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Korean Makeup I Can't Stop Talking About as a Dermatologist | Dr. Sam Ellis

10 products · Jul 24, 2026 · Watch on YouTube ↗

  1. @drsamellis reviewing Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen SPF50+/PA++++ at 02:16 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • This is kind of like my favorite pair of jeans that just always fit2:12
    • I love this because it is a true midweight comforting lotion. It really feels like you're just putting on a cushiony moisturizer2:16
    • It has no sunscreen smell. It is weightless on the skin2:26
    • It almost acts like a primer when it comes to applying makeup2:28
    • If I don't know like what to reach for if I'm in a pinch or when I'm traveling, this is usually the sunscreen that's in my bag2:33
    • The finish with this sunscreen is very skin-like. It is not matte, but it is also not dewy or glowy whatsoever2:39
    • It really works for a variety of skin types2:46
    • If you are slightly dry, normal combination skin or even leaning slightly oily, this would be a perfect sunscreen for you2:47
  2. @drsamellis reviewing SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 Pa++++ at 03:06 in a YouTube Shorts video
    SKIN1004$18.20
    • Another holy holy grail sunscreen for me2:54
    • When I say holy grail, I'm not just talking about holy grail Korean sunscreen. Like holy grail of all the sunscreens I have ever tried in my entire life, and I have tried hundreds of sunscreens3:06
    • This one is particularly good if you have more dry leaning skin3:15
    • It is such a lightweight lotion and rubs in so seamlessly3:20
    • This is actually so deeply moisturizing and gives this beautiful glowiness to the skin where you don't look greasy3:26
    • It doesn't look heavy on the skin, but your skin does have some degree of dewiness that just makes it look radiant and healthy3:32
    • This also plays very nicely with other skin care and with makeup. I've never had the issue of it peeling up on me3:41
    • I love this for people who have sensitive skin and especially acne prone skin
    • This has been such a hit for my patients who have acne or who have rosacea who struggle to find sunscreens that don't irritate their skin or break them out3:49
  3. @drsamellis reviewing House of HUR Weightless Sun Fluid Spf50+ Pa++++ at 04:27 in a YouTube Shorts video
    Weightless Sun Fluidshade · SPF50+ PA++++
    • This one from House of HUR, the Weightless Sunfluid SPF 50 PA++++ is my number one pick if you have oily skin or you want a sunscreen with a truly matte finish4:13
    • This is the lightest of the sunscreens I'm talking about today. It applies in 2 seconds. It's incredibly easy to rub in4:27
    • Although it is matte, it's not drying on the skin4:36
    • If you have oily skin, it kind of keeps that oil at bay and not kind of popping through to mess up your makeup, but it doesn't feel restrictive4:39
    • Sometimes I feel like matte sunscreens can just feel a little tight on the skin and not really wear comfortably throughout the day, but this one does
    • It is so so good and not enough people talk about it4:55
  4. @drsamellis reviewing BBIA Ready to Wear Water Lipstick at 06:36 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • To me, this behaves more like a highly pigmented lip balm, which honestly is my preferred type of lip6:12
    • Sometimes I feel like a lipstick feels too heavy and the formula gets a bit dry over the course of the day. Whereas, when you have a really pigmented balm, it's soft and cushiony on the lips and gives this beautiful plump, semi-glossy lip that's not like I'm trying too hard, but it's still very sophisticated
    • I also like that this is very buildable, so you could start off with a very sheer wash of color6:36
    • If you wanted to add a little bit more pigment for more of a color statement moment, you absolutely could6:45
    • I'm wearing it on my lips right now in the shade wet rose6:51
    • The other shade I really like, especially if you have more of a warm skin tone, is called wet mandarin6:58
    • It's sort of like your lips but warmed up and glossy. And it is gorgeous7:13
  5. @drsamellis reviewing fwee Glowy Smoothie Tinted Lip Balm at 07:37 in a YouTube Shorts video
    fwee$18.00
    Smoothie Tinted Lip Balmshade · Glowy / Fresh Berry
    • These very much remind me of what Summer Fridays kind of does with their lip balms where you have a ton of different colors, a ton of different flavors, but these are like half the price7:26
    • I really like that they have a good amount of pigment. So if you want something that has some color to it, but lots of gloss, you really get that7:37
    • You can see it just adds a really nice enhancement to what I had underneath7:49
    • I also am such a fan of owning a red lip balm because I feel like red lipstick is it's a lot of look on some people, but if you have a cool toned red lip balm, one, it makes your teeth look whiter, but two, it's just so much more wearable7:52
    • I love both of these. I actually need to pick up a lot more colors, but these are just super fun to have in my kit8:12
  6. @drsamellis reviewing House of HUR Moist Ampoule Blusher at 08:32 in a YouTube Shorts video
    Moist Ampoule Blushershade · Cherry Blossom
    • Maybe my favorite of everything I'm talking about today8:26
