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Dr.G is the Korean dermocosmetics brand founded by dermatologist Ahn Geon-young, best known for the Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream. Its range runs through Red Blemish soothing care, Dermoisture Barrier.D, A'Clear for oily skin, Royal Black Snail, Bakuchiol, sunscreens and a men's line. Start with the Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream.
Dr.G, from Gowoonsesang Cosmetics, is a dermatology-style Korean brand, and the Red Blemish soothing cream is its best-known product. Our shop carries about ninety Dr.G products, so this guide groups them by line, says which suits which skin, and names the product to start with.
At Daebak, a Seoul-based Korean culture and product company, product descriptions come from Dr.G's product pages and the company facts from the sources listed at the end. We describe what products are marketed for, not what they will do for you, and nothing here replaces advice from a dermatologist. Dr.G products in our shop are shipped by the brand.
The brand in brief
COSINKorea, an industry outlet, reported in February 2022 that Dr.G was launched in 2003 by dermatologist Ahn Geon-young under Gowoonsesang Cosmetics, and described the Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream as a gel-type cream that can be used on acne-prone skin. The same article cited the cream's Olive Young cream-category rankings and described the Green Mild Up Sun as a zinc oxide mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin.
Insight, a Korean news outlet, reported in June 2022 that the company said Red Blemish sales roughly doubled during that year's Olive Young sale, that the cream's daily sales rose from 5,722 to 13,400 units, and that cumulative sales of the cream had reached 11 million units; the company also said it won the Olive Young cream category in 2020 and 2021. These are company-reported figures; we cite them as such. In February 2026, Sports Kyunghyang reported that Dr.G named actor Byeon Woo-seok as its new face, alongside a campaign for its Skinboost PDRN Sun Serum.
Dr.G Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream, the product to start with. See details.
The lines, by concern
Which product first
- Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream. A lightweight facial moisturizer designed to soothe sensitized skin and provide lasting hydration, with niacinamide, panthenol, allantoin, beta-glucan and centella-derived ingredients. It is also sold as a tube type.
- A gentle cleanser. The pH Cleansing Gel Foam is a low-acid gel-to-foam cleanser formulated at a slightly acidic pH of 5.5, designed to remove impurities, oil and makeup without stripping.
- A sunscreen. The Green Mild Up Sun Plus is a hypoallergenic physical sunscreen with zinc oxide for sensitive skin, with a matte finish the brand says leaves no white cast. Our Korean sunscreen guide explains how to pick one.
- One concern product, once the base is settled. Dry or barrier-conscious: the Dermoisture Barrier.D Intensive Cream, a rich cream with ceramide NP, cholesterol and squalane. Oily or blemish-prone: the A'Clear Balancing Toner, a mildly acidic toner with 0.5% succinic acid and PHA, AHA and LHA; exfoliating acids can irritate, so read AHA, BHA and PHA Toners Explained and patch test first. Dullness: the Brightening Peeling Gel, a gentle gommage exfoliator.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Plus. See details.
A routine by skin type
| Skin | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Dry or barrier-conscious | pH Cleansing Gel Foam, Dermoisture Barrier.D Liquid Toner, Intensive Cream, Green Mild Up Sun Plus | Green Deep Cleansing Oil, Gel Foam, Liquid Toner, Intensive Cream or Multi Balm |
| Sensitive or redness-prone | pH Cleansing Soothing Foam, Red Blemish Clear Soothing Toner, Clear Soothing Cream, Green Mild Up Sun Plus | Cleansing oil if wearing sunscreen, Hyal Cica Soothing Serum, Clear Soothing Cream |
| Oily or blemish-prone | A'Clear Bubble Foam, Clear Soothing Toner, A'Clear Moisturizer, sunscreen | Bubble Foam, Clear Quick Soothing Pads, Spot For Face Serum on spots, Clear Soothing Cream |
| Dull-looking | Gel Foam, Vitaceutical 15+ Ampoule, Brightening Up Sun | Gel Foam, Soothing Cream; Brightening Peeling Gel occasionally |
Our sensitive skin routine, acne-prone routine and dry skin routine go deeper on each. The oil cleanser pairs with a second cleanser at night; the method is in What Is Double Cleansing. If acne is persistent or painful, see a dermatologist.
Dr.G Dermoisture Barrier.D Intensive Cream. See details.
How Dr.G compares
Dr.G is a soothing and sensitive-skin specialist with a long sunscreen range. For calming, see the Round Lab guide, Anua guide and Aestura guide; for snail and propolis, the COSRX guide; for hydration, the LANEIGE guide. Best K-Beauty Brands shows where each brand sits.
Brand products in our shop are shipped by the brands. If you would rather try a set of Korean skincare chosen for you each season, the Daebak K-Beauty Box is a separate, curated option.
FAQ
What is Dr.G best known for?
The Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream. Insight reported in 2022 that the company said cumulative sales had reached 11 million units (company-reported).
Which Dr.G product should I start with?
The Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream, then a gentle cleanser and a sunscreen. Add a Dermoisture, A'Clear or Brightening product for a specific concern.
Is Dr.G good for sensitive skin?
The brand markets the Red Blemish and Green Mild lines for sensitive and sensitized skin. Individual results vary, and a dermatologist is the right person for skin conditions.
Who founded Dr.G?
COSINKorea reported that dermatologist Ahn Geon-young launched Dr.G in 2003 under Gowoonsesang Cosmetics.
Does Dr.G make sunscreen?
Yes, a wide range of SPF50+ products including physical, tone-up and stick types. Check each product page for details.
Does Dr.G make products for men?
Yes, a Red Blemish For Men line of all-in-one lotions, a toner and a cleansing foam.
Sources
- [2022 Power Brand] Gowoonsesang Cosmetics' flagship dermocosmetics brand Dr.G (COSINKorea, February 2022, Korean)
- Dr.G's "Song Joong-ki effect": Red Blemish sales double during the Olive Young sale (Insight, June 2022, Korean)
- 'Global Sensation' Byeon Woo-seok named as Dr.G's new face… signals a 2026 'advertising industry all-kill' (Sports Kyunghyang, February 2026)
