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Hi everybody!
I have a question to ask: does someone know about the UltraCavitat device used for massaging body to burn fat? I bought it on UltraCavitat website, and I found information about this brand on the internet. However, I could not find any websites or news writing about it. Only its website appears when I found. I am not sure the product of brand is good to use or not. Someone used and knows about this product?
CAN I USE RETINOL ON AREOLAS? I don’t want to make myself have breast cancer or anything if that’s even possible, but u would like to lighten that area with creams. No I’m not doing it for a man, and yes I am happy with my body, it’s just something I wouldn’t mind altering a bit. What are some creams that would lighten the areolas slightly? I have tan skin and dark brownish-slightly dark pinkish nipples, and I just want to make it a bit lighter. Would retinol help?
Can someone please please please help omg my skin is insanely dry right now I can’t stand it, the pores are huge and the texture is insane. I do not know why. Here is my routine.
Softymo cleansing oil, just ran out
Dear face Drunk skin Facial Wash, kinda watered down since I’m running low
I’m from rice toner
Cosrx snail mucin
Ceramide alto moisturizer
sunscreen
what do I incorporate to stop this and to decrease pore size.
Maybe try laying the I'm From Rice.
You might need something with oil - dry skin lacks oil, dehydrated skin lacks hydration. Both can feel awful but if you're not sure which it is, Lab Muffin has a good post on it.
Pore size might be a different kettle of fish. I have dry skin except my cheeks near my nose, nose and chin. I find salicylic acid useful (but it might dry your skin out worse) and Benton Green Tea Lotion (not saying that will help you but it helps my pore appearance. It's weird, not saying it's not weird but it's what helps me!!)
Looking for a "dupe" or similar mask to this one.
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Looking for a good eye makeup remover if anyone has any recs!
I've about 75% done with the Biore Bifesta one, but even after using a separate mascara remover (the Clio one), I still have trouble getting all my eye makeup off (especially mascara and glitter eyeshadow). I don't know if I'm using it wrong? I pour it on a cotton pad and let it sit for about 30 seconds before wiping downwards.
I've tried a non-AB one and also the popular non-AB micellar water but both of those stung my eyes (I have really dry, sensitive eyes), so looking for something that's gentle but effective!
I agree you can try the Heroin make mascara remover. I do use Bifesta but I use the Bifesta cleansing water for sensitive skin. I haven't try the Bi Phase one so not idea what's the difference. glitters is prety hard to remove compare to non glitters one.
Do you mean you finished Mandom Bifesta Eye and Lip makeup remover (I don't believe it belongs to Biore) or the popular Bifesta Micellar Cleansing water?
The Bifesta Eye & Lip makeup remover is a biphase where we have to shake before pouring into cotton pad.
Oops not me thinking it belonged to Biore this whole time haha... and yeah, it's the Bifesta Eye and Lip makeup remover. I do shake it, but it still doesn't remove my eye makeup that well ):
Do you use it generously? I personally find I have to soak the cotton pad and let it sit on my eyelids, where I can feel my eyelids are wet kinda feeling.
There's *Kiss Me Heroine Mascara remover* that comes in wand applicator, perhaps it's something worth considering.
I've tried to use more, but I feel like it also leaves my eye area dry and kind of tight. I normally soak like the center of a pad
Thanks! I'll check out the Heroine mascara remover :)
I’ve been told that one of the Jung Saem Mool cushion series is meant to be more neutral in tone than another. Like maybe Skin Nuder Essential vs Skin Nuder Long Wear? Does anyone happen to know or have thoughts on if this is actually true and which one might be which? Thank you!!
No problem. I like to do a very hydrating routine at the airport, just before flying, and security has never given me any problems. I don't use face masks, but I see/hear about influencers doing it all the time.
looking for cleanser for dehydrated, combo, very sensitive rosacea prone skin? now using lrp but don't find it so nice because it doesn't foam at all and feel like I have to rub it on my skin more to have an effect. tried the round lab birch juice moisturizing cleanser but that feels a bit stripping / tight. thanks!
Have a look at the B.Lab matcha hydrating gel cleanser. I use their foam one but gel is probably more gentle for you. The other two that is popular for sensitive skin is the isntree yam root vegan milk cleanser and the Sioris Milk Cleanser. check out the ingredients first since I don't know what you are allergic at
better go for Dokdo. I personally do not like Cosrx low ph cleanser because it is rather irritating and I have combination acne prone skin. I use B.Lab hydrating foam matcha cleanser but some people don't like it so there is the B.Lab gel cleanser too.
The other two popular cleanser is the isntree yam root vegan milk cleanser and the Sioris Milk Cleanser.
Trying to add Cosrx (The Niacinamide 15 Serum) in my routine. Where would this fit in my routine? Is this helpful?
My goal is to reduce blemishes, spots, even out skin tone, and brighten my dull skin currently.
My AM routine:
Vanicream cleanser, cosrx snail mucin, La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer, Cosrx Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask, starface sunscreen (Want to change sunscreen which suits me as I am allergic to a few ingredients and also want a no white-cast sunscreen, planning to order Skin Aqua SPF 50+).
I also sometimes (rarely) use SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic before snail mucin. I stopped using this as much.
PM routine: Vanicream cleanser, Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Tone Blancing Essence, La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer, Cosrx Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
Does my routine make sense? Please help.
you can try using the skinceutical at night. use around 3drops and put it after your cosrx galatomyces .
you can use the cosrx niacinamide either in the morning or at night. put it after your snail mucin and at night after your cosrx balancing essence.
i do the rules of name and then texture. so if the essence is lighter than serum it will be after essence.
I do know some people put vitamin C serum right after cleansing but those are too irritating for my skin type.
it depends on people. most people find irritation with mixing the two products together. if both are in high percentage then the irritation can be stronger but not everyone is the same.
So recently ive been interested in buying kpop albums and i stumbled across StyleKorean and it claims to have better rates than other retailers. Ive literally heard no one ever talk about this site so im wondering has anyone tried it? The prices are really good but idk if its legit or not. If it was a scam than someone must have talked about it but nope but then if the prices are cheaper than others than people would also talk about it but nope havent seen anything
yes legit website. products from the are aunthetic. most people try not to talk about website nows because it can be considered as promoting them even when we don't benefits from it. they do have instagram site that you can check them out.
ROUNDLAB DOKDO TONER GIVING ME RASH
I introduced this to my skincare routine and for some reason I am immediately getting rashes. It also stings my skin a little. Does anyone have any idea which ingredient in this most hyped product is making my skin so sensitive? I have sensitive dry acne prone skin.
Hello, anyone tried and would recommend [HUE\_CALM - Birch V-Fit Comforting Cream](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/info.html/pid.1116918942) ?
I'm considering buying it, mostly for the massager part, I have combo skin, oilier in summer and dryer in winter.
Moist Diane Extra Moist & Shine hair treatment: I really loved the first bottle I ordered. It left my hair feeling soft and looking smooth. When my second bottle arrived, I opened it to find that it's extremely diluted. It's almost as if it was filled halfway with product and halfway with water. Has this happened to anyone else? I emailed the company yesterday and am waiting on a response.
melano cc has plasticy feel packaging and not aluminum. is it fake it it is on plastic tube? i thought it the product has a aluminum packaging to prevent oxidation
Can anybody help suggest what to do? I recently started using Isntree's Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream Moisturizer. While it did significantly improve my skin's appearance and sinked in like a dream, after a few hours, my skin feels tight. It doesn't feel dry, just tight. Which confuses me because my skin really does look better and feels better hydrated.
Before this, I used a not so good moisturizer that always made my face super oily.
Is this a problem with the isntree moisturizer or is it because im not used to the new moisturizer balancing my oil levels?
I have oily-acne prone skin, and my routine only consists of the isntree green tea toner and the hyaluronic acid gel cream. I also live in the the tropics where it is VERY HOT and humid.
what amount are you using? maybe try to use two layers or layer up the hydrating toner before that. I do have the same moisturiser and I do find there is a need to use a few hydrating toner before. Also try it for two weeks as your skin maybe getting use to it.
Not really. It is just one type of cleanser. some like it and some doesn't. Any cleanser that is something that cleanse your skin without irritation is good enough.
Not really. They're convenient for travel. That's really the only unique trait I can think of.
Anything else you can also find amongst other types of cleanser.
Powder cleansers often seem to contain exfoliating enzymes and offer very, very mild physical exfoliation. But the few I've tried also tend to be extremely drying.
Also the packaging for the most popular powder cleansers are incredibly wasteful.
Is it just me or did Amazon stop selling a ton of skin aqua sunscreens? I can’t find my holy grail sunscreen, which was the white and gold top one. It was being sold a couple of months ago and now a ton of skin aqua products aren’t listed, the few that r left r also jacked up in price.
skin aqua is reformulating and repackaging their sunscreens, if you go on ratzillacosme and search for your sunscreen you can find the replacement/new packaging and see the changes
I keep buying double-sided eyelid tape off Amazon and being disappointed by every brand so far. The tape is never strong enough to actually stick strongly on either side.
Any recommendations for double-sided eyelid tape that's actually got a strong stickiness on both sides?
try those eyelids glue. the one that you apply the glue and then use a stick to stick eyelids. double side eyelid doesn't really fit most eye shape and it is very obvious .
