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!



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Love,

Samantha Mariko