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how to glow up: korean skincare edition
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items While in Seoul, I interviewed two dermatologists on what products they can't live without and want to share them with you. The Korean skincare we get recommended in the US is actually not as popular in Korea, so I was surprised with their recommendat...
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Serums
Moisturizer
Masks
Cleansers
Sunscreen
Misc.
Serums
This one is great for improving skin texture, and I saw visible improvements to my acne scars within 1 month of using it. I recommend starting out with the 100 to see how your skin reacts to it and then moving up to 300, 500, 700, 1000, etc.
VT Reedle Shot 100 2Step Mask
After trying out the sample of the levels 100, 300, and 500 I felt that this was the one that made the biggest difference for my skin type. I have acne and a bunch of acne scars from when I was a teenager and the reedle shot 700 helps improve skin tu...
VT Reedle Shot 700 Essence 30mL
If you struggle with hyperpigmentation like me, definitely think of getting this serum. I like to apply it before moisturizer or before putting on a face mask so I can make sure it is fully absorbed into my skin.
INNISFREE Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 30ml Double Pack
If you're looking to try out a serum with PDRN, I fully recommend Dr.G. I used this serum in combination with Dr.G's Pore Jet Cream and they worked like magic on my skin.
Dr.G Bakuchiol Pore-Jet Serum 30ml
INSIDER TIP: Buy the refill, it's cheaper. This serum is one that I mainly use in the day before I apply moisturizer and/or sunscreen and it just helps give that boost of hydration since one of the active ingredients is panthenol.
S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Serum
Moisturizer
THIS! I don't know what voodoo they put in this (jk, I know….PDRN) but it had my skin looking sooooo good. My god, if I can only recommend one product to you, I recommend this one. It also smells amazing as an added bonus. I used it as my night-time ...
Dr.G Red Blemish Bakuchiol Pore Jet Cream
Masks
This is such a popular item that I went to three Olive Youngs before I was able to find it, and I need to restock because I only bought one :(
MEDIHEAL Derma Modeling Pack
Hands down the best collagen face mask on the market, as you can tell because it's almost always out of stock. I bought 5 of them while in Seoul, but I wish I would've bought 50. Some days, this would be my only makeup step because the mask already m...
DERMAFIX Perfect Real Performance Collagen100 Mask
Cleansers
As a travel girlie (and a girlie with a lot of blackheads) this was a A++ product for me. The set I bought comes with travel packs of the oil pads, which are super helpful for shorter trips. I use this not only to help clear up the sebum build up on ...
ma:nyo Blackhead Pure Cleansing Oil Kill Pad
Again, as a travel girlie, this is your best friend. This powder cleanser can make it through TSA and is super gentle/effective at cleansing sensitive skin. I bought it initially to use just on my travels but loved it so much that it has become a sta...
LASSIE'EL Enzyme Oat Scrub Powder Wash
This is not an everyday item for me, but when I notice that my blackheads are particularly bad it helps me A LOT! Just apply a bit onto the cotton pads that come with it, place it over your blackheads, wait 10-15 min, and literally just watch the bla...
ilso Super Melting Sebum Softener
Sunscreen
This sun screen is a best seller not only because of it's ingredients and benefits, but also because it doubles as a wonderful makeup primer.
Dr.G Pore Blur Up Sun 50mL
Misc.
The dermatologist recommended I use this after using the MEDIHEAL Derma Modeling Mask for improved benefits. The Age-R Booster has different modes that you can use to help with skin glow, facial contouring, reducing wrinkles/lines, and pore tightenin...
CHEAPER: medicube Age-R Booster Pro
And if you're going to Seoul, but don't want to spend $$ on a consultation with a dermatologist, Olive Young provides free skin analysis services at their Seoungsu location :)
Free Skin Analysis in Seoul @OY Seongsu