(Part 2) Top products from r/KoreanBeauty

They're the most common to find (at least 1 of these in every major subway stop, I'd say) stores, imo. If there is a brand you want outside of these, you'll need to figure out where physically it is in Seoul because otherwise your friend probably won't find it (unless they speak fluent Korean).

I'd say if you are really that curious, you can just look up pricing online. I will take Skinfood's Egg White Pore Foam as an example. (Even though Skinfood is a particularly common k-brand in the US, imo.) Ulta sells it for $11.00 and Amazon sells it for $9.99 (currently). RoseRose has it normally prices for ₩9,000 but currently has it on sale for ₩5,850 (but you have to pay shipping).

If you look at the Korean Skinfood website, it is normally priced ₩9000 in stores and is currently on sale for ₩6300 (these prices include tax. yay Korea!). So depending on how your normally buy your stuff, and what you're buying, it may or may not be worth it to you. I'd do a bit of research and compile a list/map for my friend that way it's as easy as possible for someone who is going out of their way for you. :)

I know that when I hit up Korea, I usually like to do three things: get in on the 10+10 sheet mask deals and stock up, go to the stores which are harder to access product in the US (aka Nature Republic & they goddamn amazing aloe products), and buy new products that are limited edition/that wouldn't have tried otherwise because of price.

Not AB, but this cream is extremely moisturizing, albeit a little on the greasy side. Its mainly olive oil, beeswax, and honey.

Bee Friendly Rest and Repair night cream

I also love the Soon Jung Cica Panthenoside Sleeping Pack, mixed with Aquafor at night.

Soon Jung Sleeping Pack

ETA I also love these Snail sheet masks by Etude House. The essence is creamy, and thicker than most.

Etude House Therapy Air Mask Snail

Hi there!
Usually gel creams come in the jar container, but I did find this one in a squeeze container that has great reviews on amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/MIZON-Snail-Recovery-Cream-fl-oz/dp/B00NTR9B6A/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1481299904&sr=8-1&keywords=korean+gel+moisturizer

Hope it helps!

Yes! Babyganics is a very vegan/cruelty free brand. It's sunscreen is mineral based, tear-free, water resistant, and has an SPF of 50, and because it is aimed at babies, there no harmful chemicals or preservatives added. So there's no need to worry about breaking out or damaging your skin, as it is very safe. It is even formulated with a seed oil blend, which is why many include it in their routine. Here's a link if you want to do more research, it is actually my holy grail lol. Good luck :)


https://www.amazon.com/Babyganics-50-Spf-Sunscreen-Lotion/dp/B004KY7JLK/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=babyganics+sunscreen&qid=1573771392&sprefix=babygen&sr=8-8

The Missha BB cream is the gold standard. I wouldn't recommend a cushion foundation because they tend to have low coverage and a pretty dewy finish.
The Missha is medium to full coverage, easy to blend, buildable and super soothing. I have adult acne and use it on days I don't want full glam because it evens out tone and has NEVER broken me out.
There's a limited shade selection and the shades are very light, I suggest looking up swatches. I wear #21 and I'm about NW20.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002B9DWBC/ref=sxts_bia_sr_1_a_it?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3182441022&pd_rd_wg=Z05Zd&pf_rd_r=PXJE3J8ZVAJEB39J3Q29&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B002B9DWBC&pd_rd_w=CMIKJ&pf_rd_i=missha+bb+cream&pd_rd_r=4YAX74V3QHH1594B4W70&ie=UTF8&qid=1506568252&sr=1

Try this missha No sparkle, super natural looking. and a little goes a long way.

I use the Face Shop Clean Face Oil Control Sun Cream and I have extremely oily skin it gives my skin a matte look and contains Tea Tree and Aloe to help soothe your skin and I am an NC 50.
https://www.amazon.com/Face-Shop-Clean-Oil-Control-Cream/dp/B00819DXKG

For K beauty, I really like the Ryo Korean Herbal Anti hair loss shampoo and conditioner! They’re relatively cheap for being a good shampoo and conditioner set and they smell great.

Here’s an amazon link: Ryoe Korean Herbal Anti Hairloss Damaged Hair Shampoo Conditioner Each 500ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K7FQD7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zD9mDbC9DFS64

For non-Korean hair care, I really like the Tresemme Anti Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner. I find that most shampoos really dry out my hair and pull it out. This Tresemme shampoo is clarifying but also softens my hair at the same time. It’s even cheaper than the Ryo one! It’s $4 for 28oz of shampoo!

Really? The 80mL bottle lasted me like six months (2 full pumps per day). I think I bought it for less than 20USD.

The Green Tea line is mega popular, so pretty much all the Korean road shops brands have tried to dupe it. The Face Shop and Nature Republic both have a green tea serums that are supposedly pretty close.

I've used innisfree's mint scaler before. I didn't especially notice a difference.

However one thing you must get is a shampoo brush. That actually does make a huge difference, your fingers will never be as good at massaging all the dead skin off. I recommend using a silicone one instead of a harsh plastic which might just tear the delicate skin.

I was recommended KAO success brush over 6 years ago and I still use it today. It's got different bristle shapes and the silicone is hard enough to be effective but won't scratch you. There's also a sensitive version that's lighter blue that's a more squishy silicone if your scalp needs it.

https://www.amazon.com/Kao-SUCCESS-Scalp-Washing-Brush/dp/B004QEZ54W

Hi there,

So last year I was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma and as a result I had to have surgery. I wound up with a very large scar that stretched from my shoulder, down to my collar bone and up to the base of my neck.


I have been putting Vitamin E oil on the spot every night before bed for the past 10 months and it has lessened significantly. Some areas the cut lines are so thin they are almost gone!

My boyfriend's sister has spina bifida which has required a lot of surgeries in her lifetime. She said she has had the most success with Emu oil.

Edit: Before (right) and After (left). Sorry I couldn't find a decent before photo. Before the scar was raised (keloid) and had dark pigmentation. From 10 months of vitamin E oil, the scaring in all areas (bar a small lump at the thickest part) is now level with surrounding skin, that colour pigmentation is significantly reduced and the thickness of the scarring has also significantly reduced.