Tag: korean-skincare
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A Basic Night Skincare Routine for Dry Skin 💧
Let’s go back to the basics. Simple is often the way forward to feeding your dry skin with only the essentials. Overcome skin dryness, roughness, and a flaky skin texture with this easy-peasy 5-step skincare routine comprised of K-Beauty and J-Beauty products which are readily available from most local and internationally established Korean and Japanese…
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‘Treat your skin with food’ – Skinfood 🍯🫒 – One Brand Review (#trymereviewme)
Skinfood is not only a classic Korean roadshop (highstreet) brand used by people of all ages, it is a 64 year old brand devoted to creating skin-loving skincare formulas since 1957. Their core focus is to extract the nutrients of various fruits, vegetables and plants, to deliver essential vitamins to skin in the simplest way…
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My Top 3 Innisfree Products 🌿
To begin the relaunch of SimplyEm’sBlog after my unintentional absence, we’ll be revisiting one of my old favourites: Innisfree 💚 Innisfree was one of the first K-Beauty brands I reviewed here on my blog. Looking back now, I realise that brand review wasn’t that interesting or insightful. However, Innisfree’s concept of using as many nature-sourced…
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StyleKorean x Cosrx – Advanced Snail Mucin Line
Rate it, or overrated??? StyleKorean x Cosrx #trymereviewme The Cosrx Snail Advanced Snail product line is undoubtedly the most widely recognised skincare line from Cosrx. If Cosrx’s pimple patches didn’t spark your interest in K-Beauty, then perhaps the Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence got the ball rolling for you. Snail Mucin is one…
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StyleKorean x Torriden – The ‘Dive-in’ skincare line for all 💧 #trymereviewme
All about The Torriden Dive-In skincare range Torriden Dive-In is a collection of refined skincare products tailored to the needs of all skin types, by excluding the use of minerals oils, SLS, Benzophenone-3, and several over common skin irritants. The focus of the Dive-In range is to replenish moisture skin-deep, whilst additionally supplying some skin…
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[SERIES] Budget Friendly Korean Skincare Products 👛 – £20 ($27) and Under Oil-Based Cleansers
![[SERIES] Budget Friendly Korean Skincare Products 👛 – £20 ($27) and Under Oil-Based Cleansers](https://simplyemsblog.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/20210824_134915_105.jpg?w=1024)
Most of us know what it’s like to live on a tight budget. And even when we may have some extra cash to treat ourselves it can be difficult to justify waving goodbye to your money on luxury skincare, especially when nowadays there are plenty of well-performing budget-friendly options out there. Fortunately, with the expansion…
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Stylekorean x Benton – Goodbye Summer Acne Kit #trymereviewme
Introducing the 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐱 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐲𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐭 ☀️ (#trymereviewme event*). This is a carefully selected kit comprised for some of Benton’s most loved skincare products for oily and acne-prone skin types. All of the products included aim too soothe, provide anti-inflammatory ingredients, and restore/balance skin’s hydration levels to ultimately aid in the recovery…
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Spring/Early Summer Skincare Empties 2021 🌼🌤️
I somehow forget every year, that June 21st is the longest day of the year and officially marks the end of Spring and the start of Summer. So I probably should have done a Spring Empties post sometime last week, but you know, life happens. Anyway, with the new month and new season in full…
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My Current Go-To Soothing Ampoule for Sensitive Skin
During Winter of last year, I had the pleasure of using some products from Korean Skincare brand Cellabel for the first time. I tried out the Cellabel Triple Hyaluronic Cream & Calming Relief Gel Cream – both of which did wonders for strengthening my skin’s moisture barrier over the course of the cold months. During…
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[#AD] Skin Balancing Skincare For Summer ft. Jee And Ju Korean Cosmetics
![[#AD] Skin Balancing Skincare For Summer ft. Jee And Ju Korean Cosmetics](https://simplyemsblog.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/img_20210602_131621_798.jpg?w=1024)
The sun is finally shining in the UK, for how long, I don’t know but time will tell. Whether it will rain or shine, we’re all in need of a skincare routine switch-up that’s more appropriate for Summer and to tackle the effects of humidity. In light of this new season, I have 6 Korean…
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[#AD] Petitfée B-Glucan Deep Firming Eye Mask Review ft. Skin2Seoul 💙💜
![[#AD] Petitfée B-Glucan Deep Firming Eye Mask Review ft. Skin2Seoul 💙💜](https://simplyemsblog.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/20210526_132542_625.jpg?w=1024)
I’m glad that I can use this little corner of the internet to introduce you to a fantastic, upcoming online Korean Skincare shop which I have had the pleasure of collaborating with for this blog post. And that is no other than Skin2Seoul – a UK based online store specialising in Korean beauty/cosmetics and personal…
