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The Skincare that Helped Me Maintain Youthful Skin in My Late 30s
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items The skincare industry loves to promise miracles, but most products end up being... just okay. I tried a lot of skincare in my 20s and now in my 30s. Korean skincare are among my favourites as I've been to South Korea myself a few times. I had lots of...
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Moisturizers
Masks
Toners
Sunscreens
Serums
As I nearly reached my 40s, I religiously use different types of serum every day, twice a day. As you can see, laneige is definitely my favorite brand, but paula's choice and SKII are also brilliant.
The holy grail. The serum I always purchase repeatedly for smooth and glowing skin in my 30s. Laneige combined three gentle serums to improve fine lines, firmness, & glow. The unique triple chamber packaging blocks out light to help keep the form...
LANEIGE Perfect Renew 3X Serum: Retinol & Collagen
A must have during winter to prevent dry skin. Apply at night and wake up in the morning with smooth buttery skin. Blue hyaluronic acid—fermented with deep sea algae and a 10-step microfiltration process—immediately absorbs for intense, lasting hydra...
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Serum
If you're in your 30s and above, you'll need this serum. A slow-aging serum to keep skin plump, firm, & glowing. With Peony & Collagen Complex and Peptide to help promote & preserve collagen so you can protect your bounce & glow. Than...
LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Anti-Aging Serum
As a woman in my 30s, retinol is a must. I chose La Roche Posay coz it features pure & gradual release retinol, Vitamin B3 (niacinamide), and hyaluronic acid. The serum is lightweight, fast-absorbing, and free of pore-clogging oils.
Pure Retinol Face Serum with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid
Another favorite that requires no introduction. Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol absorbs quickly & delivers immediate powerful results. Antioxidant vitamins C & E paired with hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin-firming peptides help deliver ...
Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Serum
I can't stop promoting SK-II PITERA Facial Treatment Essence to everyone!! It is lightweight and featured over 90% PITERA to support surface cell renewal and gently transform skin over time. The essence will complement the other skincare just perfect...
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence - Anti-Aging
If you have dark spots but thin wallet, this Anua Serum is a serum made just for you. Containing 10% Niacinamide, 4% Tranexamic Acid, and 2% Arbutin, a concentrated trio to help improve the look of dullness, dark spots and enlarged pores. Affordable ...
Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum, Dark Spot Care
This brightening serum is a must-have for a glowing complexion. The unique 10% vitamin C serum illuminates, clarifies, and hydrates skin, revealing a noticeably more even and luminous complexion. Perfect for morning and night skincare routine!
Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum 30ml
Moisturizers
I love trying different moisturizers to find the best result for my skin and avoid any breakouts. I can assure you that my recommendations are all hydrating and suitable for sensitive skin.
Skincare doesn't have to be expensive, and cosrx is my go-to skincare when I'm broke. Their moisturizer is affordable but deliver great result.
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cream 3.52oz
Cosrx snail mucin series is so well known I don't think we need long introduction. It strengthen my skin barrier, hydrating, and suitable for sensitive skin. What more you need?
COSRX Snail Mucin 92% Face Moisturizer 3.52oz
This oil-free lotion is perfect for anyone with acne-prone skin. It's hydrating yet lightweight and leaves skin feeling calm.
COSRX Oil Free Lotion Birch Sap 3.38oz
This anti-aging moisturizer with peptides and encapsulated retinol visibly firms skin and smooths texture.
LANEIGE Perfect Renew 3X Anti-Aging Cream
I fell in love with Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream. It moisturizes my skin while reducing the appearance of texture, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream Moisturizer
A must-have for daily hydration and repair. This moisturizer is perfect for all skin types!
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
This eye serum works wonders for fine lines and uneven skin tone. Loved by many, it's a must-have!
medicube Eye Serum Salmon DNA PDRN Retinol
Dark circles? Crow feet? Puffy eyes? This cream is the answer to your problem. Even better, it's quite affordable!! Nambuzin is a well known brand in Korea and already featured in Olive Young top 10 quite often.
numbuzin No.9 NAD+ Retinol Eye Cream for Dark Circles, Puffiness, Crow's Feet with 50 Peptides, 4% Niacinamide & Ceramide, Reduces Wrinkles & Fine Lines, korean eye cream, 0.33 fl oz
Masks
Face masks are highly beneficial as they usually offer highly concentrated, targeted ingredients to your skin in just 10 to 20 minutes, making them an excellent supplementary tool to boost hydration, clear congestion, or calm inflammation
Transform your skin overnight with this sleeping mask. It's perfect for anyone who wants to wake up to plumper, firmer skin.
LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask - Korean
This mask is a must-try for those with sensitive skin. It's incredibly soothing and hydrating.
