Tried, Tested & True: K-Beauty That Is ACTUALLY Worth The Hype
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Not a paid ad, not capping, not being held hostage until I plug a product - just a skincare fanatic with a spending problem.
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Not everything that goes viral is worth buying.Β
Good thing for you, I love trying everything and Iβm almost No. #1 on K-beauty product consumption in the whole entire universe - Iβve tried that viral product youβve been contemplating getting.Β If youβre aΒ sensitive-oily-acne-prone-skin-baddie-in-dire-need-of-a-baddie-approved-skincare-routine, read on.
Products Iβm Basically Subscribed To
(Outfit Repeater? Product Repeater β )
I donβt recommend going back to an ex and I always practice what I preach - but I make exceptions for these products. Iβve tried other serums, other moisturisers and other toners, but nothing quite hits the spot like these do.
If I could date multiple items, these would be on my roster:
THE NIDA Moisturiser π§΄
The fact that this costs under $20 actuallyΒ blowsΒ my mind.Β
Iβve had multiple strangers -Β people Iβve NEVER met beforeΒ - compliment me on my skin since using this?! I never thought this would happen, but I guess anything is possible with NIDA.Β
No weird scent, no weird oily sheen, just simple hydration that makes me look smooth, fresh and (allegedly) amazing.Β
My only fault would be that I run out of it so fast because my sister keeps nicking it.
Mediheal Toner Pads π¦
My pet peeve is when masks and eye patches slide down my face... LikeΒ βHello, Iβm trying to relax and reset but youβre disturbing my peace??β
My requirements for a good toner pad are as follows: super thin, soothing scent, and grippy enough that they donβt slide anywhere but not rough enough that it leaves my face irritated. This checks all the boxes.
Theyβre perfect after a long day as little face masks for my chin and forehead areas, and I love wiping them across my face to feel extra fresh and clean.Β
Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum π
Vitamin C + sunscreen believer till I die.Β
Some lore for you: after I came off accutane my skin wasΒ soΒ sensitive. My face wouldΒ burnΒ if I set foot in the sun, (something Iβd never experienced before) and I was suffering from a bad case of blushing-all-the-time.Β
Since gently introducing this into my mornings, Iβve had little to no irritation whatsoever.
Gel Creams π§
I think gel creams areΒ soΒ slept on.Β
Especially for the people with normal to oily, or sensitive skin; theyβre lightweight, still hydrating, and don't feel pore clogging in the slightest.Β
My personal favourite is theΒ PURITO Seoul Oat In Gel CreamΒ and I recently tried theΒ Torriden Dive In Hyaluronic Acid Soothing CreamΒ which actually sits really nicely under makeup!
Cleansing Balms π¦
I genuinely think that people who donβt like them just arenβt using them properly.Β
Every cleansing balm I have ever tried meltsΒ every ounceΒ of makeup off my face - even the most stubborn, smudge-proof mascara known to man - without any tight or stripped feeling.Β
And then you go in with your water-based cleanser andΒ BOOM!Β The cleanest skin you have ever experienced in your life.Β
Products My Coworkers Swear By
(Next On My Wishlist)
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Iβm only one person and there areΒ soΒ many products to try, Iβve called in my colleagues to shoutout their holy-grails:
π₯ Zoey:Β Skinfood Carrot PadsΒ (waiting for Korea's No. #1Β to finally go viral globallyβ¦)
πΈ Harper:Β Abib PDRN Eye PatchesΒ (SO cute!)
βοΈ Yeji:Β Aestura 365 CreamΒ (super chill for sensitive skin)
π Kirsten:Β Fully Red Tomato Jam Cleanser (super underrated)
β¨ Jenna:Β Elizavecca Protein Ion Injection (glossy hair goals)
πβπ© Michelle:Β Omitted SunscreenΒ (sits perfect under makeup)
No two people are the same (unless youβre identical) and we aren't clones (yet), so what our skin needs, what our skin craves, and what canβt stand is different from person to person - what suits you might be different from your BFF or favourite blogger (me).Β
If we have the same skin type, you missed your last retail therapy appointment or are in need of a serious dopamine hit, take this as your sign to try my holy grails or give my co-workersβ products a shot!Β
Our storewideΒ Easter SaleΒ isnβt forever (ends Monday 6th April @12PM!!), so what better time then the present?
Money comes back but things go out of stock, Beauties x
