K-beauty product reviews from Minji in Seoul, including skincare, makeup, sunscreen, toner, serum, and beauty devices.
This Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream review is based on 6 months of use on combination, acne-prone skin in Seoul: dry ondol heating, yellow dust days, humid subway rides, and the kind of indoor AC that makes your cheeks feel tight by lunch. I wanted to know if this cream is just another viral barrier cream, […]
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely use and love. If sunscreen feels heavy in summer heat, pair this SPF list with my best Korean cooling skincare on Amazon guide. If you are
COSRX Snail Mucin vs Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum: Which One Works? You have both of them sitting in your Amazon cart right now. I know because I get this DM roughly four times a week: "Minji, COSRX Snail Mucin or Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum - which one do I need?" And honestly, it's
This peripera ink airy velvet review is from 4 years of testing this $9 Korean lip tint through every Seoul condition that destroys lipsticks - long subway rides, late-night client dinners, and a brief experimental 24-hour photo shoot. Peripera's Ink Airy Velvet has been a permanent staple in my bag since 2021, and it's the
This KAHI wrinkle bounce multi balm review covers 4 months of testing this $35 Korean multi-stick that promises to do face, eye, and lip in one product. KAHI's Wrinkle Bounce Multi Balm Stick became a viral Olive Young hit after Korean models started using it for on-set touch-ups. Here is the honest verdict on whether
This Missha Cushion Foundation review covers 6 months of daily use with shade No.23 Natural Beige - the most asked-about budget Korean cushion in US K-beauty groups. At $20 it is one-third the price of premium picks like JSM, but the Missha cushion has its own loyal fanbase. Here is the honest verdict, including who
This Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil review is based on using it as my first cleanser for sunscreen, cushion foundation, and humid Seoul days when my nose feels congested by dinner. I like this cleansing oil, but I do not think it is an instant pore fix. It is a good first cleanse when
This SeoulCeuticals Korean skin care review needs one clear note upfront: SeoulCeuticals is not a Korean brand in the Olive Young sense. It is a US-made Amazon vitamin C serum that uses Seoul/Korean skincare language in its branding. That does not automatically make it bad. It does mean I review it differently. Affiliate Disclosure: This
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you are comparing cushions before buying, I also made a full best Korean cushion foundations on Amazon guide with TIRTIR, Jung Saem Mool, Missha, and other cushion picks. I put off
This Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask review is based on using the overnight mask through dry Seoul nights, rushed mornings, and the kind of tired skin that makes base makeup cling around the nose. I normally do not love sheet masks. Most slide around, drip into my hairline, or feel nice for twenty minutes and
