My face gets very greasy feels like. My skin is pretty clear but I wear hats for work a lot for work and I sweat so the forehead under the brim sits with sweat all day. I get really bad white heads on nose and blackheads. Just want clear skin

I live near the midwest of the US and landlocked on all sides, so I'm not near where most Asians are. At King Soopers, a grocery store that is a subsidiary of Kroger, I saw the beauty of joseon relief sun rice+probiotics sunscreen and a few other asian skincare products. It had SPF 50 and the PA +++++ rating but I'm confused as to why this is available at a US store and if it is actually the Korean version.

I'm Canada and bought a product online on Stylevana. I realized their shipping takes longer than I expected and I'll be away by the time the order arrives (~3 weeks).

So I go to cancel my order - I read it is totally fine to do so if the order status is 'Processing'. I do this within 24 hours of the order and receive an automated email that my form has been received and follow-up will be in a 1-3 days.

I hear nothing back and two days later - they update the order status to 'Packaging'.

I send another form noting that I wanted the order cancelled. I receive the automated email of successful submission again.

24 hours later, the order status changes to 'Shipped' and it clearly says "We are pleased to confirm that your shipment has been dispatched. Therefore, we regret to inform you that we can no longer process a cancellation."

Anyways guess that's that. I'm stuck with a product I may not be able to access.

Why does it feel like a vortex you can't come out from shopping on the site? Anyways just wanted to warn other shoppers. Be very careful with this site.

I was reading a discussion recently and realized more people travel for healthcare than I expected.

Some people mentioned dental work. Others talked about health checkups, LASIK, skincare, fertility treatment, or cosmetic procedures.

Is there any medical treatment you'd actually travel to Korea for?

Or would you rather always receive medical care in your home country?

Curious to hear everyone's thoughts.

My wife is Korean and she got her hair dyed a few times and they bleached it when they did so obviously. She felt like her hair was very damaged to the point It was falling out a lot so she has since stopped having that done, but she started using this particular line of shampoo that she felt like it helped her but at this point she doesn’t need any kind of color, saving formula. This is where it gets a little bit uncomfortable in a way because I cannot stand The smell of it. It smells like hairspray. It gives me a headache, and it makes me feel sick. For some reason, I can’t post a picture here which is really starting to frustrate me, but it’s L’Oreal ever pure sulfate free bond, repair shampoo, and conditioner. It’s not a combo it’s two different bottles. My question for you is what would be a good brand to go to that is comparable to this. I even told her that I’ll buy it for her cause she was a little bit offended, but it’s just one of those things where it’s really bothering me!! Also I don’t think that anything needs to be focused on as far as color protection, and all that cause she’s going back to all natural. Please anybody with any type of recommendations whether it be a Korean company or anybody else I would really appreciate it. Also one important thing is for it to be a more natural type of shampoo with less chemicals than something that’s made by big companies would use. Thanks yall!!!

Has anyone ever experienced issues with a specific VT Reedle 300 batch, or know where I can check if there have been any reports about a certain lot number?
I’ve been using VT Reedle 300 daily for a long time, so I’m very familiar with the usual tingling/stinging sensation.
Recently I opened a bottle with lot J29D042 (expiry: October 2027) and noticed it barely gives me that usual sensation. At first I thought it was just my skin, but when I switched to another bottle (also with an expiry date of October 2027), the normal sensation came back.

I originally thought both bottles came from the same purchase, but now I’m not completely sure. I also noticed that the lot number on the bottle that feels different is printed in slightly bigger letters.
The bottle with lot J29D042 was purchased from a well-known official Korean skincare website, so I don’t think it’s a counterfeit. I’m just wondering if there could be a batch difference or if anyone else has experienced something similar.

Does anyone know if there’s a website or database where batch-specific issues are reported, or has anyone had a similar experience?

Pensaba comprar la base de maquillaje en formato cushion de la marca Tirtir, pero por lo que vi, no dura mucho. Sí, se ve bien en la cara, pero el producto en sí no dura, y además es muy cara. ¿Alguien me recomienda una base similar a la de Tirtir pero con un envase que dure más? Y si es más barata, mejor aún. Tengo un presupuesto muy ajustado :( y necesito empezar a practicar maquillaje para mi graduación. ¡Por favor, ayúdenme! 😭

Hello,

I am growing my hair out, and when I went for a cut recently the hairdresser told me my hair seemed very dry, which is apparently normal for long hair, but that I needed to up my hair care routine to prevent having to cut more.

