Korean Skincare is something that I’ve been interested in for a long time but found very complex and somewhat challenging for me to understand with the numerous steps and options. My friends have been raving about skincare items such as essences, pore packs, watery creams, overnight masks and sheer coverage balms and creams for a long time. Right now, Korean Skincare is trending now at Sephora and thanks to articles and shopping guides, they’ve now made the 10-step Korean Beauty routine easier to understand. As a beauty blogger I find it easy to navigate through cosmetic options, but for skincare, understanding the uses and benefits of creams, solid oils and masks are foreign to me. Sephora has an easy-to-follow Korean Beauty Guide with recommendations that I’ve found incredibly helpful. It’s helped me figure out when and how to incorporate new items into my skincare routine. I’ve teamed up with them to share my thoughts on 10 Korean skincare items I’ve been testing.
I’ve split the items I’ve tested into category type. As always I would love to hear about your recommendations and loves. I purchased the Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Oil Free Essentials Set based on your recs and have been really loving it so far (review to follow once I’ve used it up).
Double Cleansing is a something standard in Korean beauty rituals. I usually double cleanse with a wide variety of cleansing oils, makeup removers or cleansing waters as the first step before using a traditional gel, liquid or cream cleanser because it is really the best way to remove all traces of makeup from my skin. I tried the Erborian Solid Cleansing Oil ($39) which is a solid balm cleanser that transforms into a oil when it comes in contact with your face. It comes with a small spatula to remove product. You massage it all over the face and then rinse with water and it turns into a milky lotion. It has a fresh almost green tea spa scent but isn’t too strong. It does a pretty good job at removing makeup but I still think a follow up with regular cleanser is necessary. This leaves the skin feeling moisturized and clean. There’s no film residue.
Another cleanser I tested was the Too Cool For School Egg Mousse Soap Facial Cleanser ($20). This is a whipped egg white mousse cleaner with egg yolk extract. It’s a super gentle cleaner and the way it foams up makes it super fun to clean the face. The egg yolk combines milk proteins and amino acids to cleanse skin. It’s supposed to dissolve oil while leaving the skin smooth and moisturized. I found it to be a really good gentle cleaner suitable for my sensitive skin. I like using it in the morning – it leaves the skin clean without stripping the skin and it also makes the face glow without looking greasy. I’ve found the way it cleanses my skin is really nice – skin feels more balanced throughout the day.
Next up is the May Coop Raw Sauce ($14-$43) which is an essence. This is similar in concept to the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence. You use this on the skin applied with fingers or a cotton pad after cleansing and toning. I always feel this is an unnecessary step in the skincare routine but I am really impressed every time I am disciplined enough to use an essence. It adds moisture and glow to the skin and is supposed to prep the face better for skincare serum and moisturizer absorption. This is made of maple tree sap and cruelty-free. After testing this for a few weeks I have to say I am impressed. This far exceeded my expectations in terms of how it has transformed my skin. I don’t use it everyday but it’s made the skin feel more hydrated. Dry patches have disappeared. Skin does indeed absorb moisturizer better. A little goes a long way. I think it will be a staple for winter.
Another line I just started testing is belif. The True Cream Aqua Bomb ($22 – $38)is a lightweight gel cream moisturizer that is oil-free. It has a bounce to it. In general I really do not like gel moisturizers (I have made a few exceptions) because I feel they end up feeling sticky and too dewy. The belif True Cream Aqua Bomb has made it into the exception category. It’s supposed to be designed for all skin types. For my normal, sensitive combo skin, this is a really nice lightweight moisturizer. I like that it really feels weightless. Skin feels smooth and there is no stinging sensation (I get that with a lot of gels).
Masks are a big deal with Korean Skincare. I tested three. First is the Dr. Jart+ Water-Max Sleeping Mask ($48). I prefer night creams to night masks because I usually don’t like the feel of product on my face when I sleep. The Dr. Jart+ however is a super lightweight mask. It is a gel formula but doesn’t feel sticky or leave any residue. It feels more like a lightweight lotion. I tested this on 1/2 of my face for a week to see if I could notice a difference between use and non-use. I can. You apply it at night and leave it on then rinse in the morning. The side I used it on looks more refreshed, smoother, plumper and more glowing.