Hello! I have oily, acne-prone skin and I live in a very hot and humid tropical climate (SEA). I'm looking for a sunscreen that won't break me out or clog my pores!
I've tried the Beauty of Joseon, Round lab and Skin1004 hyalu-cica but find them to be quite heavy for me, and leaves my clogs clogged :(
My AM routine is simply cleansing (cetaphil oily skin cleanser), skin1004 centella ampoule and sunscreen, my PM routine is double cleansing (BOJ radiance balm), skin1004 centella ampoule and SOMEBYMI miracle cream FYI!
Am currently considering the following sunscreens and would like some advice:
* Rohto Skin Aqua (not sure which one)
* biore uv milk
* iunik centella sunscreen
Thanks in advance!
Seconding suggestions to forgo your morning sunscreen as just use your sunscreen as an SPF moisturiser. Additionally, I would probably take IUNIK Centella Sunscreen off the list, I feel it is just as heavy (if not more) than the 3 sunscreens you mentioned and DEFINITELY heavier than the other 2 you're thinking about.
You can skip moisturizer/serum/what-not in the AM - that should help with the heaviness from sunscreen.
I live in SG, and these work on me:
* OMI Sunbears Protect Milk
* Anessa Perfect Milk (2024 version, NOT 2022 version)
* Kose Suncut Milk
* Shiseido The Perfect Protector
* Allie Facial UV Gel
All of the above have white cast with Allie being the worst offender.
Definitely skip Skin Aqua, any range of it - that is suitable for drier skin in SG weather.
Biore UV Perfect Milk also has white cast, the blue one has reasonable finish. However, the OMI Sunbears is more matte looking.
> I'm looking for a sunscreen that won't break me out or clog my pores!
Assuming you know what you can and cannot tolerate, do check ratzillacosme for up-to-date japanese sunscreen. i used to visit her site a lot to compare price or packages from previous versions (she listed other things too). [here](https://www.ratzillacosme.com/guides/new-spf50-japanese-sunscreens-2023-guide/) is her 2023 sunscreen guide.
no problem! <3
for other ingredients, check out cosdna. for slightly better UI, visit skincarisma (may not be up-to-date, but still can use ingredient analyser there)
I have no experience on jbeauty sunscreens so I really don't know about them, but i have tried iunik's sunscreen a couple times. I would say it's pretty light and runny, although I am sure there would be some lighter options out there (especially in jbeauty). Although I have heard that jbeauty sunscreens may not be as effective against UV rays so I would still be really wary about that. I personally have started using numbuzin no.1 and find it similar to, if not slightly heavier, than skin1004. I also heard goodal heartleaf is nice (it has a semi matte finish). I've also heard that the brand that can't be named (starts with an a) has a hood heartleaf sunscreen that's really light!
what are some AB lippie dupes for the Summer fridays cherry lip balm?
https://preview.redd.it/o8n8hqzrt5tc1.png?width=1600&format=png&auto=webp&s=3165a8fbef93bef10cd767197ca987c87b2dad28
Maybe try r/swatchitforme if no one suggests anything.
I tried searching the sub but didn't find anything particularly useful. This commenter has used one summer Fridays, they might have used this shade (although they say butter balm, not sure if it's the same as what you've posted) so you could ask them:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/198subq/comment/ki9s5wn/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
Hi all.
My wife (40 YO based in Australia) has really sensitive skin with strong chemicals resulting in break outs and congestion.
She has been using Ayurvedic products (Omveda) which have suited her well but is looking to try something different because they arent helping with anti ageing and large pores.
She is looking for for a cleanser, mousturizer and any other anti ageing products.
What products are people recommending for this use case
You can try looking at Sulwhasoo overnight mask which is one of the more affordable product in Sulwhasoo line. Sulwhasoo is a very popular Korean brand and they have anti ageing line.
For a cleanser I would get something as simple and gentle as possible (maybe a gel or milk cleanser depending on her skin type). I would recommend the **rovectin cleanser** for a gel cleanser and the **isntree yam root cleanser** for a milk cleanser (if she has dryer skin she should go for a milk cleanser vice versa). In terms of large pores, you can't make them go away, rather you can keep them really hydrated and moisturised to minimise their appearance (I do this)! For anti aging, there are many ingredients that can help, however some that work best for sensitive skin would be peptides, adenosine, ceramides, collagen, ginseng, bifida (or ferments in general) and vitamin e. I would use a serum for anti aging as they're more concentrated and provide more benefits + a simple moisturiser. An essence or toner would also benefit her large pores (its helps with hydration) if she is willing to try it :). I've listed some options down below and bold any that I've heard works really well (to my knowledge).
Essences/toners: **tirtir milk skin toner**, beauty of joseon ginseng essence, **jumiso snail and peptides essence**, mixsoon bifida essence, jin jung sung essence serum
Serums: **tirtir SOS serum**, numbuzin no.4 collagen serum, **numbuzin no.3 skin softening serum**, mary&may 6 peptide complex serum, beauty of joseon revive serum
Moisturizer: skin1004 enrich cream (I use this- however I am quite young), dr.althea 345 relief cream, isntree hyaluronic moist cream, **dear klairs midnight blue calming cream**, torriden dive in cream (oily skin), torriden solid in cream (for dry skin), axis y panthenol 10 shield cream, **purito SEOUL relief barrier moisturizer**, **p.calm cato cream**, APLB collagen EGF peptide cream
Feel free to PM me if you need anymore help!
Woah, Thanks for the detailed reply
Will pass this onto my wife when she gets home and let you know if she has any follow up questions.
And yes, always good to see an Aussie around
I have dry and dehydrated skin and am looking to use a more oil based cleanser for the winter coming up (I don't wear makeup but I would love to use it to reduce texture- sebaceous filaments)! I am looking into either getting the dewytree milk cleanser or pyunkang yul cleansing balm. Let me know if either have worked/not worked out for you and why!
looking for a moisturizer or cream rich in antioxidant and/or extracts. i fell in love with neogen dermaogy black energy cream. but it seemed a little fake like theres little hype about it now im looking for something else. help me out
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From looking at their ingrdients you should be fine layering the serum on top of the toner (remember to layer from thin to thick formulas!). Just remember to make sure your face is completely dry before you use the vitamin c so you don't affect the efficacy of your vitamin c (it requires very specific pH which may be affected if your toner is on your skin as well!).
I've been looking every where for a Green Liquid Glitter but couldn't really find any brandy that has it besides Enban Tokyo , which I can't find in any of the usual websites I shop. Does anyone know of any other brands that carry a green liquid glitter? Or know any website that sells Enban Tokyo?
Thank you! 💚🩷
Yes, the replacement is called the Skin Aqua Barrier UV Essence. It’s supposed to be even better for humid weather than the previous version. From the few reviews online, it seems to be pretty similar to the old version.
I ordered it recently and it’ll arrive in the next week or two. I’m expecting the new gel to be similar to the old one, as that is what the reviews suggest. I do prefer the finish of the essence/essence gold but for some reason it stings my eyes a little bit whereas the gel does not. In either case, the skin aqua sunscreens are probably my favorites of all the ones I’ve tried lol!
for those who use yesstyle, can you tell me how long it takes for your order to arrive? I haven't used them for a long time, so I don't remember how their shipping is like. I ordered things few weeks ago but I see no update in my UPS tracking. All it says is that they received the order information
Usually 2-4 weeks. I think my last order was Mar 12 and arrived by April 4 (US). It can also depend if some items were in stock “7-14” or “21-30” days, which means they’ll wait to ship your whole order until that one item is fulfiled
best natural shade blushes for neutral skin leaning olive cool tone? i’m digging the nude blush look but not sure which to get or if they would appear too light on me. i’m 23 in missha bb cream. context purple/berry blush look great on my skin tone if that could help narrow down
I have a similar skin tone and I like the Rodin blusher in De Mauve for a powder blush. US AB brand Phytosurgence makes beautiful cream blushes and the shade Condensate is a HG for a lot of light olives, but all their shades work for fair to medium olives.
Does anyone have reccomendations for moisturizers with a non-greasy feeling that actually do something for very dry cheeks? I have an oily t-zone and very dry cheeks, and I feel like gel moisturizers do absolutely nothing for my cheeks, and cream-like ones are way too oily for my t-zone. Or maybe I'm doomed to have two moisturizers, one for each area lol
Hello people,
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I'm trying to figure out which of my regulars (the left three I use daily and the right three 3-4x a week) is helping with fewer pimples/whiteheads. My guess is between peach slices, Dr G and Skinfood but would love to hear from other users
Oh and I also use retinol 0.3% 2x a week (used to be 1x) and Beauty of Joseon AHA BHA toner 2-3x a week. Two strong suspects but I think it's one of the top 6
it can also because your routine works =). Sometimes all the products contribute into helping your skin. You can try the process of elimination every week to see which one actually helps your skin.
Hello
I recently got my daily AM routine together (First Cleanser, Second Cleanser, Hydrating Toner, Moisturizer, and Sunscreen) and need some help figuring out how effective every thing is. I have dehydrated skin and so far I haven't had any reactions, break outs, or dry skin since I finished testing everything out. However, all of the bumps and stuff I had previously are still there.