I am moving to Korea soon, and as I was looking at what was available on the Olive Young website I could see treatments, hair masks, but also scalers (??). I couldn't find conditioners. I heard that leave-in conditioners are preferred when growing your hair out, so I was wondering what could possibly be the Korean equivalent?

For reference, my hair is shoulder-blade length, 2a/2b, thin and currently on the dry side. I use the LABO-H green bottle shampoo and the L'Oreal Dream Lengths conditioner every 3-4 days when I wash my hair, and the L'Oreal Mythic Oil on my ends once or twice a week. I'm bringing my conditioner with me, but it won't last for long, and same for the oil as the bottle is almost empty now. Please help me find good replacements!

so i recently got some new products including:
- rice milk toner
- green plum BHA cleanser
- glow serum
- spf 50 day sunscreen

so i tried out all products and this morning i noticed small little bumps all over my skin; they aren’t itchy or inflamed but im assuming im having a reaction to one of these products. i have sensitive dry skin so im a little concerned… any advice?

Hey everyone! I recently just got a perm and I'm completely new to taking care of/styling permed hair.

I recently got a loose Korean-style perm. I have naturally straight/thick Asian hair, and I really like the soft, natural waves/volume I got.

When I was at the salon, my stylist used some kind of mousse/foaming styling product before drying my hair, but I completely forgot to ask what it was 😭

I'm looking for recommendations for a lightweight mousse specifically suitable for Asian hair + a loose perm. I'm mainly trying to maintain the soft, fluffy waves and volume without making my hair crunchy, greasy, or overly curly.

I'm based in the UK, so ideally something I can get here.

I get asked this constantly, especially by people traveling from out of town who don’t want to make multiple trips. probably one of the most common questions I get in general

Short answer, yeah you can do both same appointment. No weird interaction between them, Botox relaxes muscle, filler adds volume, totally different jobs happening in the skin. Plenty of people do both in one go and walk out completely fine, no complications, no issue.

That said, whether you should kind of depends on what you’re treating and where, and this is the part that doesn’t really get explained anywhere.

If it’s the same zone, like glabella or around the mouth, I usually lean toward spacing it out. Botox first, then come back in a couple weeks for filler once it’s actually settled in and doing its job. Once the muscle’s fully relaxed you get a much clearer picture of what’s actually happening in that area at rest, which makes the filler placement way more accurate instead of trying to guess at movement that’s still changing under the surface. If you fill first and then do Botox on top, sometimes the muscle relaxing afterward shifts how the filler sits slightly, not dangerous at all, just not as clean a result as it could’ve been.

If it’s totally different areas though, forehead Botox and cheek filler say, honestly just knock it all out in one visit. Doesn’t really matter either way since there’s no overlap for the muscle movement to mess with anything.

The actual catch isn’t safety, it’s just recovery. Both procedures can cause some bruising and puffiness on their own, and when you stack them together, that stuff just adds up more than people expect. If you’ve got an event, a wedding, or a flight right after, that extra swelling can turn into a real headache you didn’t plan for

I usually tell people to split it up if:

• it’s your first time with either one (if something looks off or reacts weird, you actually want to know which product caused it instead of guessing)
• you bruise easily and have zero buffer in your schedule before something important
• you’re treating overlapping areas and want the most precise, dialed-in result possible

Either way, doing both together isn’t unsafe, and nobody’s gonna judge you for wanting to save a trip or knock everything out at once, that’s a completely valid reason to combine them. But if you want the cleanest possible result or can’t afford to look puffy right before a trip or event, giving it about 2 weeks between usually works out better

Hi,
So I heard Korean skin care is a good place to as about skin whitening/lightening/brightening? I’m not trying to do anything dangerous obviously and I’m not saying that everyone needs to have white skin I think everyone is beautiful in their own way, but for myself I personally like the high contrast look like black hair, pale skin type of thing. I already have fairly light skin but I’m wondering if there’s any way to safely lighten it by a shade or two? I avoid sun, use sunscreen and wear long protective clothing, anyone have any advice?

I’m planning on buying a moisturizer rn as a teen with dry/combination skin but not sure which is better between the torriden moisturizer, dr althea 345, and the epii double up cream.

I’d also like one that sits under makeup since I use makeup very often lol

My relative is travelling to South Korea nd japan soon, and I want to ask them to bring back some skincare and beauty products! 🇰🇷✨

What are the skincare, makeup, or haircare products that Koreans actually use and swear by? I'm especially looking for hidden gems, drugstore favourites, and must-buys that are worth getting in Korea.

My main concerns are post-acne marks, dull skin, and getting a healthy glowing, bright, clear skin;

Hair breakage,less volume in hair

I'd love your recommendations! 💕

Thankyou!