The Erborian Waterlock Mask ($43) is another hydrating mask treatment. This also is a gel formula that feels like a thick jelly. There are a few ways you can use this. I used it as a 10-minute mask then rinsed off. This is one of the most gentle feeling face masks I’ve used that gives instant hydration. The moisturized feeling lasts after it washes off but there is no residue. It has bamboo sap and fibers designed to lock in hydration. There is a slight cooling feel that is very relaxing and soothing. It’s a refreshing moisture mask that I have fallen head over heels in love with.
The third mask I tried was the belif First Aid Transforming Peel Off Mask ($34). This is the first peel off mask I’ve tried that peels off with water. I really like peel off masks but often time they are messy and don’t peel off completely so I end up having to scrub residue off. This one you leave on for 15 minutes. When you rinse with warm water the dry mask turns into a peel off gel that easily peels off. It has lemon balm and white willow bark, which is a natural salicylic acid, which helps to clarify and soothe skin. After using this my pores disappear, skin feels ultra firm and smooth. I’m obsessed.
Pore Packs are new to me but I think if you try one new thing out of this roundup, pore packs should be one of them. Tony Moly Egg Pore Blackhead Steam Balm ($18) comes in an egg-shaped container. The bottom portion of the egg is filled with product. It’s a self-heating balm designed to target blackheads by opening pores with the heat and then remove dirt and oil. I think it’s a really good gentle treatment that makes a huge difference in cleaning out pores around the nose and mouth. It’s not a dramatic kind of facial treatment. I like to use this sometimes in conjunction with a clarifying mask or regular cleanser after this. The Egg Pore Balm helps open up pores. When I follow with a mask it draws out impurities even more. The heating element is noticeable but super gentle.
The Caolion Pore Pack ($30) is a stronger treatment. If you have sensitive skin you might want to try it on spots first. I used it all over the face and while it was perfectly fine and left my skin looking so much better, it does feel extra tingly. Some might find the tingle too strong. The top half is a dark mask that is the hot portion called Premium Blackhead Steam Pore Pack. This is a stronger version of the Tony Moly and cleans out pores and exfoliates dead skin. It made my nose pores disappear almost 100%. Pores along the cheeks and sides of the nose were noticeably smaller.
Step two is the cool portion which is the Premium Pore Original Pack. It has a menthol element that tightens pores even further and soothes the skin. I have extremely sensitive eyes and the first time I used it, I applied the menthol too close to my eyes which made them tear. It didn’t sting but the menthol is pretty strong. You can really feel it working on your skin and I was worried my face would be red and blotchy after I washed it off, but it left the face looking super smooth with all redness gone. If you have extra sensitive skin I would recommend using this more as a spot treatment on troubled areas.
Last but not least are two items called lightweight finishers. I’ve reviewed the AmorePacific Color Control Cushion Compact ($60) before and still love it. It has SPF 50 and protects against UVA and UVB. This is a very natural glowy product that melds into the skin unlike any other foundation I’ve tried. A huge bonus is that each pack comes with a refill so the price point to me is really reasonable. It’s a your-skin-but-better kind of product. I do think you need to set with a powder.
I also tried the Dr. Jart+ BB Beauty Balm ($39) which comes in two colors, 01 Medium Light and 02 Medium Deep. This is a one-step beauty balm that gives natural coverage and evens out the skin. It’s more pigmented than a lot of other beauty balms I’ve tried. I am a match to 02 Medium Deep which is on the greyish side but adjusts to my skintone right now. I think the downside to this product is the two colors make it hard to find a color match. If you can find a match, it’s a nice smoothing product. It makes my face and skin look more youthful without being overly dewy.
I hope you found this roundup helpful! There’s a lot I’ve tested and covered so I hope the categories helped break down the options by product type. My top three favorite items I tested in this round include the Dr. Jart+ Water-Max Sleeping Mask, Tony Moly Egg Pore Blackhead Steamer Balm and Erborian Bamboo Waterlock Mask although I did discover a lot of new things to love.
The Sephora Korean Beauty Guide and Posts on their blog The Glossy have helped me understand all the options better. Once I started to look at each product individually and incorporate them one at a time into my skincare routine it’s all started to make more sense. The process of using Korean skincare still contains a number of steps, some of which are more complex than my basic routine right now, but I can see a difference in clarity, texture and overall glow.