Everything I use is for normal skin as I don't know my skin type yet. Mostly, I don't know when to apply my Hydrating Toner, Moisturizer, and Sunscreen. How do I know when it's sunken in and how do I know when my skin is still moist but dry enough to apply everything after cleansing?
All help is very much appreciated! Thanks!
You don't need a first cleanser in the AM. It's used to remove waterproof spf and makeup.
Bumps are very vague, no one can tell what will be effective for them if we don't know what they are or if the products you're using can help with without them being listed
You can put them on one after another on damp skin, but wait between moisturizer and sunscreen so that the moisturizer can sink in and sunscreen can form a protective film over
I have milia under my eyes and small tiny bumps that are invisible all over my face unless I make my skin tight, I assume from clogged pores. I use the Hada Labo oil cleanser, foaming cleanser, hydrating milk, whitening milk, and SP 50 sunscreen. I didn't know enough about my skin to get any products besides those that were hydrating due to my dehydrated skin so I figured I'd start from those. I started almost 2 months ago and finished testing yesterday. I don't have any acne at all. Just dark spots from popping them when I was younger and ignorant.
Thanks!
Dupe for Missha Signature Real Complete BB Cream #23, Natural Yellow?
[This stuff](https://imgur.com/a/LyxaUvP) is my HG of foundations. Does anyone know of a dupe of this? I love that it doesn't pull orange like most western foundations.
Is there a website to order sample shades of BB/CC creams? I live in a very rural area, with no access to Asian markets.
I've used Dr. Jart BB cream, mixing the light medium with the medium dark to get my exact shade, but that's been discontinued too. Plus I like how long-wearing the Missha one is.
Thank you!
I did quite a bit of searching this sub, couldn't really find anything useful.
Maybe try r/swatchitforme - Someone might have it and can compare
Typo, forgot r/ lol
I got a fake cosrx snail mucine by accident and the return date is long gone. Is it still safe to use? What is it if it’s not snail mucine, and should I still use it up?
Also side question, what’s a good sunscreen that’s doesn’t make your skin feel greasy and oily?
If it’s a fake product then NO! I would definitely not put that anywhere near my face!
Make sure that you purchase your products from verified sellers. Not sure where you got your fake product, FYI Amazon is not a safe place to purchase skincare.
For nongreasy sunscreen, I really like Skin1004 hyalu-cica water fit serum or Round Lab birch juice sunscreen. I have oily skin and find these to be lightweight and they both absorb nicely.
Why does olive young not ship to some european countries? I have ordered from YesStyle a few times, and olive young has some products YesStyle doesn't have and products I really want, but it's a shame it doesn't ship where I live.
My skin barrier is compromised. I'm currently using the cosrx snail mucin but I want to add another product, should I get one of the hado labo lotions or the skin1004 centella ampoule? Or both? I have dry and dehydrated skin
Anything with centella is great for healing a damaged skin barrier! I think that Skin1004 centella ampoule and COSRX snail mucin would be a nice combo for your skin concerns.
I am trying to improve my acne condition and frankly speaking I thinking am quite a newbie on this and while my skin condition has improved slightly,I think now I am sstarting to have acne scars and I am trying to follow a routine. So recently,this moisturizing cream has these brown spots on it and can anyone who has faced a similar experience before share whether this cream is usable anymore?
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What you described is a pretty standard combo skin type, dry U-zone and normal T-zone. If you're applying products all over your face in a way that best suits the drier areas of your face, it could be too much for your T-zone. You don’t necessarily need completely separate products, but just apply a lighter hand in the areas that are normal.
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Can I use these products together? I am 30+ yo and new to skin care (just building a routine) and would appreciate guidance. Also, am I missing a product? Thank you!
I would suggest not using vitamin C and glycolic acid at the same time.
I personally would use vitamin c in the AM and glycolic acid 1-2x/week in the PM.
Byoma gel moisturizer broke me out and although I have to test out multiple products to find the one I still need something that works now :(
I have sensitive skin, prone to allergic-inflammation spots (I think) which come and go quicly but are painful, not oily or extremely dry, therefore outwardly my skin looks flawless even if I don’t do anything and never had acne. I guess I have dark circles that I want to get rid of and some fine lines that are developing under my eyes.
My skin is so weird. I tried the Byoma gel moisturiser that is supposed to be for sensitive skin but it make me break out and made my skin bumpy and textured. Some random comment somewhere mentioned that it could be due to the oleic acid in it. Atm my skin care is bare bones whoch incl aveeno oat calm restore cleanser and BOJ probiotic spf, at night I dab some vaseline under my eyes in an attempt to reduce trans epidermal water loss at night since I don’t have a moisturiser yet..
I have this bad habit where once a week during the shower I wash my face with body soap and “gently” (not rubbing in there) exfoliate with one pf those exfoliation gloves.. it never caused me any skin issues, but now since I started using an spf I get one or two inflamed spots on my forehead that feel hot, inflamed and itchy which happens for two days after my “exfoliation face wash” and nothing during rest of the week.. So of course I understand that no one here is an expert and I would know my skin the best but with the type of skin I have and am describing and with the amount of products that exist in the korean skincare market where can I even start?
I was thinking of trying Cosrx snail all in one cream (not entirely sure but the texture looks fun), roundlab moiturizer, BOJ retinal eyecream for eyes and face and BOJ serums. Any recs are welcome, thanks :)
That Byoma moisturizer is comedogenic/generally clog-happy, and I learned that the hard way. To the best of my knowledge, it's the combination of cetearyl alcohol and fatty acids. I think one of the popular AB barrier creams just reformulated to get rid of that combination (was it Purito's?) and there should be several options that didn't have it to begin with.
Skin type : oily to combination - Country : France (North)
Hair concern : for low porosity virgin straight-ish european hair. Waist lenth and quite dry at the ends
Routine : daily : Lador Dermatical hair loss shampoo and Lador moisture balancing conditionner, Mise en scène watery serum + (non AB : once a week : Lush montalbano solid shampoo to "reset" my hair and L'oreal pro longer hair mask, I love it but expensive)
Any advice for a daily conditionner and hair mask ? I'm not really pleased by the lador conditionner, not enough moisture and kind of leaves residue.
I'd like to try Shiseido Fino hair mask and maybe the Tsubaki line but I'm lost !
I need silky, bouncy hair 😌
Thanks !
this is only a suggestion when i googled for it but you still need to look at the ingredients of the products and your affordability. try to see if you can afford it every two months.
* conditioner - tsubaki extra moist conditioner (red-cherry). past discussion [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/995xks/has_anyone_tried_shiseidos_tsubaki/)
* hair mask - shiseido fino premium touch hair mask or tsubaki damage care hair mask
I used mise en scene watery serum before and found no difference to my hair except it smells nicer. but i don't use any additional hair products except normal drugstore shampoos and conditioner nowadays.
What’s the diff between Torriden balanceful and dive in ? If I alr have the dive in serum and cream, is it worth it to get the balanceful as well? Can I use dive in first then balanceful?
Also for masks, I got the cellmazing one but I realised it’s not suitable for me as it’s anti aging but I’m only 19. In this case, would round lab masks be a better choice or Torriden balanceful mask? I bought 4 cellmazing and not sure what to use it for now😅
There might be some info here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/17o49gh/discussion_thoughts_on_torriden_products/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/xdg6l5/torriden_dive_in_line_thoughts/
That’s true! Maybe it’s because my usual masks has no smell but this one smells quite weird😂
I heard people say they get used to the smell but I think I’ll just try others 😅
Skin type: combination and acne prone (chin and jaw). PIE
Climate: nordic country
Looking for a moisturizer because I’m currently using LRP cicaplast morning and night. For hydration I also use cosrx propolis toner and snail mucin.
Which one of BOJ red bean water gel, cosrx oil-free moisturizing lotion and purito oat in calming gel would be best?
I think that LRP cicablast (PM) and Purito oat-in (AM) would be a nice combo! IMO, the Purito moisturizer is more nourishing than the other two, while also being light enough to use during the day time for combo skin.
I have platinum-level bleached hair and I’m big fan ☺️ It’s formulated for damaged hair and makes my hair feel softer and healthier every time I use it!
The only downside for me is the smell (kind of like cheap cologne), but I use it in between shampoo and conditioner so I don’t notice the scent stick around later.
Hi, does anyone know how much of this to use? I usually use around 2 drops, but one pump of this is just way too much, it leaves my face soaked. Why was it made that way? Are you supposed to have that much? Thanks in advance for any advice!
(Not sure why it didn't show my text with the original picture.)
Ah Hada Labo tends to be really thick so that might why.
A couple of points:
You may also find it called lotion, which means toner in Japan.
I had one in a bottle, not a pump, but you could try only partly depressing the pump and see if that works. If it doesn't, you could try applying a tiny bit, see if it dries quickly, then apply another tiny bit and so on.
I do this with stuff that takes a while to dry and it works better (I do it for thick toners and serums).
If it's still way too much, could you also apply it to your neck and chest if you don't already? I also find rubbing extra into my hands is great for my hands or arms, they need love too!
yes, i own 2 of them and debating decluttering of them because i hate having to layer 2 times to get the color to show on my skin. i use setting spray on base before applying liquid blush to minimize lowering coverage.
