Korean Skincare, Beauty Starter Guide, Gifts For Her
Round Lab Birch Juice Cleanser, 150ml (Full Size, worth £14.50)
A good cleanser is integral to any skincare routine, and this one from Round Lab is one of the best out there. The gentle, slightly acidic foam Birch Juice cleanser has a skin-friendly pH of 5.0–6.0, and gives your face that fresh, clean feeling without compromising on moisture. Formulated to unclog pores, sweep away excess oil, and lift off dead skin cells, it works hard without being harsh, and the result is skin that feels purified and smooth — not dry or squeaky.All you need to do is lather a small amount of the cleanser in your palms, massage the bubbles and foam into your face, and rinse. The perfect everyday reset for a clear, calm, and glowing complexion!
Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner, 250ml (Full Size, worth £22)
The next step in your new routine will be this milky toner from Anua, which is the ultimate secret weapon when it comes to achieving that glass skin look.The K-beauty classic is powered by 70% rice water and works to instantly brighten, hydrate, and soothe your skin, all while keeping oil in check. The lightweight, milky texture feels like a refreshing drink for your face, and it is enriched with a blend of ceramides, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to plump, soften, and refine skin texture for that signature dewy look. You can either pat this product in with your hands or swipe it on with a cotton or reusable pad, and before you know it, you'll be marveling at the glow.
MIXSOON Bean Essence, 50ml (Full Size, worth £28)
This MIXSOON Bean Essence can be used morning and evening, and is to be applied after cleansing and toning for optimal results. All you need to do is press and pat one to two drops of this product directly into your skin for improved vitality and texture. The serum is powered by soybean ferment extract that works to visibly brighten your complexion by gently exfoliating away dead skin cells, while antioxidant-rich extracts like barley, pear and pomegranate nourish and protect your skin.This product is recommended for use two to three times a week, and your skin will definitely thank you for it!
Erborian Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum, 10ml (Deluxe Size, worth £20)
Erborian's Skin Therapy night oil-serum will have you saying goodnight to dull, tired skin in favor of a visibly smoother, plumper, and more radiant complexion. The bi-phase formula seamlessly combines all of the richness of an oil with the power of a serum, and works to deeply nourish and perfect your skin while you sleep. The formula is infused with an impressive 17 plant extracts, including skin-loving heroes like bamboo, ginseng, and centella asiatica, and boosted by five powerhouse actives, which all help to soften the look of fine lines, even out skin tone, and leaves your skin feeling incredibly supple. Meanwhile, Hyaluronic acid brings lasting hydration, and squalane locks it all in with a protective, antioxidant-rich finish.You will need to shake the bottle to activate the formula, dispense a few drops, and gently massage it into clean skin before following with your favorite night cream.
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum Ginseng + Retinal, 10ml (Deluxe Size worth £4.60)
And don't worry, our undereyes haven't been neglected in this edit, with Beauty of Joseon's Revive eye serum providing everything that you need for a more refreshed look. As you probably know, retinal is a game changer when it comes to rejuvenating your skin, but some formulas can be harsh and cause irritation. Thankfully, this serum has been made with sensitive skin and retinal beginners in mind, with the 2% retinal liposome gently delivering all of the perks of this potent form of vitamin A without being too harsh on your delicate undereye area. The targeted treatment works to visibly smooth fine lines, fade discoloration, and de-puff your skin, with 10% ginseng root nourishing your moisture barrier, niacinamide brightening your complexion, and glycerin maintaining all-important moisture levels.Just use a tiny amount in your evening routine, tapping it gently into your undereye area with your ring finger after cleansing.
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask, 70ml (Full Size, worth £28)
LANEIGE's lip masks are already cult products among beauty enthusiasts everywhere, but did you know that LANEIGE has your skin covered, too? This water sleeping mask is basically the skincare version of having a tall glass of water before bed, with the formula working to deeply hydrate your skin as you sleep.You simply need to smooth it onto your face two to three times a week as the final step in your bedtime routine and let it get to work, rinsing off the morning after.The mask is packed with skin-loving ingredients, and feels super lightweight and non-greasy on your face. It helps to strengthen your skin barrier, and also leaves your complexion visibly more radiant by morning. In short, the Water Sleeping Mask is beauty sleep in a jar, and your face will be left feeling seriously nourished and taken care of.
Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, 1pc (Worth £3.72)
You have probably seen these Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep masks all over your TikTok FYP in recent months, with this product becoming an overnight skin savior for beauty lovers everywhere.For reference, this is the mask that you can either apply at the end of your skincare routine and leave on overnight, or apply in the daytime after preparing your skin with toner or serum and leaving on for three to four hours until it becomes transparent. And there's a reason why it is so effective, with the mask soaked in a staggering 34g of potent serum and infused with collagen, a powerful trio of probiotics, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, firm, smooth, and tighten. The probiotics work to strengthen your skin's barrier and fend off signs of aging, while the ultra-low molecular collagen embeds deeply into your skin to visibly firm and refine pores. Meanwhile, oligo-hyaluronic acid delivers long-lasting hydration to the depths of your skin.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-fresh: Rice + B5 - SPF50, 50ml (Full Size, worth £15.50)
Of course, K-beauty has also totally nailed SPF, with this Beauty of Joseon sunscreen doing it all, without the heaviness. The super lightweight and fast-absorbing formula is cooling, hydrating, and totally invisible on your skin, with rice seed water delivering a hit of brightening hydration, while panthenol (vitamin B5) soothes and locks in moisture. This sunscreen goes way beyond basic protection; it actively improves your skin's complexion — and without any of the greasy residue that can come from other SPFs.Apply this as the final step in your morning routine before makeup to keep your skin protected all year round.
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch, 24pc (Full Size, worth £6)
I swear by these Acne Pimple Master patches from COSRX, and especially love how they come in three different sizes to combat each and every type of blemish.The ultra-thin patches are designed to be applied directly over spots, and actively work to tackle the root cause of the breakout while also protecting it from additional bacteria and picking. The patches are so lightweight that they can be worn under foundation without being too noticeable, which means that you don't have to forgo your makeup while battling blemishes. All you have to do is cleanse and dry the target area, apply the patch, and peel off the next morning for minimized spots, reduced redness, and clearer, fresher skin.
INNISFREE Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 20ml (Deluxe Size, worth over £3)
Finally, this clay mask from INNISFREE will be your new go-to for clearing out clogged pores while keeping your skin balanced and calm.This product has literally been formulated with Jeju volcanic clusters to gently exfoliate, clear away blackheads, tighten pores, and brighten dull skin — all without stripping away your natural oils. It even delivers a refreshing cooling effect as it works its magic.For detoxed skin that feels smooth and clarified, apply this mask on clean, dry skin one to two times a week, leave it on for 10 minutes, and then rinse away with circular motions for a gentle exfoliation boost.
All of these products are in LookFantastic's K-Beauty Edit, which is available to buy here!
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Fast Company
19 hours ago
- Fast Company
Julie Schott would rather have a fresh manicure than a nice suit
When Julie Schott first launched Starface, a skincare brand known for its fun, star-shaped pimple patches, in 2019, she and her cofounder, Brian Bordainick, needed to take some headshots. 'I remember there was this idea that I should put on a blazer to seem professional, but I put on this blazer, and I felt like an idiot wearing a costume,' says Schott, who splits her time between Los Angeles and Ojai, California. 'There's nothing that I do at my job that requires a suit. I work from home most of the time. I think it looks ridiculous on me, and it's just not my personality.' Schott ditched the blazer, and put on a Martine Rose track jacket, vintage sweats, and Gucci flats. Now, she feels that her headshot more accurately reflects her style, which she describes as 'sporty' and 'nostalgic,' consisting primarily of secondhand or vintage pieces. A former beauty editor at Elle magazine, Schott channels much of her personality through her nails—which she gets done every two weeks—her makeup, and her hair, which is currently cherry red. 'I do feel most like myself with it, and it seems to make other people happy,' she says of her hair color. 'It makes them smile, and makes them feel comfortable, like a cartoon. It's definitely an icebreaker.' Since launching Starface, Schott has built a constellation of Gen Z focused brands, including the contraception company Juile. She says her work allows for a level of personal expression, and that her style often reflects the free-spirited nature of her companies. Would she wear a Starface pimple patch in a meeting, though? 'If I have a pimple, 100 percent.' Describe your style in a sentence. Both David and Victoria Beckham, 2005. What's the one piece in your closet you'll never get rid of? An old Mickey Mouse shirt. It's fitted, soft, and perfectly worn in. How long does it take you to get dressed in the morning? Minutes. Four if there's a mirror. I'm an outfit repeater and uniform wearer, so getting dressed is the quickest part of getting ready. What do you wear to a big meeting? Never something new that could cause an unexpected wardrobe malfunction. What's the best piece of fashion advice you've ever gotten? Don't overthink it.
