Wednesday, May 14, 2014

my monthly favorites #1 - Korean skincare





Whenever I look through blogs on Bloglovin', I always love reading about monthly or weekly beauty product favorites on beauty blogs. I've written posts about my favorite skincare or makeup products, but I thought, maybe I should do it in a more consistent manner. So, here is my monthly favorite series #1! 


My favorite Korean skincare products this month: I recently read an article about the steps taken for the ultimate Korean skincare routine on Into the Gloss, and I went to the Korea town , Shinokubo, in Tokyo a few days later to pick up some of the mentioned products. Although not exactly the same brands, I think they are just as good.






I'm still on the lookout for the perfect makeup remover + cleanser, and I think I am getting close. Nature Republic's Magic Remover does a decent job of removing even waterproof makeup (I always use waterproof mascara, and it removes 90% of it). The sales clerk also recommended the Green Tea Cleansing Oil, which is gentle enough for sensitive skin like mine, and removes all traces of makeup. After using this the first time, I used witchhazel to see if it really removed all of my makeup, and I am happy to say it did. If you have ever used the Oil Cleansers by Shu Uemura, they are very similar.






I added 2 more steps to my post-cleansing skincare routine - once a week or every two weeks, I use the Skin Food Rice Mask Wash Off to exfoliate my skin. I decided to get the rice one instead of the sugar mask introduced in the article because I hear good things about using rice products on skin. I apply the Etude House collagen moistfull first essence after my toner (I use one from Muji), which leaves my skin really dewy and, well.... moist. My last step is a night cream from Origin.






You can never have too much body lotion! I was immediately hooked with the Holika Holika Pure Natural Honey Oatmeal Moisture Body Lotion because it smells sooo good - the perfect amount of sweetness. It really does leave my skin soft and moisturized.


Do you use any Korean skincare products or cosmetics? If I find any good recommendations on Korean Cosmetics, I might want to try some next time!



Also, don't forget to enter the Eden the Collection Giveaway, which ends TOMORROW!!! Hurry hurry :) You don't want to miss it!


Thanks for reading!






Love,

Samantha Mariko


29 comments:

  1. Nature republic cleansing oil looks like a good product, many thanks for share your favorites sweetie!
    xx

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  2. I love Korean products! I'll check out the honey oatmeal body lotion, it's getting cold over here and my skin is getting dry haha!

    Metallic Paws

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  3. Korean skincare products are soo amazing! I LOVE Skin Food, I'm really interested in trying out more products from them. Maybe you'll like Beauty Diary facial masks. :) And I agree, you can never have too much body lotions =D

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  4. ooee I love to discover Korean products in general :D
    I hope I can order some of these items to try out too :D


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  5. oh, the honey oatmeal must be really goooood! want to try that :D

    xx,
    felishmichelle.blogspot.com

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  6. these all sound so wonderful & natural! i've never tried korean skin products but i've heard soo much about them (all great things!)

    xo,
    gabby
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  7. I want to try them out! Nice tips dear! ^__^

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  8. I would love to try out some of these products, such a pity its not available here.

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  9. The rice mask intrigues me! I am going to have to hunt it down! (I know a few places in Singapore that carry Korean products...)

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  10. sound like great products, will have to try them out!

    x

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  11. Great products! Will check them out <3

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  12. nature republic just opened a store here - been meaning to check it out. i use mary kay's makeup remover and love it. it removes everything.

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  13. I'd love to test all of those! Look perfects :-)
    kisses my dear Samatha!

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  14. I really need to try Nature Republic! I love Asian skin products though because they are so lightweight and suit for my skin type :) <3

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  15. love the collagen moistful range of etude :) the others i havent tried yet but I really love korean and japanese skincare products

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  16. I love the packaging of these products, so cute!
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  17. I'm new on Blogger, I have just discovered your blog and I love it! You have a new follower :)
    Would you check mine? :)

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  18. I've tried already Skin food products and they're all perfect♥ For my skin I'll always rather all things organic and natural ♥

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  19. Thanks for sharing! They look like great products!!

    xx,
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  20. hey samantha! i LOVE Skin Food! I've tried several of their products and they are so good. I've heard awesome things about the collagen moistful. i have to try that. Really interest in nature republic. you've given me a couple of brand names i didn't know about. will definitely try. thanks.
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  21. Nature Republic products sound great! I'm sure I'll check them out! Anyway, I just found your amazing blog and really like it! Would you like to follow each other to stay in touch? Let me know :) xx

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  22. Thanks for your comment...Happy weekend hun!

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  23. I love korean skincare products! especially those from Etude House and The face shop! <3

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  24. Thanks for the review and I think I should try it ! Its seems good! :)

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  25. Amazing blog dear!
    Would you like to follow each other?
    Just follow and leave me a comment I will immediatelly follow back!
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  26. Look like great products!! Great share !!!

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