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Skincare (CN/KR/JP)
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items I have combination, very sensitive skin prone to hormonal acne breakouts. I aim to follow an anti-inflammatory diet but here is a list of skincare I really swear by. My main criteria is lightweight, soothing and barrier support.
Sections
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Moisturisers
Toners
Serums
SPF
Cleansers
Hair/Body/Oral Care
Moisturisers
My holy grail moisturiser. Unbelievably soothing, light and really helps my skin barrier.
Purito SEOUL - Oat-In Calming Gel Cream
In my opinion, this moisturiser is as light as the PURITO Oat In Calming Gel Cream. It's very soothing and for people who prefer gel moisturisers like me, it's really beneficial for skin barrier support!
iUNIK - Beta-Glucan Daily Moisture Cream 60ml
Toners
One of the best toners! lightweight, moisturising, plumping and one of the most suitable toners for sensitive skin.
Torriden DIVE IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner
Really soothing and extremely lightweight, one of my favourite products in this ROUND LAB line.
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Toner
I haven't tried many Japanese toners but this one is hard to beat. It's soothing and runs like water. I have been through many bottles
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner
Specifically the mild version! I use this once a week, it gently exfoliates and leaves skin feeling smooth and not stripping at all.
medicube - Zero Pore Pad Mild
I used this toner when I started to learn about skincare and what products worked for my sensitive skin. It's very simple, gentle and makes it an easy beginner toner.
ETUDE - Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner
Moisturising and refreshing toner that I believe gently exfoliates? Not sure but it feels that way! The other Japanese toner I have tried and gone through the bottle, but always looking for new toners to try.
LITS - Moist Lotion
Amazing beginner toner and base for other products. Slightly thicker consistency but really moisutrising, gentle and soothing for sensitive skin.
Dear, Klairs - Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Serums
When used consistently, I really noticed the difference with thicker and longer lashes over time! I sometimes would forget to use it, since it's not a step that everybody includes. I usually use it as a last step of skincare routine.
ETUDE - My Lash Serum
I really recommend this for ‘bumpy skin’. When used consistently, it's gentle enough to exfoliate and smooth the skin but also feels hydrating in a sense? It's a similar feel to when I use medicube Zero Pore Pad (mild version)
FRANKLY - Closer Pore Reducing Serum
SPF
I have tried many SPFs and continuously looking for more, but this is so far a safe staple of mine. It doesn't lave that tacky feel that I find with many SPFs and it isn't too shiny/dewy either.
Purito SEOUL - Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
Marketed as a quick sunstick but I love to use it as an SPF layer in the morning, it glides on, isn't greasy and the shape allows for smooth application including over the eyes and lips and in other deeper parts of the face such as the nose/brow bone...
Abib - Quick Sunstick Protection Bar
Cleansers
Lightweight cleanser that feels really thorough. Personally I like cleansers that are foaming, but this may be placebo (but it works)
Not stripping which is important for the cleansing part of a routine to avoid disrupting the skin barrier.
Not stripping which is important for the cleansing part of a routine to avoid disrupting the skin barrier.
iUNIK - Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam 150ml
A gentle cleanser I go back to frequently. It's a safe choice as I always look for fragrance-free products and I feel that cleansers can sometimes be a little tricky.
Beauty of Joseon - Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
Hair/Body/Oral Care
Wonderful wonderful body lotion! Absorbs in seconds and no greasy feeling whatsoever. Amazing for skin barrier, I feel like I speed through these bottles.
APLB - Glutathione Niacinamide Body Lotion
Super refreshing shampoo, cooling feel. Innovative built in brush for an in-shower scalp massage. Amazing for a thorough hair cleanse, scent is also really nice and subtle.
lilyeve - Grow Turn Exosome 3D Volume Brush Shampoo
I apply this to mid-ends of hair before drying. Results in super soft and lucsious hair that feels really healthy and full, also non-greasy.
ViCREA - &honey Melty Moist Repair Hair Oil 3.0
Handy and lightly scented hair mist, I only use 2 or 3 spritz. Useful for a hair refresh at any time before a full hair wash. The fresh & smooth one smells amazing! Has that freshly-shampooed scent.
ellips - Vitamin Hair Mist Fragrance Booster
My favourite toothpaste! Refreshing, very very cooling and works when used consistently. I prefer the whitening version, but the original still works just as well.
EUTHYMOL Whitening Toothpaste
Cooling quick spritz as a breath refresher, just as refreshing as the toothpaste.
EUTHYMOL - Original Breath Spray
Switched to this from a plastic tongue scraper and it made the difference! Slim and sleek design.
EUTHYMOL Tongue Cleaner
Innovative ear stickers for acupuncture, tension release but disguised as earrings/accessories! Really clever concept since it can be used as simple decoration or before committing to a real piercing.
Beauty Artisan - Rhinestone Ear Acupuncture Point Magnetic Beads Sticker