r/KoreanBeauty

I’m in the USA on the east coast.

Recommendations I’ve been seeing are awhile ago so I’m checking to see which site has the best shipping times, prices, little to no custom/tariff fees?

I’ve ordered from yesstyle in the past with no issues but I see most of what I’d like to order ends up being the most amount of money but apparently they ship fast?
It’s so confusing to me now cause sometimes one site has what I want and not others lol. How do you navigate this?

Any feedback or your experience will be helpful!

Looking for a unicorn here.

I am looking for a very creamy, nourishing, emollient sunscreen. Not something you’d describe as lightweight. I feel like many sunscreens are hydrating but I really want that fully slugged consistency and I want it to last.

Current favorite is cosrx aloe. Would be perfect if it didn’t pill so badly over the course of the day. I use skin aqua gold and regular essence which are fine but not quite as nourishing as I’d like.

Being sensitive to centella and niacinamide knocks out almost everything. Any ideas?

Hello! I’ve gone crazy with serums when they’re on sale and now that I have retinol, I want to make sure I’m not mixing something I shouldn’t be. As you can see, I have a lot of serum. I don’t know what I’m doing right now but it’s working; I’d like to know what I’m doing though! Here’s everything I have in my collection. Thank you so much for any help!!

Face wash

Skin1004 tone brightening cleansing gel foam

Skin1004 poremizing deep cleansing foam

The inkeylist oat cleansing balm

Burts bees gentle foam cleanser

Peel pads

Medicube zero pore pad

Dr glen gross alpha beta ultra gentle daily peel

Toner

Numbuzin pure-full calming herb toner

Numbuzin super glowing essence toner

Serum

Beauty of Joseon calming barrier serum

Beauty of Joseon revive serum

Beauty of Joseon glow deep serum

Beauty of Joseon pore firming serum

Numbuzin serum skin softening

Numbuzin deep sleep mask serum

Medicube pdrn pink peptide serum

Skin1004 probio cica intensive ampoule

Skin1004 MADAGASCAR CENTELLA AMPOULE

Skin1004 TEA-TRICA RELIEF AMPOULE

Skin1004 TONE GLOWING CAPSULE AMPOULE

Skin1004 POREMIZING FRESH AMPOULE

Skin1004 SKIN1004 Azelaic Acid 10% Ampoule

Retinol

SKIN1004 Retinol 0.2% Boosting Shot Ampoule

Moisturizer

Skin1004 Hyalu-cica moisture cream

Clinique moisturize surge intense

Skin 1004 probia-cica enrich cream

Just used it three times and started to develop small pimples. Also just started using Aestura a cica soothing relief serum so it may be that, but I’ve only used it once so far. I live in a hot and humid area and have combination skin. What should I do? I’m new to kbeauty

what korean cleansers and moisturizers should I use?

note: iv been using adapelene gel for about 3 weeks now for my acne. I recently bought was the skin1004 Centella sunscreen as well.

UK folks where do you get SK-II from ?

Hello ! Where do those of you who live in the UK buy your SK-II products from ?

I wanted the 330ml essence. But it is £178 on Stylevanna and that would attract customs. Not to mention I'd love to order their cream and masks too.

Unfortunately no department store seems to carry this brand here.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you !

Hii ! I am a goth girlie and like every year, i’ll be spending my summer in Korea. I’ve only recently started doing makeup cause I never felt confident enough to do so dus I don’t know much about brands.

Since i’ll be in Seoul I am thinking it’s a good time to finally start buying some makeup. I mostly go for midwest/ victorian goth and overall grunge styles.
So does anyone have brands recommendations? Maybe brands that carries a good selection of cool tones products especially lippies and eyeshadows .

Sorry if it’s a bit vague, thank you in advance 🤍

Wanted to give my review of Forena Clinic in Hongdae for those thinking of a place to go. I do not have public social media and I was not asked to write a review. This will not contain prices. All prices are available online very transparently and they were the same in office.

