This K-beauty products might be perfect for your daily life

A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the best stores where you can buy k-beauty products during your trip to Korea, but today I would like to go into detail and recommend 6 products that I personally love and that I think might interest you.
So if you’re not sure what to buy, keep reading the article

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1. Clio pro eye palette N.14 Atelier in Hannam

Let’s start with a product for the eyes; I personally love glitter, pink and all its shades, and I bet there are many people like me, so I think that the Clio pro eye palette N.14 is perfect for you.
The colors are pigmented and give you that beautiful natural effect but which manages to give character to the eye. The glitters – which is a must in Korean makeup – is easily applied both with the brush and with the fingers.
In my opinion, this palette fully represents everything related to the classic make-up that we see K-celebrities wearing all the time, i.e. neutral and natural colors but with a touch of brightness and glow effect.
I found this palette at Olive Young but it was new and therefore they no longer sell it in stores but you can purchase it on the CLIO website.

Credit: ClubClio website
My personal palette

Website: Clio pro eye palette

2. Peripera Ink Velvet

This lipstick is literally one of my absolute favorites, Peripera never ceases to amaze me honestly.
The velvety formula of the lipstick leaves the lips soft and hydrated, it is absolutely not heavy and lasts all day. You can also use it to make the famous gradient lips: more intense in the center of the lips and then blended out, or simply applied normally on all the lips.
I personally prefer red tones, but Peripera offers a wide range of colours, from nude to brighter colours.
You can find this brand and this specific lipstick in all the most famous make up shops in Korea (Olive Young) or you can buy it online. I highly recommend to try it, you won’t regret it.

Ink Velvet 08

You can buy it on Yesstyle website: Peripera Ink Velvet

3. JMsolution Water Luminous mask

We all know that Korea is famous for its face masks. During my stay in Korea I tried many and many different brands, and this has become one of my favorites.
The JMsolution water luminous mask leaves your skin super hydrated and moisturized, after removing it you will immediately feel better and much more glowy.
I also recommend it because there is a lot of product in the package that you can also use on your neck and the rest the body to give more hydration to the skin and not waste anything.
You can find these masks in all the shops that sell face masks in the so-called ”shopping streets” such as in Myeong-dong.
But if you are not in Korea you can buy them online.

JMsolution, water luminous sheet mask

Yesstyle website: JMsolution masks

4. Ma:nyo Pure&Deep cleansing foam

Cleaning your face every day is a very important thing, and using the right products by choosing them carefully is essential, so I would like to recommend this cleansing foam by Ma:nyo because it cleans the skin thoroughly but delicately, leaving the skin beautifully hydrated and soft after washing.
I find it perfect for those who, like me, have sensitive skin.
Furthermore, the product lasts a long time as only a small amount of product is enough to clean your entire face.
You can find it at Olive Young when you are in Korea or buy it online.

ma:nyo pure&deep cleansing foam

Ma:nyo US website: Pure&Deep cleansing foam

On Yesstyle

5. Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen

Let’s talk about sunscreens; one of the most important things in our entire skincare/make up routine, to protect the skin from damage caused by the sun.
I know that finding the perfect sunscreen for us is often difficult, I also tried many before finding the right one, and I finally found it! Beauty of Joseon’s sunscreen is one of the best on the market in my opinion. This sunscreen is very light on the face, hydrates the skin and is SPF50+ PA++++, therefore it protects our skin as much as possible.
It is also composed of vitamin B, C, E and rice extracts (30%).
But the most important thing is that it doesn’t leave that terrible white halo that many sunscreens unfortunately leave on the face, making you look like a ghost. With this cream and its light formula you won’t have this problem.
You can find the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen, obviously at Olive Young and on the Beauty of Joseon website.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun

Website: Beauty of Joseon

6. Stay Nudie ”Over Floral” Hair and Body mist

As a last product I would like to recommend a hair and body mist that I fell in love with during one of my usual visits to Olive Young.
This fragrance is called Over Floral and is incredible; First of all it lasts all day and then if you like floral scents this perfume is for you.
The packaging is super cute in pink/peach tones.
This fragrance is composed of coconut, jasmine, Lily of the valley and vanilla. In short, you will taste fresh and clean.
As mentioned before you will find it at Olive Young but if you are not in Korea you can buy it on yesstyle.

Stay Nudie ”Over Floral”

Yesstyle website: Stay nudie Over Floral

*This article is NOT an advertisement, and I was NOT sponsored by any of these brands and websites. These are just my recommendations.

