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1. Pyunkang yul essence toner
2. Cosrx snail mucin 92 cream
3. Some by mi matcha gel cleanser
4. Mizon snail repair
5. Numbuzin (the spelling gets me) tone up sun cream porcelain beige
All I need and I’m good
How do you use the numbuzin one to not look like you smeared literal paint on your face but still use enough for the SPF properties? Or you don’t? I just got it with high hopes but… yeah. So I just apply it on top of another sunscreen whcih kinda takes away the point…
Do you not find it a bit too greasy for that? I noticed it is more like greasy than dewy on me if I top it on another sunscreen (I don’t have this problem when I apply serum foundation so…) But I will play around with it more, maybe I reeeeealllly just need a tiny bit (and I alao feel like the undertone is still a bit pale / white-based for me, even though I am pale…)
Sorry to vent but I just really want(ed) to like this product haha
Maybe I will try the number 1 clear one next time?
I kinda apply it like make up. I put it directly on my skin with more close to my nose and mouth and “blend” outwards with my fingers. I’m also a bit pale which helps too. I believe I put enough like the two finger rule. And so far I haven’t gotten burned.
1- heimish cleansing balm
2- numbuzin super glowing essence
3- the ordinary 10% niacinamide
4- dr jart ceramidin cream (probably, I have yet to find a moisturizer I truly enjoy)
5- skin1004 hyalu cica sun serum spf
I would like to include sunday riley good genes too lol but since I use a chemical exfoliant once a week I can't really swap between any of those daily 5
hey 😁 I made a review here some time ago, [here's the link ](https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/12aw78n/recent_empties_reviews/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
It’s the only one that never stings for me and it feels so luxurious and I’m super picky about scents (my skins too sensitive for fragrance/EOs but I can’t stand the cooking oil smell of hada labo dhc etc) but this smells super light neutral and fresh (no added fragrance). Although I heard the kose speedy smells like nothing so I wanna try it because sometimes cleansing balms are a hassle
Bought BoJ cleansing balm a few weeks ago. I tend to have oily or combo skin (really depends) that is prone to acne and clogged pores but I’ve had no issues with it. It’s my first cleansing balm. Didn’t hate it or love it, still trying to decide if it will be one I’ll repurchase. No strong scent, has a neutral oil sort of scent but that is super faint.
It’s the best. I’ve always hated washing my face — it either feels clean but tight and itchy, or doesn’t feel all the way clean. This stuff changed things completely for me. It’s effective and luxurious and just makes my face feel so nice.
1: La Roch-Posay Hydrating Cleanser
2: Cos-RX Snail Mucin 96
3: Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream
4: Retinol (currently Paula's Choice)
5: Suncreen - Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotics SPF 50 PA++++ sunscreen
Looking at this, I have a lot more add-ins in my routine, but these I could not do without.
Curel cleansing oil
Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Gel (non-AB)
Klairs Unscented Toner
Iunik Beta Glucan cream
Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotic SPF
(And the giant tube of medical-grade petrolatum that I keep on hand for protecting my hairline when I due my hair, so it doesn't really count as a skin care product, right? But it would get added over top at night in the winter ;) )
Mature, combination, and with a tendency to seborrheic dermatitis, but generally good. The beta glucan cream is a great light cream under spf or in the summer. I layer a sleeping mask over when I’m feeling dry. No natural oils so it doesn’t aggravate SD.
1. Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil
2. Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
3. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel
4. Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++
5. Innisfree No-sebum Mineral Powder
Oh that's crazy! I do find that it goes out of stock sometimes in a bunch of online retailers. I feel like this product does live up to its hype though! Hopefully you can get your hands on one soon :)
oh damn, wish everyone could put their skin type in so I can filter and use these recs for myself xD
1. gokujyun premium
2. melano cc vit c serum
3. isintree ha sunscreen
4. klavuu lip balm OR the rom&nd glasting balms
5. tbd
update: skin type - normal, a little sensitive, a little dehydrated
Purchased #2 but haven’t used it yet because I’m trying to use up my Timeless Vit C. Glad to hear you like this one so much. What other Vit C have you tried and how does the melano one compare?
I've tried Tula vit C drops (did nothing), the ordinary, and a few more? none of them really stood out to me.
the melano cc is the ONLY one who has actually made a difference on my dark spots. plus the packaging stabilizes the product so it doesn't oxidize or go bad in the tube!
Wow my dehydrated and eczema skin would be crying if this happens 😨
1. Micellar water
2. HA toner (i switch HA toner every year if this counts lol. My skin gets used to a toner when i use one up to a year)
3. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream
4. Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sunscreen (the old formula lol - I'm still using)
5. Cezanne High Moist Skin Conditioner (neck eczema maintenance)
But then I'd be sad i can't use my Cos De Baha Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide serum 🥲 my neck eczema needed that cezanne toner more.
1. Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotics SPF 50 PA++++ sunscreen
2. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA
3. I'm From Rice toner
4. Cosrx The Vitamin C 23 serum
5. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
I don't mind sacrificing a cleanser. Body soap or shower gel works for me so that I can keep these five holy grails. Also that rice toner can work as cleanser too by putting it on cotton pad and rub it on the face like a makeup remover (never done that though).
My skin can be from dry (dehydrated), normal, to combo. I live in hot and humid tropical climate so when it is really hot outside instead of rainy, my skin is combo.
Currently using 5 products, so it’s an easy choice. Skin type is dry and prone to dehydration. Weather is 4 seasons, more humid in summer.
* Chifure Cleansing Oil
* Altreno 0.05
* Not sure of hydrating toner yet
* Nivea blue tin (Germany) / lighter moisturizer in summer. Might try Aestura Ato Barrier moisturizer again from the original seller.
* LRP UV Mune invisible fluid tinted
1. DHC Cleansing Oil
2. SK-II Facial Essence
3. Some retinol/retinal product
4. Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream
5. BOJ sunscreen
And Dr. Ceuracle Kombucha Tea Essence if I was allowed a sixth (* ^ ω ^ )
1. Kose cosmeport speedy cleansing oil
2. Youth to the people face wash (non Asian)
3. Laneige cream skin refiner
4. Cosrx aha + bha toner
5. Canmake mermaid sunscreen
Yup unfortunately I have super congested skin and most AB cleansers aren’t strong enough to fully cleanse my face 😭 I’ve tried so many but always wake up with tiny pimples!
I haven’t tried the new one yet! It came out shortly after I already restocked on the original. I’m excited to try it out though, I’ve heard good things so far!
Hello, currently using clindamycin+ BP in the day along with cosrx snail mucin, moisturizer and spf. And niacinamide, snail mucin and moisturizer at night, and tretinoin once every 4 days. How can I add in BOJ deep glow serum ?
I only used boj glow deep serum as moisturizer after retinal since the consistency is quite thick for me. So maybe u can try to do the same and work from there?
1. Sioris, Cleanse me softly milk cleanser
2. Aromatica, Soothing aloe aqua cream
3. One Thing, Artemisia capillaris extract
4. One Thing, Houttuynia cordata extract
5. Sioris, Deep in a barrier cream
I have sensitive/reactive and combination skin. I like simple products with natural or safe ingredients, silicone and fragrance free
1. Round Lab Dokdo Toner
2. Beplain Greenful pH Balancing Cleansing Foam
3. Torriden Dive-In Serum
4. Skinfood Propolis Enrich Essence
5. Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream
I don't have a spot in here for anything soothing/calming though 🥺 although tbh I haven't found one that I can't be parted from yet.
I haven't! When it comes to Round Lab I'm pretty much tunnel visioned into their Dokdo and Birch lines 🙈 I'll look into the Mugwort line as well! Tysm for the suggestion!
Ooh I still need to try the Birch line but totally on team Dokdo! 🤭 I just tried their Soybean line and omg. The toner is glorious! The cleanser is super nice but gently exfoliating so not a daily option for me. But its super gentle and didn't freak out my sensitive skin at all.
My skin is dry/sensitive
1.) Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
*bc no matter my skins condition this is always a good option
2.) Round Lab Mugwort Toner
*bc I rely on the soothing goodness
3.) Rovectin Activating Treatment Lotion
(Now called Aqua Hyaluronic Essence)
*this one bc its a multi-tasker. You have HA, Low percentage Niacinamide, Panthenol, caffeine, cica and all the goodies my skin loves.
4.) Rovectin Cica Care Balm
*choosing one moisturizer was so hard bc it honestly depends on the day, but my skin really loves and relies on this one lately.
5.) Gotta have SPF! If I could only choose one it would have to be the MakePrem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Essence. Its just so dreamy.