Sephora has been kind enough to give me extras of some items to giveaway. You can enter via the widget below. Due to liquid restrictions, this is open to US residents only and you must be 18 or older to enter. Items in the giveaway to 1 lucky winner will include the following:
Eborian Solid Cleansing Oil, Eborian Bamboo Waterlock Mask, Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Water-Max Sleeping Mask, Dr. Jart+ BB Beauty Balm, Amore Pacific Color Control Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 50+, May Coop Raw Sauce, Too Cool For School Egg Mousse Soap Cleanser, Tony Moly Egg Pore, Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb, Caolion Premium Hot & Cool Pore Pack Duo, Shiseido Facial Cotton (selected winner will be able to select the colors for the foundation and bb beauty balm)
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You can find a wide selection of Korean beauty products online and in stores at Sephora. I’m really thrilled with the selection and hope they continue to expand the brand offerings. Right now for a limited time you can get 1 of 4 K-Beauty Minis at checkout with code KBEAUTY with orders of $25 or more. In case you’re hesitant to splurge on the full size, there are a number of value sets available with trial sizes you might want to look into.
If you have any Korean Beauty favorites, please let me know!
Many thanks to Sephora for teaming up to sponsor this post. As always, all opinions my own.
I really love Sulwhasoo products!
I've never tried Korean skincare before, so I hope to win this and be able to!
I haven't tried any Korean skin care products yet. 🙁
This was a great roundup and review. I tried the belief moisturizer and loved it, so I will definitely give the peel off mask a try.
I got the Tony Mole pore treatment and I agree – gentle, neat, effective.
I just added the May Coop Raw Sauce to my cart! It looks comparable to the Tata Harper essence but at a slightly lower price point.
Thank you so much for the breakdown! I've always wanted to try Korean skincare but the numerous steps combined with the variety of brands/products was intimidating.
I love the SKII Facial Treatment Essence
Nothing yet but getting the raw sauce to try out!
The Dr. Jart+ sleeping mask is great for stressed out days, cold season, or traveling. My face is too small for sheet masks so any in a pot of tub are a must for me and that one is tops. Great review!
Now I want to give the Korean skincare products a try. Great review!
Haven't tried much except for Lanegie skincare from Target!
I love the aqua bomb
So far my favorite is the Laneige sleeping mask.
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My favorite so far has been the belif true aqua gel cream! I'm glad you liked it as well!
my favorite skin item that I have tried are the hydrogel sheet mask and the rubber mask
Lovely! Haven't tried any yet..
Laniege Sleeping mask 🙂
AmorePacific: purchased CC compact the day after your full review and have been very happy! Also love AP's Moisture Bound Refreshing Hydra-Gel Oil-Free and Moisture Bound Rejuvenating Eye Treatment Gel. Of the two, I'd say the eye gel is most unique with few or no possible dupes.
belif: just picked up Aqua Bomb and love texture, finish, hydration. I'm hoping it can be a less expensive alternative to AP's MBound Hydra-Gel
Shiseido (although Japanese, not Korean): purchased facial cotton after reading a review you posted, and I'll never purchase another brand! Also love their Pureness Refreshing Oil-Free Cleansing Sheets. Have you tried any of their makeup? I would love to hear your thoughts!
My latest Korean discovery: COSRx Acne Pimple Master Patch
These are the most non-abrasive way I've found to eliminate a blemish. They pull all the unmentionable gunk from your clogged/inflamed pore, out into the patch. Overnight.
Awesome review. You're the best!
I love the Too Cool for School and Etude House products!
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Very interested in the hydrating masks!
I've become fascinated with Korean beauty recently as well, but don't have the guts to try the whole 10 step (plus it can be frustrating to buy that many products and not notice a difference).
I am most interested in hearing more about the blackhead steamer and the essence. I've also thought the essence seams silly to add, but if there is a true difference it might be worthwhile.
I've become obsessed with the sheet masks lately (I do one every 2-3 days); I started with Sephora brand and changed to The Face Shop. Would love some advice on some of those as well!
love all my Korean Skincare products and am excited that Sephora is starting to carry some of the lines!
Laneige BB cream is great; would love to try the Raw Sauce!
Brilliant idea for a post Sabrina. I've been dying to use a few more Korean beauty products as culturally they are soooo developed in Beauty / Skincare but I just didn't know where to start. I've tried a couple of skincare items……a green tea face mask and silk cocoon balls but because it's a marketplace I know nothing about I've almost been a bit worried about getting my fingers burnt. Loved reading this. Xx
I have a couple of Laneige products and love them all – Claire
I'm super interested in Raw Sauce. They finally had it in stock at my Sephora but they didn't have a tester!
Right now I use the Fresh Black Tea Essence and I'm in love with sheet masks! I've also tried several sleeping masks from different brands! I also like rice powder cleansers. I've been using Amore Pacific on and off for years too!
