BY ABBY TRINIDAD
Korean skincare has been a widely popular phenomenon that is spreading to different areas of the globe. From their 11-step skincare routine to the much loved face masks, everyone has been getting into the skincare rave — and for good reasons! It’s about time skincare became the “new trend”. What makes Korea unique with their skincare products is how advanced and innovative they are in coming up with new ways to treat different skin problems and enhance your skin to its best self.
However, skincare can be pretty intimidating, especially for someone who’s just getting into it. All the different types of skincare products and terms can be pretty daunting — what’s a toner? How is it different to an essence? Or a serum? And how are you sure these products really work? Don’t fret! Here’s a list of top 3 Korean skincare products that do what they say they do and get the job done!
MISSHA Time Revolution Essence
a. How It Works
MISSHA Essence contains 80% Fermented Yeast Concentrate which absorbs into skin instantly, repairing and nourishing on cellular level. Niacinamide, a Vitamin B3 component, improves skin elasticity, enhances skin barrier function, and revives skin tone and texture for an overall brighter and clearer tone.
b. How To Use It
Dampen cotton with the essence and sweep all over your face. (I use the essence at night after washing my face and before starting the rest of my skin care routine).
c. Results
Skin not only feels cleaner and smoother, but more vibrant.
Son&Park Beauty Water
a. How It Works
This multi-tasking toner and cleansing water creates a clean base for the next steps in your skincare and makeup routine. It was originally created by master artists, Son & Park. Not only is it a cleanser but it has mild exfoliating abilities with willow bark and papaya extract to help sweep away dead skin cells, revealing a brighter skin tone and smoother texture.
b. How To Use It
The beauty water works in many different ways — in the morning it creates the perfect canvas for makeup application, as a midday refresher, and at night after cleansing to whisk away remaining impurities and dirt in the pores. (I use the Beauty water in the morning after washing my face as a toner to add moisture in my face).
c. Results
I notice that after sweeping the cotton pad all over my face and neck I see dirt that my cleanser was unable to remove. The Beauty Water is my favorite skincare product because it has so many different functions — toner, moisturizer, makeup remover, exfoliator. Its basically all the necessities you need for you face in one perfect bottle.
Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off
a. How It Works
Skinfood’s Black Sugar Mask Wash Off is one of their most popular products. The Exfoliating scrub smells sooo good — like a mix of brown sugar and vanilla, you’d be tempted to taste it. The exfoliator leaves your skin feeling incredibly smooth and soft. It’s a gentle exfoliator that removes any dead skin and sebum that has accumulated on your skin. The hydrating formula also moisturizes your face as it sets, so upon washing it off, you skin would look glowing and baby-soft.
b. How To Use It
With a slightly damp face, apply the black sugar mask and scrub gently onto face making sure to avoid the eyes. Keep it on for 10–15 minutes and wash it off.
c. Results
After using the exfoliator, skin looks brighter and feels softer.
The top three I chose for this list is what I believe works best for different skin types and at the same time delivers its promise very well. Skincare has a wide range of products that caters to everyone! So don’t be discouraged if one product doesn’t work for your skin. just be patient and soon enough you’ll discover your very own set of holy grail products.
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