My concerns: I have severe acne scarring on my cheeks and forehead, oily skin, discolouration, and heavy jowls/double chin. I am 5’6”/167cm and 150lbs/68kgs. I have a severe needle phobia and a low pain tolerance.

Booking process: I booked online through their website for 2 separate appointments. They were both last minute appointments and I went on a Monday and Friday both are 10:00am. I messaged them once on WhatsApp to ask a question and it took several hours to hear back but they had a thorough answer.

Arrival: This place was easy to find and not crowded at 10:00am. I arrived 10 minutes early and they spoke great English and got me checked in within 10 minutes. I recommend going on a weekday and going early to skip waiting.

MONDAY APPOINTMENT

Consultation: I opted for no AI skin analysis because I’ve been to MANY medspas and am very aware of my skin’s needs. I also went in with a list of treatments I was interested in. The consultation went quickly and the man was very nice and fairly knowledgeable in English, which made things go smoothly. I felt he was insistent on a few treatments but not pushy, and when I turned down a few, he did not persist any further. I decided on Potenza with Rejuran HB and full face Subcision with PDRN. We then took some baseline photos and then I put my things in a locker. Within 10 minutes, I was being numbed.

Potenza with Rejuran HB: They showed me the products they were using and verified their authenticity. My esthetician spoke fairly good English and walked me through the process. I numbed for about 20 minutes and we started with Potenza with pumping tip and topical Rejuran HB. This was not painful at all. 1 or 2 minor pinches on my forehead but it was overall extremely comfortable. Way less uncomfortable than standard microneedling. I would do this again.

Subcision with PDRN: I was given several nerve block injections (these pinched a bit) and I was a bit freaked out but my own fears were worse than the pain. Injecting the PDRN HURT. I didn’t take any breaks (my own decision — he kept offering), but I had to control my breathing and pinch my hand to stop focusing on the injections. This is on the level of lip filler pain. The additional cannula subcision in my cheeks was not painful, just very slightly uncomfortable. Even saying all this, I would get it done again.

Post-treatment: I was given some complimentary red light therapy and then a woman applied some cream and sunscreen. I was given 2 healing face masks to go and a prescription for antibiotics. I picked them up across the street (easy to find) and was on my way.

Healing: Minor bruising and redness for about a week. Able to be covered by makeup at about the 3-4 day. Very easy recovery and I’m already seeing a bit of improvement.

FRIDAY APPOINTMENT

Consultation: I got the same consultant as my Monday appointment and he was very easy to chat with. He reassured me that he wanted to recommend treatments for double chin fat that did not interfere with my Monday Potenza and subcision. He wrote them down in my chart so the doctors would know. My neck and chin was being numbed in about 5 minutes after my consultation.

Onda 60kj: I was under the impression that this was a pain free treatment but this was not comfortable. It started off okay but it started to feel like someone was grinding their knuckles against a bruise on my jaw. This had me clenching my jaw too grit through it. I noticed the doctor seemed more intent on completing things quickly this time around. It was overall bearable but definitely prepare for some aching discomfort.

Ultherapy Prime 200 shots: I WOULD NOT DO THIS AGAIN. At least for me, this was extremely uncomfortable and painful and I almost had to stop at 100 shots. It feels like you’re getting pinpoint CO2 laser under your chin but the pinpricks somehow feel like they’re also in your skull. I’ve had full face CO2, Rejuran injections, and medium depth chemical peels and this is by far the most uncomfortable experience I’ve had. The doctor was nice but firm and gave some numbing spray but it didn’t really help. I’d recommend only getting this if you can get nerve blockers.

Post-treatment: They put some sunscreen on my face, took some more pictures, and sent me on m y way.

Healing: I had a bit of under chin puffiness and tenderness the first couple days that was mostly unnoticeable to anyone but me. I resumed business as usual. I think it’s too soon to see if it has lasting results but I can update in a month or two.