I just got a sample of the Belif moisturizer with my last on line order so I'm stoked!
I have not tried any Korean beauty products but I would love to try some!
I'm Korean so I use a lot of Sulhwasoo skincare that I purchase whenever I go back to visit. I also like to use 3Lab essence and eye cream. In terms of cosmetics, I use VidiVici and eyeshadows from "drugstore" level brands like Etude House, mamonde and 3CE. I've just started researching Japanese skin care and I can't wait to try more products from Japan.
Ooh, I am very interested in the pore packs. I've been eyeing them for a while, but your review just solidified my decision for me.
i love the laneige water sleeping mask!! i leave it on overnight & my skin feels soft and hydrated after i wake up!! 🙂
I really enjoy the belif aqua bomb and moisturizing bomb – but I haven't tried any of the others – thanks for the overview!
Thanks for the giveaway, I tried the belif aquabomb samples and really enjoyed it, but haven't tried the others yet, can't wait to try some more Korean products!
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I love Mizon's AHA/BHA toner!
I've been using the Lineage sleeping pack for years now! It's great and I find that it really locks in the moisture. It's an overnight mask, so I use it last after toner, serum, eye cream, and night cream.
I have yet to try Korean beauty products, but I'll be checking out some of your recommendations!
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Thanks for the quick reviews and giveaway! I'm especially grateful that you watched the Amore Pacific cushion in 102… I have not seen it in person and it looks like it should be a great match for my pale skin!
The only concept of Korean beauty I've gotten used to so far is double cleansing! I just picked up the Soko to Tokyo favorites set from Sephora, so I am excited to try the SK-II essence.
I haven't tried many Korean beauty products, but the Erborian mask and the belif peel off mask sound amazing!
I love my Sulwhasoo cushion! It has a beautiful finish and is SPF 50 🙂
I have been psyched to try Korean products but have not had the chance!
For a person who is originally from Korea, I haven't tried that many. My favorite has to be the various cushion makeup. The Cremolab Treatment Essence I have tried recently is very impressive, too. 🙂
Great post! K-beauty is very similar to J-beauty but more steps.
Thank you for narrowing it down and demystifying Korean skincare! it's been all over the place and I was thoroughly confused and just avoided it all together.
I purchased the AmorePacific Color Control Cushion Compact after reading your review (I am also using 204 Tan Gold) and I really love it! I also like the Aqua Bomb.
I've never tried Korean Beauty items. I love your short reviews, always helpful to come back too.
I have tried Korean moisture masks in individual packets.
Tanja
I Just tried the belif Aqua bomb in a hot and a very humid weather and I was impressed how my skin felt hydrated without being oily. I can't wait to try some of the Korean products! Great breakdown! Thank you Sabrina
Awesome post! I may try the belif First Aid Transforming Peel Off Mask now =P
my fav korean product is the AmorePacific CC Cushion and the enzyme peel
Definitely interested in trying the caolin masks! i saw them at sephora and was curious about them.
I love the SCINIC snail cream in the winter! Thanks for your reviews – I was trying to find more about these new products and your reviews are so helpful!
Thanks so much for the reviews!! I've tried the belief true moisture bomb, and it's a nice rich cream for overnight use, leaves my skin hydrated and soft even when the heater is on all night. I want to try more Korean skincare products (Katherine T.)
I adore Missha Time Revolution Essence — a great price and amazing results for my skin!
I just wrote a comment about Missha and scrolled up to read the rest of the comments and there you are–another Time Revolution Treatment Essence (Intensive) fan 🙂 I used SKII for years, but since discovering Missha's essence, there 's been no going back. I think it is a far superior product that does more to sooth and calm my skin than anything else I've tried to date. I use it morning and night right after cleansing. As you said, it is amazing!
Everything looks amazing. I really like Sulwhasoo product. Too bad they are so pricey.
Favorite so far is the belif peel mask, but honestly, I can't pick a favorite cuz I am addicted to masks in general!
My local Sephora has just started displaying new Korean products. With my limited exposure I can say my favorite is the Tony Moly honey lip balm. Very good formula and the packaging is on the right side of cute vs cutesy.
I definitely find all of this Korean (and Asian, in general), skincare fascinating. Learning about other cultures through their skincare rituals is amazing. Like you, I spent several weeks in Europe over the summer, and I was enchanted by their beauty products and habits. I don't know if a trip to Asia is in my future, but I do think these pore-heating, unclogging treatments sound promising. I've had both the Tony Moly Egg and Coalion Pore Pack on my Sephora "Loves" list. I always check your website before I purchase because we seem to gravitate toward the same products!
