Dr. Jenny Liu
@dr.jennyliu
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board-certified dermatologist, skincare focusTOPICS
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Products They Love
“It's not only my favorite vitamin C serum, but I think it's actually Japan's number one bestseller…”
“A new launch from EltaMD that is amazing…”
“It helps to visibly reduce redness and soothes irritation, strengthens your skin barrier at the same time provides hydration, nourishment, but it's not heavy…”
“It is a cushion foundation that offers great coverage that's also buildable, that lasts all day, but also has this like hydrated glassy skin finish, like skin-like finish that is smooth and pretty, and also lasts through heat and humidity…”
“That is a cushiony rich cream that I absolutely love…”
Browse All Their Reviews
- “It is a cushion foundation that offers great coverage that's also buildable, that lasts all day, but also has this like hydrated glassy skin finish, like skin-like finish that is smooth and pretty, and also lasts through heat and humidity”9:38–9:46
- “It's one like that you can even wear under mask, great for summer time”9:55–10:00
- “It feels light on your skin without that heavy foundation feel or look and looks natural but yet great coverage and also you can build on that”9:58–10:05
- “From people who are acne prone I do get feedback like it doesn't break them out at the same time”10:12–10:16
- “It's great for like daily use or like say for filming or for like an important event”10:27–10:32
- “It stays through heat and humidity and like a natural slightly dewy classic skin finish”9:53–9:58
- “I love the fact that it comes in 40 shades which is really unique”10:41–10:47
- “If you're looking for a great foundation cushion to use on a daily basis or for like just important events I think this is a great one for like a natural finish that still offers really decent coverage that lasts all day”11:28–11:34
- Source: K-Beauty at Ulta: Dermatologist's Picks Worth Buying - Oct 16, 2025
- “That green one that also is 100% mineral and contains green tint that can offset some of the redness and at the same time is calming and soothing and hydrating”12:37–12:45
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “This is like a three-in-1 mineral sunscreen that also color corrects and also offers skin barrier support”12:05–12:12
- “This is also 100% pure mineral, offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB coverage that contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide”12:10–12:19
- “Has neutralizing green tint that helps to instantly offset some of that redness along with niacinamide and antioxidants to support your skin barrier”12:21–12:25
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “This moisturizer is great because it's lightweight, barrier repairing, but not heavy or greasy”6:06–6:13
- “I do feel like it's definitely more suitable for dry, sensitive and combination skin”6:13–6:16
- “It's got ceramides, eucalyptus extract, and glycerin. All wonderful ingredients to help to support strengthen your barrier”6:42–6:47
- Source: Japanese skincare routine: what a derm uses morning & night - Jun 19, 2025
- “This is a soap free, oil-free, fragrance-free formula”5:00–5:04
- “Vanicream itself, that whole line is just great for dry, eczema prone, sensitive skin”5:02–5:08
- “I think it lathers really nicely”5:12–5:15
- “It does not strip your skin”5:25–5:27
- “It's not over drying”5:27–5:30
- “It's also approved by the National Eczema Association”5:28–5:35
- “It doesn't clog pores”5:33–5:36
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “This is a great gentle cleanser that is also low pH, which is more ideal because our skin is at a lower pH”2:16–2:20
- “This is a soft creamy lather that this cleanser creates that helps to gently cleanse remove buildup products, makeup, sebum, and debris without stripping your skin barrier”2:23–2:31
- “Great for anyone, but especially if you have dry, sensitive skin or even combination skin”2:37–2:43
- “Wonderful if you have sensitive skin because they're all fragrance free”2:05–2:08
- Source: Japanese skincare routine: what a derm uses morning & night - Jun 19, 2025
- “This is a really really lovely rich cushiony microfoam that deeply cleanses without stripping your skin barrier”10:12–10:19
- “Actually helps you reduce the friction from cleansing like that rubbing effect. So you're not really irritating your skin”10:17–10:24
- “Makes your skin feel refreshed, soft, and smooth”10:35–10:40
- “Great more I think it's really ideal for those with more like oily combination skin, normal skin”10:37–10:44
- Source: Japanese skincare routine: what a derm uses morning & night - Jun 19, 2025
- “This is also probably one of Japan's top sellers. It is so great”9:05–9:09
- “One pump really just is all you need. So the bottle lasts you a long time”9:09–9:16
- “It rinses off pretty nicely without leaving residue”9:27–9:30
- “This one is so good, so lovely, so affordable, and just so like effective for all skin types, including sensitive skin”9:32–9:39
- Source: Japanese skincare routine: what a derm uses morning & night - Jun 19, 2025
- “It has a little bit of a rice polish that works as a gentle chemical exfoliant”1:55–2:01
- “If you use a few times a week, your skin feels like buttery smooth and soft immediately after, as well as the hydration”2:08–2:12
- “You can turn it into a mask, and it's one of those like those marshmallow sticky masks”2:17–2:24
