- “It's basically a thick milky toner, an even richer, more full-bodied milky toner, basically. A step up from the I'm From Rice Toner, if you will”1:09–1:15
- “Oh, this just feels like a drink of water moisture for my skin”1:26–1:31
- “The blackberry complex in here has antioxidant benefits”1:34–1:38
- “It just feels really hydrating and nourishing. My skin just drinks this up”1:38–1:46
- “It leaves your skin feeling really smooth and well moisturized, but it is heavier, richer, thicker than the I'm From, but in my opinion, it doesn't feel oily or greasy”2:06–2:15
- “I feel like with these two layers done, my skin already looks so much glowier, revived. It feels lovely and hydrated”
- Source: My Simple Skincare Routine for Dry, Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin - Mar 20, 2026
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- “This is basically a thick, rich milky toner”16:19–16:24
- “The most nourishing of the milky toners that I've tried”16:22–16:26
- “This is my go-to for dead of winter, really cold weather”16:30–16:36
- “This essence is so deeply nourishing and moisturizing that my skin just drinks this up and absolutely loves it”16:38–16:44
- “It feels incredible on the skin”16:46–16:51
- “It doesn't leave a traceless finish”16:49–16:54
- “It doesn't feel greasy, but you can tell that there is this moisturized sort of creamy layer on the skin”16:52–16:57
- “This is just the most nourishing toner essence that I've ever tried”17:32–17:38
- Source: Best skincare of 2025: K-beauty and J-beauty favourites - Jan 18, 2026
- “It's a very affordable serum. I think it's worth the money considering what it does”6:09–6:12
- “It's fragrance-free. It does smell a little bit like natural. It doesn't smell strongly. Just maybe the scent is not very pleasant. Maybe it's a little bit weird, but it's not very strong”6:14–6:20
- “This one has multiple peptides, which is what I love about it. I really like peptides in my skin care”6:34–6:37
- “It gives me more plump, healthier, glowier look”6:39–6:45
- “It's a serum that is good for every day, morning, evening, every single day in every routine”6:42–6:47
- “It's not something that will change your skin completely and transform it, and it's definitely not something where you will see the difference overnight”7:48–7:55
- “I still really, really enjoy this serum”
- Source: Kbeauty skincare I keep repurchasing - Mar 14, 2026
- “Idebenone is actually an antioxidant ingredient that can create this really gorgeous healthy glow to your skin”9:36–9:42
- “If your skin is looking unhealthy, uneven, if it's looking dull and lifeless, this is a great serum for that because it's going to give you that really gorgeous little glow up to your complexion”9:39–9:49
- “It has a really thin, runny, a slightly watery consistency, but as it absorbs, you're just going to feel just a tiny kiss of moisture”10:03–10:09
- “It's not a greasy serum”
- “I would still recommend this for a majority of skin types”10:36–10:41
- Source: Niacinamide-free K-beauty routine for sensitive skin - May 5, 2026
Brand note
Mary&May is a budget-friendly Korean skincare brand that creators consistently reach for when they want targeted ingredients like tranexamic acid, glutathione, and peptides without the price tag. The Tranexamic Acid+Glutathione Eye Cream is the clear anchor — a silky, nourishing formula that doubles as a spot treatment for dark circles and hyperpigmentation, and at around £12 for a generous amount, it's a low-risk entry point for anyone curious about K-beauty.
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