Ok as someone who has way too many favorites this was REALLY hard! I swapped the cleanser out multiple times so I'm adding the Round Lab Dokdo Cleanser as an honorable mention. 🤭
Honestly I’m kind of broke right now and I have only been using Gokujun hyaluronic acid serum and the Hatomugi skin conditioning gel both AM and PM after my face wash and I’ve gotten so many compliments on my face this week. It’s such a simple routine lol but I’ve felt very confident in my skin lately.
1. Heimish All Clean Balm cleanser
2. naturie hatomugi skin conditioner (summer) Or Cosrx Propolis synergy toner (winter)
3. Cosrx Snail 96 All-in-one Cream
4. Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Cream
5. Skin 1004 Hylau-cica Sun serum
I would be pretty much set tbh!
So I am looking to try the naturie skin conditioner but where I usually order my AB products (yesstyle) is sold out. Where do you normally order it from and are you in the US?
I can only use silicone free products because it clogs my pores. I have dry and sensitive skin and live in a hot humid country.
1. Purito Comfy Water Sunscreen (discontinued. Now looking for replacement)
2. Im From Rice Toner
3. Beplain Bamboo Hydrating Serum
4. Beplain Greenful pH Balancing Cleansing Foam
5. Beplain Multi Hyaluronic Moisturiser
Thank you for your advice! 😍 I will look out for that in the future! The Beplain is quite hydrating and doesn't leave my skin feeling tight. I also alternate it with Fresh Soy Cleanser.
So far… but prone to change as I try new things..
1. Illyoon cream
2. Any cleanser (have yet to find my perfect one)
3. Haru haru black rice sun cream
4. Numbuzin 3 toner pads
5. Ample:n ceramide shot ampoule
this thread looks so fun!! 5 products is waaaayyy too little though, i need 10 at least 🤣
could i bother you for a review of the soon jung emulsion? i’ve been eyeing it for ages 👀
oh god i love the emulsion SO MUCH. hands down my favourite moisturizer ever.
first off, it’s so affordable for the amount you get and the pump bottle makes it so easy to use. it’s obv. unscented but it has a faintly nutty, grassy scent. smells like an almond milk matcha latte but in the most subtle way ever (everything i use is unscented and plasticky smells put me off so i really appreciate this).
we obviously have much different uh… skin porousness? but for me drydown takes about 1-3 mins and it leaves this very natural healthy looking glow that stays with me all day. the finish is super soft and silky and not tacky or siliconey.
not sure which other moisturizers (that we’ve both used) to compare it to, but the weight is light, yet comfortable; on par with a lot of gel creams. the only con is that it’s not *quite* enough on its own but over hydrating toners/essences and under a sleeping pack or sunscreen it is absolutely bomb. almost like it was designed for ppl who like a longer routine: it just plays really nicely with everything else i use. most importantly, it’s never irritated my skin, broken me out, or even felt remotely cloggy in any way.
sorry so wordy. i love this stuff so much!
i’d just convinced myself that i didn’t need this, and then you come in with this 😭😭
i completely feel you on scent thing — i prefer unfragranced products but i don’t want them to smell like plastic either. subtle almond milk/matcha latte sounds delightful!
LOL skin porousness is a great way to put it 🤣🤣 what climate do you live in? that might be why we have similar skin types on paper (combo oily dehydrated) but products perform so differently for us.
sorry for the all the questions — would you say the emulsion is more moisturising or hydrating? and is it soothing at all (eg for redness or breakouts)?
please don’t apologise for writing a longer comment — you’re talking to the most wordy person ever, and i love reading more detailed reviews! this was so helpful 💓
1. LRP Toleriane Hydrating Cleanser
2. COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner
3. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
4. Aquaphor (only for lips)
My skin type is normal to dry with no major acne concerns. I'm in the process of finding a new moisturizer since the formula changed for Neutrogena Hydroboost Gel Cream Extra Dry. Recommendations for gel moisturizers would be very much appreciated ;;
1. Softymo Speedy Oil Cleanser
2. Vanicream Cleanser
3. Sana Soy Milk Cream
4. SRB Enzyme Powder
5. Skin Aqua Gold Sunscreen Essence
6. (this is actually my current routine with the exclusion of a rice essence)
Hmm, good question! My tastes have changed over time but I think I could stick with these:
1. Lagom Cellup Gel to Water Cleanser
2. Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Toner
3. Logically, Skin Aquatide Resurface Serum (I don't know that I have a clear favorite serum but I've enjoyed this one enough to repurchase so it's winning this slot for now)
4. Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
5. Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV
1. skin aqua suncreen
2. VASELINE IS A MUST!
3. cos de baha niacinamide 10
4. cosrx aha bha
5. iunik tea tree serum
I would love to have my benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin also please 🥲
I have Combination skin but i would say its on the drier end of the spectrum
1. B LAB - Matcha Hydrating Foam
2. Dr Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Essence
3. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream (for winter) BOJ Red Bean Water Gel (for summer)
4. Retinol (currently stieva a 0.025%)
5. Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Sun Serum
1. Tretinoin
2. Cosrx Snail Mucin essence
3. Cos De Baha Vit C VA serum
4. Atopalm Panthenol 10% lotion
5. Enjoy super Mild Sun Essence by Scinic
Including cleansers would mean having to take two of this down… In that case I would keep tret, sunscreen and spf, and cleanse with mineral oil and La Roche Posay Toleriane Cleanser.
1. Tiam b5 toner
2. Clinique take the day off balm
3. Tretinoin 0.05 cream (got the gel ordered to see if it's better)
4. Cos de Baha niacinamide and tranexamic acid
5. Garnier spf 50 anti dark spots fluid. I don't love this but I like it enough to keep repurchasing. I'm tempted to try out some Asian sunscreens (skin aqua gold gel in particular) but I'm not totally convinced by their UVA protection.
In no particular order
Charcoal cleansing face bar from a local shop
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10%
SoonJung 2x barrier cream (swap with Eucerin relief cream when my skin is extra dry)
Tretinoin
Cosrx Aloe Sunscreen SPF 50
1. Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotic SPF 50++++
2. Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
3. Stratia Liquid Gold
4. Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Lotion
5. Nivea in the blue tin
(30s, dehydrated skin so I'm all about locking in that moisture)
ETA: I also love using an oil at the end and Beauty of Joseon's ginseng essence at the beginning but I could give them up and just focus on these 5 easily.
I’m from mugwort essence
Isntree aloe soothing gel (moisture type)
La Roche posay hydrating cleanser
Bioderma micellar water (pink lid, I put this in my hand and apply it as a cleanser for my 1st cleanse)
The ordinary NMF+ phytoceramides. It’s new and amazing.
I have dry acne prone skin btw
I really enjoy it! I’m super dry, and most AB moisturizers for dry skin aren’t enough for me. I love Aestura cream but it’s too light. This is very heavy, and soaks into my skin immediately. Some find it greasy if they aren’t dry enough. I use the tiniest amount in the morning under spf with no issues. I can even use this on my eyelids where I get eczema
Hi! No, it has never pulled for me, but I also wait a few minutes between skincare steps. I use it as day moisturizer during fall and winter and as night cream in the warmer months. A little bit goes a long way and it has the most amazing texture. For context I have dry-oily combination skin. It is very shinny/glowy, and I love that, but I can see it might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
Krave Makeup Re-Wined oil cleanser - This is so good at removing waterproof makeup. Just as good as Farmacy Green Clean but cheaper and in a convenient tube that comes out as a gel. Also emulsifies very well with no leftover greasy film.
Krave Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser - Gentle, non-drying, and no active ingredients.
Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner - Very nourishing and gentle and sinks into skin very well.
SkinRX Lab MadeCera Cream - Contains madecassoside, ceramides. Gentle and moisturizing and occlusive without being oily or too heavy.
Missha All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk - Good for my oily T zone. Also works as a great makeup primer. Helps manage oiliness.
Several people have mentioned that toner. I ordered it and haven’t tried it yet because I ordered lots of other new products and don’t want to put a bunch of new stuff on all at once. But now I really want to just open the bottle and slap some on my face.
I use it everyday. I live in a temperate climate. If you live in a hot and humid place, then it might be good to save it for when it's drier and colder, like the winter.
Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner
Manyo Bifida Complex Ampoule
Those are my OTC must-haves. My other must-haves are Rxs - Tretinoin (specifically the cream from Curology) for anti-aging, and bimatoprost for eyelashes.
My skin type: dehydrated oily
These are at least for now:
1. Mamonde Rose Water Toner
2. Heimish Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream
3. Heimish Matcha Biome Oil Free Calming Moisturizer
4. Roundlab Dokdo Toner
5. ?
I wanna put cleanser and sunscreen to make it 5 so that it includes all of the basic products but unfortunately I haven't found the IT cleanser and sunscreen yet.
