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a day ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
36 Beauty Items That Proved Skeptical Reviewers Wrong
A The Saem hydrating eye stick that has a cooling formula infused with niacinamide and Icelandic mineral water, moss, and seaweed extract to help de-puff the area around your eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles. You no longer have to show up to the office looking like a Tim Burton character. Amazing. A bottle of TikTok-famous Cosrx Snail Mucin Power Essence because it will soothe and rejuvenate your skin so effectively, it'll make you think the exact opposite of "ew" when you think of snail mucin. It can also give your skin a natural "I woke up like this" glow that has earned it over 62,000 5-star ratings! A reviewer-beloved teeth-whitening pen — you'll see the difference almost immediately, and it'll help you avoid having to go get it done by a pro. It's painless, minty fresh, and helps whiten your teeth after years of drinking coffee, tea, wine, and basically anything that isn't water. 🙃 A Beauty of Joseon serum if you're a real glow getter. The niacinamide and propolis extract formula can help you maintain clearer skin, brighten dark spots, and give you a dewy glow, thanks to its honey-like texture. And Cosrx Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer, which is a lightweight gel-type cream that'll help soothe dry, irritated skin and strengthen your skin barrier by enriching it with the long-lasting hydration it's been begging for. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that only needs one "before and after" pic to prove that it works wonders on those rough, dry areas that can develop on your feet. Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber. This is the *perfect* addition to your next self-care day. A moisturizing hair serum here to breathe some life back into your locks and rescue them from eternal dryness. This delightful blend is derived from seven incredible oils: argan, olive, coconut, apricot, marula, jojoba, and camellia. This reviewer says it gives you gloss without the grease, and that the scent alone makes them want to keep using it! A super easy-to-use (and super cute) Tonymoly octopus-shaped blackhead remover — it'll become your nose's best friend. Just scrub it over your nose and watch as it gently exfoliates and removes excess sebum, blackheads, and other impurities. Bye bye, pore strips! Or a stainless-steel blackhead spatula that'll really and truly give you that feeling of ~clean skin~. This uses high-frequency vibrations to gently remove gunk and impurities from pores — not only will you feel refreshed, but it'll create the perfect canvas for your expensive skincare products to *actually* absorb. And a Korean exfoliating mitt you can use in the bath or shower to achieve that ~buttery soft~ skin all over. It helps you gently lather off dead skin, prevent ingrown hairs, and eliminate bumps caused by keratosis pilaris. The best part? You can get specific about the exfoliation pressure, since it's on your own hand! A highly concentrated leave-in repair hair mask if you're trying to restore you're processed hair to its silky glory (we've all been there 🥲). This mask is enriched with peptides that work their magic to moisturize and reverse the damage on your locks in just four minutes! An 18-piece makeup brush set to help you complete each step of your makeup routine like a total pro. They're so high-quality they even surprised this reviewer with how well they've held up after two years! Plus, the included cylinder case allows you to set them upright on your vanity *and* serves as easy packaging for travel. A satin-finish TirTir cushion foundation that's got the whole TikTok beauty community in a chokehold. This all-star gem lets you enjoy 72-hour flawless coverage and offers effortless blending to hide redness, blemishes, and under-eye bags. Plus, it comes in 40 shades and is *packed* with hibiscus and red propolis extracts for a boost in skin elasticity. Perfect for beauty enthusiasts who love effortless applications anytime, anywhere. A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil because heartbreak is one thing, but an icky sticky finish on your lips is another. It's made with soothing apple water to help moisturize and soften your lips while feeling super lightweight. It also gives your lips a lovely, natural-looking flush. A Mizon snail repair cream with snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, and 12 natural extracts that can help nourish, brighten, and re-plump your skin without any oiliness (perfect for acne-prone skin!). When it comes to repairing the skin barrier, this cream really ~snailed~ it. A pack of popular Cosrx pimple patches that'll evict those pesky pimples that have no business invading your face. These are coated with hydrocolloid to protect and heal the blemish more effectively — you officially have no excuses for popping those pimples anymore! A benzene-free mattifying dry shampoo powder to trick people into thinking it most definitely has not been a week since you last washed your hair. This is infused with biotin, black ginseng, and root-boosting powder and comes