- “I personally just love using it as like a polish cleanser”2:35–2:39
- “It's hydrating, really helps to soften your skin at the same time”
- “With continued use, may offer some brightening benefits”2:32–2:37
- Source: K-Beauty at Ulta: Dermatologist's Picks Worth Buying - Oct 16, 2025
- “I definitely feel like this is one that is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin”19:48–19:53
- “It's a cleansing oil that's infused with Madagascar centella asiatica that really helps to gently remove everything makeup sunscreen water resistant sunscreen while hydrating and nourishing your skin but also leaves behind minimal residue”19:58–20:09
- “It doesn't feel like you have any like greasy film layer on your skin after using”20:13–20:19
- “I've even used it around my eyes to remove like my waterproof eyeliner and mascara and did not irritate my eyes or cause burning or stinging sensation”20:30–20:36
- “If you're looking for a nice cleansing oil that really gets the job done helps to soothe hydrate soften your skin at the same time but leaves behind minimal residue this is definitely one worth checking out”20:43–20:54
- Source: Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products - Feb 13, 2025
- “Their redness reliefing line”5:48–5:52
- “A foaming face wash that's also gentle, not irritating”5:52–5:58
- “Suds nicely, but not stripping of your skin”5:56–6:03
- “Is gentle to remove sebum buildup and makeup without causing irritation”6:00–6:05
- “It also hydrates with glycerin and also has allantoin, licorice extract, and caffeine in a cleanser”6:05–6:10
- “This one here maybe can temporarily help to reduce some of that irritation and calm your skin as you're cleansing”6:13–6:20
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
Variant: Green Tea
- “This has gone viral, really get a lot of attention because of the Mochi like texture. Like when you press on it feels doughy, pillowy soft and literally almost like edible like sticky rice”21:03–21:09
- “What this cleanser is meant to do is really meant to deeply cleanse your skin while leaving it soft and supple”21:21–21:27
- “The green tea one does contain Witch Hazel which really helps to kind of tighten your pores. Helps to, it Witch Hazel is an astringent so helps to remove kind of additional residue. Not the best if you have super dry and sensitive skin”21:43–21:51
- “If you just use it a few times a week, I think it's something that's really fun to do if you want like if you're in a mood for a deep cleanse. Otherwise it's one of those where it's nice and fun to have but not necessary”21:58–22:05
- Source: Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products - Feb 13, 2025
- “This one is great because number one it does contain BHA, so even though BHA we think of it more for like pore congestion acne oiliness, it does also offer some chemical exfoliating benefits”21:02–21:08
- “It does help with hyperpigmentation especially acne related as well as dullness and uneven skin texture and skin tone”21:17–21:20
- “Also contains tannin which is derived from Chestnut and this is a polyphenol so rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties”
- “Along with hyaluronic acid also really great at hydrating the skin, supporting the skin barrier, overall improving skin hydration, skin texture and skin tone”20:50–20:56
- “Isntree is really predominately helping with pore congestion, pore size, but at the same time may help improve skin texture from like aging”
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
- “I do feel like it's more suitable for all skin types even those that have sensitive skin or have a hard time tolerating the one from Dr Dennis gross this could be a better option for you”12:18–12:22
- “These pads contain more plant-derived fruit derived natural enzymatic ingredients to help more gently exfoliate the skin”12:30–12:38
- “Also contains a lipo hydroxy acid that basically is a deriv of salicylic acid but also has kind of properties similar to Alpha hydroxy acid so it not only does it tackle pores and seum but also does help with skin turnover and skin renewal”
- “It's definitely a lot less irritating than salicylic acid”13:23–13:30
- “I feel like these peel pads are great to use”13:27–13:31
- “With the ladder from MEDIHEAL think you're going to just get better skin hydration and those results of improving dullness and skin turnover will just come with a little bit more long-term use”14:28–14:33
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
- “I love it I use it myself regularly it's something that I love incorporating into my skincare routine once a week twice a week at most to help remove dullness improve skin turnover helps to brighten the skin”10:46–10:50
- “If you have fairly normal skin looking for a good like regimen exfoli and to add into your regimen to address those anti-aging concerns this is definitely one that I certainly have talked about in my in the in the past videos as a great like thing to incorporate into your routine”11:04–11:15
- “Contains a blend of glycolic and lactic acid to most popular used Alpha hydroxy acids that are great exfoliants to Target those you know onum skin texture in skin tone”11:26–11:34
- “If you have sensitive skin it's not the best thing for you”11:08–11:12
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