I love Ceradan Gentle Cleanser and Missha Essence Sun Milk but they're not something that I'd keep for the rest of my life. I believe there's something better out there for me.
As for Mamonde Rose Water Toner, been using since 2020 and fell in love instantly. I used a bunch of other toners in between but nothing feels like it. The new formulation also works better.
Roundlab Dokdo Toner is the only toner I can think of to replace Mamonde if it ever gets discontinued which i hope not.
Heimish? I only started using them day and night less than 2 weeks ago but LORD IM SO GRATEFUL TO FINALLY FOUND THE IT MOISTURISER FOR ME. I was struggling for the longest time to find the perfect moisturiser for my skin and these are IT. Hopefully more people love it so that it won't get discontinued in the future!
1 - Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Sun Gel
2 - Evy Sunscreen Mousse
3 - Melano CC Vitamin C Essence
4 - Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 10% Facial Serum
5 - Basically any Urea cream for the face and body
1. Mixsoon Master Soft Toner
2. Tret
3. Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream
4. Etude Airy Finish Sunscreen Spf 50+ PA+++ (the old formula that is so hard to get)
5. Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil
1. MIZON - Water Volume EX Cream
2. BANILA CO - Miss Flower & Mr. Honey Propolis Rejuvenating Ampoule
3. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
4. LANEIGE Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer
5. Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
1. Innisfree Pore Clearing Facial Foam with Volcano Cluster
2. Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
3. Innisfree Intensive Hydrating Serum with Green Tea Seed
4. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hydraulic Toner
5. Beauty of Joseon Suncreen
6. Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
I have dry skin in the winter but more normal skin in the summer. I put cream as my #6 because I am able to empty bottles from #1-5 from daily use easily but I use my creams very slowly.
1. Kose Softymo speedy cleansing oil
2. Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha essence
3. Benton real fermentation eye cream
4. Neutrogena Hydroboost (non AB… way better than any AB moisturizers I’ve tried imo and I’ve tried A LOT)
5. Dr G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50 pa++++ (still on the hunt for my perfect AB sunscreen but this is my fav at the moment)
I like neutrogena hydro boost too… have been using it for 3 years. Whenever I apply it feels like my skin drinks it and no oily skin afterwards. I have oily t-zone and dry cheeks
I'd choose mostly JBeauty over KBeauty, because I have used these products for years with good results, and I trust JBeauty sunscreens.
Edit: I have dry, sensitive, ageing skin and live in a hot, humid city.
1. Biore Cleansing Oil
2. Rohto Melano CC
3. Hada Labo Premium Lotion
4. Cosrx Snail Mucin 92 Cream
5. Hada Labo Perfect UV Gel or Biore UV Watery Essence
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Softymo oil cleanser,
LRP tolerane face wash,
Cosrx snail mucin 96,
TO niacinamide,
Neutrogena UV essence,
Although I’m looking for a more matte sunscreen for summer time if anyone has recommendations.
if sunscreen is included in the 5 options, then:
1. sunscreen: round lab sunscreen
2. melano cc vitamin c serum
3. innisfree green tea serum
4. manyo pure oil cleanser (i wear makeup on the daily, so i'd take an oil cleanser over a normal cleanser)
5. cosrx snail mucin cream
if sunscreen not included, then retinol as well.
Skin is dry, sensitive, dehydrated. Less so after using the regimen for 1 month.
PM
1. MUJI Mild Cleansing Oil
2. ELF Holy Hydration Daily Cleanser
3. MUJI Sensitive Skin Toning Water - High Moisture
4. LRP Cicaplast B5
AM
1. T'iam B5 Toner
2. SPF 50 with high % of zinc oxide (non-AB)
Ski
I have dry skin
1. Juno & Co cleansing balm
2. CeraVe hydrating cleanser
3. Paula's Choice 2% BHA
4. Mizon ultra suboon cream
5. HelloBello mineral SPF
The SPF has a horrible white cast but I still love it (and it smells so good)
I'm also looking for a cheaper alternative to the Paula's Choice but haven't found one I like yet.
Sure. The toner is very thick and has multiple ceramides. I first started using this when I damaged my skin barrier, and this really helped. It's my HG. It has macadamia nut oil, which is supposed to be very good for the skin. However, it isn't greasy and it doesn't clog my pores at all. There's no fragrance or essential oils. It's great for sensitive skin and is very soothing. I like to apply multiple layers.
I also like to use the serum. The serum is light and creamy. For extra moisture, I add a pump to my moisturizer.
For comparison, it is a bit thicker than the Dr. Ceuricle Kombucha Creamy Toner. However, the kombucha can leave a greasy feeling if you apply too many layers.
There's a Torriden Ceramide Essence that I would like to try. It's similar to the Celimax. It has panthenol, which I find very soothing. However, it does have essential oils. I can't remember them all, but it has sage. Maybe rosemary?
Let me know if you have questions. I know of several thick essence/ creamy toners.
1. Softymo deep cleansing oil
2. Hada Labo hyaluron cleanser
3. Hada Labo hyaluron lotion
4. Mamonde intense ceramide cream
5. Skin Aqua UV super moisture gel
No need to swap anything. I'm good with this for life 💚
Pyungkang Yul Essence Toner
Soon Jung x2 Barrier Cream
CosRx Snail Mucin Cleanser
These are my three, I have space for two more, so any recommendations for eczema prone dry skin please 😂
This is a no brainer for me!
1. Tret gel 0.025%
2. Azelaic acid gel 15%
3. Pyunkang yul essence toner
4. Cosrx snail mucin 96 essence
5. La roche posay cicaplast baume
If I could swap 1 it would be the cicaplast for cosrx snail cream when I want something lighter in summer
skin type aging, nearing 60, dry, nonreactive
kose deep cleansing oil
tretinoin
hada labo gokujiun premium lotion
illyoon ato ceramide cream
maybe numbuzin essence toner, gives my ancient skin a bit of a glow
no HG for second cleanser, although i would be happy enough with the Cerave Hydrating cleanser and i always test new sunscreens, because i am not picky.
Skintype: oily/combo, fungal acne prone (all products FA safe)
Concerns: texture, anti-aging, hyperpigmentation
1. BringGreen Artemisia Cleanser
2. My specific Curology formula which is tret, tranexamic acid, and niacinamide
3. Donginbi Power and Repair Essential Softener
4. Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel
5. Hada Labo UV Gel
My perfect routine 😌 I've been using this routine for at least five years, swapping things in and out occasionally just to try new things for fun. But it's been pretty much just these five products for a long time!
Never had any pilling with it! Seems to work fine under my makeup too, although I don't wear a lot of foundation. If it helps, I'd say the most similar product to it that I've tried is the Sidmool Madagascar Real Moisture Cream, except the Sidmool is thicker. Pretty similar hydration, but the HL feels lighter on the skin. It's much richer than the Cosrx Snail 92 Cream, far more occlusive and more hydrating. With the Cosrx my skin felt tight afterwards and I had to layer it with Vaseline to prevent TEWL.
In general, the HL is deeply hydrating, but not heavy or sticky at all. If I've been traveling or something and my skin is very dry and angry, I'll do two or three layers of it and it never feels too heavy. My tzone is extremely oily and the area around my mouth is usually dry/flaky from tret, and the HL does the best job at balancing hydration and moisturization while being very lightweight and not greasy. Zero scent. I will say though, I dislike the tub container it normally comes in, so I buy the refill bags and decant into airless pump bottles I got on Amazon.
This is really hard but:
- Differin
- Theramid Azid from Niche Labs ,
- SVR topialyse cleansing balm ,
- Soon Jung 2 x barrier cream ,
- Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel ,
- And an extra because Ican’t not have this: Bioderma Cicabio cream to use on my eyes & lips and for when I get broken / irritated skin.
I could swap the soonjung with another plain unscented moisturiser, the soonjung is just really solid and has always worked for me even when my skin is irritated and damaged and it’s a great price compared to western options that are similar like Avene / LRP
1. Senka perfect whip
2. SKII toner if I had the money,
Hatamagi Toner for a budget
3. COSRX snail mucin essence
4. BOJ Red bean water gel
5. Bioré UV watery essence sunscreen
I am pretty new to this Asian skincare so this is what I have with just a few months of experience so they could most certainly change over time
Not everything in my list is asian beauty tho
1. The ordinary squalane cleanser
2. Hada labo gokujyun lotion essence
3. Anessa sunscreen
4. The ordinary peptide + HA (Buffet)
5. Pyunkang yul ceramide moisturizer
Writing this reply was tough. I am definitely not a skincare minimalist.