with a conveniently attached puff so that you can dab, dab, dab away all that excess oil and grease to instantly add some volume back into your hair. The Face Shop's facial foaming cleanser with rice water that contains vitamins and minerals to purify, moisturize, and brighten your skin while protecting it from excessive irritation. Reviewers with sensitive skin swear by it! And a pack of cult-favorite Clean Skin Club Clean Towels — aka the ultimate upgrade to your nightly routine. Pair these ultra-soft, chemical-free disposable towels with a makeup remover or face wash to gently remove makeup, or simply use them to dry your face! Lots of reviewers with sensitive skin rave about these because they help prevent exposing their skin to bacteria that may collect in ordinary reusable towels. A Paula's Choice liquid exfoliant, which has salicylic acid that penetrates your pores to help catch breakout before they reach the surface. And bonus! Its green tea leaf extract quickly calms redness and soothes skin sensitivity. A popular pack of Skin1004 pore tightening and lifting masks that has surprised reviewers with its immediate results. These fast-acting masks are made with albumin, aloe vera, and centella asiatica extract to hydrate and lift your skin, tighten enlarged pores, clear small breakouts, and give you that "just came fresh from the spa" glow. An eye cream for dark circles featuring yerba mate extract, as well as caffeine, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, at a bafflingly low price for the amount of compliments you're due to receive. A Some by Mi Miracle toner with chemical exfoliants as well as tea tree, papaya, and witch hazel extract to remove dead skin cells while helping your skin look more hydrated and radiant in just 30 days. Many reviewers say it's perfect for both oily and sensitive skin! A noncomedogenic CeraVe salicylic acid body wash so that you can finally break up with those scabs and keratosis pilaris bumps. With hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, this gently cleanses and exfoliates your skin. A pack of super convenient rinse-free body wipes — the *perfect* quick clean-up for when you're in a hurry, after a workout session, or traveling for long hours. Plus, they're pH-balanced and are enriched with aloe vera and vitamin E. A container of Aquaphor multipurpose healing ointment, which is the holy grail here to soothe, protect, and restore smooth skin. Got some chapped skin brought on by cold weather? Just got a new tattoo? Dealing with your baby's diaper rash? This magical ointment is here to save the day. A Ouai hair texture spray to help you achieve those effortless, beachy waves in a matter of seconds. Plus, it's created with rice protein instead of sea salt to ensure it's safe for all hair types! A set of super travel-friendly Carenel Lip Sleeping Masks — they might just give the Laneige ones a run for their money. These will help soothe, heal, and hydrate dry and cracked lips overnight. A waterproof crème-to-powder eyeshadow stick, which is perfect for those days when you're running late (...again) and want to add a quick pop of glow to your eyes. Just swipe this across your lids — no brush required! — and you're good to go. Plus, they're enriched with vitamins C and E, and you can choose from a variety of gorgeous shimmery, matte, and metallic shades. An ultra-lightweight E.l.f. HD loose setting powder that'll subtly blur your fine lines, pores, and blemishes for a soft-focus finish. With this in your makeup bag, who needs an IG filter? A bottle of hydrating Glow Recipe watermelon glow niancinamide dew drops to brighten both your skin and your day. It's infused with vitamin C, vitamin E, and moringa oil to help even out your skin tone and give you a dewy finish. It also has a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly, making it ideal for all skin types so you can glow from the inside out. First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant lots of reviewers with keratosis pilaris and similar skin conditions swear by. This'll help you gently exfoliate rough patches and dry bumps so that your skin is as smooth as a baby's. A *gorgeous* color-changing lip balm that adjusts to the pH of your lips and gives you an adorably rosy tint perfect for your skin tone. Plus, the lipstick itself is so pretty, you'll wanna make sure to be around lots of people when it's time to reapply. A strengthening Dabur Amla hair oil enriched with Indian gooseberry, which is a great source of vitamins E and C to help support a healthy scalp and thick, shiny locks. With this, you'll be looking for any excuse to do a ~dramatic hair flip~. Or a nourishing Brazilian 2-in-1 conditioning treatment by Skala that you'll *especially* love if you've got some curly tresses you'd like to define. This miraculous tub of cream has castor oil and shea butter that'll help combat hair breakage and reinforce brightness and hydration. A six-piece (!!) set of high-performance matte lipsticks — you'll probably end up wanting to ditch major brand lipsticks after you try these little beauties. They stay on all day and actually moisturize your lips instead of drying or cracking. Talk about getting more bang for your buck!