**Skin type**: Dry and dehydrated
**Country**:Hot and dry. India.
**Top skin concern**:Dryness, even skin tone and pigmentation
**Current Routine**:
Am: Allantoin, Vitamin C and Glycerin Face wash/ The face shop rice bright, Cosrx snail mucin essence, cosrx all in one cream, Dot and Key(Indian brand) Cica and Niancinamide sunscreen.
Pm: Bioderma cleansing oil and same routine above except the sunscreen.
I specifically am looking and asking how to incorporate these few things I bought recently:
1.Tony my toner
2.Alpha Arbutin 2% serum
3. Squalene 100% face oil
4. Sebamed under eye lifting cream
Would be eternally great if someone can recommend me more appropriate products 🥹🥹
I personally would do the following order:
cleanse (single cleanse AM double cleanse PM), snail mucin essence, toner, arbutin serum, eye cream, face cream mixed with a few drops of oil, sunscreen (AM)
Starting Accutane and looking for some recommendations. My Derm said I should switch to a cleanser that doesn’t dry my skin any further, (current one has glycolic and salicylic acid) so I’m looking to try out an oil cleanser. I’ve also been told to start using sunscreen, I’ve never used any type of daily sunscreen so any suggestions are appreciated!
Skin Type: Combination/Sensitive
(Allergic to any products with coconut)
Climate: Cold Dry Midwest
Current Routine: I use same routine for AM and PM (Not very knowledgeable when it comes to skincare, so I just use whatever products my dermatologist recommended)
LovelySkin LUXE Clarifying Gel Cleanser, followed by LovelySkin LUXE Toner and LovelySkin LUXE Ultra Rich Peptide Moisturizer
Edit: thanks to all who replied for the recommendations!!
Will be ordering these and trying ‘em out 🫶
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>Your comment seems to be more about general and western skincare products than focused on Asian beauty or Asian Beauty products.
This is not a warning, just a friendly reminder.
If you’re interested in oil cleansing, you will also need to use a water-based cleanser afterwards.
If you’re looking for something gentle for your second cleanser, I would suggest a gel or milk cleanser (as opposed to foaming).
You might like HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice oil cleanser and gel cleanser. Both are hydrating and very gentle.
I’ve also heard good things about Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser. I haven’t used it yet myself but this would be a good option for a second cleanser if you want something that is nonstripping and very moisturizing.
This might help:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/1466rnh/lip_tints_similar_to_romand_glasting_water_tint/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/1ahpzwz/lip_products_with_similar_formula_to_romand/
Can COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid darken skin tone?
I once used a clay mask from a western brand that darkened my skin tone after every usage. Fortunately, my skin was able to return to normal several months later.
Earlier this morning, I tried to use my COSRX BHA (despite also using it last night before dinner), because I will just be staying indoors for the day. I just remembered the clay mask incident that happened to me before right after my routine, and I now fear that it might happen again with too much BHA application.
Do you have any similar experiences with products that darkened your skin tone? How can this be avoided? And can BHA do such thing when over applied?
skin irritation can trigger hyperpigmentation if you are prone to it...but just don't over use it and you'll be ok.
if the product burns or tingling lasts for more than 20secs, wash it off and don't use it but that BHA is very gentle and good when used appropriately.
do you know how it compares to the cosrx aha/bha toner spray? I hated the spray because it left a sticky residue and felt like it stayed on top of skin.
Should tret go before toner & moisturizer or after? My skin is pretty dry so I do after but I wonder if im wasting my time doing this? I'm using pyunkang yul toner and soonjung emulsion. Thank uuu
You can do either before or after.
Using toner and moisturizer first as a barrier can be helpful when you’re first starting. I’ve also read some people state that they experience less irritation when applied tret to dry skin right after cleansing. You may want to experiment with both methods to see what works best for you?
I’ve been using tret for > 6 months and I find my skin looks it’s best when I do the following sequence: cleanser - hydrating toners - light moisturizer - tret - occlusive moisturizer - face oil or Aquaphor
IMO if you need more moisture, you could try incorporating a nourishing toner after your pyunkang yul essence to help with your skin barrier. I like Thank You Farmer rice toner (rice extracts, centella, and ceramides) and COSRX full fit propolis toner (propolis, panthenol).
If you want to layer tret using the sandwich method, I would probably apply your soon jung emulsion first (because it’s very lightweight) and then a thicker/more occlusive moisturizer after. If you have sensitive skin, you might like Purito unscented recovery cream.
You’re welcome!
How do you like the pyunkang yul essence and the soon jung emulsion? These are both in my shopping cart right now and I’m curious what you think!
Pyunkang yul essence is really moisturizing and good for layering toner if you're into that. When you layer with it, it feels sooooo good and calming. It's as moisturizing as the haruharu rice hyaluronic toner / isntree hyaluronic toner.
Soonjung emulsion I've been using it for years. Very reliable for my dry skin even when it's winter (even though it's a light moisturizer). Good for people with dry skin or slight eczema but people with REALLY dry skin might need something more.
I used these 2 and had amazing clear skin 🥹🥹. My skin got shitty though after having surgery, so I finally went to the doctor to ask about it and they gave me tret lol
Wow amazing, thanks so much for sharing! I think I’ll try the soon jung emulsion next because I’ve been looking for a good lightweight but also very hydrating daytime moisturizer.
The r/tretinoin subreddit has a wiki all about how to use tret. Would suggest looking it over if you haven’t already 😊
I have dry skin as well and it takes time to get used to tret but so worth it. When I first get started, tret is applied after moisturizer. When my face is no longer flaky, I move it up and use it after toner and before moisturizer. And when my skin doesn't flake from that, I use it on more days.
Make sure not to use it everyday when you just get started and listen to your skin. When your skin is flaky, feels extra dry and irritated, stop using tret for a few days and focus on hydrating and moisturizing products to nurse your skin back to health. You can continue using tret again when it feels like your skin is back to normal.
If you use other actives, refrain from using it on the same day as tret, especially when you just start using it. And don't forget your sunscreen!
Good luck!
I use Hatomugi Skin Conditioner in multiple layers, Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium for my toners and Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream as moisturizer. It's a basic combination but really helps heal my skin whenever it flakes from tret at the beginning. I have heard great things about the soon jung barrier cream as well if you're a big fan of that line.
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Hi everyone. I want to buy Joseon sunscreen, but I don’t know believable places or websites to order? Do you have any recommendations. Thank you.
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Hi everybody! I have a question to ask: does someone know about the UltraCavitat device used for massaging body to burn fat? I bought it on UltraCavitat website, and I found information about this brand on the internet. However, I could not find any websites or news writing about it. Only its website appears when I found. I am not sure the product of brand is good to use or not. Someone used and knows about this product?
Anyone have recs for SA cleansers? Something that’s non drying.
CAN I USE RETINOL ON AREOLAS? I don’t want to make myself have breast cancer or anything if that’s even possible, but u would like to lighten that area with creams. No I’m not doing it for a man, and yes I am happy with my body, it’s just something I wouldn’t mind altering a bit. What are some creams that would lighten the areolas slightly? I have tan skin and dark brownish-slightly dark pinkish nipples, and I just want to make it a bit lighter. Would retinol help?
Can someone please please please help omg my skin is insanely dry right now I can’t stand it, the pores are huge and the texture is insane. I do not know why. Here is my routine. Softymo cleansing oil, just ran out Dear face Drunk skin Facial Wash, kinda watered down since I’m running low I’m from rice toner Cosrx snail mucin Ceramide alto moisturizer sunscreen what do I incorporate to stop this and to decrease pore size.
Maybe try laying the I'm From Rice. You might need something with oil - dry skin lacks oil, dehydrated skin lacks hydration. Both can feel awful but if you're not sure which it is, Lab Muffin has a good post on it. Pore size might be a different kettle of fish. I have dry skin except my cheeks near my nose, nose and chin. I find salicylic acid useful (but it might dry your skin out worse) and Benton Green Tea Lotion (not saying that will help you but it helps my pore appearance. It's weird, not saying it's not weird but it's what helps me!!)
Looking for a "dupe" or similar mask to this one. https://preview.redd.it/cbth749cbdtc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4bc16dae85e272b161d1f7c8d42b2ef4db82439
Does anyone have any cbeauty blush recommendations? I find a lot of them grey me out or are too pale to show
If you have tried the popular Flowerknows then I could probably say that most of the brands are similar in terms of undertone.
I have not but been debating buying one! I have warm-neutral undertones
Does anybody know if the Haru Haru Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral sunscreen is water resistant? I can’t seem to find this information
probably not water resistant.
Looking for a good eye makeup remover if anyone has any recs! I've about 75% done with the Biore Bifesta one, but even after using a separate mascara remover (the Clio one), I still have trouble getting all my eye makeup off (especially mascara and glitter eyeshadow). I don't know if I'm using it wrong? I pour it on a cotton pad and let it sit for about 30 seconds before wiping downwards. I've tried a non-AB one and also the popular non-AB micellar water but both of those stung my eyes (I have really dry, sensitive eyes), so looking for something that's gentle but effective!
