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Beauty Fav from a Korean girl!
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From cult K-beauty skincare to everyday hair essentials, there are the real Korean girls swear by for that effortless glow. These are recs from myself, who is a K girl!
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Korean Skincare
 
Haircare Routine

Korean Skincare

Skincare products from hydration to sunscreening
 
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Hydration + brightening in one drop. A cult-fave serum for sensitive skin (and yes, it really works).
The OG K-Beauty Blemish It Thing | ISOI
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Super gentle, deeply hydrating, and never irritating—even safe for atopic skin. A K-dermatology staple.
Hydration Trusted by Dermatologists | Aestura Cream Mist
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This is my favorite base for flawless makeup days. This protects my skin while making foundation sit beautifully.
Your Everyday Berry Sun Shield! Skinfood Berry Glowing Sun Cream SPF 50+ 50ml
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Trust me: one swipe of this and you’ll understand why it’s a cult favorite. Your skin will thank you big time.
K beauty makeup artists’ word of mouth item : Benton Guava 70 Face Mask Pad
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My go-to daily starter: absorbs instantly, adds plumpness, and makes skincare work even better.
Korean Girls’ Everyday Skin Prep | Cosrx 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
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Zero sting, 100% moisture. Loved by dermatologists across Korea, perfect for sensitive or dry skin.
Sensitive Skin’s Daily Friend - AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream
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This is the first item I would love to stock up on if I could bring only one thing from Korea. This fills your under eye hollows!!
Feel the magic of filling the hollows on your face! Dr.Melaxin CEMENRETE EYE CREAM
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The perfect mix of sunscreen + tone-up base. Makes skin look awake and radiant instantly. K flight attendant no.1 item!
d'Alba White Truffle Waterfull Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF 50+
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I have tried various collagen but this one is second to none! You will feel difference after one week.
Real Gem! Beauty you can eat.
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I was scared of retinol at first, but this one feels so gentle. It calms my skin while still smoothing out the little bumps.
Soothing Retinol Care | Innisfree retinol cica serum
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This is the most popular mask in Korea. Your skin turn younger while you sleep. Once you get the hang of using this, you won’t get out of this charm.
The best Viral mask for Korean girls | Biodance Real Deep Mask
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I love this is Simple, clean, and reliable. Perfect when your skin just needs calm moisture without the fuss!
Face Moisturizer for Dry & Sensitive Skin | S.Nature Aqua Cream
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Goes on smooth without feeling sticky. A lightweight lip balm you can reapply anytime.
PHYSIOGEL DMT Mild Lip Balm 4.2g
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Haircare Routine

Secrets of Korean girls’ glow hair
 
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Absorbs soft and smooth without stickiness—keeps curls perfectly in place yet totally natural.
Your Go-To Curl Perfecter | Dono Curl Crema
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Light, silky, and never greasy—repairs and smooths hair while keeping it soft and shiny.
Your Everyday Hair Smoother | Hair Repair Serum
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Not just a wash—this one keeps hair stronger and scalp refreshed every single day.
Fresh Scalp, Less Hair Fall | Dr. For Hair Folligen Original
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Leaves hair clean and fresh without irritation. My go-to shampoo for scalp balance.
LABO-H Scalp Strengthening Shampoo
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Not sticky at all, just silky. My hair drinks it up and looks instantly healthier.
Silky Shine in a Bottle | Hair Oil
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