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Korean Beauty Must-Haves!
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items As a Korean-American, these are my tried, tested, and true K-Beauty recommendations for all areas! I've been testing different brands and products since my teenage years and have found several holy grails along the way :) For reference, my skin is ac...
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Sun Care
Skin Care
Hair
Makeup
Sun Care
Sun care is a MUST - probably the most important part of my routine!
This sunscreen is my current favorite! It absorbs into the skin like serum and is PERFECT for my sensitive skin!
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing UV LOCK SPF 45
Another holy grail! Absorbs beautifully and is super lightweight
Shop SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ Twin Pack - 50ml*2ea | STYLEVANA
I like to cool my skin down with these toner pads after a day out in the sun! I leave them in my fridge and leave it on my face like a mask to help soothe my skin and calm down any redness from the sun.
MEDIHEAL Toner Pads (Watermide)
Skin Care
My current skin care favorites - these don't break me out and help soothe any irritation I may have
My HOLY GRAIL serum - brightens, tightens, and softens my skin like no other. I switch between this and my retinol in the PM
medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
This retinol is gentle, perfect for daily use in the evenings! Doesn't irritate or dry out my super sensitive skin
[SKIN&LAB] Retinol Repair Serum, Vegan
When my skin barrier was severely damaged, I used this daily in the AM and PM! It helped my skin recover quickly and I always pick it up whenever it's feeling a little sensitive
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml
This technically isn't K-Beauty, but this cleanser is amazing. It's exfoliating enough to smooth out my skin and clean my pores, yet gentle enough to use with my serums (including my retinol). Never had a problem with it!
I only use this in the PM, in the mornings, I only cleanse my face with water and follow-up with moisturizer.
I only use this in the PM, in the mornings, I only cleanse my face with water and follow-up with moisturizer.
GLEANSER + SA
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I use this toner year round - it is so moisturizing, yet lightweight! My holy grail
LANEIGE Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer - Lightweight Korean Milky Toner with Ceramide & Peptide
My GO-TO brand for moisturizer! I use the lotion in the summer
ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Lotion 528ml Moisturizer
My go-to, holy grail brand for moisturizer! I use this cream in the winters
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream 2.53oz
Affordable eye cream - I've noticed a difference in my under eye wrinkles and circles with consistent use
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream
I put these pimple patches on any blemishes before I sleep or before I start my day to prevent scarring and keep myself from picking!
OLIVE YOUNG Care Plus Spot Pimple Patches 102ct
I use this to remove face makeup instead of cleansing oil (I used a separate eye-makeup remover). It's much more gentle, forgiving, and nourishing with my sensitive skin while taking off all my makeup!
MAKE P:REM Safe Me Relief Moisture Cleansing Milk
Hair
I have an oily scalp but dry ends - these product help manage that!
I love this shampoo for improving my hair health! I wash my hair daily because those are my personal needs and this doesn't strip away any moisture or irritate my scalp
MOEV ANNURCATIN Biotin Apple Shampoo 10.14oz
I find that this brand's shampoo is a bit heavy for me, but the conditioner is deeply moisturizing and a little goes a long way!
Elizavecca Collagen Hair Treatment Rinse 500ml
I use this every day before I blowdry! It helps my hair be silky and smooth throughout the day without weighing it down. Also does an amazing job at protecting my hair from heat damage
UNOVE Heating Guard Leave-In Hair Treatment 147ml
The last step in my hair care routine :) I like to use a bit after I straighten my hair to pat down any frizz and dryness. It smells divine and keeps my hair silky smooth!
UNOVE Silk Oil Essence Hair Serum 70ml
Makeup
My current favs! These products last all day on me - even after sweating or crying (I'm a crybaby who cries almost everyday lol)
This stuff does not BUDGE - has a super natural finish (not the best if you want a more dramatic look for your lashes), perfect for my everyday looks!
mude Inspire Skinny Curling Volumizing Mascara 01 Black
This mascara also does. NOT. budge! It has a more dramatic finish and does wonders at lengthening my lashes without making them look clumpy!
rom&nd HAN ALL FIX MASCARA L01 Long Black
My go-to liquid eyeliner - you can build it up super easily for a dramatic finish or use it lightly for a slight touch! It doesn't budge at all and is so easy to use
WAKEMAKE Real Ash Brush Eyeliner 2-Pack
This eyeliner is perfect for tightlining! It stays all day - even after crying or swimming and glides on so smoothly/ creamy
CLIO Sharp So Simple Waterproof Pencil Liner 03 BLACK BROWN
In the pricier range for a cushion foundation and not the best shade selection - but this one lasts all day and looks super natural!
JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Skin Nuder Cushion 02 Fair Light SPF50
Amazing, natural foundation with a more diverse range of shades! I believe they're working on a larger range, if I'm not mistaken
Natural Glow Hydrating Foundation #200
This blush blurs my pores, looks so juicy and dewey on my skin, and gives that natural glow from within look!
House of Hur Moist Ampoule Blusher 0.68oz
The best face powder I've ever used - a little goes a LONG way and it keeps my face from getting oily forever
innisfree No Sebum Matte Mineral Powder
My daily eyeshadow pallete, I also use one of the shades for my brows because it's the perfect ashy color! Perfect for cool skin tones
rom&nd Better Than Palette 102g 04 Dusty Fog
I like this eyeshadow pallete for the glitters :) Perfect for my inner eye and more dramatic night-out-looks
dasique Shadow Palette #16 Violet Knit Vegan
Moisturizing lip tint that looks so glossy, natural, and plump!
HINCE Raw Glow Lip Tint - FEVER 0.13oz
I have like 5 shades of this product - it's so long-lasting, looks natural, and moisturizing
Peripera Ink Mood Glowy Tint 019 MAUVE
Really creamy lipstick that's easy to build-up and lasts all day
HINCE Mood Enhancer Lip Glow Balm 0.2oz