I’m on a journey to clear skin and have been battling adult acne and acne scars for years. I went onto accutane and discovers Korean beauty and that’s been my saving grace for having no active acne for the past 9 years. I recently had my skin analyze...
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Cleansing balms
Water cleansers
Toners
Serums
Moisturizers
Exfoliants
Cleansing balms
Cleansing balms are the first step in double cleansing to remove makeup, sunscreen, and oil based impurities.
The cleansing balm I keep coming back to due to its luscious feel and ability to break down all of my makeup (waterproof mascara included). It’s the only balm that makes my skin feel cleaner afterwards.
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover
Water cleansers
This is a low pH cleanser that turns from gel to foam. The low pH helps to maintain the balance of my oily skin and not dry it out.
Soonjung 5.5 Foam Cleanser - ETUDE | Ulta Beauty
Toners
This toner balances out the pH of my skin after cleansing. It hydrates my skin and doesn’t leave it feeling greasy. It contains 8 stacked hyaluronic acids and gently exfoliates via protease.
Eqqualberry Swimming Pool Toner 155ml | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Serums
Hydrating light serum that you can use day and night.
Isntree Ultra-Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum 50mL | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Non irritating vitamin C that’s a gel consistency.
goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum 30mL Special Set (+Serum 10ml+Mask Sheet 1ea) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Super gentle retinol that’s great for beginners. Comes in an oil like serum and doesn’t irritate my skin.
SOME BY MI - Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
One of the most popular products in Korea and considered the “holy grail” of PDRN. It’s gentle enough to use night and day.
Turnover Ampoule
Great serum to help restore and repair your skin barrier. Safe to use night and day but wouldn’t recommend mixing with vitamin C or retinol.
The best hydrating moisturizer I have ever used. It’s super light and my skin feels so supple after using. I combine it with the Torriden creams when I need an extra boost.
BLANC DUBU Nuborn Donkey Milk Collagen Cream
Super hydrating light weight cream that doesn’t make my skin feel greasy.