- “This is a really lightweight, deeply nourishing eye cream that really helps to hydrate the skin, helps to brighten, improve appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, really suitable for that delicate area around the eyes”
- “It does contain marine extract, so a blend of ingredients derived from seaweed that can help to hydrate the skin and is full of antioxidants”4:49–4:55
- “Contains aceto hexapeptide 8 that is great at supporting collagen, helping to plump the skin and may offer some antioxidant benefits”5:07–5:12
- “Also contains niacinamide which is great at brightening the skin but does it in a more gentle way”5:14–5:20
- “Just great ingredient formulation all around that really helps to address anyone that is seeking a great elegant eye cream to help tackle fine lines, dryness, wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness”5:37–5:41
- “I feel like this would be a great alternative to the really expensive La Mer eye cream”6:18–6:25
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
La Mer$275.00
The Eye Concentrate
- “The cream is very rich and creamy”
- “It's really meant to hydrate, brighten, and kind of firm the delicate eye area, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, as well as dark circles”3:16–3:24
- “For me, the value and the amount of money I spent, it was really just the overall experience”
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
- “This is a nice one because it really has wonderful ingredients to target fine lines, dehydrated under eye skin, puffiness, as well as dark circles that we see collectively from aging”10:52–10:59
- “It's a nice elegant cream that's not heavy, will not cause your makeup to melt, but at the same time helps to plump and hydrate the skin”11:05–11:08
- “Your concealer will apply nicely without caking”11:10–11:14
- “Ingredient wise, it contains caffeine, peptide, hyaluronic acid. I mean, some of my favorite ingredients that I would love in an eye cream that I personally look for in an eye cream”11:12–11:18
- Source: Dermatologist reviews popular Chinese skincare products - Oct 17, 2024
- “They're one of the first recombinant collagen 3 brands. In fact, they have like over 80 patents and I think it is like the go-to when it comes to like, you know, dermatologists recommending things to put on your skin post procedure”20:44–20:54
- “If you're looking for like a collagen 3 sheet mask to use post-procedure or just wanting to use some on a regular basis, I would say Comfy is the one that you should get”20:42–20:49
- “This is kind of the professional grade that is meant to complement post-procedure, but also again, okay, to use on a regular basis”
- “Fragrance free, alcohol free, great for sensitive skin and helps to promote healing and repair and reduce redness”22:09–22:13
- “It's got recombinant human-like collagen 3 that helps your skin repair along with hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and other soothing and calming ingredients”22:18–22:23
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “Great to use like I would say maybe after a long day in the sun or if you're just looking for some R&R for some good skin benefit or like say during travel to kind of give your skin that instant pick-me-up or like before an event or something”18:53–19:00
- “This is one that is full of antioxidants along with a multipeptide complex that helps to support collagen, improve hydration, firmness along with hydrolyzed collagen to kind of hydrate the skin, squalane and panthenol”18:29–18:33
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “It's an overnight mask that is formulated to help to deeply hydrate and improve skin elasticity while you sleep and really helps to plump your skin and keep it hydrated”5:09–5:14
- “I really don't think it's doing as much as like far as collagen production”5:18–5:25
- “The collagen in there definitely acts as a great humectant to temporarily plump your skin and make your skin super hydrated and glassy the next day”5:32–5:39
- “I think this is a great product”12:21–12:25
- “I love putting on like the night before a special event, just so that way I know I'll wake up with super hydrated um dewy glassy complexion”
- “It's more like a fun thing to do once in a while, otherwise a few times a week”
- Source: K-Beauty at Ulta: Dermatologist's Picks Worth Buying - Oct 16, 2025
- “When I first saw this I was a little skeptical until I actually used it and now I can see why it's kind of addictive and why people really talk about it”7:23–7:31
- “To a degree it is overhyped but then again I love using it and I love the instant result that I get as well”7:36–7:41
- “In the morning when you peel that off super satisfying to see your skin so dewy glasslike hydrated and plump”8:20–8:28
- “Really meant to deliver like the maximum amount of hydration improving your skin kind of bounciness suppleness and really improving that radiance”8:35–8:40
- “These masks themselves are really not going to stimulate your skin's own collagen production”
- “I recommend using it like as kind of like an instant pick-me-up or wear like if you have an important event the next day”9:57–10:01
- “The results are more instant they're not permanent but certainly I have enjoyed using this mask”10:17–10:22
- “It's something that's really fun to do and I feel like I'm doing something good for my skin like it's a good self-care ritual”10:22–10:26
- Source: Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products - Feb 13, 2025
- “This is something that's super cool and truly innovative”16:49–16:57