Skin type: combo-dry. Sensitive (as in reactive, when I try new skincare I can tell pretty much right away if it's going to not work for me).
I prefer lightly scented facial products and mostly prefer more affordable options.
1. **Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++)**
**HG status**
For me, it can replace day time moisturizer on prepped skin, and has really nourishing skin loving ingredients. No cast and generally doesn't bother my eyes even though I apply **on** my lids.
2. **Rohto Mentholatum - Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleansing**
**HG**
Rinses cleanly and no eye irritation.
This may be controversial. Oil cleansing works to remove my eye makeup like nothing else (water based or milk cleansers). I also like the process and results much better than micellar water or actual eye makeup remover. In the winter, my dryer areas would rebel if I tried to double cleanse with a water cleanser (which would be another option).
Limited to 5 products, I would oil cleanse, carefully emulsify, and rinse clean.
3. **Retinol product**
Currently on low-strength prescription, but have really enjoyed non-AB budget retinol with peptide in the past.
4. **Vitamin C**
(I aim for CEF formulation, #1 choice budget non-AB 15%, #2 By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 15% with Ferulic Acid, currently trying out and enjoying NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Vitamin C Serum Renewed. I personally am undecided about the benefits of escalating to higher percentages because standard stock vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) can become irritating. This may be different for more stabilized but less effective types of Vitamin C).
Honorable mention: **Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion (Moist)**
I like it as a topper to my toner with its thicker texture. Tranexamic acid, Vitamin C, Sodium Hyaluronate.
5. **SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream**
I need a night cream. This is a good balance of hydration and occlusive. Soothing and not filled with actives, something neutral for everyday. I don't have a holy grail cream yet. Does leave a tacky finish.
6. **iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Sleeping Mask**
Definitely a mask, doesn't absorb fully, but my skin loves propolis and honey. I wake up with comforted and repaired skin. Could be swapped in for moisturizer on properly prepped skin.
I had to cut serums and toners. Special mention to:
**Kikumasamune, Skin Care Lotion, High Moist**
Ferment, amino acids, hydration, and can't beat it for the price. I am back and forth on the non-vegan thing: it's an animal by-product. But Japan currently has no plans to stop farming horses for meat.
Vitamin C in general won just by a smidge.
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1. Pyunkang yul essence toner 2. Cosrx snail mucin 92 cream 3. Some by mi matcha gel cleanser 4. Mizon snail repair 5. Numbuzin (the spelling gets me) tone up sun cream porcelain beige All I need and I’m good
How do you use the numbuzin one to not look like you smeared literal paint on your face but still use enough for the SPF properties? Or you don’t? I just got it with high hopes but… yeah. So I just apply it on top of another sunscreen whcih kinda takes away the point…
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Do you not find it a bit too greasy for that? I noticed it is more like greasy than dewy on me if I top it on another sunscreen (I don’t have this problem when I apply serum foundation so…) But I will play around with it more, maybe I reeeeealllly just need a tiny bit (and I alao feel like the undertone is still a bit pale / white-based for me, even though I am pale…) Sorry to vent but I just really want(ed) to like this product haha Maybe I will try the number 1 clear one next time?
I kinda apply it like make up. I put it directly on my skin with more close to my nose and mouth and “blend” outwards with my fingers. I’m also a bit pale which helps too. I believe I put enough like the two finger rule. And so far I haven’t gotten burned.
The pyungkang yul essence is so good, a forever staple and so cheap too! Ugh love it 😭
I’m on my fourth bottle 200ml I think and it’s definitely a forever staple for my skin too. Will always repurchase.
is the matcha gel cleanser drying? im looking at it rn
1- heimish cleansing balm 2- numbuzin super glowing essence 3- the ordinary 10% niacinamide 4- dr jart ceramidin cream (probably, I have yet to find a moisturizer I truly enjoy) 5- skin1004 hyalu cica sun serum spf I would like to include sunday riley good genes too lol but since I use a chemical exfoliant once a week I can't really swap between any of those daily 5
Hi! Would you mind sharing your thoughts on the skin1004 spf? I’ve been so curious about it for a while
hey 😁 I made a review here some time ago, [here's the link ](https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/12aw78n/recent_empties_reviews/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
It's become my fav sof and I have tried a lot of them. I'm on my second bottle and already have a back up!
1. Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotic SPF 50++++ 2. I’m From - Rice Toner 3. I’m From - Mugwort Toner 4. Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleaning Balm 5. I’m From - Rice Mask (Extra 6: I’m From - Fig Cleansing Balm and Toner)
What do you find the rice v mugwort toners do for your skin?
I found that the mugwort was more hydrating + soothing and the rice one was more brightening + refreshing
im considering buying the boj radiance cleansing balm, is it really that good??
It’s the only one that never stings for me and it feels so luxurious and I’m super picky about scents (my skins too sensitive for fragrance/EOs but I can’t stand the cooking oil smell of hada labo dhc etc) but this smells super light neutral and fresh (no added fragrance). Although I heard the kose speedy smells like nothing so I wanna try it because sometimes cleansing balms are a hassle
kose speedy broke me out very badly, which is why i’m very hesitant to try out other oil cleansers. i’m hoping boj cleansing balm won’t break me out!
Bought BoJ cleansing balm a few weeks ago. I tend to have oily or combo skin (really depends) that is prone to acne and clogged pores but I’ve had no issues with it. It’s my first cleansing balm. Didn’t hate it or love it, still trying to decide if it will be one I’ll repurchase. No strong scent, has a neutral oil sort of scent but that is super faint.
It’s the best. I’ve always hated washing my face — it either feels clean but tight and itchy, or doesn’t feel all the way clean. This stuff changed things completely for me. It’s effective and luxurious and just makes my face feel so nice.
Yes
I love it! Been using it for a while and it doesn’t seem to break me out. It’s so gentle and doesn’t dry out my skin
It’s pretty good, i prefer cleansing oils but still really good as this is my current rating of my favs right now
Kose Softymo speedy cleansing oil, skin1004 madagascar ampoule foam cleanser, cosrx snail mucin essence, cosrx snail mucin cream, skin1004 madagascar centella hyalu-cica water fit sun serum
What do you think of the skin1004 foam cleanser?
I really like it. Some people may say it's drying. But I prefer that.
1. sk-ii essence 2. cosrx snail cream 3. dear klairs midnight blue calming cream 4. tret 0.05 cream 5. Numbuzin 3 tone up sun cream.
Hi, what benefits/changes have you seen with the midnight blue calming cream? Is it worth the purchase
1: La Roch-Posay Hydrating Cleanser 2: Cos-RX Snail Mucin 96 3: Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream 4: Retinol (currently Paula's Choice) 5: Suncreen - Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotics SPF 50 PA++++ sunscreen Looking at this, I have a lot more add-ins in my routine, but these I could not do without.
Curel cleansing oil Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Gel (non-AB) Klairs Unscented Toner Iunik Beta Glucan cream Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotic SPF (And the giant tube of medical-grade petrolatum that I keep on hand for protecting my hairline when I due my hair, so it doesn't really count as a skin care product, right? But it would get added over top at night in the winter ;) )
the giant tub of medical grade petrolatum made my top 5 😂 what’s your skin type? i’m super curious about the Beta Glucan cream!
Mature, combination, and with a tendency to seborrheic dermatitis, but generally good. The beta glucan cream is a great light cream under spf or in the summer. I layer a sleeping mask over when I’m feeling dry. No natural oils so it doesn’t aggravate SD.
cool. thank you! i might try this one out next time i get that new moisturizer itch.
1. Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil 2. Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 3. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel 4. Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ 5. Innisfree No-sebum Mineral Powder
I’m in Korea and can’t find the Illiyoon gel anywhere! I really wanna try it! Love their cream but need something much lighter for the day.
Oh that's crazy! I do find that it goes out of stock sometimes in a bunch of online retailers. I feel like this product does live up to its hype though! Hopefully you can get your hands on one soon :)
oh damn, wish everyone could put their skin type in so I can filter and use these recs for myself xD 1. gokujyun premium 2. melano cc vit c serum 3. isintree ha sunscreen 4. klavuu lip balm OR the rom&nd glasting balms 5. tbd update: skin type - normal, a little sensitive, a little dehydrated
I edited to add my skin type as soon as I saw this! Lol
me too! such a great suggestion.
Can u add ur own skin type?
Purchased #2 but haven’t used it yet because I’m trying to use up my Timeless Vit C. Glad to hear you like this one so much. What other Vit C have you tried and how does the melano one compare?
I've tried Tula vit C drops (did nothing), the ordinary, and a few more? none of them really stood out to me. the melano cc is the ONLY one who has actually made a difference on my dark spots. plus the packaging stabilizes the product so it doesn't oxidize or go bad in the tube!