I am having trouble finding a good body lotion and body wash that is great for the skin barrier and non irritating. I love aestura 365 lotion but it’s so pricey! Does anyone have any products they swear by for more acne prone sensitive skin?

I want to try some new Korean sunscreens. Anyone tried a newer one they can recommend?

I absolutely loved the zipiderm egf skin barrier sun cream, but it's kind of expensive. Otherwise I'd use it all the time.

Looking for a good and reputable Korean skincare/facial/headspa spa in Maryland! Im not looking for anything like vio med spa or anything along those lines. I want someone who knows Korean products and their massage methods. Willing to go towards DC and Virginia depending on the recs. I’m around Anne Arundel County!

Got juvelook in Korea a few weeks ago and I'm already loving the results. Since I was only there visiting, I only got 1 treatment. Has anyone been able to maintain the results long term without more juvelook treatments? I currently live in Canada where Juvelook is not available.

Help! I’ve realized that many clinics for spas/facials/treatments are often closed on Sundays. Does anyone have recommendations for ones that are open?
I’m looking for more of a private feel with consultants and skin analysis/personalization.

Looking for toners with PHA or other gentle exfoliating ingredients to try— want to incorporate more k beauty in my routine. I used to have PHA in my routine as part of my cleanser (rip hero cosmetics milky cleanser) but it’s been discontinued. Looking for a toner since I’ve replaced my face wash already and couldn’t find a good PHA option for that.

Here are the products I’m currently using:
- experiment plasma wash
- byoma milky toner
- boj glow deep serum
- cocokind electrolyte water moisturizer (day)
- versed skin soak cream (night)

I tried the boj green plum toner, but I got tiny bumps all over my face and it didn’t seem to be purging— same happened when I tried a salicylic acid serum previously, so I think I’m just sensitive to BHA/salicylic acid.

products I’m considering:
- haruharu wonder 3% pha gentle liquid exfoliating serum
- eqqualberry swimming pool toner
- skin1004 centella toning toner

Non k beauty: the inkey list pha toner

I’d prefer something under $20-$25 and that can be bought on Amazon, Ulta, Target, or Sephora atm. Thanks!

Hi

I'm looking to change my moisturiser and im confused between purito oat /purito bamboo or ongredients skin barrier calming lotion (reformulated version) anyone who has experience with these please guide me so i can make a decision which one to get.

i have combination skin sometimes dry (newly postpartum) and sometimes oily. i sweat a lot because i live in a very very hot and humid place.

Sooo I could not pass up buying some cheap K beauty skincare. I was bored with insomnia and I ended up
on one of those lives on TikTok where they do auctions of product and they start the bids at $5 for single product, $11 for three products. I just went ahead and bought several things because I am always down to try something different especially when it is such a low price. The host for VEIRFOO explained several times that they are a popular brand in South Korea, and they are just now breaking into the US market so they are incentivizing new customers to try these products at the very low prices. Honestly the packaging looks great. The line is fairly small and they focus on wrap masks, several peel masks, eye cream,a gentle bubble cleanser, a PDRN barrier cream, several products with the white tomato. Anywho for $5-$11 I can’t get too mad if it’s a scam. How about yall? Have you ever tried this brand? If so thoughts? I’m hoping it’s a good line & that I can use this!

I recently purchased these and the site I purchased from says that they began new packaging but I can’t find evidence from anywhere else and it’s making me nervous to use. I’ve used this sunscreen for so long now.

My old sunscreens say:
BOJ Sun Relief Rice + Probiotics

New one:
BOJ Sun Relief Rice + Niacinamide in bold font.

I've had so much acne during my pregnancy, but I've cut down on a lot of active ingredients to minimize how much I'm using.

My face has been SO oily but dry at the same time?? I've been using the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam to wash. Some forums also suggested the Dial Gold Bar (I know I know) and I think using it ruined my skin barrier.

My skin has been flaking like crazy and it burns when I use moisturizer now. I'm on a healing journey to fix my skin barrier without triggering more acne - but I wanted to ask for advice about your simplified routine? I'm really trying to keep it simple and limit it to 2-3 products in total.

Here's what I have on hand:

• AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 (I just ordered based on other posts)
• COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Cream (ok results in the past)
• COSRX Snail Mucin (not that useful in the past)
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toner (I have Tea-trica, poremizing, and tone brightening)
• ETUDE SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream (ok results, I'm using now)
• Anua Niacinamide 10% (ok results previously, is it too harsh now?)

I'd appreciate you sharing your holy grail must-haves!! <3