- “I really love the fact that you can use it on the go as you need and also kind of spot treat areas of your face like the T-zone without getting it messy and goopy and everywhere”16:59–17:07
- “I really love the idea of a stick mask”
- “What I really like about this product is that number one the convenience, the stick I think is super innovative”18:04–18:10
- “It has ingredients that help with surface shine at the same time is calming, hydrating, and soothing”18:12–18:16
- “The stick can be really nice if you use a few times a week and kind of help temporarily soak up that surface dry but not overly drying your skin”18:40–18:43
- “There's no ingredients in this product that really helps with true skin turnover and exfoliating”
- “It's not going to truly help with blackheads and whiteheads”19:09–19:13
- Source: Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products - Feb 13, 2025
- “A little spritz with like one of the thermal spring waters from like Avène or La Roche-Posay”4:24–4:27
- “Damp skin really sets your skin up for better absorption of water and moisturizer and all the other products you put on next”4:30–4:35
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “It's almost like your skin hydrator, calming product that you can have anywhere when you need that you can spray on the go as you need to”4:02–4:10
- “The active ingredient is a leaf extract called Prinsepia utilis. I hope I'm saying that right, but this is commonly used in Chinese medicine that is rich in polyphenols that has really potent anti-inflammatory properties as well as skin protective properties”4:13–4:20
- “Also contains hyaluronic acid that's highly hydrating and then something called betaine, which is a bioactive that our body makes naturally, but we can also derive it from sugar beet and it basically is a natural humectant and skin protectant”4:27–4:32
- “All around just a really nice product that is really easy to carry and great for use as needed when you're on the go”4:41–4:46
- Source: Dermatologist reviews popular Chinese skincare products - Oct 17, 2024
- “This is a really nice one that helps to strengthen your skin barrier at the same provides deep hydration and it's lightweight and non-greasy”10:02–10:08
- “Contains plant derived extracts along with various different blends of ceramides and hyaluronic acid as well as avocado fruit complex and other ingredients derived from chamomile that we know calms and soothes the skin”10:13–10:16
- “A more even more lightweight texture that is great to use if you have sensitive skin or even like oily sensitive skin to use in the morning layers nicely under sunscreen”10:26–10:33
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “Formulated especially for redness reactive skin that helps to reduce the appearance of redness, calm and soothe your skin but also help to support your skin barrier”15:17–15:22
- “It is a little bit more creamy and nourishing but again not greasy or heavy like your skin is suffocating”15:27–15:32
- “This is one of the few very few moisturizers when my skin was really sensitive that did not burn on my skin”15:38–15:42
- “It's just a wonderful product that you can easily find in drugstores”15:47–15:53
- “Contains alenone licorice that's calming and soothing along with caffeine that can help to temporarily vasoconstrict and reduce the appearance of redness”15:53–15:57
- “Niacinamide that also supports your skin barrier but offers some hydration component helping to rebuild that skin barrier lipid along with panthenol, ceramides, and glycerin”16:00–16:04
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “I love this line”8:59–9:02
- “It helps to visibly reduce redness and soothes irritation, strengthens your skin barrier at the same time provides hydration, nourishment, but it's not heavy”9:12–9:16
- “It's lightweight and fast absorbing”9:20–9:23
- “I personally love it under sunscreen because it layers nicely under sunscreen”9:23–9:28
- “This is a great one along with thermal spring water that is rich in the postbiotics that helps to calm and soothe skin”9:44–9:49
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “A little creamy as well but not greasy, not heavy, not suffocating”16:22–16:28
- “Helps to provide that extended overnight hydration as you're sleeping as your skin is repairing itself with additional benefits”16:27–16:32
- “Really ideal for sensitive skin and rosacea prone skin”16:34–16:38
- “It's non-comedogenic, fragrance-free”16:38–16:40
- “Contains a licorice root derivative that is calming and soothing along with glycerin and evening primrose oil that helps restore and support your skin barrier function”16:46–16:50
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “That is a cushiony rich cream that I absolutely love”14:55–15:01
- “Fragrance-free, contains niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, lovely as a rich nighttime moisturizer as well”15:01–15:08
- Source: Japanese skincare routine: what a derm uses morning & night - Jun 19, 2025
- “It is a really rich creamy formula that deeply helps to hydrate and seal in moisture”13:12–13:20
- “Help to support your skin barrier repair as you sleep”13:20–13:24
- “I think probably more suitable for mature dry skin that's often dehydrated”13:22–13:28
- “A word of caution, this one does contain fragrance. So, if you're super sensitive, then may want to test this out”14:39–14:45