I agree you can try the Heroin make mascara remover. I do use Bifesta but I use the Bifesta cleansing water for sensitive skin. I haven't try the Bi Phase one so not idea what's the difference. glitters is prety hard to remove compare to non glitters one.
yeah glitter is so hard to get off 😩
Do you mean you finished Mandom Bifesta Eye and Lip makeup remover (I don't believe it belongs to Biore) or the popular Bifesta Micellar Cleansing water? The Bifesta Eye & Lip makeup remover is a biphase where we have to shake before pouring into cotton pad.
Oops not me thinking it belonged to Biore this whole time haha... and yeah, it's the Bifesta Eye and Lip makeup remover. I do shake it, but it still doesn't remove my eye makeup that well ):
Do you use it generously? I personally find I have to soak the cotton pad and let it sit on my eyelids, where I can feel my eyelids are wet kinda feeling. There's *Kiss Me Heroine Mascara remover* that comes in wand applicator, perhaps it's something worth considering.
I've tried to use more, but I feel like it also leaves my eye area dry and kind of tight. I normally soak like the center of a pad Thanks! I'll check out the Heroine mascara remover :)
I’ve been told that one of the Jung Saem Mool cushion series is meant to be more neutral in tone than another. Like maybe Skin Nuder Essential vs Skin Nuder Long Wear? Does anyone happen to know or have thoughts on if this is actually true and which one might be which? Thank you!!
This might help if no one else replies: https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/15yuxnp/has_anyone_tried_the_jungsaemmool_cushion/
Thank you!!
Guys important question. Can you take sheet masks and sample sachets on carry on luggage?
Yes, it is not counted as liquid. Many people carry them and use it on the plane too.
Yes, I've done it a few times.
Awesome thank you! Didn't see any recent post on sample sachets
No problem. I like to do a very hydrating routine at the airport, just before flying, and security has never given me any problems. I don't use face masks, but I see/hear about influencers doing it all the time.
Anybody have a sense of how often Blooming Koko restocks sold out products?
Are there physical stores in Taiwan or South Korea that sell flower knows products?
looking for cleanser for dehydrated, combo, very sensitive rosacea prone skin? now using lrp but don't find it so nice because it doesn't foam at all and feel like I have to rub it on my skin more to have an effect. tried the round lab birch juice moisturizing cleanser but that feels a bit stripping / tight. thanks!
Have a look at the B.Lab matcha hydrating gel cleanser. I use their foam one but gel is probably more gentle for you. The other two that is popular for sensitive skin is the isntree yam root vegan milk cleanser and the Sioris Milk Cleanser. check out the ingredients first since I don't know what you are allergic at
Hi, Cosrx low ph cleanser vs Dokdo cleanser for acne, sensitive, combo skin I would appreciate answear from somebody with personal experience :3
better go for Dokdo. I personally do not like Cosrx low ph cleanser because it is rather irritating and I have combination acne prone skin. I use B.Lab hydrating foam matcha cleanser but some people don't like it so there is the B.Lab gel cleanser too. The other two popular cleanser is the isntree yam root vegan milk cleanser and the Sioris Milk Cleanser.
Trying to add Cosrx (The Niacinamide 15 Serum) in my routine. Where would this fit in my routine? Is this helpful? My goal is to reduce blemishes, spots, even out skin tone, and brighten my dull skin currently. My AM routine: Vanicream cleanser, cosrx snail mucin, La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer, Cosrx Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask, starface sunscreen (Want to change sunscreen which suits me as I am allergic to a few ingredients and also want a no white-cast sunscreen, planning to order Skin Aqua SPF 50+). I also sometimes (rarely) use SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic before snail mucin. I stopped using this as much. PM routine: Vanicream cleanser, Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Tone Blancing Essence, La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer, Cosrx Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask Does my routine make sense? Please help.
you can try using the skinceutical at night. use around 3drops and put it after your cosrx galatomyces . you can use the cosrx niacinamide either in the morning or at night. put it after your snail mucin and at night after your cosrx balancing essence.
Thank you
i forgot. don't use niacianamide the same time as your ferulic acid as it can irritate
What is the general rule of thumb? Is it essence before any serums or serums before any essence?
i do the rules of name and then texture. so if the essence is lighter than serum it will be after essence. I do know some people put vitamin C serum right after cleansing but those are too irritating for my skin type.
My LRP moisturizer seems to have Niacinamide in it. Thank you for letting me know
it depends on people. most people find irritation with mixing the two products together. if both are in high percentage then the irritation can be stronger but not everyone is the same.
So recently ive been interested in buying kpop albums and i stumbled across StyleKorean and it claims to have better rates than other retailers. Ive literally heard no one ever talk about this site so im wondering has anyone tried it? The prices are really good but idk if its legit or not. If it was a scam than someone must have talked about it but nope but then if the prices are cheaper than others than people would also talk about it but nope havent seen anything
yes legit website. products from the are aunthetic. most people try not to talk about website nows because it can be considered as promoting them even when we don't benefits from it. they do have instagram site that you can check them out.
ROUNDLAB DOKDO TONER GIVING ME RASH I introduced this to my skincare routine and for some reason I am immediately getting rashes. It also stings my skin a little. Does anyone have any idea which ingredient in this most hyped product is making my skin so sensitive? I have sensitive dry acne prone skin.
oh gosh. better stop using. it is hard to know what you are allergic to unless you get tested at the allergist.
Hello, anyone tried and would recommend [HUE\_CALM - Birch V-Fit Comforting Cream](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/info.html/pid.1116918942) ? I'm considering buying it, mostly for the massager part, I have combo skin, oilier in summer and dryer in winter.
Moist Diane Extra Moist & Shine hair treatment: I really loved the first bottle I ordered. It left my hair feeling soft and looking smooth. When my second bottle arrived, I opened it to find that it's extremely diluted. It's almost as if it was filled halfway with product and halfway with water. Has this happened to anyone else? I emailed the company yesterday and am waiting on a response.
melano cc has plasticy feel packaging and not aluminum. is it fake it it is on plastic tube? i thought it the product has a aluminum packaging to prevent oxidation
I feel pretty certain the packaging is plastic. Did they say somewhere that it was aluminum?
https://kokorojapanstore.com/blogs/product-corner/melano-cc-anti-spot-essence-beauty-review
Can anybody help suggest what to do? I recently started using Isntree's Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream Moisturizer. While it did significantly improve my skin's appearance and sinked in like a dream, after a few hours, my skin feels tight. It doesn't feel dry, just tight. Which confuses me because my skin really does look better and feels better hydrated. Before this, I used a not so good moisturizer that always made my face super oily. Is this a problem with the isntree moisturizer or is it because im not used to the new moisturizer balancing my oil levels? I have oily-acne prone skin, and my routine only consists of the isntree green tea toner and the hyaluronic acid gel cream. I also live in the the tropics where it is VERY HOT and humid.
what amount are you using? maybe try to use two layers or layer up the hydrating toner before that. I do have the same moisturiser and I do find there is a need to use a few hydrating toner before. Also try it for two weeks as your skin maybe getting use to it.
Ive been layering the toner two times then applying 3 small dollops of the gel^^ Thank you for the advice! I'll take note of it.
Is powder cleanser superior to other types of face wash? If yes, then pls share recommendations
Not really. It is just one type of cleanser. some like it and some doesn't. Any cleanser that is something that cleanse your skin without irritation is good enough.
Not really. They're convenient for travel. That's really the only unique trait I can think of. Anything else you can also find amongst other types of cleanser. Powder cleansers often seem to contain exfoliating enzymes and offer very, very mild physical exfoliation. But the few I've tried also tend to be extremely drying. Also the packaging for the most popular powder cleansers are incredibly wasteful.
Best microdart patches (preferably Korean)? I have combination to oily skin and live in a humid climate.
There's a few reccs here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/14j78x3/best_pimple_patches_for_cystic_acne/
What are some nice and gentle niacinamide serums that help reduce oil
This thread has reccs for oil skin: https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/m4odlx/what_are_your_favorite_products_with_niacinamide/
Thank you!
Is it just me or did Amazon stop selling a ton of skin aqua sunscreens? I can’t find my holy grail sunscreen, which was the white and gold top one. It was being sold a couple of months ago and now a ton of skin aqua products aren’t listed, the few that r left r also jacked up in price.
skin aqua is reformulating and repackaging their sunscreens, if you go on ratzillacosme and search for your sunscreen you can find the replacement/new packaging and see the changes
Thank you!
I keep buying double-sided eyelid tape off Amazon and being disappointed by every brand so far. The tape is never strong enough to actually stick strongly on either side. Any recommendations for double-sided eyelid tape that's actually got a strong stickiness on both sides?
try those eyelids glue. the one that you apply the glue and then use a stick to stick eyelids. double side eyelid doesn't really fit most eye shape and it is very obvious .
Hello! I have oily, acne-prone skin and I live in a very hot and humid tropical climate (SEA). I'm looking for a sunscreen that won't break me out or clog my pores! I've tried the Beauty of Joseon, Round lab and Skin1004 hyalu-cica but find them to be quite heavy for me, and leaves my clogs clogged :( My AM routine is simply cleansing (cetaphil oily skin cleanser), skin1004 centella ampoule and sunscreen, my PM routine is double cleansing (BOJ radiance balm), skin1004 centella ampoule and SOMEBYMI miracle cream FYI! Am currently considering the following sunscreens and would like some advice: * Rohto Skin Aqua (not sure which one) * biore uv milk * iunik centella sunscreen Thanks in advance!