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The 5 best Korean make-up and skincare stores

All Korea lovers know that South Korea is the home of skincare and makeup, and being a fan of beauty products myself, I would like to recommend the 5 beauty product shops that in my opinion are the best with excellent quality-price.
So if you are passionate about skincare and make up and are planning a trip to South Korea, continue reading this article

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1) Innisfree

Let’s start with a bang, let’s talk about Innisfree – personally one of my absolute favorites – this shop which has now become global, offers a vast quantity of skin products of all types, with a lot of choice, in fact you can find various toners, serums and moisturizing creams that are right for you.

Credit: Innisfree

Innisfree also offers make up and nail polish. I personally love their line of ”Airy Matte” lipsticks and the famous ”Jeju Cherry blossom jelly cream”, which is a real treat for the skin.
The price of the products is also very good considering the high quality of the products.
If you plan a longer stay in Korea, I recommend getting a membership card which could be useful to you as Innisfree offers advantageous discounts once you are a member.
The shop assistants are always kind and helpful in case you need help or some advice.
Innisfree is completely cruelty-free

Everywhere! Innisfree is one of the most popular brands in South Korea, so wherever you are you will have no difficulty finding an Innisfree store.

Website: Innisfree

2) Olive Young

Well what can I say, this shop is THE STORE par excellence when it comes to beauty and body care products. Olive Young is the most popular shop in all of South Korea, you can find it everywhere even in the most remote places, in the narrowest alleys, there will always be an Olive Young available for you!

Credit: Olive Young

But now let’s talk about what this shop has to offer; first of all you will have a huge selection of make up, you will be able to find very popular korean brands and products that are on trend at that moment or exclusive collections. The same goes for skincare products, a huge selection that also varies in price, you can find cheap or very expensive products, but the quality is always incredible.

One thing I particularly appreciate about Olive Young is that very often you will find ”1+1” written on the packages which means that if you take that particular product, you will receive a free one of the same size or you will have the normal product and then a smaller version of it, and in my opinion this is excellent for those who perhaps can’t spend too much but still want to spoil themselves a little.

The larger stores also offer international brands, such as Urban Decay and Maybelline.
Olive Young also offers other products, such as perfumes, hair dyes, personal hygiene products and there is also a small section that sells snacks (however, I recommend buying those directly at the convenience store as they cost less)
So if you need anything related to the care of your body, Olive Young is for you.

Website: Olive Young

3) Nature Republic

Ok so let’s talk about Nature Republic, I discovered this brand by chance, in the sense that I have always walked past it but never checked it out, then one day out of curiosity I decided to take a look at it and… best decision I could make! First of all, at Nature Republic you can find the much-loved face masks, of all types and for all skin types and then it is also very cheap but offers excellent quality for any product you purchase, from skincare to make up, you will be amazed how great the products are for such a low price.

Credit: Nature Republic

I honestly fell in love with their ”Honey melting lips” lipsticks, the brown mascara and the glitters. I highly recommend visiting Nature Republic because they have so many great products for everyone.
Furthermore, if you buy more than two or three products, you will often be given freebies to try.
Nature Republic is cruelty-free.

You can find Nature Republic stores on popular streets like in Myeongdong and Hongdae, but you can often also find a smaller version underground where you take the subway.

Website: Nature Republic

4) ETUDE HOUSE

Etude House is more focused on make up products, you will find lots of lipsticks, palettes and products for your base. This brand is very aesthetic to the eye, in fact the shops present themselves with this house-shaped design and with all the shades of pink and white, very nice if you like the slightly ”pastel-like” genre.

Credit: Etude House

If you are a fan of Korean makeup, here you will find all the products that even Korean celebrities use to create those wonderful glowy and natural looks that you see on advertising signs or on the computer.
I think that Etude is going strong when it comes to palettes and lipsticks.
The price may vary, but generally remains medium-cheap.
You will also find this brand more in the so-called ”shopping streets” – I wrote an article about it if you want to check it out
So if you like this very ”cute” style, Etude House is for you.

Website: ETUDE

5) Tony Moly

Last but not least we have Tony Moly. This was one of the first Korean skincare brands I ever tried – I recommend the ”ceramide mochi toner’, truly fantastic – However, this brand may be slightly more expensive than the others, but honestly, if you have the chance I highly recommend it.

Credit: Tony Moly

Here too you will find both make up and skincare – Tony Moly often collaborates with Kpop idols – so they are quite popular products.
Also here you will have a wide choice of face masks (also sold in packs and often with excellent discounts), and a great choice of sunscreens, which we all know are very important, and usually Korean sunscreens are the best when it comes to protect your skin.
Tony Moly is cruelty-free

I admit that initially I struggled to find the shop, but now that I know the areas well I can tell you with confidence that you can find the Tony Moly shop in Myeongdong, Hongdae and Gangnam.

Website: Tony Moly USATony Moly KOR

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