Korean Dictionary
How to say “Brightening / Whitening” in Korean
미백
mibaek
IntermediateBeauty & Skincare
Usage & Context
미백 refers to skin brightening or lightening treatments that reduce dark spots hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. The desire for lighter brighter skin is deeply embedded in Korean beauty culture and drives a large segment of the skincare market. Korean 미백 ingredients include niacinamide, vitamin C, arbutin, and glutathione.
Example Sentence
미백 기능이 있는 세럼을 써서 피부 톤이 밝아졌어요.
My skin tone brightened after using a whitening serum.
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