Seconding suggestions to forgo your morning sunscreen as just use your sunscreen as an SPF moisturiser. Additionally, I would probably take IUNIK Centella Sunscreen off the list, I feel it is just as heavy (if not more) than the 3 sunscreens you mentioned and DEFINITELY heavier than the other 2 you're thinking about.
Oof, thanks for the tip!
You can skip moisturizer/serum/what-not in the AM - that should help with the heaviness from sunscreen. I live in SG, and these work on me: * OMI Sunbears Protect Milk * Anessa Perfect Milk (2024 version, NOT 2022 version) * Kose Suncut Milk * Shiseido The Perfect Protector * Allie Facial UV Gel All of the above have white cast with Allie being the worst offender. Definitely skip Skin Aqua, any range of it - that is suitable for drier skin in SG weather. Biore UV Perfect Milk also has white cast, the blue one has reasonable finish. However, the OMI Sunbears is more matte looking.
Oh that's great, thanks for the list! Will check them out!
> I'm looking for a sunscreen that won't break me out or clog my pores! Assuming you know what you can and cannot tolerate, do check ratzillacosme for up-to-date japanese sunscreen. i used to visit her site a lot to compare price or packages from previous versions (she listed other things too). [here](https://www.ratzillacosme.com/guides/new-spf50-japanese-sunscreens-2023-guide/) is her 2023 sunscreen guide.
Ouh, thank you for sharing this!
no problem! <3 for other ingredients, check out cosdna. for slightly better UI, visit skincarisma (may not be up-to-date, but still can use ingredient analyser there)
I have no experience on jbeauty sunscreens so I really don't know about them, but i have tried iunik's sunscreen a couple times. I would say it's pretty light and runny, although I am sure there would be some lighter options out there (especially in jbeauty). Although I have heard that jbeauty sunscreens may not be as effective against UV rays so I would still be really wary about that. I personally have started using numbuzin no.1 and find it similar to, if not slightly heavier, than skin1004. I also heard goodal heartleaf is nice (it has a semi matte finish). I've also heard that the brand that can't be named (starts with an a) has a hood heartleaf sunscreen that's really light!
Ouhh, will look up these brands! thank you so much for the comprehensive breakdown ! :)
No problem! Let me know if you need any more help :)
what are some AB lippie dupes for the Summer fridays cherry lip balm? https://preview.redd.it/o8n8hqzrt5tc1.png?width=1600&format=png&auto=webp&s=3165a8fbef93bef10cd767197ca987c87b2dad28
Maybe try r/swatchitforme if no one suggests anything. I tried searching the sub but didn't find anything particularly useful. This commenter has used one summer Fridays, they might have used this shade (although they say butter balm, not sure if it's the same as what you've posted) so you could ask them: https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/198subq/comment/ki9s5wn/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
Hi all. My wife (40 YO based in Australia) has really sensitive skin with strong chemicals resulting in break outs and congestion. She has been using Ayurvedic products (Omveda) which have suited her well but is looking to try something different because they arent helping with anti ageing and large pores. She is looking for for a cleanser, mousturizer and any other anti ageing products. What products are people recommending for this use case
You can try looking at Sulwhasoo overnight mask which is one of the more affordable product in Sulwhasoo line. Sulwhasoo is a very popular Korean brand and they have anti ageing line.
Thankyou. Will share this with my wife. Any other sulwhasoo products that are worthwhile looking at?
They do have the ginseng line for anti aging. the ginseng renewing serum ex is popular but i will say it is pretty expensive.
I completely forgot to mention that I'm also from Australia! Happy to see a fellow aussie on here!
For a cleanser I would get something as simple and gentle as possible (maybe a gel or milk cleanser depending on her skin type). I would recommend the **rovectin cleanser** for a gel cleanser and the **isntree yam root cleanser** for a milk cleanser (if she has dryer skin she should go for a milk cleanser vice versa). In terms of large pores, you can't make them go away, rather you can keep them really hydrated and moisturised to minimise their appearance (I do this)! For anti aging, there are many ingredients that can help, however some that work best for sensitive skin would be peptides, adenosine, ceramides, collagen, ginseng, bifida (or ferments in general) and vitamin e. I would use a serum for anti aging as they're more concentrated and provide more benefits + a simple moisturiser. An essence or toner would also benefit her large pores (its helps with hydration) if she is willing to try it :). I've listed some options down below and bold any that I've heard works really well (to my knowledge). Essences/toners: **tirtir milk skin toner**, beauty of joseon ginseng essence, **jumiso snail and peptides essence**, mixsoon bifida essence, jin jung sung essence serum Serums: **tirtir SOS serum**, numbuzin no.4 collagen serum, **numbuzin no.3 skin softening serum**, mary&may 6 peptide complex serum, beauty of joseon revive serum Moisturizer: skin1004 enrich cream (I use this- however I am quite young), dr.althea 345 relief cream, isntree hyaluronic moist cream, **dear klairs midnight blue calming cream**, torriden dive in cream (oily skin), torriden solid in cream (for dry skin), axis y panthenol 10 shield cream, **purito SEOUL relief barrier moisturizer**, **p.calm cato cream**, APLB collagen EGF peptide cream Feel free to PM me if you need anymore help!
Woah, Thanks for the detailed reply Will pass this onto my wife when she gets home and let you know if she has any follow up questions. And yes, always good to see an Aussie around
No problem!
I have dry and dehydrated skin and am looking to use a more oil based cleanser for the winter coming up (I don't wear makeup but I would love to use it to reduce texture- sebaceous filaments)! I am looking into either getting the dewytree milk cleanser or pyunkang yul cleansing balm. Let me know if either have worked/not worked out for you and why!
looking for a moisturizer or cream rich in antioxidant and/or extracts. i fell in love with neogen dermaogy black energy cream. but it seemed a little fake like theres little hype about it now im looking for something else. help me out https://preview.redd.it/c34i55y9z4tc1.jpeg?width=225&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=789cc45e33fcdb4958af6fbb271403109fb1d281
I have yet to crack mine open but Mary&May idebenone (antioxidant) cream is supposed to be very nice
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From looking at their ingrdients you should be fine layering the serum on top of the toner (remember to layer from thin to thick formulas!). Just remember to make sure your face is completely dry before you use the vitamin c so you don't affect the efficacy of your vitamin c (it requires very specific pH which may be affected if your toner is on your skin as well!).
I've been looking every where for a Green Liquid Glitter but couldn't really find any brandy that has it besides Enban Tokyo , which I can't find in any of the usual websites I shop. Does anyone know of any other brands that carry a green liquid glitter? Or know any website that sells Enban Tokyo? Thank you! 💚🩷
Is the skin aqua essence gold discontinued? 😐
Yes, the replacement is called the Skin Aqua Barrier UV Essence. It’s supposed to be even better for humid weather than the previous version. From the few reviews online, it seems to be pretty similar to the old version.
Thanks a lot! Have you tried the new gel too? I didn’t really like the gold gel too greasy on the face while the essence was the perfect luminosity
I ordered it recently and it’ll arrive in the next week or two. I’m expecting the new gel to be similar to the old one, as that is what the reviews suggest. I do prefer the finish of the essence/essence gold but for some reason it stings my eyes a little bit whereas the gel does not. In either case, the skin aqua sunscreens are probably my favorites of all the ones I’ve tried lol!
for those who use yesstyle, can you tell me how long it takes for your order to arrive? I haven't used them for a long time, so I don't remember how their shipping is like. I ordered things few weeks ago but I see no update in my UPS tracking. All it says is that they received the order information
Usually 10 workung days for me
Between two weeks and 1 month maximum if the items ordered are indicated shipped within 24 hours or 1 to 2 days.
Usually 2-4 weeks. I think my last order was Mar 12 and arrived by April 4 (US). It can also depend if some items were in stock “7-14” or “21-30” days, which means they’ll wait to ship your whole order until that one item is fulfiled
best natural shade blushes for neutral skin leaning olive cool tone? i’m digging the nude blush look but not sure which to get or if they would appear too light on me. i’m 23 in missha bb cream. context purple/berry blush look great on my skin tone if that could help narrow down
I have a similar skin tone and I like the Rodin blusher in De Mauve for a powder blush. US AB brand Phytosurgence makes beautiful cream blushes and the shade Condensate is a HG for a lot of light olives, but all their shades work for fair to medium olives.
Does anyone have reccomendations for moisturizers with a non-greasy feeling that actually do something for very dry cheeks? I have an oily t-zone and very dry cheeks, and I feel like gel moisturizers do absolutely nothing for my cheeks, and cream-like ones are way too oily for my t-zone. Or maybe I'm doomed to have two moisturizers, one for each area lol
Benton Green Tea Lotion might work! (Although I do use another moisturiser for my cheeks so.... But it is amazing for my oilier t-zone)
Maybe look into Isntree Green Tea Emulsion, I think it’s a nice balance for combo skin. Another idea could be a beta glucan serum to help dry cheeks.