Forbes
a day ago
- Forbes
More Summer, Less Getting Ready: 10 Multitasking Beauty Products
As we speed towards the second half of summer, it's important to soak up every remaining minute of sun, fun, and frolic. Who wants to waste time on a 25-step GRWM routine? Instead, let's focus on multitasking products that deliver results without investing hours of effort. Whether it's skincare, makeup or haircare, the more tasks one product can accomplish, the better. These brands go above and beyond multi-use products with non-toxic formulations and/or sustainability programs that will make you feel good about giving them your money. One pencil shade can make up an entire face with 19/99's Precision Color Pencil. 19/99 This brand stands out for its age-inclusiveness, its sustainability practices, as well as its products' multi-use capabilities. The Precision Color Pencils come in a gorgeous array of shades. They're soft and blendable enough to use on cheeks and eyelids, and the pencil point is perfect for lining both lips and eyes. Case in point: The model in the photo above is wearing 'Bor' on eyes, lips and cheeks. One skinny pencil, a fat variety of uses? Summer beauty just got easy peasy. Burke Williams' Prepare Ultra Dermal Toner moisturizes and cools summer skin. Burke Williams More than just a toner, this hydrating mist is packed with botanical extracts and skin-repairing ingredients to calm, prep, and balance the skin. It restores hydration, soothes irritation, and helps other products absorb better—especially essential after sun exposure or a sweaty day outdoors. Tanning Water for the face provides lots more than a tan. Luna Bronze Luna Bronze Illume Tanning Water, $36 This face tanning spray is a true multitasker. Sure, it will provide a tan for you visage, but it also hydrates and can be used as a setting spray over makeup (while still providing a gradual tan). It was created specifically for the face but can also be used on the backs of the hands and feet to keep your exposed parts in sync. It also provides a refreshing spritz when the weather is hot, and it won't clog pores or irritate sensitive skin. Aveda's Miraculous Oil provides shine, nourishes, smoothes and more. Aveda Aveda Miraculous Hair Oil, $42 Aveda's new Miraculous Oil is a luxe, multi-benefit hair concentrate that testers said instantly boosted shine by 195%. It delivers smooth strands and provides all-day frizz control, while enveloping hair in a soothing aroma from 25 plant and flower essences. It's powered by an exclusive camellia oil ferment for strengthening, tsubaki oil for silkiness, and daikon seed oil for radiance—yet it's lightweight and won't weigh hair down. It's sustainably crafted and packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled materials, vegan, cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny certified. Saltair's shimmering body oils deliver skin-loving ingredients, summery scents, and a hint of glimmer Saltair Saltair Shimmering Body Oil, $24 This body oil not only hydrates, but also supports skin barrier function, provides a hint of glimmer, and comes in three scents. Pink Beach has notes of coconut, almond blossom and vanilla; Golden Hour delivers the scent of radiant sunflower, juicy pineapple and fresh coconut; and the Santal Bloom edition radiates notes of rose, jasmine and sandalwood. The nourishing, skin-softening blend of oils includes fermented saururus, kukui, cacay and squalane. Golden pearl pigments provide a sunkissed glow. And if you're worried about too much skin bling, never fear, the shimmer is more subtle than you'd imagine based on its appearance in the bottle. Attitude's Sunly lip balm provides tint, moisture, and SPF 15. Attitude Attitude's Sunly Tinted Lip Balm, SPF 15, $6.95 The Sunly vegan coconut lip balm has an SPF of 15, feels ultra nourishing, and is formulated with non-nano zinc oxide to limit impact on the oceans. The mineral filter provides broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. It's enriched with coconut and argan oil to keep lips supple. It also has a subtle universally-flattering tint that gives a you-but-better finish without a white cast. The packaging is a biodegradable cardboard tube, and it's an EWG-verified and dermatologically tested formula. Youngblood's Viviluxe creme blush can double as a lip color, and also delivers a heavy dose of skincare Youngblood Youngblood Vividluxe Creme Blush Stick, $48 Consider this your new desert island essential. These Creme Blush Sticks deliver rich, buildable pigment in shades that flatter every skin tone for both cheeks and lips. They're designed to be swiped, tapped, and blended in seconds. What really sets them apart is a skincare-infused formula featuring hyaluronic acid for lasting hydration, firming peptides, and moisture-locking shea butter that leaves skin soft, smooth, and visibly radiant. The finish is luminous and never greasy, The texture is creamy but won't slip. Wear on both cheeks and lips for a monochrome moment. Auro's G Serum packs a multitasking punch with antioxidants to detoxify and strengthen skin. Auro Skincare Auro Skincare's G Serum, $179 The G-serum formula is an antioxidant powerhouse that brightens, firms, and helps repair environmental damage, all in one step. Its patented, sub-nano glutathione delivery technology delivers glutathione deep into the skin for visible revitalization, making it perfect for combating dullness, fine lines, and uneven texture. Because of the high concentration of glutathione, and because the formulation is fragrance free, you may notice an odor and a bit of stickiness. Applying moisturizer on top of the serum should readily