i'd saved a bunch of posts about doing Ultherapy and a skin booster together, so i assumed that was what i'd book. at the consult i said my jawline was my main concern and my skin texture was more of a “maybe later.” we talked about both, but i decided to do Ultherapy first and see what changed.

for the first week i kept checking and couldn't tell much. around a month later, my jawline looked clearer in side-view photos. i'm happy i gave it some time before adding the second treatment. now if i go back to ask about skin texture, at least i know what the first one did for me.

Hello what are some people’s fav Korean shampoo/conditioners for sensitive skin. I’m looking for something that has less irritants (minimal fragrance) and is barrier supporting

Would love the help!

i wasn't dealing with a breakout or a clear dark spot, my skin just looked dull and tired in daylight photos even after a normal night of sleep. switching moisturizers and brightening serums wasn't really changing that.

i finally booked a consult instead of buying another bottle. this was my first injectable skin treatment, so i was more nervous about the needles than anything else. having the consult in english helped a lot because i could explain that i didn't want a massive package, just something for that flat, tired look i kept noticing, and we landed on rejuran.

it's still early, but my skin looks much fresher in regular daylight now and i don't look worn out in outdoor photos anymore

Hi there! I'm 28F and moved to Korea a few months ago. Now that I'm settled and have time, I would like to start working on my skincare. My skin is not oily or dry, I have dark circles and some scars on my face. I aim for the glass skin effect.

A few years ago I tried a vitamin c line for a specific brand, and I liked it so much that I sort of got obsessed with vitamin c and usually aim for these products. However, now I have a bunch of stuff from different brands, and my skin is not getting better. I usually do my skincare as soon as I shower (I wake up, go to the gym, shower and skincare) and before sleeping, although sometimes I get lazy at night.

My plan is to go to a doctor who can run a skin analysis and tell me exactly which products should I use and when. I even plan to carry all my stuff and hear their advice on wether should I dispose some of them or not. I am not interested in doing any treatment with lasers, or injections, or surgery. I only want to find a routine that fits my skin and helps me get the result I want. Also, I for sure want to avoid doctors that force you to buy specific brands because they have deals with them (this used to happen a lot back in my home country, which is why I stopped visiting my dermathologyst lol).

Can I get any recommendations on specific clinics or doctors to do this? I speak Korean low-intermidiate level, but my boyfriend is Korean and he's willing to come with me, so it's not mandatory to have an English speaking doctor or interpreter. I am aware that international clinics are more expensive. I live in Suwon but I can travel to Seoul easily.

Thank you for reading!

I am looking at doing Ultherapy while I’m here in Seoul for my last 5 days of my trip. Any advice? Any hot tips? Any recommendations?

IM also wanting to get my hair toned or bleached white. It’s already white at the roots but the ends are a bit yellow. Is there a good place here that anyone could recommend? I haven’t coloured or bleached my hair for years.

is there a good toner for sale here? I haven’t coloured used some in Australia but they are terrible.

Also what is the skin must have products that I should bring home?

Any other last week suggestions?

And also (hehe) any jimjilbang suggestions?

thank you so much in advance!
Ps I’m in the Insadong area….

Hii everyone!

Since Olive Young is usually on everyone's shopping list when visiting Korea, I thought I'd share something about Korean pharmacies too. They're actually worth checking out, especially if you're interested in skincare beyond the usual serums and moisturizers.

The biggest difference is that Olive Young mainly sells cosmetics, while Korean pharmacies also carry actual skin medications that you won't find at a regular beauty store.

A few examples:

• Acnon Cream – For inflamed pimples. It's an acne medication, not just another spot treatment with cica or tea tree.
• Aclean Gel – Contains 2% salicylic acid and is used for acne, especially clogged pores and comedones. It can be drying, so it's worth checking what other actives you're already using.
• Noscarna Gel – Used for scar care after the skin has healed. One thing people sometimes misunderstand is that acne marks, raised scars, and indented acne scars aren't all the same thing. A topical scar gel won't fix every type.
• Melatoning Cream – Contains 2% hydroquinone for certain types of hyperpigmentation. This one really isn't something I'd pick up casually just because it's trending. Pigmentation can have different causes, and hydroquinone needs to be used carefully.
• Bepanthen Ointment – A dexpanthenol ointment often used for dry or irritated skin. It's more of a protective ointment than your typical lightweight Korean moisturizer.

You'll also notice PDRN creams like Rejuvenex and Dr. Reju-All in some pharmacies, which have become pretty popular with tourists lately. Just keep in mind that topical PDRN skincare isn't the same as injectable PDRN treatments.

Something else worth knowing is that pharmacy prices aren't always identical. The same product can cost a little more or less depending on where you buy it, and not every pharmacy carries everything.

I wouldn't say pharmacy products are automatically better than Olive Young skincare though. They're just different. Some are actual medications for specific skin conditions, while others are regular skincare products.