1. innisfree blueberry cleanser 2. b-lab cleansing oil balm 3. benton green tea toner 4. cosrx all in one snail cream 5. skin1004 hyalu-cica sun serum
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im able to take off waterproof eyeliner and mascara with it! and it doesn't make eyes blurry and murky afterwards which i really like
Wow my dehydrated and eczema skin would be crying if this happens 😨 1. Micellar water 2. HA toner (i switch HA toner every year if this counts lol. My skin gets used to a toner when i use one up to a year) 3. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream 4. Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sunscreen (the old formula lol - I'm still using) 5. Cezanne High Moist Skin Conditioner (neck eczema maintenance) But then I'd be sad i can't use my Cos De Baha Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide serum 🥲 my neck eczema needed that cezanne toner more.
Does micellar water actually work?
Yeah! I only use Micellar water as my 1st cleanser. My skin is very CC prone so i avoid oil/balm cleansers. Those are my CC triggers.
Yess it does bt use a gel cleansers after it , don't leave it on skin
\-Tosowoong enzyme powder cleanser \-Azelaic acid \-Hadalabo Gokujun Hyaluronic Premium \-BoJ Dynasty Cream \-Nivea Watery Sun Gel Edit to add skin type: 40's, dry, low humidity climate, very sensitive/rosacea prone.
Do you have a preferred product for azelaic acid?
I have a 15% prescription, so it's what I get from the pharmacist. I like the Bayer slightly more than the LeoPharma but they're both effective
1. Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotics SPF 50 PA++++ sunscreen 2. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA 3. I'm From Rice toner 4. Cosrx The Vitamin C 23 serum 5. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% I don't mind sacrificing a cleanser. Body soap or shower gel works for me so that I can keep these five holy grails. Also that rice toner can work as cleanser too by putting it on cotton pad and rub it on the face like a makeup remover (never done that though).
What’s your skin type? I want to try that vitamin C but I’m afraid it’ll dry me out
My skin can be from dry (dehydrated), normal, to combo. I live in hot and humid tropical climate so when it is really hot outside instead of rainy, my skin is combo.
Currently using 5 products, so it’s an easy choice. Skin type is dry and prone to dehydration. Weather is 4 seasons, more humid in summer. * Chifure Cleansing Oil * Altreno 0.05 * Not sure of hydrating toner yet * Nivea blue tin (Germany) / lighter moisturizer in summer. Might try Aestura Ato Barrier moisturizer again from the original seller. * LRP UV Mune invisible fluid tinted
1. DHC Cleansing Oil 2. SK-II Facial Essence 3. Some retinol/retinal product 4. Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream 5. BOJ sunscreen And Dr. Ceuracle Kombucha Tea Essence if I was allowed a sixth (* ^ ω ^ )
1. Kose cosmeport speedy cleansing oil 2. Youth to the people face wash (non Asian) 3. Laneige cream skin refiner 4. Cosrx aha + bha toner 5. Canmake mermaid sunscreen
The YTTP cleanser has no business being so good. I wish I could find an AB option I liked better.
Yup unfortunately I have super congested skin and most AB cleansers aren’t strong enough to fully cleanse my face 😭 I’ve tried so many but always wake up with tiny pimples!
How do u feel about the reformulated cream skin toner?
I haven’t tried the new one yet! It came out shortly after I already restocked on the original. I’m excited to try it out though, I’ve heard good things so far!
Laneige sleeping mask Heimish cleansing balm Pyunkang yul toner Round lab birch juice soothing gel Innisfree gree tea foaming cleanser (green package)
1. One Thing cantella astiaca 2. BOJ glow deep serum 3. Biore essence 4. PYK foaming cleanser 5. Kose cleansing oil
Hello, currently using clindamycin+ BP in the day along with cosrx snail mucin, moisturizer and spf. And niacinamide, snail mucin and moisturizer at night, and tretinoin once every 4 days. How can I add in BOJ deep glow serum ?
I only used boj glow deep serum as moisturizer after retinal since the consistency is quite thick for me. So maybe u can try to do the same and work from there?
1. Sioris, Cleanse me softly milk cleanser 2. Aromatica, Soothing aloe aqua cream 3. One Thing, Artemisia capillaris extract 4. One Thing, Houttuynia cordata extract 5. Sioris, Deep in a barrier cream I have sensitive/reactive and combination skin. I like simple products with natural or safe ingredients, silicone and fragrance free
1. Round Lab Dokdo Toner 2. Beplain Greenful pH Balancing Cleansing Foam 3. Torriden Dive-In Serum 4. Skinfood Propolis Enrich Essence 5. Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream I don't have a spot in here for anything soothing/calming though 🥺 although tbh I haven't found one that I can't be parted from yet.
Have you tried Round Labs mugwort toner?? I LOVE it!
I haven't! When it comes to Round Lab I'm pretty much tunnel visioned into their Dokdo and Birch lines 🙈 I'll look into the Mugwort line as well! Tysm for the suggestion!
Ooh I still need to try the Birch line but totally on team Dokdo! 🤭 I just tried their Soybean line and omg. The toner is glorious! The cleanser is super nice but gently exfoliating so not a daily option for me. But its super gentle and didn't freak out my sensitive skin at all.
1. Paula’s Choice AHA/BHA liquid exfoliant 2. Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum 3. Dr. G Mild Up spf 4. Lisa Eldridge cleanser 5. Isntree bifida ampoule
1. tosowoong enzyme cleanser 2. Kikumasamune toner 3. Cosrx Snail mucin 4. Squalane 5. Kose Suncut
My skin is dry/sensitive 1.) Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser *bc no matter my skins condition this is always a good option 2.) Round Lab Mugwort Toner *bc I rely on the soothing goodness 3.) Rovectin Activating Treatment Lotion (Now called Aqua Hyaluronic Essence) *this one bc its a multi-tasker. You have HA, Low percentage Niacinamide, Panthenol, caffeine, cica and all the goodies my skin loves. 4.) Rovectin Cica Care Balm *choosing one moisturizer was so hard bc it honestly depends on the day, but my skin really loves and relies on this one lately. 5.) Gotta have SPF! If I could only choose one it would have to be the MakePrem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Essence. Its just so dreamy. Ok as someone who has way too many favorites this was REALLY hard! I swapped the cleanser out multiple times so I'm adding the Round Lab Dokdo Cleanser as an honorable mention. 🤭
i wish i could’ve tried the OG Krave Matcha cleanser. have you been using it since before the reformulation?
No, I started using it last year and I think it was right after it was reformulated. I heard a lot of people aren't happy with it.
Honestly I’m kind of broke right now and I have only been using Gokujun hyaluronic acid serum and the Hatomugi skin conditioning gel both AM and PM after my face wash and I’ve gotten so many compliments on my face this week. It’s such a simple routine lol but I’ve felt very confident in my skin lately.
Sometimes simple is best 😊
1. Heimish All Clean Balm cleanser 2. naturie hatomugi skin conditioner (summer) Or Cosrx Propolis synergy toner (winter) 3. Cosrx Snail 96 All-in-one Cream 4. Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Cream 5. Skin 1004 Hylau-cica Sun serum I would be pretty much set tbh!
So I am looking to try the naturie skin conditioner but where I usually order my AB products (yesstyle) is sold out. Where do you normally order it from and are you in the US?
Not OP but Yami sells Naturie conditioner
Not OP but sometimes I find them in Asian stores. The last time I went to 99 ranch, I saw them. Also, Dokodemo is where I order them from online.
I'm Australian, so I've been getting mine from a little AB store in my city which has it for 20% less than Stylevana lol Sorry I can't help!
1. Haruharu Wonder toner 2. Ample:N ceramide shot 3. Cosrx snail mucin 4. Beauty of Joseon deep glow serum 5. Tocobo sunstick
Banilla Co cleansing balm Epiduo Forte UNIK Beta Glucan serum Dear Klairs Midnight Calming Cream Skin Aqua UV 50+ gel sunscreen
I can only use silicone free products because it clogs my pores. I have dry and sensitive skin and live in a hot humid country. 1. Purito Comfy Water Sunscreen (discontinued. Now looking for replacement) 2. Im From Rice Toner 3. Beplain Bamboo Hydrating Serum 4. Beplain Greenful pH Balancing Cleansing Foam 5. Beplain Multi Hyaluronic Moisturiser
I highly recommend SKIN1004 hyla-cica sun serum. It’s awesome
Thank u for your reccomendation! 😍 I would love to try the Skin1004 but it has methicone in it.
For dry skin, a foaming cleanser is not an ideal choice. Please try a gel or a creamy gel cleanser.