LANEIGE Cica Sleeping Mask - Hydrating Balm
These brightening face mask sheets will help improve tone, texture, and radiance. Anti-aging treatment for replenished moisture and healthier-looking skin!
SK-II Brightening Facial Mask Sheets - Anti-Aging
One of my best find when I was travelling to Seoul last year. Hydrating and firming, they're a must-try!
BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Deep Hydrogel Mask 16ea
Mediheal masks are so cheap and good for your daily skincare routine before bed. Among their products, I love the collagen one. Purchase in bulks when I was in Seoul and share it with fam and friends coz it's cheap.
MEDIHEAL Collagen Face Mask 10ea - Firming
Just got these masks! Perfect for keeping my skin hydrated throughout the day.
Torriden DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Mask (10)
This soothing mask is perfect for sensitive skin, hydrating and calming at the same time.
VT COSMETICS CICA Soothing Mask, 30 Sheets
This LED light therapy mask is amazing! It's perfect for treating acne and anti-wrinkle care. If you're already in your 30s or 40s like me, you'll probably need this mask as part of your daily routine.
Limited-time deal: NEWKEY 4D LED Red Light Therapy Mask for Face Skin Glowing,630nm Led Light Therapy Face Mask Anti Wrinkle, Blue Light Therapy Face Mask for Acne,Home use,450 LED Chips,Birthday gift,Plug in
Toners
I love great toners. I always use toner before makeup for the best makeup result, and at night to prep my skin before the serums.
Excited to share my favorite toner pads that really work. Again, another gem I found in Seoul. The toner pads work really well on my skin. I usually leave it on my face for 5 mins before make-up or before skincare routine.
BIODANCE Caviar PDRN Dual Gel Toner Pads
Lightweight toner that provides intense moisture with a blend of Rice Water, Niacinamide and Ceramides. Reminds me a bit of SKII but cheaper.
Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner, Hydrating, 8.45oz
When I was in South Korea, medicube was EVERYWHERE!! So popular, so affordable, a must-buy for tourists and definitely a must-buy for you who need affordable toner that could deliver great result.
medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Collagen Pads
This exfoliant helps with unclogging and shrinking pores. It's also great for evening out your skin tone.
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Another rice toner for plumpy and bright skin!! And it's so cheap!! Another great find from South Korea.
I'm From Rice Toner, Niacinamide, 5.07oz
These pads are a game-changer for my skincare routine. Love the dual-texture for both exfoliation and pore care!
medicube Toner Pads Zero Pore Pad 2.0, 70 Pads
This toner is a must-have for those with sensitive skin! Hydrates and calms beautifully.
Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner 8.45oz
Another Nambuzin lineup! Their toner is great for plumping, firming, and anti-aging. The price point is so cheap for the plumping and hydrating result.
numbuzin No.9 NAD+ Salmon PDRN Toner, Glass Skin Hydrating Toner with Peptides & Niacinamide, Instant Plumping, Firming & Anti-Aging Korean Skincare, 5.07 fl oz
Sunscreens
As I age, I can no longer leave the house without sunscreens. Heck, I can't open my windows before putting the sunscreen on my face.
Looking for a light yet effective sunscreen? This is it! Great for sensitive skin with tinted finish to cover any redness.
La Roche Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Tinted
People keep hyping BOJ, but for me this is the best Korean Sunscreen. Hydrating, affordable, no white cast, and protecting my face for hours!
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing UV LOCK SPF 45
Perfect for sunny days, this sunscreen shields your skin while keeping it moisturized and glowing.
d'alba Piedmont Waterfull Tone-Up SPF 50+
It's hard to find a sunscreen stick with lightweight formula. But shiseido delivers. And it rocks!
Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick - Broad-Spectrum
Look, Anessa sunscreen is the GOAT. No question asked. Hiking? Swimming? Field trip? Yes, the sunscreen will protect your skin like invisible shield. A bit expensive, but worth every single penny.
Anessa Perfect UV Skin Care Milk N 60mL
Protect your skin from the sun without the fear of breakouts! Another gem from LRP!
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin SPF 60
I love this sunscreen for a quick boost of protection, it's great for sensitive skin and doesn't leave any white cast!
CeraVe Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, Face, 1.62 oz
The infamous Biore sunscreen offer 3 BENEFITS IN 1 STEP - Daily facial moisturizer, SPF 50 sun protection, and primer for makeup. Already popular in Japan and the rest of Asia for years, this product require no further introduction.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Moisturizer SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen, 1.7 fl oz | Oil-Free Daily Face Sunscreen, Hyaluronic Acid, Lightweight, Non-Comedogenic, Dermatologist Tested, Sensitive Skin