These products looks awesome
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I Have never tried any. Would love to!
The one K Beauty product I have tried is Amore Pacific Treatment Enzyme Peel, which I liked for awhile, but after awhile my sensitive skin couldn't handle it. I love that there is such a ritual to all the k-beauty steps and products!
This is the exact set I have been eyeing at sephora. I am particular interested in the masks as well as the Amore Pacific cushion foundation. However, let truth be told, I want to try them all. Thank you for doing this giveaway and good luck to all.
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I can't wait to try the steam pore masks! Some of the peel away masks I have for pores actually settles into my pores, giving the appearance of blackheads when it is actually the mask. Yuk!
I visit family in Australia a few times a year and the sun is so strong there, I need as much SPF as possible. The Dr. Jart BB cream is always in my bag. I also have tried a few of the Amore Pacific products and love them.
I absolutely love Erborian products, there Lip Bome is amazing, and the BB cream is a must have!
I use the Laneige BB cushion, but I'd love to try the essences. My face gets terribly dry in the winter.
Great review and I love the Sephora is finally catching on to the Kbeauty trend! My two favorite Korean skincare products are Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Repairing Mask (smells so delicious I want to eat it) and the Su:m37 Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick (best cleanser ever)! Thanks for the awesome giveaway! ~ Theresa R.
To be honest, I haven't try any Korean products so thank you for this little breakdown! Very helpful!
I just tried Missha cushion makeup, very good. I am looking forward to trying some skin care.
I love trying new skin care products and one of the items that has really stuck with me is the sheet mask. I tried some last year while traveling in Asia and have been obsessed since then. The one I really love and see instant results is Dr Jart+ brightening infusion mask. I suffer from dark spots (post acne) and it really evens out my skin tone. Check it at Sephora!!
great post!
When visiting Sephora I received an AmorePacific enzyme peel treatment and I love it!!! I'm thinking of getting the essentials kit.
I've really been loving Korean products lately, the Dr. Jart BB Detox is one of my favorites and i also LOVE the belief aqua bomb!
I love the Etude House sheet facial masks in Rice and Pearl!
I am relatively new to Korean product and love to go Korean. I hope I can win these samples and it will give me more ideas on which Korean products I should convert to! go Korean!:)
Thanks for a great giveaway! My only Korean product I've used to date is SKII Facial Treatment Essence which I love. Been eyeing the Korean products on Sephora's site for awhile now and I really am grateful for your breakdown of all the products. Very helpful!
So far, I have the Laneige BB Cushion. I got it 30% off at Target and the last one left so I had to get it. I'm eyeing on other face products and skincare, but won't get it at Sephora since those are expensive.
I don't have a favorite Korean beauty product, as I have never tried any, but I am very interested in the products that you've shown in this post.
For all you ladies who love SKII Facial Treatment Essence but hate the price, you might want to try the Korean Missha Time Revolution The First Treament Essence (Intensive). The Intensive version is the newer one and is better. It features 80% of their version of "pitera" along with more ingredients to sooth, smooth, and even the skin than SKII. Best of all, it is a fraction of the price. 5 oz. Missha is $30 whereas 5 oz. SKII is $165! I purchase it through Amazon. It comes with free delivery and arrives in about a week. It does have a slightly yeasty smell, but it quickly dissipates upon application.
My favorite beauty product has to be the Missha First Treatment Essence. I always notice a difference in my skin when I don't use it. Thanks for the chance Sabrina!
I've never tried Korean products unfortunately! I really want to try these! <3
I love FAB products, which I believe is South Korean, especially their intensive repair cream ! Hopefully, will try others soon ! Xx
Wow, now I HAVE to try the Tony Moly Egg Pore Blackhead Steam Balm!
I don't really have a favorite product since I don't think I've used any Korean products, except maybe 1 nail polish of which I don't remember the name or brand.
I've enjoyed the Belief Mosturizers.
I loved Laneige's BB Cushion Compact! Well, I loved the formula- the color doesn't quiiiiiiite match!
I love Dr. Jarts Premium BB Cream and Dr. Jarts Premium Firming Sleeping Mask. Have been using both for about 6 months.
Very interesting post with items I have never seen or heard of. I have used single packages of face masks that are made in Korea (purchased them in Germany :).
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Tanja
Thank you so much for this giveaway! I really want to try an essence!