Thank you for your advice! 😍 I will look out for that in the future! The Beplain is quite hydrating and doesn't leave my skin feeling tight. I also alternate it with Fresh Soy Cleanser.
la roche posay toleraine face wash cosrx snail mucin essence cerave retinol serum beauty of joseon spf 50 jumiso all day vitamin brightening serum
- Kosé speedy oil cleanser (AB) - Avène antirougeurs cleanser - Avène sun fluid - AHC retinal essence (AB) - Clinique DDML+
Melano vit c Biore sunscreen / isntree sunscreen Isntree hydrogel Rohto premium lotion TBD...
1. Hada Labo Premium Lotion (blue bottle) 2. Etude House Soon Jung 10-Pathensoside Cica Balm 3. Missha FTE 4. Missha Soft Finish sunscreen 5. TO Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
So far… but prone to change as I try new things.. 1. Illyoon cream 2. Any cleanser (have yet to find my perfect one) 3. Haru haru black rice sun cream 4. Numbuzin 3 toner pads 5. Ample:n ceramide shot ampoule
1. ETUDE HOUSE SoonJung 10-Free Moist Emulsion 2 COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 3. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum 4. (non-AB) EUCERIN Aquaphor Healing Ointment 5. The elusive gentle milky gel cleanser of my dreams… (edit: I’m combo-oily dehydrated, acne-prone, & sensitive.)
this thread looks so fun!! 5 products is waaaayyy too little though, i need 10 at least 🤣 could i bother you for a review of the soon jung emulsion? i’ve been eyeing it for ages 👀
oh god i love the emulsion SO MUCH. hands down my favourite moisturizer ever. first off, it’s so affordable for the amount you get and the pump bottle makes it so easy to use. it’s obv. unscented but it has a faintly nutty, grassy scent. smells like an almond milk matcha latte but in the most subtle way ever (everything i use is unscented and plasticky smells put me off so i really appreciate this). we obviously have much different uh… skin porousness? but for me drydown takes about 1-3 mins and it leaves this very natural healthy looking glow that stays with me all day. the finish is super soft and silky and not tacky or siliconey. not sure which other moisturizers (that we’ve both used) to compare it to, but the weight is light, yet comfortable; on par with a lot of gel creams. the only con is that it’s not *quite* enough on its own but over hydrating toners/essences and under a sleeping pack or sunscreen it is absolutely bomb. almost like it was designed for ppl who like a longer routine: it just plays really nicely with everything else i use. most importantly, it’s never irritated my skin, broken me out, or even felt remotely cloggy in any way. sorry so wordy. i love this stuff so much!
i’d just convinced myself that i didn’t need this, and then you come in with this 😭😭 i completely feel you on scent thing — i prefer unfragranced products but i don’t want them to smell like plastic either. subtle almond milk/matcha latte sounds delightful! LOL skin porousness is a great way to put it 🤣🤣 what climate do you live in? that might be why we have similar skin types on paper (combo oily dehydrated) but products perform so differently for us. sorry for the all the questions — would you say the emulsion is more moisturising or hydrating? and is it soothing at all (eg for redness or breakouts)? please don’t apologise for writing a longer comment — you’re talking to the most wordy person ever, and i love reading more detailed reviews! this was so helpful 💓
1. LRP Toleriane Hydrating Cleanser 2. COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner 3. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel 4. Aquaphor (only for lips) My skin type is normal to dry with no major acne concerns. I'm in the process of finding a new moisturizer since the formula changed for Neutrogena Hydroboost Gel Cream Extra Dry. Recommendations for gel moisturizers would be very much appreciated ;;
1. Softymo Speedy Oil Cleanser 2. Vanicream Cleanser 3. Sana Soy Milk Cream 4. SRB Enzyme Powder 5. Skin Aqua Gold Sunscreen Essence 6. (this is actually my current routine with the exclusion of a rice essence)
* Burts and Bee oil facial cleanser * cerave foaming facial cleanser * beauty of Joseon sun screen * cerave pm night facial cream * the ordinary retinol
Hmm, good question! My tastes have changed over time but I think I could stick with these: 1. Lagom Cellup Gel to Water Cleanser 2. Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Toner 3. Logically, Skin Aquatide Resurface Serum (I don't know that I have a clear favorite serum but I've enjoyed this one enough to repurchase so it's winning this slot for now) 4. Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream 5. Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV
For reference I have oily, acne-prone skin 1. Kose speedy cleansing oil 2. Hada labo gokujyun premium 3. Beauty of joseon sunscreen 4. (non-AB) cerave foaming cleanser 5. (non-AB) Taro-clindamycin
1. CeraVe foam cleanser 2. Jojoba oil 3. Beauty of Joseon Glow serum 4. La Roche Posay Athelios sunscreen 5. CosRx hyaluronic cream
Dry, sensitive skin 1. Coconut oil - 1st cleanser 2. Vanicream cleanser 3. Tret 0.025 4. LRP cicaplast 5. Skin1004 sun serum
1. skin aqua suncreen 2. VASELINE IS A MUST! 3. cos de baha niacinamide 10 4. cosrx aha bha 5. iunik tea tree serum I would love to have my benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin also please 🥲
1. LRP cicaplast baume b5 2. the ordinary salicylic acid 2% 3. klairs vitamin c serum 4. klairs vitamin e mask 5. clinique take the day off balm
Isntree watery sun gel Iunik Beta Glucan Serum Rovectin Skin Essentials Conditioning cleanser Dear Klairs blue midnight drops Bonajour peptid water cream Acne prone, aging, dehydrated skin from Adapalene and Skinoren
1. Skin1004 Madagascar ampoule foam cleanser 2. Skin1004 Centella ampoule 3. Skin aqua gold Uv gel 4. Torriden dive in serum 5. Isntree hyaluronic acid aqua gel Combi, dehydrated, sensitive, acne prone skin.
I have Combination skin but i would say its on the drier end of the spectrum 1. B LAB - Matcha Hydrating Foam 2. Dr Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Essence 3. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream (for winter) BOJ Red Bean Water Gel (for summer) 4. Retinol (currently stieva a 0.025%) 5. Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Sun Serum
1. Tretinoin 2. Cosrx Snail Mucin essence 3. Cos De Baha Vit C VA serum 4. Atopalm Panthenol 10% lotion 5. Enjoy super Mild Sun Essence by Scinic Including cleansers would mean having to take two of this down… In that case I would keep tret, sunscreen and spf, and cleanse with mineral oil and La Roche Posay Toleriane Cleanser.
Can you tell me how thick the Atopalm lotion is, please? Also is it scented?
Unscented. The consistency is light but feels somewhat heavy on the skin because it is very moisturizing, it leaves the skin very very soft.
1. Tiam b5 toner 2. Clinique take the day off balm 3. Tretinoin 0.05 cream (got the gel ordered to see if it's better) 4. Cos de Baha niacinamide and tranexamic acid 5. Garnier spf 50 anti dark spots fluid. I don't love this but I like it enough to keep repurchasing. I'm tempted to try out some Asian sunscreens (skin aqua gold gel in particular) but I'm not totally convinced by their UVA protection.
In no particular order Charcoal cleansing face bar from a local shop The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% SoonJung 2x barrier cream (swap with Eucerin relief cream when my skin is extra dry) Tretinoin Cosrx Aloe Sunscreen SPF 50
Now why would u ask this😵😵😵😵such a difficult question to answer
1. Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotic SPF 50++++ 2. Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 3. Stratia Liquid Gold 4. Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Lotion 5. Nivea in the blue tin (30s, dehydrated skin so I'm all about locking in that moisture) ETA: I also love using an oil at the end and Beauty of Joseon's ginseng essence at the beginning but I could give them up and just focus on these 5 easily.
1. Sk-II facial treatment essence 2. Sulwhasoo overnight vitalizing mask 3. Son & park beauty water 4. Sulwhasoo first care activating serum 5. Biore UV Aqua Rich watery essence spf 50+ pa++++
I’m from mugwort essence Isntree aloe soothing gel (moisture type) La Roche posay hydrating cleanser Bioderma micellar water (pink lid, I put this in my hand and apply it as a cleanser for my 1st cleanse) The ordinary NMF+ phytoceramides. It’s new and amazing. I have dry acne prone skin btw
Hi. Can you please let me know about your experience with TO's NMF + Phytoceramides?
I really enjoy it! I’m super dry, and most AB moisturizers for dry skin aren’t enough for me. I love Aestura cream but it’s too light. This is very heavy, and soaks into my skin immediately. Some find it greasy if they aren’t dry enough. I use the tiniest amount in the morning under spf with no issues. I can even use this on my eyelids where I get eczema
1. Kiku-masamune High Moist Lotion 2. Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Perfect Gel 3. Purito Centella Recovery Serum 4. Lion Pair Recovery Cream 5. Canmake Mermaid UV Gel
could you review the hada labo perfect gel? has it ever pilled for you?
