so i’ve been thinking of getting a lip tint/gloss from romand but im just blown away by the WIDE variety of selection. like why is there glasting MELTING balm and glasting WATER tint?? and then theres also juicy lasting tint and dewyful water tint… can someone explain whats the main difference between each of these lines? 😭😭 also does romand list down which shades are warm & cool toned?

I really like the Cow Brand Mutenka Cleansing Oil, but I wish it were easier to obtain outside of making J-beauty hauls of $X to avoid additional shipping fees.

Any suggestions for other first cleanser products that don't have any oils in their ingredients list? If it's on Amazon through an official brand's store, that'd be ideal, but it'd be nice to still see what other options are out there.

I've tried the Curel Cleansing Gel in the past, but I remember it felt like it didn't clean anything, nor did it emulsify well.

Hey everyone,

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there’s tons of reviews and routines for middle aged, sensitive or acne prone skin (cause that’s the Reddit demographic )

But I‘m currently looking to put together some toners, serums and creams for my mom.

She has very sensitive, dry skin. So retinoids and 10% vit C and similar are out of the question. Her current skincare routine consists of lathering her face with the fattiest cream she can find, mainly consisting of natural oils like shea butter, almond oil and the likes. (Example: Weleda Coldcream)

Nothing wrong with that, but what KBeauty products could help her up her game? (And supplies me with ideas for birth/Christmas presents)

hello! i’m a guy with a beard that sometimes struggles with having to blend in sunscreen around the edges of my facial hair. does anyone else experience this and might have some advice? even if the sunscreen doesn’t leave a white cast, it’ll make my beard look pretty white-casty as i’m going in around the edges on my cheek and mustache area :/

hey everyone,

so i’m beginning to skin cycle, slowly working out if i prefer tret, recovery, exfoliate, recovery or tret, exfoliate, recovery x2

regardless, i was wondering if anyone else follows these patterns using all asian beauty skincare products?

oddly, i’m finding having a growing collection of products has been so beneficial to me and a “distraction” for my poor mental health… so i’m looking for expand!!

my main question is: which days is best for hydrating vs soothing vs barrier repair (br) products to follow after my tret or exfoliation?

ideally i’d love a serum for each part of the cycle, a toner for each part of the cycle etc until my routine is specialised and different everyday (minus the few holy grail all rounder products)

share your favourite examples of:

• (hydrating vs soothing vs br) oil cleansers and second cleansers
• (hydrating vs soothing vs br) toners and essences
• (hydrating vs soothing vs br) serums
• (hydrating vs soothing vs br) moisturisers

or share your hydrating/soothing/repair pm routines!

i have dry, dehydrated skin with mild texture issues, in dry/cold weather

my current routine:

tret night:

skin1004 centella light cleansing oil cerave hydrating cleanser - (non ab) cosrx snail mucin dermatica tret (0.05%, with 4% azelaic acid and niacinamide) - (non ab) illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream or farmacy honey halo - (non ab)

exfoliating night:

same cleansers bha 2% gentle exfoliating toner im from rice toner dr jart ceramidin skin barrier serum toner mixed with cosrx snail mucin (loveeee! they’re amazing together) illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream

recovery nights:

same cleansers haru haru wonder black rice hyaluronic toner cosrx snail mucin mixed with dr jart serum toner farmacy honey halo - (non ab)

i need to target my concerns daily with a specialised serum at least, i think? what do your cycles look like?

thanks!!

I have had the purito re:lief cleaning bar for a few months now and i has no issue with it at first, the smell wasn’t particularly nice but it wasn’t bad at all it just smelled like a natural shampoo however now it’s been smelling stronger and the smell has even soured a bit, is this normal? i’ve used it a couple times since it started smelling more and i’ve had no negative reaction.

Skin type: normal to oily, sensitive and acne-prone

Packaging: beautiful look for both products, but the serum packaging is sturdy plastic and with an airless pump (which works wonderfully, there was only one application left when it stopped pumping) while the emulsion is in much heavier glass and with a regular pump.

Texture and scent: the serum has a thicker cream consistency, although not balmy. The emulsion is much more lightweight. Both blend onto the skin and sink in without issue, although the serum takes a little longer to sink in. They have the same kind of old-fashioned floral scent, but it is much stronger in the serum. It does not linger, but I'll admit it bothers me during application. I haven't tried many hanbang serums yet, but I can say this is definitely more scented than Sooryehan's the Black and Chogongjin's Sosaeng.

Finish: for the serum - satin to the touch and gently glowy. For the emulsion - a natural satin in both look and feel.

Performance - the serum provides good hydration and moisturization, the emulsion provides only light hydration but with my tendentially oily skin and now going into summer it works well enough as my only moisturizer step. Both products never aggravated my skin even when it was irritated / inflamed due to other reasons and I rather felt they actually supported its healing. They also did not cause any breakouts or closed comedones. I have now emptied the serum (in about two and a half months of twice daily use) and I can't say I have noticed any difference in my fine lines, but I imagine the anti-aging results would take longer to shoe. Out of the two, the serum feels much more luxurious and "special" due to the texture and finish. Considering they are around the same price, I would recommend grabbing the serum if you are curious about this line.

