Doctor’s Guide: The ONLY Korean Skincare You Should Buy
SKIN1004$19.80- “This might be one of my favorite Korean skincare products of all time”▶ 0:36
- “It contains 100% Centella asiatica, which is an amazing ingredient for helping to calm down inflammation in your skin”▶ 0:42
- “If you're someone who suffers with rosacea and sensitive skin, this product might be a game changer for you”▶ 0:46
- “It can also help to strengthen your skin barrier”▶ 0:52
- “If you're really suffering with sensitivity from products like retinol or chemical exfoliants, honestly, I think this is a great addition to anyone's skincare routine”▶ 0:54
- “It's great to help with barrier support and it can actually give you a really glowing appearance to your skin after you use it”▶ 1:03
- “It only cost $9.50, which makes it a very easy product to add into anyone's skincare routine”▶ 1:08
SKIN1004$18.20- “This is probably one of my favorite Korean sunscreens”▶ 1:17
- “It leaves absolutely no white cast, but not only that, it is very hydrating and very moisturizing”▶ 1:21
- “I love when a sunscreen is so moisturizing that you don't even have to wear moisturizer under it. And this sunscreen definitely fits into that category”▶ 1:26
- “With these Korean sunscreens, UV filters on them are amazing”▶ 1:33
- “You have to get them shipped from Korea, but it's actually 100% worth it”▶ 1:56
- “Sunscreen is a non-negotiable, especially when you're using a lot of actives in your skincare routine”▶ 2:00
- “If you want a sunscreen that's amazing and doesn't leave a white cast, this is the one to go for”▶ 2:06
Beauty of Joseon$17.00- “It contains 10% ginseng root extract and 2% retinal”
- “Retinal is a little bit stronger than retinol because it's more potent. It is really going to give you amazing results for your under eyes, especially if you're someone who suffers with dark under eye circles”▶ 3:11
- “It's also going to help to disappear those fine lines and wrinkles that you get under your eyes”▶ 3:21
- “Retinal is amazing for increasing the cell turnover of the skin under your eyes”▶ 3:24
- “When you're someone who's suffering with a lot of wrinkles, it can be great for anti-aging, but it's also been shown to be great for hyperpigmentation”▶ 3:30
- “It's just overall going to give your under eyes the most flawless look”▶ 3:36
- “There aren't many eye creams on the market that utilize retinal in such a great way, which is why this is always one of my top picks for eye creams that are going to be punchy and really make a massive difference”▶ 3:39
- “It runs around $17, but it's totally worth it”
I'm From$28.00- “This is one of the classic viral Korean skin beauty rice toners”▶ 3:54
- “It contains rice extract, which is inherently brightening, but also very, very soothing for your skin”
- “It's a great way if you really want to add hydration into your skincare routine”▶ 4:04
- “The thing I noticed with a lot of people's skincare is they're using a lot of actives and they are not utilizing hydration and this is a great way to give your skin some plumpness and to really give yourself glowing skin”
- “It contains ceramides for extra hydration and also panthenol to help to soothe the skin”▶ 4:19
- “Plus, it has lipids to help with barrier repair”▶ 4:23
- “This is a superstar product to help support your skin barrier and to bring hydration to your skin”▶ 4:50
Aura by Gem$38.00- “This cream single-handedly saved my skin barrier”▶ 4:31
- “I went through a time period where I completely damaged my skin barrier because I was using way too many actives and I just used this cream literally every single day and it got rid of my acne because my acne was because of my damaged skin barrier”▶ 4:36
- “It contains lipids and ceramides to support hydration and your skin barrier”
- “And it also contains panthenol to calm and soothe your skin”▶ 4:50
- “If you're someone who's really experiencing a lot of irritation in your skin, a lot of redness, and you think maybe your acne might be due to a damaged skin barrier, this is a great option”
- “You can even use it as just a way to support your skin and keep it hydrated”
- “I love to use it at night when you really just want to lock in that hydration as you go to sleep”▶ 5:10
- “It's just an all in all great product”▶ 5:14
- “I also used to love to pair it with their hydrating milky toner. The two complement themselves so well together”▶ 5:16
- “So, if you're looking for a really hydrating moisturizer, this is the one to go for”▶ 5:23
Haruharu Wonder$22.00- “This is a great option for those who struggle to tolerate retinol, especially under their eyes”▶ 5:27
- “It contains a retinol alternative called Bakuchiol. It's not as irritating as retinol, but still has some amazing anti-aging benefits”▶ 5:33
- “You're going to see an amazing improvement in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines under your eyes when you use this product very consistently, but you're also not going to see the crazy amount of irritation that you might experience with some retinol products”▶ 5:37
- “It's also going to help to keep your under eyes glowing and get rid of any hyperpigmentation under your eyes”▶ 5:51
- “It's not going to be as potent as some of the retinol retinal eye creams that we've seen from the likes of Beauty of Joseon. But like I said, it's a great option if you really struggle with irritation from retinol”
MEDIHEAL$24.00- “When I travel to Indonesia, I made sure that I bought these Mediheal toner pads because you could not get them in the UK at the time”▶ 6:08
- “These are amazing if you're someone who has acne prone skin”▶ 6:16
- “They are very soothing toner pads that also contain a little bit of salicylic acid to help to treat your acne”▶ 6:19
- “Also really calm down your inflamed, angry acne”▶ 6:23
- “It's a really good beginner friendly way to introduce very gentle exfoliation into your routine one to two times a week”▶ 6:28
- “And it also feels really nice like a spa when you use it at night”▶ 6:34
- “It's like a little beginner friendly at home peel that you can do to really give your skin that extra boost if you want to take it to the next level”▶ 6:38
Anua$24.00- “You guys know that I live and die for azelaic acid. It's one of my absolute favorite ingredients”▶ 6:49
- “I feel like Anua have brought it to the market and formulated it in a really amazing way”▶ 6:54
- “In the US and UK, you can only get this in its 10% formulation because 15% is prescription grade. But don't worry, you can still get some amazing benefits from the 10% alone”▶ 6:59
- “Azelaic acid is going to be a game changer for you if you're someone who suffers with sensitive skin or you suffer with rosacea”▶ 7:08
- “It's shown to have amazing anti-inflammatory properties”▶ 7:14
- “So, if you're someone who gets really red with rosacea, it can help to calm down that redness”▶ 7:17
- “It's also been shown to be effective in fading hyperpigmentation”▶ 7:21
- “It's one of my favorite recommendations for people who are beginning their skincare routine and they really want to see amazing results, especially if they have more sensitive skin”▶ 7:31
- “They don't want to struggle with the irritation of things like retinol”▶ 7:40
- “And for some people, it may even be enough to help to control their acne”▶ 7:43
Purito$23.00- “This cream contains bamboo extract and panthenol to be super soothing and super moisturizing to your skin”▶ 7:51
- “This is another moisturizer that can be really helpful to support your skin barrier and moisturize your skin”▶ 7:58
- “It's a lot more lightweight, pretty suitable for everyday use while still being very hydrating”▶ 8:05
- “It's going to be great for locking in moisture and it's going to be perfect for you if you really want to boost the amount of hydration in your skincare routine”▶ 8:09
- “It also just leaves a beautiful finish on your skin that I absolutely love”▶ 8:17
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