remedy the issue—and it's worth it for the punch this serum packs. DRMTLGY's tinted moisturizer and sunscreen will help you breeze through the rest of summer. DRMTLGY DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer, SPF 46, $29 Equal parts skincare, sun care and skin tint, this moisturizer and sunscreen is a multitasking essential. With broad-spectrum SPF 46 that blends seamlessly into all skin tones—with no white cast or pilling—delivers a natural, even finish that looks like skin, only better. Niacinamide helps refine texture, hyaluronic acid keeps hydration levels in check, and vitamin E adds a soothing antioxidant boost. Lightweight, breathable, and buildable, it replaces your heavy foundation without compromising coverage—or protection. New Wash has a new look and is a shampoo and conditioner in one. Hairstory Hairstory's New Wash, $48 With Refillable Bottle And Scalp Brush This shampoo and conditioner in one just might transform your shower routine and your hair. New Wash redefines cleansing with a detergent-free, non-foaming formula that swaps harsh suds for a gentle blend of aloe, essential oils, and scalp-nourishing botanicals. It cleans without stripping and hydrates without heaviness. No conditioner needed, no lather, just a one-and-done approach to haircare that's anything but basic.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Put some colour in your cheeks: why blusher is all you need right now
Sometimes blusher gets sidelined by beauty consumers: After all, a scarlet lipstick makes a louder, smarter, sharper make-up statement. A glistening eyeshadow gives a more glamorous, glossy look. But I think we've got this wrong. My desert island beauty product would be blusher. And I think yours should be, too. Because if our eyes are the windows to our soul, it is our cheeks that reveal the truth in our heart. Flushed with love? Desire? Delight? Exuberant? Exhilarated? Afraid? No other body part so openly discloses our feelings. Flushed cheeks are — to me — vitality, life force and beauty defined. And I'm not alone. Over the decade that I covered fashion week shows — hundreds of them, from London to Paris, New York to Milan — I heard designers in the tiny backstage beauty areas praise the 'perfect flush' time and time again. They enlisted the world's finest make-up artists to recreate perfect iterations on their models, from the radiant blush of first love, to cheeks freckled and ruddy from the sun, or that pinched prettiness that comes with a frosty winter walk. Blush has been a make-up mainstay for thousands of years. In ancient Egypt ochre was rubbed onto the cheeks, while the early Greeks used crushed mulberries and aristocratic Romans turned to red vermilion. By the start of the 20th century French companies, such as Bourjois and Guerlain, began to produce the stuff at scale — and demand hasn't stopped since. 'Across cultures and centuries, a hint of colour on the cheeks has always been associated with youth, vitality, emotion and beauty,' says make-up artist Ninni Nummela. 'It mimics health and radiance. Whether softly blended or boldly sculpted, it adds depth and dimension, delivering an instant lift.' Fellow face painter Celia Burton agrees. 'Blush brings a face to life,' she says. 'At its core, it's linked to youth: colour in the cheeks signals vitality. But beyond that, it adds charm and joy. We're currently returning to a more honest approach to make-up, where we enhance what's already there, celebrating the natural tones that show up in the face. You can't do that authentically without blush.' Our current fascination with real skin, plus more minimal beauty approaches such as the clean girl aesthetic, have sparked a blusher renaissance that feels less like a trend and more like a homecoming. Social media platforms and real faces have begun to reclaim blush as not just a finishing touch but as a focal point. Importantly, too, this is the kind of magic that suits us all. There's a thrilling universality to blush that few other beauty products can claim. It transcends age, gender and skin tone. The shift is also powered by innovation: today's formulas go far beyond the chalky, sparkly iterations of yore. Creams, balms, gels and tints that range from sheer to satin and matte to dewy allow for a seamless spectrum of finishes that work with your skin and better mimic a natural finish. Victoria Beckham's new Colour Wash Blush Water Tints are a case in point. Sitting somewhere between a stain and a gel, they are infused with activated sea water and come in three shades: coral (my fave), flushed (VB's go-to) and vintage rose, delivering a modern, painterly finish that looks like it's your own and feels — even in a busy blusher market — rather unique. 'It's the flush you get after a fantastic laugh, a day in the sun … or any other invigorating reason cheeks might show a little colour. I can think of a few,' says Beckham. 'I always draw a bit across my nose and the top part of my cheeks, where the sun would naturally kiss you.' Talking of application ... 'We've been applying it high on the cheekbones for years,' says Burton. 'Almost as an extension of contouring, but real blush doesn't show up there naturally. Think instead about how your face looks after exercise — the colour sits quite centrally on the apples of the cheeks, directly under the eyes and sometimes sweeps across the nose or hugs low along the jaw. Blush is about bringing a believable warmth to the face.' Nummela's top tip is about keeping it real too. 'Lightly pinch your cheeks to reveal the colour your skin turns, then choose a blush that closely matches that shade.' Convinced? I do hope so.
