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Rating viral kbeauty serums: yes, no, or maybe?
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items Here are some really popular korean skincare serums that have blown up on social media and my brutal ratings for them. My ratings are based on how well it serves its purpose, whether or not I reach for it often and if it contributes to a noticeable i...
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Yes- repurchasing
Maybe (unsure)
No (not suitable for me)
Yes- repurchasing
I would recommend these to everyone, and I think everyone should give this product a try once in their life!
The jumbo size 300ml lasted me so long with regular use. I really liked the texture and how it made my skin feel soft the next day. It's just a great staple hydrating serum. Many people prefer other serums with more ingredients since hyaluronic acid is usually present in a lot of serums, however I still like this standalone because of the hydration and plumpness it gives my skin
mixsoon - Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum Jumbo | YesStyle
Suitable for all skin types and keeps your skin hydrated and plump. It has a thicker more viscous texture. The only complaint I have is that since it's thicker I'd prefer if it had a pump rather than a dropper.
iUNIK - Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum - YesStyle
MY HOLY GRAIL for dark spots. This helped me so much with a lot of pigmentation that I had from picking and extracting closed comedones. I have emptied at least five bottles of this. Disclaimer: if you have very sensitive skin, it might not be the be...
Anua - Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum - YesStyle
Azelaic acid is a great ingredient for many skin concerns, so I recommend it. It's suitable for soothing redness and inflamed acne, great for acne prone skin. A con for me is that it can be slightly drying for my dry skin.
Anua - Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum - YesStyle
Maybe (unsure)
Serums that I like, but unsure if I would repurchase because they're not holy grails/ I have other preferred products/ or not necessary for my current skin concerns.
Unscented + super nice consistency that feels comfortable. Retinal helps with cell turnover, dark spots, texture. The only reason why I'm unsure is because it contains retinal and cannot be used with other serums. There are other active ingredients t...
SEOUL 1988 Serum : Retinal Liposome 2% + Black Ginseng
Super watery lightweight consistency yet still gives skin a lot of hydration and radiance. I like that it can be layered to give the desired amount of hydration. However, I prefer the toner from this line because it's more viscous which feels nicer f...
5 PDRN Collagen Intense Vitalizing Serum - COSRX - YesStyle
Very lovely for hydration- it has a nice milky texture and absorbs nicely. HOWEVER it does claim to help with pores and honestly didn't notice any difference in this aspect.
Abib - Jericho Rose Bifida Serum Firming Drop - YesStyle
I think this is a great hydrating serum and it's quite lightweight so it's also suitable for oily skin. But since I have dry skin, I usually do prefer more viscous textures.
SKINFOOD - Blue Chamomile Hyaluronic Ampoule - YesStyle
No (not suitable for me)
The concentration is quite high and I think that it did irritate my skin. If your skin tolerates storng actives well it might be good for you. For me, I was unsure whether it was purging things or actually making me break out. In general, I prefer ma...
Cos De BAHA - LS Lactic Acid 12.5 Serum | YesStyle
It has a nice texture and feels quite gentle and hydrating but I don't think I've really noticed that much change in my dark spots and I prefer the anua TXA serum.
AXIS-Y - Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum - YesStyle
Honestly, just didn't do anything for me. When I used this on red or inflamed acne, it didn't really have much of a soothing effect and it also stings on a broken skin barrier. This one it's really overhyped in my opinion.
Purito SEOUL - Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented | YesStyle
Not for me: I got this to compare it with the anua serum and it did feel a lot more gentle and also more hydrating on the skin. However, it pilled like crazy which was so annoying and completely ruined it for me.
Cos De BAHA - TN Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide Serum Jumbo
This is suitable for all skin types, and I'd recommend it especially for oily skin but it was not worth all the hype for me. I expected more hydration- if you have dry skin, there are more hydrating serums out there.
Torriden - DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Serum