₩2,000 per sheet)
Korean name: 아로셀 펩타콜라겐 앰플 겔 마스크
First reviews on Daiso Mall: late August 2026
Korean reviewers describe Arocell’s gel masks as famous from home-shopping TV, where they come in bulk boxes. Daiso sells them one sheet at a time. A few reviewers said it kept selling out before they could buy it.
What Korean shoppers often mention
- Reviewers leave it on overnight and wake up to skin that feels bouncy.
- You get the well-known Arocell gel mask as a single, cheap sheet.
Common complaint: you have to leave it on for a long time before the gel turns clear and soaks in. Make it an evening mask, not something you do in a rush.
From 812 reviewer tags: 39% normal, 34% dry, 19% oily, 5% sensitive. Only 46% called it “moisturizing” and 50% said “average.” That’s noticeably lower than the VT products. If hydration is your main goal, keep that in mind.
5. OOTD Lab Star Spot Patch (₩2,000 for 24)
Korean name: 오오티디 랩 스타 스팟패치
On Daiso Mall since: Sept 4, 2026
These are star-shaped patches in mint and lilac. Korean reviewers range from teenagers to parents buying them for their high-schoolers.
What Korean shoppers often mention
- The star shape is cute, so people don’t mind wearing them in public.
- They stay on through face-washing and long days. One reviewer wore them through a 12-hour festival.
- They’re cheaper than similar star patches sold elsewhere.
Complaints: no repeated pattern. One reviewer wished they came in more than one size. Another said a few patches slid around inside the bag and got wasted.
We’re not summarizing what reviewers said about breakouts healing. That’s a medical question, and individual results vary.
6. Dermablock Cover BB Cream, No. 21 (₩5,000)
Korean name: 더마블록 커버 비비크림 21호
Size: 30 g · On Daiso Mall since: Aug 28, 2026
Korean shade numbers go from light to deep: 19 is lighter than 21, and 23 is deeper. Daiso carries the Cover BB in 19, 21 and 23. It also sells an Original BB in Light and Medium, and a White Tone-Up version.
What Korean shoppers often mention
- The coverage is decent for a ₩5,000 BB.
- No. 21 comes out on the bright side. A few reviewers suggested 19 if you want an even brighter look.
Common complaint: on dry skin it can look dry or patchy. Reviewers recommend moisturizing well first and applying a thin layer.
From 171 reviewer tags: 43% normal, 38% dry, 15% oily, 1% sensitive. On moisture, 26% said “moist,” 57% “average” and 15% “a little dry.” That’s the weakest moisture score of the six.
Go deeper
- Daiso VT PDRN line explained: new Tone On vs original Glow. All eight VT PDRN products at Daiso, compared.
- Daiso pimple patches compared. The Star Spot Patch next to Madeca and Haeserin patches.
- Arocell masks at Daiso: gel vs essence sheet. All four Arocell masks, including the one in this guide.
Before you go shopping
- Daiso stores vs. Daiso Mall. Signing up on Daiso Mall usually needs a Korean phone number, so most visitors buy in stores. The Korean names above help when you ask staff or search the shelf.
- New items sell out. A few Korean reviewers mentioned this about the VT line and the Arocell masks.
- Prices don’t change from store to store. Daiso Korea uses fixed price tiers, so ₩5,000 in Busan is ₩5,000 in Seoul.
- Patch-test anything new, especially products with active ingredients, if your skin is sensitive.
Quick picks
- Dry skin: VT Jelly Essence. It had the most dry-skin reviewers, and 63% called it moisturizing. Add the Capsule Gel Cream on top if you want more.
- Gentlest feel: Dermafirm PDRN Shot. 79% of reviewers rated it gentle.
- Gift for friends back home: Arocell gel masks. They’re cheap, easy to pack and from a well-known name.
- Dry skin, careful with: Dermablock BB No. 21. Prep your skin well first.
Ratings, review counts and reviewer tag percentages are from Daiso Mall product pages, checked October 9, 2026. They change daily. Product images: Daiso Mall.