- Source: Japanese skincare routine: what a derm uses morning & night - Jun 19, 2025
- “A little bit creamier, but again nothing comparable to like a thick dense cream like petrolatum”12:52–12:56
- “It's one that's really ideal for more dry and sensitive skin that kind of has this silky cushiony texture that is more nourishing but again still not heavy”
- “It really helps to moisturize, helps to reduce any flaking, dryness, redness”13:13–13:17
- “Free of alcohol, preservatives or fragrances and also suitable for post-procedure use”
- “Very similar to the essence but in addition has squalane, more emollient, panthenol, beta-glucan, ceramides and centella”
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “A creamy yet lightweight moisturizer that helps to nourish your skin without any heaviness”8:31–8:39
- “A really great nourishing cream, but still really not heavy or thick or occlusive that has a combination of retinol, ginseng, and peptides to really kind of comprehensively target and help to rejuvenate your skin, repair your skin barrier”9:07–9:14
- “The texture is really elegant”
- “Aside from those ingredients also has niacinamide and panthenol”
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “They also have a really nice post procedure cream that also contains collagen 3 that can be like a great second step after the sheet mask”22:25–22:31
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “Their collagen softening lotion that really preps the skin, helps to deliver actives into the skin”24:02–24:07
- “Combining that multipeptide complex along with niacinamide, squalane, panthenol, wonderful ingredients to brighten the skin, support the skin barrier, support collagen, reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”24:10–24:14
- “This one is really nice because it also hydrates but without feeling greasy or heavy”24:23–24:26
- “It's a little rich but definitely not super sticky and it's also not watery at the same time. So really suitable for all skin types but in particular combination normal to dry skin”24:26–24:34
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “The moisturizer in particular, it feels really luxe, but it's not super expensive”16:25–16:29
- “It's really meant to help firm and lift and soften the skin with wonderful actives, including ruby extract that's known to really help to strengthen the skin barrier, providing some anti-inflammatory and skin rejuvenation benefits, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and squalane”
- “This cream is more designed for like dry skin or to use in the fall and winter”17:19–17:25
- “I love peptides in moisturizer. It's a great compliment to retinol. So this one can be used alone or pairing with your tretinoin or retinol from drugstores”17:27–17:36
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “You could also follow that up with the polypeptide collagen softening cream that again also contains hydrolyzed collagen, multipeptide complex, squalane and panthenol”24:38–24:48
- “This entire line doesn't have retinol in it, but definitely can be used alongside retinol. Or say if you're expecting or just can't tolerate retinol, looking for like an anti-aging alternative, this essence lotion and moisturizer can be a great combination to kind of support your skin rejuvenation goals and concerns”24:51–24:58
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “Probably the number one best selling moisturizer for sensitive skin in China”4:52–4:55
- “This is a lightweight fast absorbing cream that's really elegant but helps to repair your skin barrier”4:57–5:01
- “It's so well formulated you can even use it after aesthetic procedures especially for those have sensitive skin to really support your skin barrier and promote healing”5:01–5:07
- “Really helps to reduce like that skin sensitivity over time when you use it consistently”5:10–5:17
- “Essentially has very much ingredients that are rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients, skin healing ingredients, humectants basically ingredients that again helps to support and strengthen the skin barrier, reduce sensitivity and promote skin healing”
- Source: Dermatologist reviews popular Chinese skincare products - Oct 17, 2024
- “This is a really lovely moisturizer in retinal one very similar to basically it's like China's version of like Olay or Neutrogena”9:24–9:31
- “The one thing I have to say that I really love about this one is the texture in the sense it makes your skin feel really soft hydrated but it is not heavy at all”9:32–9:38
- “What I love about this moisturizer in the sense that it is very elegant but it really helps to nourish and support your skin but is not tacky and leaves minimal residue”10:17–10:23
- “Ingredient wise it contains encapsulated retinoic acid and vitamin E so all great ingredients to help improve signs of fine lines and wrinkles”10:27–10:29
- “Great if you are like a beginner to retinol or looking for something to simplify your routine or say like you have oily skin and want something that is not heavy but still works well this would be a great product to use”10:36–10:39
- Source: Dermatologist reviews popular Chinese skincare products - Oct 17, 2024
- “I really love it because it's a perfect balance of having nourishment but at the same time not super heavy greasy super thick”11:56–12:02
- “I love using this as like a daily moisturizer or also for those who have like a little bit more sensitive skin by slightly combination skin or sensitive and oily”12:05–12:17
