Asian skincare scene is buzzing with AI-powered personalized routines, minimalist "skip-care" approaches, and a focus on waterless and no-makeup makeup looks. Here are some of my faves and popular products -
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MASK & CLEANSER
TONER, SERUM, ESSENCE
MOISTURIZER, EYE CREAM & SUNSCREEN
BASIC SKINCARE ROUTINE
MASK & CLEANSER
It visible improves skin texture and appearance after just one use, with a reduction in the appearance of blemishes and pores, leaving skin smooth, glowing and hydrated.
Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask
Soothes and calm irritated skin, reduce redness, and provide hydration, particularly helpful in managing breakouts and reducing inflammation.
Teatree Essential Mask
Super popular and effective makeup remover and cleanser. It has a solid balm-to-oil texture that melts away makeup, sunscreen, and impurities, leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed without being stripped of moisture. It effortlessly removes even ...
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original | Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
It is light and heavy with a slightly watery texture which are moisturizing and suitable for dry skin. It has good cleansing power and can remove base makeup easily and does not cause any irritation.
ma:nyo - Pure Cleansing Facial Oil
Biodance Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask didn’t just whisper hydration—it yelled it from the rooftops, and in a cool and unconventional way. It’s basically like a tall glass of water for your skin, leaving it plump and dewy. The mask also contains niacin...
Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask for Pore Minimizing & Firming Care - Biodance
Pore-targeting foam cleanser that helps smooth skin texture. It contains antioxidant-rich heartleaf extract, a powerful anti-inflammatory that soothes irritation, excellent for oily or congested skin types that want clear skin without dryness.
Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
TONER, SERUM, ESSENCE
Hydrating and exfoliates gently. Great for oily and sensitive skin.
Mixsoon Bean Essence
Lightweight, hydrating, and non-sticky formula that can provide deep, multi-layered hydration due to the 5D hyaluronic acid complex. The serum contains a 5D hyaluronic acid complex, along with panthenol and allantoin, which are known for their moistu...
It’s deeply hydrating without leaving a greasy residue, perfect for all skin types including oily and sensitive skin which give smoother, clearer and more radiant skin with consistent use.
Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum
A popular choice, particularly for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin, due to its gentle formula and calming properties. It's known for effectively soothing irritation, reducing redness, and balancing oil production.
ANUA - Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner
Perfect for users who are new to retinol or those with sensitive skin. It’s gentle formula, which minimizes irritation while effectively addressing fine lines, helps improve skin texture, and enhances elasticity.
IOPE Retinol Super Bounce Serum
Its lightweight, hydrating, and soothing properties is perfect for individuals with sensitive or oily/combination skin. Its ability to calm redness, even skin tone, and provide a healthy glow makes it a popular choice for many.
HARUHARU wonder Centella 5% Niacinamide Radiance Gel Cream ...
A holy grail! It is known for its hydrating and skin-repairing properties. It contains a high concentration of snail secretion filtrate (96%), which is rich glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, and glycolic acid. It is loved by it’s ability to soothe redn...
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
MOISTURIZER, EYE CREAM & SUNSCREEN
It is highly praised for their lightweight, moisturizing, and non-greasy texture, absorbs quickly, with high SPF and PA protection, leaving a subtle blurring and lightening effect. Great for combination and dry skin types.
Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50
Best for dry and sensitive skin. It’s moisturizing and have long-lasting effect, it’s thicker lotion that can be beneficial for maintaining a healthy skin barrier.
AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Lotion
It helps reduce puffiness and fine lines, deeply hydrating the under-eye area and maintain moisture. The cream is fragrance-free and gentle, making it suitable for those with sensitive skin.
Abib - Collagen Eye Crème Jericho Rose Tube
It is well-regarded for its moisturizing and lifting effects, particularly for combination and dry skin types. Users have noticed improved skin firmness and elasticity, with some experiencing a noticeable lifting effect, especially when used as a nig...
Bioheal BOH Probioderm 3D Lifting Cream
Fast-absorbing lightweight texture which is good for combination and oily skin. It is soothing and has glow-boosting ingredients.
HARUHARU WONDER Centella 5% Niacinamide Radiance Gel Cream
Refreshing and lightweight feel with softening and calming ingredients that layers well under makeup. It is intensely moisturizing which is recommended for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin.
It’s gentle formula is good for sensitive and easily irritated skin. Its fast-absorbing gel texture is soothingly refreshing hydrates deeply and can be used on face and body.
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel
BASIC SKINCARE ROUTINE
A step by step morning and night skincare guide for a healthy and glowing skin!
- Cleanse: Gently wash your face to remove oil and impurities from the overnight.
- Tone: Apply a toner or essence to add hydration and calm the skin.
- Serum: Apply a serum to target specific skin concerns like acne or skin discoloration.
- Eye C...
Morning Routine
- Cleanse: Wash your face to remove the day's dirt, makeup, and grime.
- Exfoliate (Optional): Use a chemical exfoliant to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores a few times a week.
- Serum/Treatment: Apply serums or treatments like retinol to rep...