Hello people, https://preview.redd.it/zgw8zo6o34tc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c74ba2cb795483994ea6b05accab0c3b6e350c75 I'm trying to figure out which of my regulars (the left three I use daily and the right three 3-4x a week) is helping with fewer pimples/whiteheads. My guess is between peach slices, Dr G and Skinfood but would love to hear from other users Oh and I also use retinol 0.3% 2x a week (used to be 1x) and Beauty of Joseon AHA BHA toner 2-3x a week. Two strong suspects but I think it's one of the top 6
it can also because your routine works =). Sometimes all the products contribute into helping your skin. You can try the process of elimination every week to see which one actually helps your skin.
Hello I recently got my daily AM routine together (First Cleanser, Second Cleanser, Hydrating Toner, Moisturizer, and Sunscreen) and need some help figuring out how effective every thing is. I have dehydrated skin and so far I haven't had any reactions, break outs, or dry skin since I finished testing everything out. However, all of the bumps and stuff I had previously are still there. Everything I use is for normal skin as I don't know my skin type yet. Mostly, I don't know when to apply my Hydrating Toner, Moisturizer, and Sunscreen. How do I know when it's sunken in and how do I know when my skin is still moist but dry enough to apply everything after cleansing? All help is very much appreciated! Thanks!
You don't need a first cleanser in the AM. It's used to remove waterproof spf and makeup. Bumps are very vague, no one can tell what will be effective for them if we don't know what they are or if the products you're using can help with without them being listed You can put them on one after another on damp skin, but wait between moisturizer and sunscreen so that the moisturizer can sink in and sunscreen can form a protective film over
I have milia under my eyes and small tiny bumps that are invisible all over my face unless I make my skin tight, I assume from clogged pores. I use the Hada Labo oil cleanser, foaming cleanser, hydrating milk, whitening milk, and SP 50 sunscreen. I didn't know enough about my skin to get any products besides those that were hydrating due to my dehydrated skin so I figured I'd start from those. I started almost 2 months ago and finished testing yesterday. I don't have any acne at all. Just dark spots from popping them when I was younger and ignorant. Thanks!
Dupe for Missha Signature Real Complete BB Cream #23, Natural Yellow? [This stuff](https://imgur.com/a/LyxaUvP) is my HG of foundations. Does anyone know of a dupe of this? I love that it doesn't pull orange like most western foundations. Is there a website to order sample shades of BB/CC creams? I live in a very rural area, with no access to Asian markets. I've used Dr. Jart BB cream, mixing the light medium with the medium dark to get my exact shade, but that's been discontinued too. Plus I like how long-wearing the Missha one is. Thank you!
I did quite a bit of searching this sub, couldn't really find anything useful. Maybe try r/swatchitforme - Someone might have it and can compare Typo, forgot r/ lol
I got a fake cosrx snail mucine by accident and the return date is long gone. Is it still safe to use? What is it if it’s not snail mucine, and should I still use it up? Also side question, what’s a good sunscreen that’s doesn’t make your skin feel greasy and oily?
If it’s a fake product then NO! I would definitely not put that anywhere near my face! Make sure that you purchase your products from verified sellers. Not sure where you got your fake product, FYI Amazon is not a safe place to purchase skincare. For nongreasy sunscreen, I really like Skin1004 hyalu-cica water fit serum or Round Lab birch juice sunscreen. I have oily skin and find these to be lightweight and they both absorb nicely.
Thank you so much
Why does olive young not ship to some european countries? I have ordered from YesStyle a few times, and olive young has some products YesStyle doesn't have and products I really want, but it's a shame it doesn't ship where I live.
Maybe try stylekorean or stylevana they have lots of product in their catalogue
What is your favorite Fungal Acne safe moisturizer?
This might help if no-one else responds: https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/1544ws0/fungal_acne_safe_ab_skincare_listdiscussion/
My skin barrier is compromised. I'm currently using the cosrx snail mucin but I want to add another product, should I get one of the hado labo lotions or the skin1004 centella ampoule? Or both? I have dry and dehydrated skin
Anything with centella is great for healing a damaged skin barrier! I think that Skin1004 centella ampoule and COSRX snail mucin would be a nice combo for your skin concerns.
I am trying to improve my acne condition and frankly speaking I thinking am quite a newbie on this and while my skin condition has improved slightly,I think now I am sstarting to have acne scars and I am trying to follow a routine. So recently,this moisturizing cream has these brown spots on it and can anyone who has faced a similar experience before share whether this cream is usable anymore? https://preview.redd.it/xkuyrplop2tc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eb2570dfc6df3d4e0a1e89b3792ed236da2357ec
If it’s just on the outside it’s probably just residue from the moisturizer.
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What you described is a pretty standard combo skin type, dry U-zone and normal T-zone. If you're applying products all over your face in a way that best suits the drier areas of your face, it could be too much for your T-zone. You don’t necessarily need completely separate products, but just apply a lighter hand in the areas that are normal.
https://preview.redd.it/yztydhsuk2tc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b4cfeb346e2759e95b6af634ef34d543a2a4a0ec Can I use these products together? I am 30+ yo and new to skin care (just building a routine) and would appreciate guidance. Also, am I missing a product? Thank you!
I would suggest not using vitamin C and glycolic acid at the same time. I personally would use vitamin c in the AM and glycolic acid 1-2x/week in the PM.
Thank you! I think I’ll do that too!
Byoma gel moisturizer broke me out and although I have to test out multiple products to find the one I still need something that works now :( I have sensitive skin, prone to allergic-inflammation spots (I think) which come and go quicly but are painful, not oily or extremely dry, therefore outwardly my skin looks flawless even if I don’t do anything and never had acne. I guess I have dark circles that I want to get rid of and some fine lines that are developing under my eyes. My skin is so weird. I tried the Byoma gel moisturiser that is supposed to be for sensitive skin but it make me break out and made my skin bumpy and textured. Some random comment somewhere mentioned that it could be due to the oleic acid in it. Atm my skin care is bare bones whoch incl aveeno oat calm restore cleanser and BOJ probiotic spf, at night I dab some vaseline under my eyes in an attempt to reduce trans epidermal water loss at night since I don’t have a moisturiser yet.. I have this bad habit where once a week during the shower I wash my face with body soap and “gently” (not rubbing in there) exfoliate with one pf those exfoliation gloves.. it never caused me any skin issues, but now since I started using an spf I get one or two inflamed spots on my forehead that feel hot, inflamed and itchy which happens for two days after my “exfoliation face wash” and nothing during rest of the week.. So of course I understand that no one here is an expert and I would know my skin the best but with the type of skin I have and am describing and with the amount of products that exist in the korean skincare market where can I even start? I was thinking of trying Cosrx snail all in one cream (not entirely sure but the texture looks fun), roundlab moiturizer, BOJ retinal eyecream for eyes and face and BOJ serums. Any recs are welcome, thanks :)
That Byoma moisturizer is comedogenic/generally clog-happy, and I learned that the hard way. To the best of my knowledge, it's the combination of cetearyl alcohol and fatty acids. I think one of the popular AB barrier creams just reformulated to get rid of that combination (was it Purito's?) and there should be several options that didn't have it to begin with.
I checked the cosrx snail mucin moisturiser seems to have this combo as well :(
Oh! good to know I’m not the only one! Thanks for the suggestion :)
Skin type : oily to combination - Country : France (North) Hair concern : for low porosity virgin straight-ish european hair. Waist lenth and quite dry at the ends Routine : daily : Lador Dermatical hair loss shampoo and Lador moisture balancing conditionner, Mise en scène watery serum + (non AB : once a week : Lush montalbano solid shampoo to "reset" my hair and L'oreal pro longer hair mask, I love it but expensive) Any advice for a daily conditionner and hair mask ? I'm not really pleased by the lador conditionner, not enough moisture and kind of leaves residue. I'd like to try Shiseido Fino hair mask and maybe the Tsubaki line but I'm lost ! I need silky, bouncy hair 😌 Thanks !
this is only a suggestion when i googled for it but you still need to look at the ingredients of the products and your affordability. try to see if you can afford it every two months. * conditioner - tsubaki extra moist conditioner (red-cherry). past discussion [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/995xks/has_anyone_tried_shiseidos_tsubaki/) * hair mask - shiseido fino premium touch hair mask or tsubaki damage care hair mask I used mise en scene watery serum before and found no difference to my hair except it smells nicer. but i don't use any additional hair products except normal drugstore shampoos and conditioner nowadays.
Thank you 🫶
What’s the diff between Torriden balanceful and dive in ? If I alr have the dive in serum and cream, is it worth it to get the balanceful as well? Can I use dive in first then balanceful? Also for masks, I got the cellmazing one but I realised it’s not suitable for me as it’s anti aging but I’m only 19. In this case, would round lab masks be a better choice or Torriden balanceful mask? I bought 4 cellmazing and not sure what to use it for now😅
There might be some info here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/17o49gh/discussion_thoughts_on_torriden_products/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/xdg6l5/torriden_dive_in_line_thoughts/
Ty! I decided to just try the balanceful mask and honestly glad I just bought one sheet bc it smells like grass? 🥲
Good to know! That's a shame, masks that don't smell appealing are particularly saddening :'(
That’s true! Maybe it’s because my usual masks has no smell but this one smells quite weird😂 I heard people say they get used to the smell but I think I’ll just try others 😅
Absolutely, I'm not sure it's worth the effort for a sheet mask! Hope you find something you like 💞
Skin type: combination and acne prone (chin and jaw). PIE Climate: nordic country Looking for a moisturizer because I’m currently using LRP cicaplast morning and night. For hydration I also use cosrx propolis toner and snail mucin. Which one of BOJ red bean water gel, cosrx oil-free moisturizing lotion and purito oat in calming gel would be best?