My favourite Korean skincare so far is Koh Gen Do Spa Water cloths. They are expensive but clean well without drying or leaving a film on the skin. Luckily I don't use a cleansing cloth often – when I do, these are the best!
never tried Korean products! thanks for the post!
Hera is my favorite Korean Brand. They make the best skincare and makeup.
I do like Cremorlab Essence, Mizon snail repair cream, Belif USA.
I haven't tried any korean brands — looking forward to trying them!
Great round up! I really have been wanting to try the Caolin Pore Pack-I think my skin could handle it!
My favorite is the Volumecara 3-Step Mascara by Etude Beauty House. I've been on the hunt for ages for a mascara that can curl my stubborn Asian lashes. Finally I found this, it really works wonders.
I've never tried Korean skin care but these products look great!
This is such a great post, I am now interested in trying many more Korean beauty products. Right now, I am loving a few of them including Laneige! xx, Corinne
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SKII essence works well for me and I just got a sample of belif aqua balm from Sephora that I am excited to try. I am interested to try more Korean beauty products. Thank you for the detailed post and for the giveaway!
I LOVE Korean skincare products! My skin was going through a rough patch after living in Hong Kong for 3 years and I tried everything I could get my hands on, but nothing helped. I bought a bunch of masks when I travelled to Seoul and used it consecutively for 2 weeks and amazingly, my skin cleared up. Now I can't live without it!
Thanks so much for the detailed review – can't wait to pick up more products from Sephora! xx
My current favorite Korean skincare product is the Klairs Vitamin C serum! Definitely helps with acne scars and brightening the complexion!
Question: Is an essence used before or after acne treatments? I don't have major breakouts, just a few that I use an oil treatment for and works wonders, but I don't know the order. Thanks!
Hi Em, I'll try to answer this for you although I don't know what kind of acne product you're using.
An essence is a pre-treatment product. It is applied after cleansing and before serums. It gives an extra boost of skincare ingredients along with extra moisture and helps with the absorption of your serums. Everything then gets sealed in with your usual moisturizer, sunscreen, BB cream, etc. I don't know what all you use on your skin, but I'd suggest: cleansing, hydrating your face (including eye area), neck, and chest with essence, treating with your acne product, and then using whatever else it is that is part of your normal routine.
Depending on the ingredients, a good essence will hydrate, sooth, soften your skin and help even skintone. A product like Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence (Intensive) will do all that without interfering with your acne product or anything else you're using. Long story short, an essence is an extra step to be used right after cleansing. 🙂
Question – does an essence go before or after acne treatment? Thanks!
Great post! I recently started to buy some Korean skin products and I know this will be helpful as I try out even more 🙂
This was definitely helpful! Thanks for your reviews!
I have never tried any, but I am planning on it!
What a great breakdown of the products as I have always been mystified by the variety out there. I have used Dr. Jarts for a couple of years now and absolutely love it. It is a staple in my travel bag.
I have never tried any Korean products. I look forward in trying some since it is available at Sephora now.
I've been a fan of Dr. Jart's skincare and BB cream for quite some time! I use the Dr. Jart water fuse mask weekly and Shisiedo cotton pads every night to remove my make up. Its a tough decision but I have to go with the Shisiedo pads as my favorite Korean product <3
So interested in this method of skincare. Awesome post!
I've been on the K-Beauty bandwagon for almost two years now, and I think one of the best products I've tried so far is Missha's All Around Safe Block Sun Milk, which is a liquid sunscreen (that's a mouthful haha). There's a few varieties, but the ones I've tried don't leave a white cast and don't feel heavy or sticky. They also have a really nice BB cushion, like the AmorePacific one.
I've become a big fan of the Too Cool For School Egg Mouse Facial Cleanser because of how moisturizing it is and I was surprised by that because foam cleansers usually dry my face out but this cleanser gave me moisture that I thought I lost which I LOVE!!
I have not tried any Korean beauty products but I would love to try some!!!
My favorite are the balm and oil cleansers. I use the Seed Fermentation Oil Cleansing balm by The Face Shop and the Cleansing Oil by Sulwhasoo. Can never go back to 1 step cleansing again.
I love the Koh Gen Do products 🙂
I really like the Shiseido Benefiance Balancing Softener and the Dr. Jart++ Water Fuse Beauty Balm. And I've used a variety of sheet masks which are lovely!
I've tried the Dr. Jart Sleeping Mask before, and it's great for my sensitive, dry skin!
I haven't tried many but am excited to try some
i like the tonymoly hand creams!