Overall thoughts on Forena Clinic and my services as someone who is very familiar with these kinds of places: I generally think of this place positively and am satisfied with my experience, though I will say your mileage will vary depending on your pain tolerance and concerns Everything here was very foreigner friendly and I paid much less than I would have in California where I live.

I can highly recommend this place for those concerned about skin quality, as they are extremely clean, efficient, and caring. Despite the pain, they made me feel very comfortable and taken care of. I can’t say for certain if I would go back for any lifting or fat reduction treatments. It felt like the Onda and Ultherapy Prime treatments were more painful than I expected and the customer service by the doctors was more akin to what people describe from factory clinic services (and yes, Forena is a factory clinic but it often didn’t feel like one).

So that’s my experience. Feel free to ask any questions but I just wanted to give people expectations if they are looking for a clinic. I know I did a lot of research and ended up at Forena because my original clinic cancelled on me. :(( Overall I would come back to Forena for skin services.

Hi! I have been buying skincare, small accessories like hair clips and minor clothing (tights etc) on Yesstyle for a while now.

Recently (around a month ago) i noticed fashion and home products are unavailable.
I wanted to attach a screenshot but my dumbass doesn't know how so ill just type what the app says: "This item is currently not available to ship to your destination". I thought it's temporary or just my app tripping but its still stuck on it. Some random products like nipple pads ARE available. Skin care and make up ships normally.

I checked different countries as destinations, same for Portugal, France, Poland - (my home country). However it is not the case for example for Switzerland... the only thing different about it is that it's not part of the EU. Is it a regulation thing?

Does anyone know what this is about? It's not like I won't survive without these things im just curious and confused.

Hi I’m new to using Korean products (from US). Here is my current routine in order:

-Double cleanse with Madagascar centella light cleansing oil and the ampoule foam
-Madagascar centella toning toner
-Madagascar centella ampoule drops
-Nambuzin no. 9 essence NAD+ BIO 9+
-Madagascar centella soothing cream
-I’m From Rice Cream
-spf if outside, just a zinc mineral sunscreen.

How often should I double cleanse? Only at night? Only if I wear makeup? Any notes?

Thank you!

ETA: I have acne prone skin, mostly from hormones + dryness.

I asked AI to build a routine for me ( 53, normal skin, fine lines and loss of elasticity) - how did it do?

The AM Routine
1. Water-Based Cleanser: Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
Mature skin loses moisture faster. This is a slightly acidic, deeply hydrating cleanser that cleans without stripping your natural oils.

2. Hydrate & Plump: COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Snail mucin is the ultimate plumping ingredient. Apply this to slightly damp skin to immediately soften fine lines and give your skin a hydrated bounce.

3. Target Pigmentation & Pores: Beauty of Joseon - Glow Deep Serum (Rice + Alpha-Arbutin)
Alpha-arbutin safely fades sun spots and hyperpigmentation, while rice bran water refines pores and brightens your overall complexion without the irritation some Vitamin C serums cause.

4. Moisturize: Mary&May - Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Intensive Cream
Idebenone is a powerhouse antioxidant (four times stronger than Vitamin C). This thick, buttery cream defends against environmental aging and locks in moisture all day.

5. Sun Protection: Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics (SPF 50+)
Sunscreen is non-negotiable for preventing further pigmentation and collagen breakdown. This doubles as a lightweight moisturizer and leaves no white cast.

The PM Routine
1. Double Cleanse: Haruharu Wonder - Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil followed by your Round Lab Cleanser**.**
The oil dissolves SPF and daily buildup without tugging at your skin, while the second water-based cleanse sweeps it all away.

2. Hydrate & Plump: COSRX Snail Mucin (Same as AM).

3. Treat Fine Lines: Beauty of Joseon - Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal
Don't let the name fool you — in Korea, this is widely used as a whole-face and neck treatment. dness and flaking usually associated with retinoids.
4. Moisturize: Mary&May Cream (Same as AM).

