Korean Beauty
From KBeauty product reviews to cosmetic surgery in Seoul, where to go, and what to get. Honest reviews on services and products. (뷰티 상품 리뷰부터 서울 미용실, 어디로 갈지, 무엇을 받을지까지. 서비스와 제품에 대한 정직한 리뷰.)
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MIZON Phyto Plump Collagen Line Review: All 5 Products Tested
Heard of collagen? Heard it’s good for your skin? Well, you heard right and MIZON’s Phyto Plump Collagen Line is really good for your skin. I love learning more about the Korean beauty and Korean skincare scene and am forever grateful for the beauty mentors in my life pointing me in the right direction when it comes to skincare. I was told this line would provide a more youthful appearance and hydration and boy did I get that in spades. I tested the entire MIZON Phyto Plump Collagen line including toner, serum, eye patches, day cream, and night cream and here is what I thought. Learn more about the MIZON…
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Ever Healthcare: Easy Access to Korean Beauty Treatments
As someone who went from “I think I want to grow old gracefully” to “You can pry my youthful skin out of my cold, dead hands,” I naturally jumped at the chance to try out Ever Healthcare’s concierge service and get some Botox and anti-aging laser treatments. I’ve noticed that over the last few years my skin has been looking thinner and the wrinkles on my forehead deepening. Knowing numerous people in Seoul who spoke enthusiastically about their own experiences with this anti-aging treatment, I was keen to try it but completely unsure of where to go. Choices can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to cosmetic treatments, so it…
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SKIN1004: The Entire Hyalu-Cica Line Reviewed!
Looking for hydrating Korean skincare products? Have you heard of SKIN1004 yet? A couple years back, I got my hands on the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella toner and ampoule and immediately adored them. They were so easy to apply and so hydrating. They left my skin supple and moisturized. All that to say, when I heard SKIN1004 had a new line of Madagascar Centella and Hyaluronic Acid products, I was excited to try it. Tending toward dry skin myself, I look out for Kbeauty products touting hydration and moisturization as this one does. So let’s see how they stand up! Get ready to check out SKIN1004’s Hyalu-Cica line: (This post contains…
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Isntree: Hyaluronic Acid Sun Gel, Sun Stick and Sun Cream Review
This summer, I got to be apart of a great program with the Korean beauty company Isntree to learn more about them as a brand and try some of their products. I was blown away by some of them and want to share. If you’re looking for some of the best Korean sunscreens on the market, then you’ve come to the right spot. We’re going to review THREE of Isntree’s sun creams including: the Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel, the Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream, and the Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick. I got these from the brand at the start of summer and have been using them every day…
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Kahi Korean Skincare: Why Everyone Is Talking About Their Multibalm Sticks and More
You may have already seen Kahi’s multi balm sticks, in the hands of Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, and Ava Max. The brand has become one of the fastest-growing Korean skincare companies since its 2020 debut, and the attention from high-profile celebrities and beauty influencers is part of why. When I was invited to a Kahi influencer event in Korea, I got to test their full product range and learn about what they’re building. Here’s an honest review of six Kahi products from someone with dry skin who actually used them daily. Get ready to learn everything you need to know about Kahi and their products: (This post contains affiliate…
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Papa Recipe Serum Review: Collagen, Retinol, HA, and Niacinamide
Papa Recipe is a Korean skincare brand built around one founding principle: safe, gentle ingredients for people with skin concerns. When they released four new serums targeting different skin issues, wrinkles, texture, dryness, and uneven tone, I tested all four. Here’s what I found on dry skin in my late 30s. For the full Papa Recipe brand story and their noble rot ampoule and essence, read the complete Papa Recipe Noble Rot review. Find out more about Papa Recipe’s new serums: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no cost to you. Thank you for your…
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Papa Recipe Noble Rot Review: Ampoule and Essence for Dry Skin
Korean skincare is ever evolving and always using natural ingredients that it would never occur to me to put onto my skin. If Noble Rot is new to you, don’t worry, it was new to me as well and it’s not as bad as it might sound… really. Papa Recipe, born from a parent’s concern for their child’s skin, has created skincare that uses raw materials from nature and noble rot is one of them. If you’ve had skin issues, then this might just be the Korean skincare company to look to for understanding and grace. We’ll get into that and more below. Looking for a new Korean skincare company…
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AXIS-Y: 6 Korean Skincare Products You Need In Your Life
We are going to unpack a TON of info on the Korean skincare brand named AXIS-Y in this post. If you haven’t heard of them yet, AXIS-Y is all about hydration and revitalization and I’m going to review 6 of AXIS-Y’s top products right in this post! There are some awesome Korean skincare brands out there and this has fast become one of my favorites. My skin is supple and glowing and in the winter, I’m surprised when that happens. Are you interested in AXIS-Y skincare? Here’s what you need to know: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase…