    • I cannot stop wearing this blush, and I cannot stop recommending this blush to my friends8:32
    • When you first pump it out, it kind of looks like a dense cream, but very quickly if you pounce like a dense bristled brush into it, it becomes this like liquid blush that you can stipple over your skin and it gives this gorgeous sheer almost like a watercolor type blush effect to the skin8:44
    • Normally I would say cream blushes are for more advanced makeup users. They can be a bit more finicky when applying to the skin and they're more likely to look patchy. But this really does blend so effortlessly on the skin9:04
    • Even if you are not good at makeup, I think you would find success with this9:17
    • I think this is really nice if you like that sort of like low makeup or no makeup makeup look9:21
    • This also comes in a ton of different shades. I am wearing cherry blossom, which I just thought was like a really beautiful bright pop of pink9:38
    • This packaging is like luxurious. It is heavy. I think this bottle is glass. So, this is maybe not something I would travel with, but looks great on a vanity and is like perfect to reach for everyday9:49
  7. @drsamellis reviewing TFIT Cover Up Pro Concealer at 10:09 in a YouTube Shorts video
    TFIT$15.00
    Cover Up Pro Concealershade · Too Warm
    • This brand TFIT makes a pro concealer trio that is unbelievable10:02
    • I don't know why more of these don't exist in the US, but the fact that you get three different concealer shades that do kind of different things is just it's so smart10:09
    • I use this sort of like peach shade to color correct my under eyes, whereas I use these other two concealer shades to sort of blend away redness on my face10:19
    • I find myself reaching for this the most actually when I'm kind of doing like a no makeup day10:30
    • It blends into your skin. It just sort of like melts there. So there's no sharp line of demarcation between where the concealer ends and where my real skin begins10:52
    • It's just a great way to not wear a ton of makeup, but just give myself a little bit of a confidence boost when it comes to my complexion11:04
    • This is the shade too warm, which I wanted to get because it had this peachy shade, which I love for dark circle correction11:11
    • I also may grab it in the shade lighter than this, which is more neutral. And I think between those two palettes, I could do a complete complexion correction11:17
  8. @drsamellis reviewing Pudaier Fluff & Hold Laminating Brow Wax at 12:07 in a YouTube Shorts video
    Pudaier$9.90
    • I was very drawn to this brow wax because it had good reviews. And it was incredibly cheap, like more affordable than I would say even like a drugstore brow gel11:57
    • It performs just as well as my luxury brow gels12:07
    • It has a nice big spoolie. The product really defines the brows incredibly well12:10
    • It doesn't get flaky over the course of the day. Things stay in place12:14
    • It's like all the things you want from a clear brow gel12:17
  9. @drsamellis reviewing BBIA Last Auto Gel Eyeliner at 13:17 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • It's just a really nice twist up gel liner. Very convenient. Doesn't require a sharpener. Has a ton of colors13:01
    • Once it's on, it is on
    • I've really liked using it like up under to tight line because it doesn't transfer onto my waterline and it doesn't irritate my eyes, which is super super important13:17
    • I also love this shade jazz, which is shade two because that darker brown shade just to me is a lot more flattering and less harsh than black for my complexion13:27
    • Like you can see that thing is not moving13:41
    • I just think sometimes you have to pay a lot of money to get a gel liner that works that well. And this is so affordable13:44
  10. @drsamellis reviewing Clio Kill Lash Superproof Mascara at 14:15 in a YouTube Shorts video
    Clio$14.90
    • Everyone was like, 'You got to try the mascaras because they are so waterproof and they are really good at holding a curl.' And wow, you guys were 100% right14:03
    • If you have oily eyelids and you struggle with your mascara transferring either onto your upper or lower lids throughout the day, or if you plan on going to a pool party, the ocean, a wedding, this would be so good for a wedding14:15
    • If you're a crier like me, try this14:28
    • I wore this down to a pool day where I was in and out of the pool all day with my son. I took a shower at night and washed my face. And granted, I didn't use like a cleansing balm or an oil, but I figured between pool and a cleanser, my mascara would come off. I came out of the shower with perfect fluffy lashes14:31
    • How it sort of deposits on your lashes. It makes them look kind of fluffy and full. It doesn't give like a spidery effect. It's just a more modern eyelash in terms of how it deposits product14:48
    • You can build it up. One coat is sort of what I would do for day. Two coats, which is what I'm wearing now, is more for like being on camera15:02
    • It also helps hold your curl. So often throughout the day, my curly lashes tend to get a little bit flat. But when I wear this, they stay up indefinitely until I use my like cleansing balm and second cleanse to get it all off15:09

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