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The Essence Which Can Cut Down Your Routine By Half
As a skincare blogger, I often get excited about new products and product line launches. But one skincare range that I REALLY got intrigued by last year was the I’m From Fig collection. It’s been a while since I’ve actually felt such desperation to get my hands on something as much as this, and now…
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New Product Release From Aprilskin (Vegan & Cruelty-free)
The 3rd of May 2021 marks the official release of the new Aprilskin Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum. This purple anti-aging elixir is formulated with 40% plant-derived soluble collagen (400,396ppm), plus 3 forms of peptides (11,900ppb) to create a lightweight serum for use all year round. Furthermore, it contains a hylauronic acid complex made up of 7…
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Mask Mondays: Leaders Insolution Sheet Masks 💜💙
Leaders is not a new brand to be featured on SimplyEm’SBlog, and it’s one of the most well-known and widely sold brands for sheet masks from Korea. Leaders sheet masks tick all the boxes for me: they’re affordable Worldwide, the cotton they use is of high quality, the essence/serum in their masks isn’t too diluted,…
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Winter Skincare Empties 2020/2021
Today is officially the first day of Spring in the UK. The weather may still feel Wintery, with the lack of direct sunlight, but the 1st of March marks the end of a season and a moment to collate all of my empty skincare products which I finished up over the course of Winter for…
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Mask Mondays: SuSu Cosmetics Calamine Sheet Mask
For this week’s Mask Mondays, I thought I’d feature a brand that isn’t common to find and I hadn’t even heard of until recently. It’s not a brand I’ve seen available in Korean drugstores which are notorious for their wide selection of single pack sheet masks. The sheet mask I’ve chosen is the SuSu Cosmetics…
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Mask Mondays: Banobagi Caviar Return Mask 🌊
Glam Touch UK recently introduced me to the Banobagi Rejuvenating Vital Line, which launched last month on Glam Touch’s website with a virtual event over Zoom which was live streamed on YouTube. The Banobagi Caviar Return Mask – a premium revitalising sheet mask, was released alongside the main products within the anti-aging range. A like…
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Mask Mondays: Dr. Jart Soothing Hydra Solution Sheet Mask 💧
I don’t know what happened lately, but my skin has been feeling extra irritated and I have some breakouts on my chin that stayed inflamed for longer than what’s usual for me. So I opened this Dr.Jart+ Soothing Hydra Solution sheet mask from Skencos, which I’ve been saving aside for a time like now, when…
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Mask Mondays: BETTERSKIN Premium Volcanic Ash 3D Sheet Mask
Welcome the first Mask Mondays of 2021. Today I have a different type of sheet mask from the usual to discuss. As you can see from the heading of this post, we’ll be taking a look at the 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐬𝐡 𝟑𝐃 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐤. Betterskin is a Korean brand who began making sheet masks…
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[#Gifted]💙 The Multi-Award Winning Facial Oil Which Rocked The K-Beauty Community in 2020 🌊
![[#Gifted]💙 The Multi-Award Winning Facial Oil Which Rocked The K-Beauty Community in 2020 🌊](https://simplyemsblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/12/img_20200613_160301_5547e2.jpg?w=1024)
A sapphire blue facial oil composed of 100% vegetable oil pleasantly exceeded the expectations of many K-Beauty enthusiasts in 2020. Curated by a brand which primary meet the needs of combination and oily skin types, with a large portion of their consumers being based in humid Southern Asian countries, it was surprising to witness the…
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✨My Top 10 Korean Skincare Products of 2020✨
Some of you may be less enthusiastic about these blogging trends which circulate around the end of a year, but from memory I don’t think I’ve ever done a K-Beauty round-up post consisting of my favourite skincare products that year. So why now? Well this year, more than ever, has given me several opportunities to…
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Mask Mondays: VT Cosmetics Gold Honey-Benone Progloss Mask Review 🍯✨
Recently I discovered these VT Propolis Gold-Benone™ Progloss Sheet Masks ✨ 🍯 Soaked in 28g of ampoule packed with Gold Honey-Benone™ – a combination of Gold, Honey and Idebenone to energise and nourish fatigued skin. 🍯 Also contains Royal Jelly Extract and Marine Collagen for revitalising and replenishing effects. Full ingredients Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol,…
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Mask Mondays: Dr. Althea Premium Squalane Silk Mask Review 💜
Winter calls for more frequent sheet masking – at least the change of season is my excuse for pampering with sheet masks. With this brings the opportunity to try some new sheet mask brands this month, and so I recently got my hands on a box of Premium Dr. Althea Squalane Silk Masks which are…
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[#Gifted] 92% Real Cica!?