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Aprilskin: Artemisia Rice Essence Toner & Squalane Hydra Gel Cream Review
What a hot and humid summer it has been! Since Covid began, I’ve been wearing a lot less make-up, but instead opting for just a nice clean skincare routine to keep that skin bright and supple. This summer, my favorite two products came from APRILSKIN, which was perhaps a surprise, but a very happy one. They were extremely hydrating and just so nice this summer. Looking for a new K-beauty treat? Make it this one. Your skin will thank you when you add APRILSKIN’s Artemisia Toner and Artemisia Gel Cream to your skincare routine. What to appreciate about APRILSKIN’s Artemisia products: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive…
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Urang: Four Ampoules Four Reviews
If those Urang bottles don’t attract your attention, I don’t know what will. I won a bottle of the Yuja Vita Ampoule to try many months ago and after that was incredibly interested in this Korean beauty brand. Since, I’ve been able to try the Urang Yuja Vita Ampoule, Urang Cica Soothing Ampoule, Urang Pink Everlasting Ampoule, and the Urang Blue Power Ampoule. Which ones do you think I loved, liked, and could do without? Here is what you should know about Urang: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no cost to you. Thank you…
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SKIN1004: The Madagascar Centella Toner & Ampoule Review
Centella asiatica has most certainly become one of my favorite skincare ingredients so it probably comes as no surprise that I really love the Madagascar Centella Toning Toner and the Madagascar Centella Ampoule from SKIN1004. I was actually surprised though since the toner and ampoule seemed quite light and watery but they really pack a wonderful punch of hydration. Want to learn about SKIN1004 and their Kbeauty products? Here is the review on this Korean skincare company that produces EWG green grade products. Need some centella, or cica, goodness? You need to try these. Are you ready to dive in to this review? Let’s go! (This post contains affiliate links,…
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Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence: My Review Of The Best Sunscreen Out There
The biggest take away I’ve had from the Kbeauty events I’ve been to and the Kbeauty influencers I’ve befriended is that the must use skincare product is sunscreen sunscreen sunscreen. Some suncreens are better than others and it took me a little bit to find my favorite sunscreen and the best sunscreen to wear with makeup but I do believe, this is the one. The Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence SPF 50 was actually one of the first sunscreens I started using consistently many years ago, tried some others, but ultimately, I’ve come back to it and will succinctly say, this is indeed the best sunscreen in my opinion. Whether…
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Aqulabo: The Face Mist & Kombucha Toner You Can’t Miss!
When looking for new Korean skincare or beauty brands to try, what is it you look for? If you’re like me, you mostly work off of recommendations because I know there are people around me that just have that insider pass to what’s new and what’s going on in Korean beauty. Aqulabo is a brand that first came onto my radar when I attended an event by the KBeauty Collective here in Seoul. I’ve now used their products for more than a year so I feel like I can really say that their Mask Boosting Jelly Mist and Kombucha Toner are definitely two of my favorite products to use in…
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The Parsley Seed Energy Serum By AwakeAsleep: The Best Anti-Aging Serum I’ve Tried
I CANNOT live without this Parsley Seed Energy Serum by AwakeAsleep. Seriously, it might be the first time I’ve ever fallen in love with a serum. My dry skin has found this extremely hydrating and it is definitely one of the best anti-aging serums I’ve found. If you haven’t heard of parsley serums or AwakeAsleep, you’re probably not alone. I was gifted this product at an event and it was the most intriguing out of the products I received. I mean.. parsley seed in a serum?? What’s that about? While most people think of parsley as a garnish on a dish that they may or may not want to eat,…
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Wish Formula: The Fermented Hydra Ceramide Lotion & Essential Toner Review
I’ve got a few Korean beauty brands that are my go-to for various reasons and Wish Formula is one of them. While I reach for Troiareuke when I want to clean my face, I reach for Wish Formula when I want to nourish and hydrate my skin. Almost everything I’ve tried from Wish Formula has been great but these two products have by far been the best for my dry skin. I’d never heard of fermented skincare products prior to using these but after, I definitely looked into them more. The Wish Formula Fermented Hydra Ceramide Lotion and the Fermented Hydra Essential Toner are currently my essential skincare products producing…
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What To Do At The Sulwhasoo Dosan Flagship Store In Seoul
Sulwhasoo (설화수) is a Korean luxury skin care brand that is renowned for high quality herbal medicine based products and the Sulwhasoo Flagship Store Dosan (설화수 도산 플래그십 스토어) is an absolute must visit for not only KBeauty lovers but any tourist in Seoul interested in unique experiences that you can only have here. After trying my own collection of Sulwhasoo products, I can honestly say they are worth the money and I’ll be a loyal customer forever more. Not only that, but the flagship store is just stunning so any reason to go back there again and again… and maybe again. The flagship store is gorgeously Instagrammable and did…