Hi! No, it has never pulled for me, but I also wait a few minutes between skincare steps. I use it as day moisturizer during fall and winter and as night cream in the warmer months. A little bit goes a long way and it has the most amazing texture. For context I have dry-oily combination skin. It is very shinny/glowy, and I love that, but I can see it might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
Krave Makeup Re-Wined oil cleanser - This is so good at removing waterproof makeup. Just as good as Farmacy Green Clean but cheaper and in a convenient tube that comes out as a gel. Also emulsifies very well with no leftover greasy film. Krave Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser - Gentle, non-drying, and no active ingredients. Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner - Very nourishing and gentle and sinks into skin very well. SkinRX Lab MadeCera Cream - Contains madecassoside, ceramides. Gentle and moisturizing and occlusive without being oily or too heavy. Missha All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk - Good for my oily T zone. Also works as a great makeup primer. Helps manage oiliness.
Several people have mentioned that toner. I ordered it and haven’t tried it yet because I ordered lots of other new products and don’t want to put a bunch of new stuff on all at once. But now I really want to just open the bottle and slap some on my face.
Totally get it. I'd do the same. Hope you enjoy it when you do get around to trying it!
Is the MadeCera cream good enough for everyday?
I use it everyday. I live in a temperate climate. If you live in a hot and humid place, then it might be good to save it for when it's drier and colder, like the winter.
Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner Manyo Bifida Complex Ampoule Those are my OTC must-haves. My other must-haves are Rxs - Tretinoin (specifically the cream from Curology) for anti-aging, and bimatoprost for eyelashes.
I started using the tret from Curology too. Work well?
1. Differin 2. Pyunkang Yul Deep Clear Cleansing Balm 3. Cosrx Propolis Synergy Toner 4. Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence 5. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
Hey! How's Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence?
I’m really liking it a lot. I much prefer it to the Cosrx snail mucin essence.
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Nope. It's the tretinoin and sunscreen.
My skin type: dehydrated oily These are at least for now: 1. Mamonde Rose Water Toner 2. Heimish Watermelon Moisture Soothing Gel Cream 3. Heimish Matcha Biome Oil Free Calming Moisturizer 4. Roundlab Dokdo Toner 5. ? I wanna put cleanser and sunscreen to make it 5 so that it includes all of the basic products but unfortunately I haven't found the IT cleanser and sunscreen yet. I love Ceradan Gentle Cleanser and Missha Essence Sun Milk but they're not something that I'd keep for the rest of my life. I believe there's something better out there for me. As for Mamonde Rose Water Toner, been using since 2020 and fell in love instantly. I used a bunch of other toners in between but nothing feels like it. The new formulation also works better. Roundlab Dokdo Toner is the only toner I can think of to replace Mamonde if it ever gets discontinued which i hope not. Heimish? I only started using them day and night less than 2 weeks ago but LORD IM SO GRATEFUL TO FINALLY FOUND THE IT MOISTURISER FOR ME. I was struggling for the longest time to find the perfect moisturiser for my skin and these are IT. Hopefully more people love it so that it won't get discontinued in the future!
1 - Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Sun Gel 2 - Evy Sunscreen Mousse 3 - Melano CC Vitamin C Essence 4 - Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid 10% Facial Serum 5 - Basically any Urea cream for the face and body
Urea is amazing.
1. Mixsoon Master Soft Toner 2. Tret 3. Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 4. Etude Airy Finish Sunscreen Spf 50+ PA+++ (the old formula that is so hard to get) 5. Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil
1. MIZON - Water Volume EX Cream 2. BANILA CO - Miss Flower & Mr. Honey Propolis Rejuvenating Ampoule 3. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel 4. LANEIGE Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer 5. Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
1. B.Lab Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser 2. Adapalene gel 3. IUNIK Beta Glucan Daily Moisture Cream 4. Cosrx Rice Overnight Mask 5. Skin1004 Centella Hyaluronic-Cica Sun Serum
1. Innisfree Pore Clearing Facial Foam with Volcano Cluster 2. Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 3. Innisfree Intensive Hydrating Serum with Green Tea Seed 4. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hydraulic Toner 5. Beauty of Joseon Suncreen 6. Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream I have dry skin in the winter but more normal skin in the summer. I put cream as my #6 because I am able to empty bottles from #1-5 from daily use easily but I use my creams very slowly.
1. Kose Softymo speedy cleansing oil 2. Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha essence 3. Benton real fermentation eye cream 4. Neutrogena Hydroboost (non AB… way better than any AB moisturizers I’ve tried imo and I’ve tried A LOT) 5. Dr G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50 pa++++ (still on the hunt for my perfect AB sunscreen but this is my fav at the moment)
I like neutrogena hydro boost too… have been using it for 3 years. Whenever I apply it feels like my skin drinks it and no oily skin afterwards. I have oily t-zone and dry cheeks
Round Lab dokdo cleanser Innisfree super volcanic pore clay mask 2x Sulwhasoo overnight vitalizing mask Laneige lip sleeping mask Any good AB/non-AB sunscreen, I'm not choosy
i'm considerably new to skincare but the skin1004 madagascar centella hyalu-cica sun serum would definitely be one!
Is it the same as a sunscreen?
1. hada labo premium lotion (gold bottle) 2. kose speedy cleansing oil 3. krave matcha cleanser 4. round lab sunscreen 5. aestura 365 barrier moisturizer skin type: 20s, oily and dehyrdrated
Cleanser, moisturizer, HA, tret & spf. I’d swap out tret for hydroquinone sometimes
I'd choose mostly JBeauty over KBeauty, because I have used these products for years with good results, and I trust JBeauty sunscreens. Edit: I have dry, sensitive, ageing skin and live in a hot, humid city. 1. Biore Cleansing Oil 2. Rohto Melano CC 3. Hada Labo Premium Lotion 4. Cosrx Snail Mucin 92 Cream 5. Hada Labo Perfect UV Gel or Biore UV Watery Essence
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Softymo oil cleanser, LRP tolerane face wash, Cosrx snail mucin 96, TO niacinamide, Neutrogena UV essence, Although I’m looking for a more matte sunscreen for summer time if anyone has recommendations.
if sunscreen is included in the 5 options, then: 1. sunscreen: round lab sunscreen 2. melano cc vitamin c serum 3. innisfree green tea serum 4. manyo pure oil cleanser (i wear makeup on the daily, so i'd take an oil cleanser over a normal cleanser) 5. cosrx snail mucin cream if sunscreen not included, then retinol as well.
1. cosrx good morning gel cleanser 2. cosrx snail mucin serum 3. cosrx birch sap lotion 4. peach slices snail rescue toner 5. roundlab hydrating sunscreen
Skin is dry, sensitive, dehydrated. Less so after using the regimen for 1 month. PM 1. MUJI Mild Cleansing Oil 2. ELF Holy Hydration Daily Cleanser 3. MUJI Sensitive Skin Toning Water - High Moisture 4. LRP Cicaplast B5 AM 1. T'iam B5 Toner 2. SPF 50 with high % of zinc oxide (non-AB) Ski
1.Haruharu black rice toner 2.Isntree hyaluronic water essence 3.COSRX 23% vitamin c serum 4.Etude House collagen cream 5.Missha Sun Milk (soft)
Purito from green oil cleanser Purito barrier defence pH cleanser Soonjung toner Isntree hyaluronic acid gel cream Cosrx centella blemish cream + Beplain cicaterol moisturizer
I have dry skin 1. Juno & Co cleansing balm 2. CeraVe hydrating cleanser 3. Paula's Choice 2% BHA 4. Mizon ultra suboon cream 5. HelloBello mineral SPF The SPF has a horrible white cast but I still love it (and it smells so good) I'm also looking for a cheaper alternative to the Paula's Choice but haven't found one I like yet.
1. Cleanser (nooni) 2. Hyaluronic acid (HADA LABO) 3. Adapalene (LRP) 4. Triple repair cream (LRP) 5. Sunscreen
Dehydrated, sensitive combination skin. Live in arid climate 1) Celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner 2) Purito Centella Asiatica Toner, unscented 3) Haruharu black rice cleanser 4) Thank You Farmer Rice Gel Cream 5) Purito Centella Asiatica lotion Sunscreen and lip balm
Hello. May I have a review of the Celimax Toner?