5. Target Neck Sagging: MEDI-PEEL - Premium Naite Thread Neck Cream
This is a cult-favorite specifically formulated for the neck and décolletage. It uses peptides and hydrolyzed collagen in a unique, stringy texture to lift, firm, and improve skin elasticity where sagging is most prominent.

Hi everyone,
I’ve consulted with several clinics in Korea for facial procedures and I’m trying to make my final decision.
So far, I’ve had consultations with:
Louave Clinic
Dr. Newcell
GU Personal Beauty
Has anyone had procedures at any of these clinics?
I’d love to hear about your experience, especially regarding:
Your results
The practitioner’s skills
Communication before and after the procedures
Recovery
Whether you’re happy with your outcome
Any regrets or things you wish you had known beforehand
I’d really appreciate any honest reviews or recommendations. Thank you!

I’ve been using Anua 70+ toner but now running low and want to try something different. My skin’s on the desert side. Does any one have any suggestions for toners for dry skin? Thank you for your help and suggestions.

Whats your fav moisturiser

Love to know what people are currently using

Whats your fav that you will always repurchase

What ones did you dislike (im curious)

My current one haruharu cerimide cream is about to run and wanting to try something new.

♡♡♡

hi everyone! I’m pretty new to Korean skin care. I started about a year ago and I’ve had a really good results with switching my skin care over. I’m used to American beauty eyeshadows as far as pigmentation. Are there any K or J beauty recommendations that are pigmented and easy to blend? Thank you so much for your help and God bless.

Hi everyone! I'm in need of some skincare advice, specifically on finding the best Korean skincare routine for my acne-prone, sensitive skin. For context, I am 18 year old male and have been getting clowned by my sister, so reaching out here for help.

Current "routine:" cerave 10% benzoyl peroxide wash, clindamycin phosphate topical pads, and 345 relief cream. Been trying to incorporate the celimax retinal shot for post-acne marks/dark spots, uneven skin texture, etc. (is that recommended though?)

My current skin condition:

- Wakes up somewhat irritated and tight, but feeling dry

- Ongoing breakouts, mostly around the mouth and cheeks (skin is very sensitive to breakouts, even by touch)

- Clogged pores

- Skin looks dull, with lots of post-acne marks around the mouth and cheeks

- After my routine, my skin becomes extremely oily

- Skin barrier overall just seems very compromised

I'm looking for recommendations that can help:

- Calm irritation and soothe inflammation

- Hydrate and nourish my skin without clogging pores

- Support and strengthen my skin barrier

- Reduce post-acne marks/dark spots and uneven skin texture with bumps

I'd love to hear your personal experiences and recommendations for routines that have worked well for you, especially if you have a similar skin type and concerns. Any insights on ingredients to look for or avoid would also be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your help and suggestions!

Hi, I ordered from yesstyle 21 days ago. One of the items said 21 days to ship out since they ordered it. But it still says waiting for stock and the rest of my items which were 24 hour shipments together still shows processing.

I am unsure what to do.

Does anyone else have a skincare shelf that makes it look like you use 15 products every day?

Mine definitely does, but in reality I stick to the same few products most mornings and nights. A lot of the bottles just get rotated depending on how my skin is feeling.

The one thing that stays pretty consistent is the Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner after cleansing. Everything else like heavier creams or brighter serums depends on whether my skin feels dry, oily, or just needs a break.

I think I spent way too long believing I needed to use everything I owned. My skin actually seems happier now that I keep things simple.

Does anyone else have products that mostly just... live on the shelf?

The routine I had for a while was a double cleanse, toner, mixsoon bean cream, then a sunscreen but I would always breakout or my skin would get irritated.

Recently I’ve switched to an only oil cleanse and using Illiyoon’s ceramide cream which has worked pretty well but I can’t find a gentle sunscreen for daily use.

Do you all have any recommendations based on your past experience?