- “This is a great kind of barrier repair cream that is not heavy but still very nourishing”12:21–12:25
- “It's fragrance free like I said great for sensitive skin sensitized skin compromised skin barrier”12:27–12:31
- “It's rich like I said but not greasy and great to use on a daily basis”13:07–13:13
- “I actually bring this when I travel as my moisturizer”
- “It's really lovely layers great with your tretinoin layers great in the morning under sunscreen”13:16–13:21
- “All around I feel like can benefit so many different skin types regardless of your skin type or skin concern”13:23–13:31
- “If you haven't tried this product highly recommend like I said it's super versatile can really fit into anyone's skin care routine”13:33–13:39
- Source: K-Beauty at Ulta: Dermatologist's Picks Worth Buying - Oct 16, 2025
- “I really love this one”7:52–7:55
- “When my skin just gets a little irritated, especially during the winter time”7:54–7:58
- “This is a great calming and hydrating serum that provides kind of that nourishment that is not super heavy that I can layer on before my moisturizer”7:58–8:04
- “This is an antioxidant rich serum that helps to soothe and hydrate sensitive skin, reduce redness at the same time, and strengthen your skin barrier”8:06–8:13
- “Contains hyaluronic acid, ceramides, feverfew extract that calms and soothes along with licorice root and beta glucan”8:14–8:21
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “Azelaic acid 10% really offers more calming and soothing benefits”7:12–7:19
- “This one is affordable, helps to target maybe helping with some uneven skin tone, dullness, but really has antioxidant benefits as well”7:30–7:36
- “Also has squalane and the 10% azelaic acid that may offer some barrier support along with glycerin”7:38–7:45
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “I also love myself but certainly it is not cheap”19:59–20:04
- “This is a great leave-on serum that contains a blend of alpha and beta hydroxy acids to over time improve skin texture, skin tone, pore congestion, helping to tackle fine lines and wrinkles”20:04–20:10
- “How I like to use them is basically once or twice a week replace my topical retinol at night with a chemical exfoliant to really work together that skin cycling trend to overall improve my complexion, skin texture, and skin tone”20:33–20:45
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
- “This is actually a serum that I have tried myself from Korea. I haven't tried that many but this one I definitely have. I love this one”17:21–17:28
- “It is great for those that are seeking a vitamin C derivative mostly for skin brightening benefits”
- “Contains ascorbyl glucoside, a sugar form of vitamin C that's a lot more stable, but again really helps with skin brightening, so helping with uneven skin tone, especially like if you struggle with post-acne marks for example. This one would be great for that”
- “Also contains arbutin, which is again a more gentle brightening ingredient that overall helps with uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation”18:06–18:13
- “It does contain niacinamide. We don't talk about it a lot in the world of antioxidant, but it does actually have great antioxidant benefits”
- “Does contain centella derivatives that again is more soothing, hydrating, and may offer some anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits”
- “I first and foremost view it as a great brightening serum because of the ingredients, and they may also offer some antioxidant benefits as well as skin barrier support benefits”
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
- “It also is meant to be used at nighttime, a product that does not contain retinol that's mainly helping with skin repair and skin rejuvenation”
- “Time Revolution is really well known for what they call the trademark extreme ferment which is a blend of 10 different types of probiotics put through the fermentation process”8:45–8:52
- “Contains other great wonderful plant derived ingredients so like for example plum, carrots, eggplant, blueberry, so basically plants rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory bioactives”9:10–9:18
- “Contains what's called collager which is a blend again of seed and plant-derived oils essentially help to improve skin texture and improve skin resilience”9:32–9:38
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
- “It is really ideal for those that are seeking a serum, night time serum to tackle anti-aging concerns, so namely fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin texture and skin tone”7:10–7:18
- “Contains hyaluronic acid and that's fairly ubiquitous everywhere to help hydrate the skin”7:25–7:29
- “Contains a tri-peptide 32 that really helps to again support skin renewal, rejuvenation, may help support collagen synthesis”7:27–7:36
- “Just a really nice elegant serum to use at night time for those that are seeking something that's not retinol-based to address skin aging concerns”
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
SkinCeuticals$185.00
C E Ferulic
- “This is the most studied vitamin C serum”14:50–14:54
- “It does contain effective concentration 15% of pure vitamin C which is the active form vitamin C that does all the goodness for our skin acting as an antioxidant help to brighten the skin and support collagen synthesis”15:03–15:07
