Top 10 Must Have Korean Cosmetics

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Are you ready to KGlow-up? Today we will show you how to level up your beauty game with 10 must have Korean cosmetics. These 10 Kbeauty products will have you uncovering your inner beauty and serve looks like a true star. So don’t waste any more time and take a look at what we have to show you!

What is a KGlow-up?

According to Urban dictionary, a “glow-up” represents a physical transformation for the better. It can happen naturally or intentionally and can both affect one’s self-image temporarily or permanently. 

In most cases, glow-ups happen with the help of beauty products to accentuate natural beauty. For example, we use skincare products to nurture and safeguard the health of our skin. And makeup products to highlight the best features of our face. 

A “KGlow-up” represents that same idea but with the usage of Korean beauty products.

Why Korean Cosmetics?

Eversince the worldwide takeover of K-Pop, Korean cosmetics have been in the spotlight. Not because of the cute packaging, but due to their affordability and effect. Many Korean cosmetics serve as dupes for more high end brands and with thousands of positive reviews online, the demand is only to continue to grow.

But hey, don’t take our word for granted. Check  how big cosmetic review platforms such as Allure are providing  the seal of approval for many of these Korean brands!

10 Must Have Korean Cosmetics

1. Dr. Pelo “Scalp Sheet”

With the summer heat kicking in while still adhering to social distancing, there isn’t a need to consistently wash your hair every day. However, you can still give your hair some loving and nourishment with the help of Dr. Pelo’s scalp sheet.

Deeply saturated with natural ingredients such as green tea leaves, rosmary leaf oil, and acorus calamus root extract, this scalp sheet mask will help relieve your dry and itching scalp while leaving you with a calm and soothing scalp.

Also intended to aid in hair loss, this product is perfect to slip into an overnight bag or just to have next to your desk to give your scalp a quick cleanse. Whether its because your running late for work, struggling with excessive shedding, or just in the middle of your favorite K-drama. The Dr. Pelo scalp sheet is a great item to add to your hair care game.

2. Wish Formula “Day Day 365 Ampoule Pad”

This all-in-one ampoule pad stays true to the Wish Formula brand and is a great product the brings you professional results. Packed with vitamin c, olive leaf extract, and peppermint lead ferment filtrate, this ampoule pad will gently remove unwanted debris and sebum while giving your skin a bright and radiant glow. With 28 pads inside, the Day Day 365 ampoule pad will provide your skin with the extra boost it needs to shine leaving you with a more moisturized and radiant skin. 

3. Wish Formula “Night Night 365 Ampoule Pad”

Similar to its Day Day 365 Ampoule counterpart, this product is specifically made for night time use.  This seawater sleeping pad is conveniently made to provide you with deep soothing hydration and nourishment after a long day from work or out in the sun. Ths deep recovery pad is the perfect treat to revive your skin! Patented with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, macadamia seed oil, collagen, and aloe vera extra, this triple layer pad will recover your skin to look and feel good as new.

4. Meditamin “Snow Cell”

Meditamin is a Korean cosmetic brand that not only offers beauty and skin care products but as well healthy dietary supplements. We often forget to care for ourselves on the inside and that is where the Snow Cell supplements come in. Although you might be already using the right products externally, sometimes how we manage and sustain what we intake into our body can drastically make a difference.

These supplements aid in bringing out your natural glow from within. If you are struggling with dull and tired skin, these supplements will help brighten and revive your skin’s condition by supporting your body’s skin cell regeneration. With high contents of Glutathione(2,000 mg daily) , collagen and fermented rice bran( 1,000 mg daily), this is a great way to give you skin the extra care it needs without having to apply more products.

5. Rivecowe “Rose Water Peeling Gel”

Are you worried that your skin is still feeling dull and lackluster? That even after cleansing you still feel like you haven’t’ removed all the sebum or makeup off completely? Well, try adding a light peeling gel to your routine!

Adding this peeling gel to your skincare regime only once or twice a week will help remove dead skin cells and replenish your skin at the same time. Consisting of rose water, cherry extract, lavender extract, and chamomile-extract which soothe inflammation. While gently exfoliating the skin, the Rivecowe Rose Water Peeling Gel will take out all that can damage the skin and put back the moisture your skin deserves.

6. ATO.K “Green Tea Soap”

We are all pretty aware of all the amazing health benefits green tea provides and so why not incorporate that to our skincare routine? Safe to use all over your body, this soap contains traditional Oriental medicine extracts along with Jawoongo oil. This soap will help revitalize your skin’s elasticity and leave you feeling new and refreshed while the oils will help lock in moisture. The ATO.K Green tea soap will become a lovable staple during your wash routine. 

7. SkinLoop “Smart band”

Wouldn’t it be useful to have a device that acts as your skin’s bodyguard from excessive  UV exposure? Well, look no more! The 24-hour Skin Bodyguard SkinLoop prevents skin aging by managing UV exposure in real-time.

By providing you with the safe amount of UV exposure (MED, minimal erythema) and monitors and alerts you of UV overexposure. Compatible with any smartphone this deceive will also be able to tell you how to safely block UV rays.

The skin loop is able to monitor the amount of UV light that you are exposed to during everyday life and tells you how to care for skin that may have already been damaged by UV rays. It also warns the user of illumination and lighting exposure that could disrupt melatonin secretion and helps to monitor regular sleeping habits.

Check the video bellow for a quick demo!

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Courtesy of SkinLoop

8. Wish Formula “C450 Bubble Peeling Pad”

It’s important that our body receives the same treatment and care that goes into your face. Thee C450 bubble peeling pad by Wish Formula is the perfect exfoliate pad to help brighten and give your body the weekly refresher it needs.

With a pH level of 3.2, This light exfoliant pad helps brighten and smooth your skin while in the shower while getting ride of dead skills cells. Using fermented ingredients, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C, this pad helps increase cell regeneration while leaving you with glowy and fresh while retaining moisture.

9. Wish Formula “C200 Bubble Peeling Pad “

This product was curated by Wish Formula for people to get professional skin treatments right at home. This light peeling product comes saturated with natural ingredients including vitamin C and fermented plant extracts suitable and gentle enough for all skin types 1~2 times a week. Gently removing unwanted dirt and dead skin, this peeling pad will help you get that radiant and fresh-looking skin within minutes. This will be a great product to add to your arsenal of K-beauty products!

Check the video bellow for a quick demo!

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Courtesy of  Glow Recipe

10. Meditamin “Snow Glow Mask”

Skin feeling a bit dehydrated and dull?  Brighten it up with the Snow Glow mask by Meditanin! A glowing and moisturising sheet mask suitable and gentle enough for even those with sensitive skin.

The Snow Glow Mask contains no added chemicals and additives, only adhering to all plant based ingredients.These ingredients features cryptomeria japonica bud extract, evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract, kiwi water, and pure niacinamide which is the main component to the whitening and brightening effect. This helps reduce problems such as hyperpigmentation and dark spots. This will be the hydration boots your skin needs leaving you with flawless and dewy skin.