![[#Gifted] 92% Real Cica!?](https://simplyemsblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/12/screenshot_20201204-144228-01.jpeg?w=809)
Today’s blog post is centred around one of the latest additions to the Some By Mi family – the Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel 💚 Some By Mi have added this Cica Gel to their AHA•BHA•PHA 30Days Miracle line knowing well the widespread appreciation for Cica (Centella Asiatica). This gigantic 300ml bottle is…
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Autumn Skincare Empties 2020 🍂
I actually didn’t expect to be writing another empties post because, A: it’s time consuming and B: it’s time consuming. Now that Autumn is technically over, now is the time to share with you what skincare products I used up this season. Also now is the time because I don’t want to keep hoarding empty…
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Ingredient focus: 4-Terpineol 👩🔬
4-Terpineol, sometimes also referred to as Terpinen-4-ol, is gradually becoming present in skin care both in the Western and Korean beauty industries. Typically this ingredient which stems from Tea Tree Oil, is used in cosmetics to target blemishes and breakouts. 4-Terpineol is extracted from Tea Tree leaves and contains one of the most high concentrations…
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Mask Mondays: Banobagi Gold Propolis Injection Mask ✨
Another Banobagi mask you say? Yes, I can’t get enough of these innovative sheet masks this year – so today I have another from Banobagi’s “injection” range. This time we have the Gold Propolis Injection Mask. It is a nutrition (영양) & elasticity (탄력) improving mask. Key points: ✨ Uses 24k gold for “gold therapy…
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[#Gifted] Rovectin Cica Care Balm Review 💜
![[#Gifted] Rovectin Cica Care Balm Review 💜](https://simplyemsblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/screenshot_20201024-111004-01.jpeg?w=1024)
Rovectin’s slogan is: “𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚+ 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞” and rightly so. They aim to provide Dermatologist grade skin care – removing all gimmicks and known harmful ingredients to improve skin’s inherent functionalities. More or less you can view 𝘙𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯 as essential skin care which is inclusive for all. As this is the first time that I’m…
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Mask Mondays: Banobagi Silk Pearl “Injection” Mask Review
Another Banobagi sheet mask, you say? Yes! You can never have too many in your stash. This Banobagi Silk Pearl Injection Sheet Mask is the first I’ll be reviewing from their premium “Injection” range. Key details: ❄️ Silver foil embellishment is not just for aesthetics, this detail prevents the sheet from sagging. ❄️ The sheet…
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Mask Mondays: Nature Republic Real Nature Royal Jelly Sheet Mask Review 🍯
It’s been a couple of years since I used a sheet mask from Nature Republic. I stopped buying Nature Republic masks because some varieties were inconsistent with the quality of others despite belong to the same range. I vaguely remember their masks being thick, almost tissue like, with the essence being so runny that most…
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Lockdown Skin Care Empties
Now that Lockdown is over (sort of, but maybe not for much longer…) I think it’s about time that I stop procrastinating and write this “empties” post. I don’t think I’ve done an empties post before. I enjoy reading and seeing other people’s empties posts, but I never got through enough products down to the…
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The COSRX Serum that Sold Out on the Day of Launch
In July, I gratefully received a generous PR package from COSRX – if you’re are a Korean skin care enthusiast like myself, you can appreciate how big of a deal this was to me. I doubt COSRX needs much of an introduction, especially considering how even those who don’t regularly use K-Beauty are familiar with…
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[#Gifted] COSRX Real Fit Vitamin E Serum E 20 Review
![[#Gifted] COSRX Real Fit Vitamin E Serum E 20 Review](https://simplyemsblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/screenshot_20200901-100610.png?w=1024)
Have you been wondering about the new 𝘊𝘖𝘚𝘙𝘟 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘪𝘵 𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘌 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘮 (𝘌 𝟸𝟶)? I’ve been testing it out for just a month now, so here’s what I think of it so far – starting with a little background information on this product… The details: This serum replenishes, moisturises & nourishes skin –…
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🇲🇾🇮🇩 My Korean Skincare Top-Picks on Shopee 🇵🇭🇹🇭
I bring you today’s blog post with a feeling of gratitude. Over the past couple of years I have consistently received a lot of appreciation and support from fellow bloggers and K-beauty enthusiasts residing in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. Sometimes I feel that I don’t have much of an ability to help you…
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MASK MONDAYS: Isntree Hylauronic Acid Moisture Water Mask Review💧
Today I’d like to bring you a review of the Isntree Hylauronic Acid Deep Moisture Water Mask (… that’s a long name). I initially planned to post about a few masks I used a few months ago during the lockdown period for this 3rd installment of Mask Mondays, however I’ve been wanting to try this…
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My Top Picks from Kōsame – The House of Korean Beauty™
Kōsame – The House of Korean Beauty™, is a reliable and affordable online shop catering to all your Korean Skincare and K-beauty needs – delivering to the UK & Europe. They stock several loved brands which are adored by those both fairly new to K-beauty, as well as by those who have been delving into…
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My Top 15 Skincare Products of 2019
I vaguely recall mentioning in my previous blog post that I wouldn’t be writing another post this year, however I felt that now I have been fortunate enough to review plenty of skincare products this year, that its only fitting to conclude the year with a favourites post – “My top 15 Skincare products of…
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