- “Also contains 1% vitamin E that is a great antioxidant as well along with 0.5% ferulic acid so just trio of antioxidants that really help with improving skin texture skin tone antioxidant properties”15:15–15:20
- “Great one to incorporate if you have the budget into your anti-aging regimen every morning”15:29–15:34
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
- “It's not only my favorite vitamin C serum, but I think it's actually Japan's number one bestseller”3:15–3:18
- “It's affordable, effective, and you know, it's just often sells out”3:28–3:32
- “Really helps to target like dark spots, may help to protect your skin against additional environmental aggressors, or if you suffer from even acne”3:34–3:40
- “It's got pure vitamin C ascorbic acid that is the most effective form of vitamin C along with vitamin E”
- “It is hydrating, it is a little bit more nourishing with the plant oils but in no way is it heavy, greasy”
- “I do feel like this is one vitamin C that could be suitable for all skin types, including acne prone skin and sensitive skin”3:41–3:48
- Source: Japanese skincare routine: what a derm uses morning & night - Jun 19, 2025
- “This is like a lightweight anti-aging essence that's meant to prep the skin, smooth texture, and provides hydration and again ideal for sensitive skin”7:24–7:31
- “It has peptides in there and it really was done in collaboration with one of the pioneers in peptide science, Dr. Carl Litner”7:36–7:41
- “It's got this nice peptide complex that helps to plump the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, absorbs really quickly without any sort of irritation, greasiness or heaviness”7:59–8:06
- “In addition to peptides also has other plant derived extracts that help to support your skin barrier like rishi mushroom that is a really popular traditional Chinese medicine ingredient that's great antioxidant anti-inflammatory and skin rejuvenation benefits”
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “This is a really lightweight, almost like a watery light lotion essence, as the name implies that is great to use regularly to calm reactive skin, but also can be used post-procedure depending on the procedure, like a light peel or say like an IPL treatment”12:05–12:13
- “This will be great to kind of calm and soothe and reduce redness”12:22–12:28
- “It's really made for again repairing compromised skin barrier”12:26–12:32
- “Absorbs really quickly, it doesn't have alcohol, fragrances or any harsh preservatives”12:30–12:34
- “It's got centella extract, panthenol, beta-glucan that is really I feel like an underrated ingredient that helps repair skin barrier and reduce post laser redness actually and then other ingredients helps to hydrate the skin”12:39–12:44
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “This is a repair essence that is really lightweight, fast absorbing, that not only helps to strengthen the skin barrier but also at the same time improves signs of skin aging”8:11–8:17
- “Something that really is easy and nice to incorporate into an anti-aging skincare routine”
- Source: Dermatologist reviews popular Chinese skincare products - Oct 17, 2024
- “The ingredients are really interesting and very fascinating and definitely catching on that salmon PDRN trend”7:38–7:42
- “It actually does contain salmon PDRN that is with a peptide complex and niacinamide to overall improve skin texture, tone, and help with skin rejuvenation”7:51–7:57
- “Really aimed at improving kind of that quality of your skin, you know, appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, hydrating your skin, improving overall even tone”
- “It is hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin”8:12–8:16
- “This is a serum that is great”
- “I find that you can definitely use it twice a day and also layers really nicely like over vitamin C in the morning as well as under your retinol at night”
- Source: K-Beauty at Ulta: Dermatologist's Picks Worth Buying - Oct 16, 2025
- “It is lightweight, it's not sticky or tacky, but also provides long-lasting hydration at the same time”3:30–3:34
- “Really ideal for those that are sensitive, maybe like dehydrated and acne-prone”3:34–3:42
- “I don't feel like 10% azelaic acid is very effective for acne”3:42–3:50
- “10% I do find it to be more helpful at calming and soothing the skin”4:02–4:06
- Source: K-Beauty at Ulta: Dermatologist's Picks Worth Buying - Oct 16, 2025
- “This is a serum that's actually really pretty. It's got this dark pink color that helps to brighten the skin, improving dark spots and even skin tone”5:35–5:41
- “This is a very gentle product that is low risk”5:53–6:00
- “It's also fragrance-free, so overall I do feel that this product is suitable for all skin types”5:23–5:27
- “It's pretty gentle and so it's really suitable for all skin types, whether it's post-acne marks or dark spots from eczema or again melasma”6:40–6:45
- “I personally have used this product. I really enjoy using it, so definitely is a viral product that I stand behind that I recommend as well”
- Source: Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products - Feb 13, 2025
Variant: 100
- “I did try actually layering it on my hand and I'll tell you it stung and my skin turned red immediately”14:36–14:41
- “If you have super sensitive skin and your skin barrier is damaged, definitely is not something that you want to immediately use on your skin”
- “Some people on social media swear by it and make their skin better”