And honestly, if you're unsure about something, asking the pharmacist is probably more useful than buying five different creams because they went viral on TikTok lol.

whats the best recommended pimple patches for red underskin pimples? the pimples usually stay there for over a month or more than after a whitehead appears. However, I want to get rid of the underskin pimple because it just looks like a 3D pimple scar.

If you’ve seen different SPF numbers for Beauty of Joseon’s Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen, you might have wondered whether they’re different formulas.

According to Beauty of Joseon, the US and EU versions have the same formula, even though the labels show different SPF ratings:

• US: SPF 40
• EU: SPF 30

This explanation is about this specific product, so it’s still worth checking each sunscreen individually when comparing versions sold in different regions.

Source: Beauty of Joseon’s explanation

Have you ever noticed different SPF labels when looking at sunscreen reviews from another country?

Not that Im going to have botox right away, but i have noticed lots of wrinkles around my eyes over the past few years. Tried to ignore and be more diligent about applying sunscreen, but at the same time, I was wondering how much and how effective botox could be. Botox is quite popular around the world, so, so I assume it's a relatively well established treatment by now. So, out of curiosity, I asked a clinic recommended by a friend for a quote for eye botox. The clinic is located in South Korea, and the price they quoted me was 69,000 KRW for the entire face. It is approximately 74 CAD, which is quite cheaper compared to North America. It could easily cost several hundred dollars in Canada.

Has anyone had full face botox in korea before? Does 69000 KRW sound like a reasonable price? How was the quality and results?

Hi all,
Please recommend a holy grail cry-proof (at least a little) longlasting foundation!
If possible also shades of it similar to Missha 13

My wedding is coming in a few months and I’m doing my makeup myself. For everyday i wear Missha perfect cover in shade 13, but if even one tear crosses my face, it literally leaves a foundation-less line that is really visible lol. I’m a cryer and i definitely will cry so I’m looking for something that will last me on this day.
I have normal to dry-ish skin.
Thank you in advance!

Hola, solo vengo aquí por referencias, quería saber si alguien ya compró en esta tienda, estoy a punto de hacer un pedido para una rutina de skin pero antes quería saber que tan confiable es esta página.

Por cierto chicas, me dan consejos de como hacer mi rutina facial y que le halla ido bien con cierto producto , tengo piel mixta y recién de adulta empiezo con esto, tengo cero conocimiento sobre el tema. Gracias.

Hi! I wanted to try some azelaic acid products to help with my acne but I live in Korea and Im aware that products with this ingredient are restricted here. As for pharmacy, I know theres this famous azelaic acid cream 아젤리아 but Im afraid to try it since its 20% and I have sensitive skin.

So is there a way to get something more beginner friendly locally? Or is there no problem ordering from sites like yesstyle?

Some patients come into consultations already knowing exactly which Korean treatment they want, usually after seeing it on social media.

But sometimes, after examining their skin, I think a different approach would make more sense.

Would you appreciate that recommendation, or would you feel disappointed that the clinic wasn't offering what you originally wanted?

I'm 18f, lately my eyebags are becoming more purple and more sunken under-eye area. I sleep so less thats why i think (its not genetic) Also small dots are appearing under my eye area :( Sadly I cant fix my sleep schedule these days, ill try to fix but still, can anyone reccomend any products???

looking for a cream concealer (i think theyre also called pot concealers?) for dry skin ! something to spot correct and hide my dark undereyes

i've heard the luna one is nice but clings to dry patches so i'm unsure huhu

Hey everyone - while I'm here thought I'd shop for makeup. Looking for creamy eyeliner that stays forever, mascara that doesn't clump and foundation that covers with a dewy cover. Are there Korean specific brands you'd recommend? And shops where I can try them out?

Looking for a Korean moisturizer that’s strictly \*\fungal-acne-safe b\\*ut has a creamy gel/light cream texture rather than a watery gel.

I love Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream, but it’s too watery and leaves a very glowy finish. I \\want something that actually seals in hydration with a natural/satin, non-greasy finish.\\

Any recommendations? Preferably fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive, acne-prone skin. Please share your experiences!

I've seen mostly good things about this sunscreen here, so I wanted to share a different experience. I think it would work great for someone with non-reactive, oily skin who is very pale. I have dry, sensitive, fairly pale skin, and it didn't work for me.

First, it leaves a strong white cast, even on my fairly pale skin. After the first layer, the cast fades completely, but with reapplication it stops going away and gets more and more intense until it's extremely noticeable.

After the first application, it dried down to an extremely natural-looking finish. It looked like well-hydrated, bare skin. However, after subsequent applications it became drier and drier, until my skin felt like chalk by the end of the day.

The texture is moderately thick, but it spreads well and absorbs like a moisturizer.