I have purchased this cream (not the soothing cream). My skin is combination skin. It can vary from dry to oily but its always prone to acne. I have been managing my acne well, and I almost never get breakouts anymore. Sure a pimple here and there from time to time, but nothing too dramatic (Im m).

I tried the soothing cream from skin1004 a while ago, but it didnt feel too moisturizing or occlusive for me. Now I wanted to try (and bought directly two of it because I really love skin1004, though now Im reconsidering my blind love haha) the normal cream. Though except for the fragrance I love it. It has the right amount of richness and lightweightedness.

Though, did it cause breakouts/ pimples with you? Did it clog your pores? The brand doesnt state directly that it is non-comedogenic.

I couldn’t find anything about this online so I didn’t get it.

I was wondering if we really need to put sunscreen on, if we are going to stay home all day.

So, I saw the Etude House post with their former collection, and this got me reminiscing of their rosy lips tints, particularly the color tea rose. It had a similar texture as the Roman’s blur fudge tint but not the same color. I would love to find something like this again. Do you guys have any suggestions?

Colors I have tried that came close
Midnight mauve- etude house
Mauvish- Romand blur fudge

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Interested in giving your thread lift in Korea and I’m wondering what’s the longevity of the procedure

I’ve ordered my haruharu cleansing oil on April 1st with “Ships within 21 days” notice. Yesstyle sent me a message the other day saying they have no clue when they will be able to ship the oil. They also don’t let me to cancel my order (its a big haul with 13 items) but i could cancel the oil only and get something instead. Any suggestions? I couldn’t fine other oils with “clean enough” ingredients. What would you do in this situation? Wait or cancel the product?

Title, is there any all in one kits recommended by this sub? I couldn’t find any in search - kits that touch all products and steps needed?

Since Peripera has discontinued captivating pink, does anyone have any dupes for it? I'd really appreciate any recommendations, thanks!

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So TirTir came out with darker shades for their cushions. Can you actually buy them in Japan? Only shades up to 23N can be found in stores.

Also heard great things about the serum and toner but can’t seem to find TirTir skincare anywhere. Only makeup. Has anyone bought any of these in store in Tokyo or Osaka?

Hi guys! I am looking for some haircare suggestions please. I have fine, very frizzy, dandruffy and oily hair and am also shedding hair quite a bit. I also oil my hair before showering.

I am looking for shampoo and conditioner recommendations to help with the dandruff, hair loss and frizziness but also something strong enough to get rid of the oil. For reference I have tried to fino hair mask and didn't find it anything amazing. I’m also not sure if I should be focusing on cleansing shampoos to get rid of the oil or hydrating shampoos :/

I am also after a vitamin c serum to help with dark spots that is effective and doesnt have niacinamide in it please. I tried the Rohto Melano CC concentration Measures Essence and my skin broke out from it- not sure why. So would appreciate some help with that too please!

So usually eyelash curlers don't get not even my outer lashes but only 1/3 of my lashes right in the middle :/ that is obviously if i succed in placing it the same way on both eyes or my eyes curl diffrently on my eye...

Anyway i would like an eyelashcurler that actually works for my eyeshape and size.

For context my eyes are 31mm wide with a curve height of 7mm. Using a calculator of an old post i found this meant my radius of arch is 20,7 though i am unsure how to translate that into which eyelash curler to buy. The post is almost 10 years old so nlt all the curlers are still available and i am not sure if they have been changed either :/

I saw some tutorials that say it's good for a subtle contour, but the shades look so light that I'm worried they won't show up on my skin. I'm an L4 in NARS

I have been eyeing some lenses from this Asian beauty store near my place, I want to try it on so bad just for a day, but I’ve never tried. I’ve heard it’s not one size fits all so you actually need to see eye doctor before that? Also, what’s the difference between one day use vs monthly/yearly use ones

Has anyone tried both of these? If so, how do they compare?

I am looking for a replacement to the Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Enriched Cream for my PM routine. I love this moisturizer, but I hate that it's in a jar, and difficult to scoop out on top of that!

I have combo skin that's leaning quite dry and I need a loooot of hydration and moisture. I am not looking particularly for an occlusive cream as on most nights I am following my PM moisturizer with the Weleda Skin Food + a thin layer of Aquaphor. But I am still looking for a rich and very hydrating cream that has all the healthy barrier goodies like ceramides and cholesterol, and that would layer well under occlusives.

I really like the ingredients of the Torriden Solid In Cream. Does it have a thick and rich texture? How hydrating is it for dry skin folks?

I know the Sioris cream is probably not really comparable to the Torriden, but I've read really good things about it, and the ingredients seem like something my skin would like, and even though it doesn't contain ceramides or cholesterol, I'm still curious!

In the past I have tried the Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream, but it wasn't nearly hydrating enough for me.

I have just ordered the Mary&May Blackberry Intense Cream as soon as I saw that they now have a new 100 ml format in a tube (!!!), can't wait to try it, but I'm planning to use that one during the day.

Thank you in advance!