- “I'll be honest I haven't used it enough to really kind of give me my final verdict but I'll tell you I'm not a big fan of anything that causes sting and burning sensation on my skin”15:30–15:39
- “I personally was not a big fan of this serum”15:05–15:09
- “I think the serum is one of those where I personally feel like it could be a hit or miss it just depends on your skin”
- Source: Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products - Feb 13, 2025
KANS$16.22
Luxury Lifting Serum
- “It's really pretty because the bottle is really like its red color. Just feels really luxe. But again, relatively affordable compared to some of the other super lux brands in China”23:47–23:55
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “SkinCeuticals has a unique collagen 3 booster and an ampule serum that has been shown to increase skin elasticity, bounce, and firmness”5:12–5:17
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “A new launch from EltaMD that is amazing”11:08–11:13
- “Love it for just everyday redness, but also post-procedure redness as well”11:10–11:19
- “It's 100% pure mineral great SPF coverage 50 that is broad spectrum protects against UVA and UVB”11:25–11:33
- “It's soothing, it's hydrating and it helps to offset that redness”11:33–11:38
- “It's lightweight”11:36–11:41
- “Doesn't leave any white cast”11:38–11:41
- “Contains zinc oxide along with centella ceramides and amino acids all to support your skin barrier”11:43–11:49
- “That green tint once it blends in is really lovely”11:49–11:52
- “Has not made my skin look ashy and hasn't peeled”11:54–11:59
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “It's an ideal sunscreen that contains hybrid chemical and mineral filter”7:12–7:16
- “It's gonna protect your skin, feel, and look elegant without leaving a white cast”7:16–7:20
- “I believe it is also water resistant”7:35–7:39
- “All around really lightweight sunscreen that is just perfect for the warmer months for all skin types”8:09–8:17
- Source: Japanese skincare routine: what a derm uses morning & night - Jun 19, 2025
- “A broad spectrum SPF 50 and PA4 plus sunscreen with advanced UV filters that we don't have here in the US”15:27–15:31
- “Really lightweight, non-greasy, fast absorbing, great for daily wear or even using it in hot and humid environments”15:31–15:36
- “This is one sunscreen that it feels pretty elegant, not sticky on your face even when it's super hot and humid outside”15:40–15:47
- “Advanced filters, great for oily, combination, or even sensitive skin”15:49–15:53
- “Has ones that we don't have in the US, ones that are actually used quite commonly in Asia and Japan like Tinosorb S and Uvinul A Plus that offers broad spectrum UVB and UVA coverage, niacinamide with that brightening benefit, vitamin E antioxidant and glycerin for hydration”15:55–15:59
- Source: Chinese skincare is underrated—here's why you should pay attention - Sep 11, 2025
- “A little spritz with like one of the thermal spring waters from like Aven or La Roche-Posay”
- “Damp skin really sets your skin up for better absorption of water and moisturizer and all the other products you put on next”4:49–4:54
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “This is a hybrid lotion essence with anti-aging benefits formulated really ideal for kind of that mature dry skin”11:35–11:42
- “Helps to really deliver hydration, nourishment without feeling heavy”11:42–11:50
- “It really helps to absorb well into your skin, creating that plump and suppleness, really delivering the hydration, while at the same time working to improve your skin texture and skin tone”12:00–12:03
- “You're gonna get that kind of dewy, plump, glass skin look without feeling like greasy or heavy”12:09–12:16
- Source: Japanese skincare routine: what a derm uses morning & night - Jun 19, 2025
- “This is where the toner derives bioactiv from this fungus essentially that helps to brighten the skin support signs of skin aging”14:25–14:30
- “Incorporating the extracts from this mushroom using advanced technology really harnessing kind of the benefits of the extract and the bioactives improving its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties”14:33–14:41
- “In addition to the ganoderma technology and bioactives, also contains vitamin C that we know is again itself a potent antioxidant helps with improving skin radiance, supporting collagen production, and overall just acting as a great anti-aging ingredient”14:43–14:53
- “A great skin brightness antioxidant, great anti-aging product to incorporate into a skincare routine”15:25–15:32
- Source: Dermatologist reviews popular Chinese skincare products - Oct 17, 2024
TIRTIR$17.50
Milk Skin Toner
- “It's got really nice hydrating properties and it absorbs really quickly imparts hydration and other benefits”4:14–4:20
- “Love the ingredients in here. It's really nice if you are looking for a product that is vegan, helps with skin brightening, skin hydration especially in the fall and winter time”4:44–4:58
- “I love this product. I've been incorporating it into my skincare routine on a regular basis probably since fall and I continue to use it”5:05–5:10
- “I really love the fact that it makes my skin so hydrated and soft”5:13–5:18
- “I love it and I can see why this product is viral and I highly recommend it for those who have not tried it”5:23–5:27
- Source: Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products - Feb 13, 2025
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