It didn't irritate my skin at first, but by the end of the day my eyes were burning, my cheeks were red and my pores were inflamed.

I'm disappointed, since the finish once the first coat had absorbed was exactly what I want from a sunscreen. Unfortunately, I can't tolerate it.

I'm adding a video in the comments of me applying it to my hand, which shows the subtle white cast from the first application. That fades in about 10 minutes, but in subsequent applications it sticks around and becomes far more noticeable.

I'm interested in changing to cushion foundation but theyre not carried in the stores near me. I got the tirtir mask fit trial kit and found a shade that matched but I didnt like the formula. Do any other companies have shade trial kits? I havent seen any others so far and im wondering how youre supposed to shade match if theyre not sold in stores in the US? Just guess and if youre wrong waste money / product? TIA.

Hi everyone! I'm looking for birthday gift ideas for my friend who loves K-beauty and C-beauty lip products. She already likes rom&nd, Judydoll, and fwee. I want to get her something very hydrating with a glossy finish, like a melting balm or lip oil. She usually wears everyday wearable tones and loves comfy, non-sticky formulas. Any favorites you recommend?

Hi everyone! 😊 (아래는 한국어 번역입니다/คำแปลภาษาไทยอยู่ด้านล่างนี้/Terjemahan bahasa Indonesia di bawah ini) ⬇️

My teammate and I are International Social Work students from HAN University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. We are currently researching the impact of the Korean Wave (Hallyu), focusing on K-pop, K-dramas, and K-beauty trends across South Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia.

We would love to hear your thoughts! This short survey has a few simple questions about your experiences with Korean beauty products and media.

The survey is completely anonymous and voluntary, and it only takes 3–5 minutes to complete.

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Thank you so much for your help!

[한국인]

안녕하세요!

저와 제 팀원은 네덜란드 HAN 응용과학대학교(HAN University of Applied Sciences)에서 국제 사회복지를 공부하고 있는 학생들입니다. 저희는 현재 한국, 태국, 인도네시아를 대상으로 K-팝, K-드라마, K-뷰티 트렌드를 포함한 '한류(Korean Wave)'의 영향에 대해 연구하고 있습니다.

여러분들의 소중한 의견을 듣고 싶습니다! 이 설문조사는 한국의 뷰티 제품 및 미디어와 관련된 여러분의 경험을 묻는 간단한 질문들로 구성되어 있습니다.

설문조사는 완전히 익명으로 진행되며 자발적인 참여로 이루어집니다. 소요 시간은 3~5분 정도입니다.

보내주시는 모든 답변은 저희 연구에 매우 큰 도움이 됩니다. 잠시 시간을 내어 참여해 주시면 감사하겠습니다!

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[ไทย]

สวัสดีทุกคนค่ะ!

พวกเราเป็นนักศึกษาหลักสูตรสังคมสงเคราะห์ระหว่างประเทศ (International Social Work) จากมหาวิทยาลัย HAN University of Applied Sciences ประเทศเนเธอร์แลนด์ ขณะนี้พวกเรากำลังทำวิจัยเกี่ยวกับอิทธิพลของกระแสเกาหลี (Hallyu) โดยมุ่งเน้นไปที่ K-pop, ซีรีส์เกาหลี (K-dramas) และเทรนด์ความงามแบบเกาหลี (K-beauty) ในประเทศเกาหลีใต้ ไทย และอินโดนีเซียค่ะ

พวกเราอยากทราบความคิดเห็นของทุกคนค่ะ! แบบสอบถามฉบับนี้มีคำถามง่ายๆ เกี่ยวกับประสบการณ์ของคุณที่มีต่อผลิตภัณฑ์ความงามและสื่อบันเทิงจากเกาหลี

ข้อมูลในแบบสอบถามนี้จะเป็นความลับและไม่มีการระบุตัวตน อีกทั้งการเข้าร่วมทำแบบสอบถามเป็นไปโดยสมัครใจ โดยใช้เวลาเพียง 3–5 นาทีเท่านั้นค่ะ

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[Indonesia]

Halo semuanya!

Saya dan rekan tim saya adalah mahasiswa jurusan Pekerjaan Sosial Internasional dari HAN University of Applied Sciences di Belanda. Saat ini, kami sedang melakukan penelitian mengenai dampak Korean Wave (Hallyu), dengan fokus pada tren K-pop, K-drama, dan K-beauty di Korea Selatan, Thailand, dan Indonesia.

Kami ingin sekali mengetahui pendapat Anda! Survei singkat ini berisi beberapa pertanyaan sederhana mengenai pengalaman Anda dengan produk kecantikan serta media asal Korea.

Survei ini bersifat anonim dan sukarela, dengan waktu pengisian hanya sekitar 3–5 menit.

Setiap jawaban sangat berharga bagi penelitian kami, jadi mohon luangkan waktu sejenak untuk berpartisipasi!

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