Comments on: Reviewing Top Korean Skincare Favorites: Cosrx, Beauty of Joseon and more https://labmuffin.com/review-top-korean-skincare-favorites/ The science of beauty, explained simply Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:37:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Michelle https://labmuffin.com/review-top-korean-skincare-favorites/#comment-256545 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:06:53 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=12824#comment-256545 In reply to Susan M Wildermuth.

@fiddysnails, sorry I forgot to include it here!

]]> By: Susan M Wildermuth https://labmuffin.com/review-top-korean-skincare-favorites/#comment-256146 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:20:33 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=12824#comment-256146 What is Jude of Fifty Shades is Snails Instagram account name

]]> By: Anette https://labmuffin.com/review-top-korean-skincare-favorites/#comment-252404 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 22:08:02 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=12824#comment-252404 Thank you for reviewing these products! It was really interesting getting your perspective.
I got into Korean skincare about 6 months ago, and some of these products have been my introduction to it (thanks to skinfluencing ;). My skin turned out be normal-ish, but was dehydrated and sensitized after years with harsh cleansers and stuff. Gentler, Korean products have been a total game changer for my skin!
The Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner was perfectly soothing and hydrating during the summer months (I used 2-3 layers), but I had to switch to something a bit more hydrating when the temperatures lately have dropped below 0*C.
Initially I was a bit weary of Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, because of animal welfare and, well… snail slime?!? But it is such a gentle, hydrating and (for me) healing product, that I keep using it every day still. And apparently the snails are not harmed.
A few weeks ago, I decided my skin barrier was robust enough to try vit A, so I tried the Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum, as an eye cream. The first couple of times I used it, my skin looked a bit fragile and tired for a few days after. But then, my under eye skin started looking fabulous! I use this twice a week now, in the evening, and I’ve gotten so many compliments on my skin! Encouraged by that success, I tried The Ordinary’s Granactive Retinoid 2% emulsion all over my face and neck, but that was way to harsh: I got slightly pink, with a tingling sensation in my cheeks for a whole week after that. So I’m thinking of just using the Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum all over for the time being. I think that is enough for me. Especially because I want to introduce vit C and copper peptides at some point as well, and don’t want to disrupt the skin barrier that I’ve finally restored.

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