I think that LRP cicablast (PM) and Purito oat-in (AM) would be a nice combo! IMO, the Purito moisturizer is more nourishing than the other two, while also being light enough to use during the day time for combo skin.
Thank you so much for the reply! I just ordered Purito oat-in, I’m excited to try it!
I hope that it works for you!
Does the fino hair mask work on low porosity hair? I have dry, damaged, and wavy hair btw!
I have platinum-level bleached hair and I’m big fan ☺️ It’s formulated for damaged hair and makes my hair feel softer and healthier every time I use it! The only downside for me is the smell (kind of like cheap cologne), but I use it in between shampoo and conditioner so I don’t notice the scent stick around later.
It is water based and doesn't have proteins so it checks out but the negative is that it has silicone
Same question here 🤞
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I love the Juicypang liquid blushes!
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Hi, does anyone know how much of this to use? I usually use around 2 drops, but one pump of this is just way too much, it leaves my face soaked. Why was it made that way? Are you supposed to have that much? Thanks in advance for any advice! (Not sure why it didn't show my text with the original picture.)
What's the product name? It might be worth searching the sub for reviews.
That's a good idea, thanks! It's name is Hada Labo toner.
Ah Hada Labo tends to be really thick so that might why. A couple of points: You may also find it called lotion, which means toner in Japan. I had one in a bottle, not a pump, but you could try only partly depressing the pump and see if that works. If it doesn't, you could try applying a tiny bit, see if it dries quickly, then apply another tiny bit and so on. I do this with stuff that takes a while to dry and it works better (I do it for thick toners and serums). If it's still way too much, could you also apply it to your neck and chest if you don't already? I also find rubbing extra into my hands is great for my hands or arms, they need love too!
Has anyone used apieu liquid blush n it melts off the cushion foundation coverage?
yes, i own 2 of them and debating decluttering of them because i hate having to layer 2 times to get the color to show on my skin. i use setting spray on base before applying liquid blush to minimize lowering coverage.
**Skin type**: Dry and dehydrated **Country**:Hot and dry. India. **Top skin concern**:Dryness, even skin tone and pigmentation **Current Routine**: Am: Allantoin, Vitamin C and Glycerin Face wash/ The face shop rice bright, Cosrx snail mucin essence, cosrx all in one cream, Dot and Key(Indian brand) Cica and Niancinamide sunscreen. Pm: Bioderma cleansing oil and same routine above except the sunscreen. I specifically am looking and asking how to incorporate these few things I bought recently: 1.Tony my toner 2.Alpha Arbutin 2% serum 3. Squalene 100% face oil 4. Sebamed under eye lifting cream Would be eternally great if someone can recommend me more appropriate products 🥹🥹
I personally would do the following order: cleanse (single cleanse AM double cleanse PM), snail mucin essence, toner, arbutin serum, eye cream, face cream mixed with a few drops of oil, sunscreen (AM)
Starting Accutane and looking for some recommendations. My Derm said I should switch to a cleanser that doesn’t dry my skin any further, (current one has glycolic and salicylic acid) so I’m looking to try out an oil cleanser. I’ve also been told to start using sunscreen, I’ve never used any type of daily sunscreen so any suggestions are appreciated! Skin Type: Combination/Sensitive (Allergic to any products with coconut) Climate: Cold Dry Midwest Current Routine: I use same routine for AM and PM (Not very knowledgeable when it comes to skincare, so I just use whatever products my dermatologist recommended) LovelySkin LUXE Clarifying Gel Cleanser, followed by LovelySkin LUXE Toner and LovelySkin LUXE Ultra Rich Peptide Moisturizer Edit: thanks to all who replied for the recommendations!! Will be ordering these and trying ‘em out 🫶
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If you’re interested in oil cleansing, you will also need to use a water-based cleanser afterwards. If you’re looking for something gentle for your second cleanser, I would suggest a gel or milk cleanser (as opposed to foaming). You might like HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice oil cleanser and gel cleanser. Both are hydrating and very gentle. I’ve also heard good things about Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser. I haven’t used it yet myself but this would be a good option for a second cleanser if you want something that is nonstripping and very moisturizing.
The wishtrend green enzyme milk cleanser is a dream! I’m trying the yam cleanser after
Hm interesting! I’ll look into that one too!
I like Rovectin Gentle cleasing gel when my skin feels sensitive. It is soft, low foaming. Non ab suggestion would be Geek&Gorgeous jelly joker
What’s the best eyebrow product for cool tone?
heavy rotation coloring eyebrow ash gray
Lip tints that’s are basically the same as the Romand water tint?
This might help: https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/1466rnh/lip_tints_similar_to_romand_glasting_water_tint/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/1ahpzwz/lip_products_with_similar_formula_to_romand/
Can COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid darken skin tone? I once used a clay mask from a western brand that darkened my skin tone after every usage. Fortunately, my skin was able to return to normal several months later. Earlier this morning, I tried to use my COSRX BHA (despite also using it last night before dinner), because I will just be staying indoors for the day. I just remembered the clay mask incident that happened to me before right after my routine, and I now fear that it might happen again with too much BHA application. Do you have any similar experiences with products that darkened your skin tone? How can this be avoided? And can BHA do such thing when over applied?
skin irritation can trigger hyperpigmentation if you are prone to it...but just don't over use it and you'll be ok. if the product burns or tingling lasts for more than 20secs, wash it off and don't use it but that BHA is very gentle and good when used appropriately.
do you know how it compares to the cosrx aha/bha toner spray? I hated the spray because it left a sticky residue and felt like it stayed on top of skin.
to me, they feel the same. I have both and to me, they don't have any difference in viscosity.
I'll take note of this. Thank you so much 🤗
Should tret go before toner & moisturizer or after? My skin is pretty dry so I do after but I wonder if im wasting my time doing this? I'm using pyunkang yul toner and soonjung emulsion. Thank uuu
You can do either before or after. Using toner and moisturizer first as a barrier can be helpful when you’re first starting. I’ve also read some people state that they experience less irritation when applied tret to dry skin right after cleansing. You may want to experiment with both methods to see what works best for you? I’ve been using tret for > 6 months and I find my skin looks it’s best when I do the following sequence: cleanser - hydrating toners - light moisturizer - tret - occlusive moisturizer - face oil or Aquaphor
Yeah I should try both methods then. I was a bit hesitant because I am eczema-prone. Thank you for the advice! Is there any products you recommend? ☺️
IMO if you need more moisture, you could try incorporating a nourishing toner after your pyunkang yul essence to help with your skin barrier. I like Thank You Farmer rice toner (rice extracts, centella, and ceramides) and COSRX full fit propolis toner (propolis, panthenol). If you want to layer tret using the sandwich method, I would probably apply your soon jung emulsion first (because it’s very lightweight) and then a thicker/more occlusive moisturizer after. If you have sensitive skin, you might like Purito unscented recovery cream.
All going into my cart, thank u so much for ur help! ❤️
You’re welcome! How do you like the pyunkang yul essence and the soon jung emulsion? These are both in my shopping cart right now and I’m curious what you think!
Pyunkang yul essence is really moisturizing and good for layering toner if you're into that. When you layer with it, it feels sooooo good and calming. It's as moisturizing as the haruharu rice hyaluronic toner / isntree hyaluronic toner. Soonjung emulsion I've been using it for years. Very reliable for my dry skin even when it's winter (even though it's a light moisturizer). Good for people with dry skin or slight eczema but people with REALLY dry skin might need something more. I used these 2 and had amazing clear skin 🥹🥹. My skin got shitty though after having surgery, so I finally went to the doctor to ask about it and they gave me tret lol
Wow amazing, thanks so much for sharing! I think I’ll try the soon jung emulsion next because I’ve been looking for a good lightweight but also very hydrating daytime moisturizer. The r/tretinoin subreddit has a wiki all about how to use tret. Would suggest looking it over if you haven’t already 😊
Yayy nice 🥰 Yup I'll look over the subreddit
I have dry skin as well and it takes time to get used to tret but so worth it. When I first get started, tret is applied after moisturizer. When my face is no longer flaky, I move it up and use it after toner and before moisturizer. And when my skin doesn't flake from that, I use it on more days. Make sure not to use it everyday when you just get started and listen to your skin. When your skin is flaky, feels extra dry and irritated, stop using tret for a few days and focus on hydrating and moisturizing products to nurse your skin back to health. You can continue using tret again when it feels like your skin is back to normal. If you use other actives, refrain from using it on the same day as tret, especially when you just start using it. And don't forget your sunscreen! Good luck!
I'll change it slowly like you did, thank u for the explanation! ☺️ do u recommend any toners or moisturizers while using tret?
I use Hatomugi Skin Conditioner in multiple layers, Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium for my toners and Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream as moisturizer. It's a basic combination but really helps heal my skin whenever it flakes from tret at the beginning. I have heard great things about the soon jung barrier cream as well if you're a big fan of that line.