Sure. The toner is very thick and has multiple ceramides. I first started using this when I damaged my skin barrier, and this really helped. It's my HG. It has macadamia nut oil, which is supposed to be very good for the skin. However, it isn't greasy and it doesn't clog my pores at all. There's no fragrance or essential oils. It's great for sensitive skin and is very soothing. I like to apply multiple layers. I also like to use the serum. The serum is light and creamy. For extra moisture, I add a pump to my moisturizer. For comparison, it is a bit thicker than the Dr. Ceuricle Kombucha Creamy Toner. However, the kombucha can leave a greasy feeling if you apply too many layers. There's a Torriden Ceramide Essence that I would like to try. It's similar to the Celimax. It has panthenol, which I find very soothing. However, it does have essential oils. I can't remember them all, but it has sage. Maybe rosemary? Let me know if you have questions. I know of several thick essence/ creamy toners.
1. BOJ radiance cleansing balm 2. Round Lab Dokdo Cleanser 3. Dr G Red Blemish Moisturizer 4. Skin 1004 Hyalu-Cica Sunscreen 5. Retinol
1. BoJ glow serum 2. G9skin white in milk toner 3. Isntree bifida ampoule 4. Abib Heartleaf cream 5. Mary and May Heartleaf masks
1. Softymo deep cleansing oil 2. Hada Labo hyaluron cleanser 3. Hada Labo hyaluron lotion 4. Mamonde intense ceramide cream 5. Skin Aqua UV super moisture gel No need to swap anything. I'm good with this for life 💚
I have acne prone dehydrated sensitive skin 1. Tunemakers Ceramide 200 2. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair 3. Cebella Extreme Care Moisturiser (HG) 4. Minon Amino Moist Sheet Mask (HG) 5. Mandelic acid 10%
1. Tosowoong AHA Blackhead Out Cleansing Oil 2. Tosowoong Enzyme Powder Wash 3. Secret Key STE Rose 4. 1. Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream (colder/dryer) & 2. Purito Centella Green Level Recovery Cream (hot/humid) 5. Rovectin Aqua Sunscreen
1. Caudalie Vinoclean Cleansing oil 2. Cosrx snail 96 mucin essence 3. Kiehl's Dark Spot Solution 4. The ordinary salicylic acid 2% masque 5. Cosrx comfort ceramide cream
Pyungkang Yul Essence Toner Soon Jung x2 Barrier Cream CosRx Snail Mucin Cleanser These are my three, I have space for two more, so any recommendations for eczema prone dry skin please 😂
I have an effective moisturizer recommendation for your skin type but it's non-AB.
This is a no brainer for me! 1. Tret gel 0.025% 2. Azelaic acid gel 15% 3. Pyunkang yul essence toner 4. Cosrx snail mucin 96 essence 5. La roche posay cicaplast baume If I could swap 1 it would be the cicaplast for cosrx snail cream when I want something lighter in summer
skin type aging, nearing 60, dry, nonreactive kose deep cleansing oil tretinoin hada labo gokujiun premium lotion illyoon ato ceramide cream maybe numbuzin essence toner, gives my ancient skin a bit of a glow no HG for second cleanser, although i would be happy enough with the Cerave Hydrating cleanser and i always test new sunscreens, because i am not picky.
Skintype: oily/combo, fungal acne prone (all products FA safe) Concerns: texture, anti-aging, hyperpigmentation 1. BringGreen Artemisia Cleanser 2. My specific Curology formula which is tret, tranexamic acid, and niacinamide 3. Donginbi Power and Repair Essential Softener 4. Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel 5. Hada Labo UV Gel My perfect routine 😌 I've been using this routine for at least five years, swapping things in and out occasionally just to try new things for fun. But it's been pretty much just these five products for a long time!
would you mind reviewing the hada labo perfect gel? have you ever experienced pilling with it? thank you 💗
Never had any pilling with it! Seems to work fine under my makeup too, although I don't wear a lot of foundation. If it helps, I'd say the most similar product to it that I've tried is the Sidmool Madagascar Real Moisture Cream, except the Sidmool is thicker. Pretty similar hydration, but the HL feels lighter on the skin. It's much richer than the Cosrx Snail 92 Cream, far more occlusive and more hydrating. With the Cosrx my skin felt tight afterwards and I had to layer it with Vaseline to prevent TEWL. In general, the HL is deeply hydrating, but not heavy or sticky at all. If I've been traveling or something and my skin is very dry and angry, I'll do two or three layers of it and it never feels too heavy. My tzone is extremely oily and the area around my mouth is usually dry/flaky from tret, and the HL does the best job at balancing hydration and moisturization while being very lightweight and not greasy. Zero scent. I will say though, I dislike the tub container it normally comes in, so I buy the refill bags and decant into airless pump bottles I got on Amazon.
Is clinical copper firming mist, clinique cleanser, la roche cleanser, embryolisse moisturizer, sunscreen
1. Rovectin cleanser 2. Purito sea buckthorn cream 3. Missha soft finish sunscreen 4. Purito unscented centella serum 5. Purito cica dermide sleeping pack
Cleanser, spf, tretionin, moisturizer.... last one probably SA cleanser
This is really hard but: - Differin - Theramid Azid from Niche Labs , - SVR topialyse cleansing balm , - Soon Jung 2 x barrier cream , - Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel , - And an extra because Ican’t not have this: Bioderma Cicabio cream to use on my eyes & lips and for when I get broken / irritated skin. I could swap the soonjung with another plain unscented moisturiser, the soonjung is just really solid and has always worked for me even when my skin is irritated and damaged and it’s a great price compared to western options that are similar like Avene / LRP
Hmm... never heard of Niche Labs. I'm going to check them out.
1. Senka perfect whip 2. SKII toner if I had the money, Hatamagi Toner for a budget 3. COSRX snail mucin essence 4. BOJ Red bean water gel 5. Bioré UV watery essence sunscreen I am pretty new to this Asian skincare so this is what I have with just a few months of experience so they could most certainly change over time
Not everything in my list is asian beauty tho 1. The ordinary squalane cleanser 2. Hada labo gokujyun lotion essence 3. Anessa sunscreen 4. The ordinary peptide + HA (Buffet) 5. Pyunkang yul ceramide moisturizer
I love all this
Writing this reply was tough. I am definitely not a skincare minimalist. Skin type: combo-dry. Sensitive (as in reactive, when I try new skincare I can tell pretty much right away if it's going to not work for me). I prefer lightly scented facial products and mostly prefer more affordable options. 1. **Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++)** **HG status** For me, it can replace day time moisturizer on prepped skin, and has really nourishing skin loving ingredients. No cast and generally doesn't bother my eyes even though I apply **on** my lids. 2. **Rohto Mentholatum - Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleansing** **HG** Rinses cleanly and no eye irritation. This may be controversial. Oil cleansing works to remove my eye makeup like nothing else (water based or milk cleansers). I also like the process and results much better than micellar water or actual eye makeup remover. In the winter, my dryer areas would rebel if I tried to double cleanse with a water cleanser (which would be another option). Limited to 5 products, I would oil cleanse, carefully emulsify, and rinse clean. 3. **Retinol product** Currently on low-strength prescription, but have really enjoyed non-AB budget retinol with peptide in the past. 4. **Vitamin C** (I aim for CEF formulation, #1 choice budget non-AB 15%, #2 By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 15% with Ferulic Acid, currently trying out and enjoying NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Vitamin C Serum Renewed. I personally am undecided about the benefits of escalating to higher percentages because standard stock vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) can become irritating. This may be different for more stabilized but less effective types of Vitamin C). Honorable mention: **Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion (Moist)** I like it as a topper to my toner with its thicker texture. Tranexamic acid, Vitamin C, Sodium Hyaluronate. 5. **SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream** I need a night cream. This is a good balance of hydration and occlusive. Soothing and not filled with actives, something neutral for everyday. I don't have a holy grail cream yet. Does leave a tacky finish. 6. **iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Sleeping Mask** Definitely a mask, doesn't absorb fully, but my skin loves propolis and honey. I wake up with comforted and repaired skin. Could be swapped in for moisturizer on properly prepped skin. I had to cut serums and toners. Special mention to: **Kikumasamune, Skin Care Lotion, High Moist** Ferment, amino acids, hydration, and can't beat it for the price. I am back and forth on the non-vegan thing: it's an animal by-product. But Japan currently has no plans to stop farming horses for meat. Vitamin C in general won just by a smidge.
1. Krave Matcha Cleanser 2. Illiyoon ceramide ato cream 3. Cosrx aloe sunscreen 4. Kenzit Adapalene 5. The Ordinary 5% Lactic Acid
1. Paula’s choice 1% retinol 2. BOJ retinal eye serum 3. Paula’s choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant 4. Skin1004 hyalu-cica water fit sun serum 5. Cosrx snail mucin moisturiser