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Major retailer launches £30 skincare box with £113 of trending products including Lumene and Byoma
SKINCARE fans have been racing to pick up Boots' new beauty box that has been branded as "incredible value". The £30 set includes £113 worth of products, with skincare favourites from Byoma, Beauty of Joseon and The Inkey List. Beauty boxes are a great way to try out new products or stock up on favourites, and the Boots Fresh Faced Skincare Set has everything needed for a routine refresh. Six out of the nine products inside are full-size, including Lumene's Glow Boost Essence, which is worth £34 (more than the entire beauty box) when purchased separately. Beauty of Joseon is the Korean beauty brand that's been all over social media lately, and shoppers will receive its popular Matte Sun Stick. There are three cleansers inside the new beauty box, including The Inkey List's popular Oat Cleanser and Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser. E.l.f's Holy Hydration Cleansing Balm is also inside (worth £11), and the cleanser has racked up thousands of five-star ratings on the Boots website. 1 The solid balm melts away make-up while hydrating the skin, with a formula made up of hyaluronic acid, ceramides and peptides. Byoma's Brightening Serum Pixi's Vitamin C Serum (worth £26). The products also come with a stylish checked print washbag that's ideal for storing away beauty essentials. The £30 set only has a few reviews currently, all of which are five-star. One shopper wrote: "This set is excellent value for money if you want to try some new brands and level up your skincare routine, and the bag itself is very good quality, plus it would make an excellent gift." Another added: "The bag included is very good quality that will last years and I got lots of products for a great price. I bought this for myself to try some new products but it would also make an excellent gift." Shoppers caused mass sell-outs on the Boots website earlier in the month after the retailer launched its Luxury Haircare Beauty Box. Featuring £219 worth of products for £45, the haircare edit didn't stay in stock for long. Lookfantastic also released a new beauty box recently, and the Trending Beauty Box comes with nine viral favourites worth £110 for £40.
Refinery29
3 days ago
- Health
- Refinery29
Belif Is The Korean Skincare Brand That's Replacing All My Other Products
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. You don't need me to tell you that Korean skincare is in a league of its own. For years, brands like Dr. Jart+, Beauty of Joseon, and CosRx (snail mucin, anyone?) have reigned supreme among skincare enthusiasts and dermatologists alike. And there's good reason for that. Rather than wrecking skin with harsh acids and strong retinoids that often irritate, K-beauty prioritises a healthy skin barrier, focusing on hydration, repair and gentle exfoliation. While there are heaps of Korean skincare brands to choose from these days, only one has cut through the noise lately. If the name rings a bell, it's probably because the brand has been available at Sephora in the States for a while now. In fact, it's pretty well-known — some might say famous — over there. When it launched last September, The Aqua Bomb Eye Gel, £25, was the number one bestseller at the retailer, beating brands like Glow Recipe and innisfree to name a few. Now that the brand has officially landed at Beauty Bay, Amazon, Glam Touch and Skin Cupid, I had to see what all the hype was about — and I think I might have found my new favourite skincare brand. I'm serious: belif has just replaced most of the skincare products in my routine. It's that good. Here's my review of a handful of products in the bursting collection, including the two I recommend to everyone I meet. belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb, £32 This moisturiser has seriously saved my skin lately — it's officially earned a spot in my hall of fame. Before this, I was using a £70 moisturiser that just wasn't cutting it. My skin felt tight after applying it, and even though it had a light texture, I'm convinced it was exacerbating my hormonal acne. By contrast, this one has a much more cushiony feel, and it's exactly what my dull, dehydrated skin was crying out for. The key ingredients — moisturising glycerin and squalane, skin-strengthening peptides and repairing ceramides — work together to heal and maintain the skin barrier (the outermost layer that locks in moisture and keeps bacteria out). Despite all that goodness, it's featherlight and sinks in within moments, so I can go straight in with sunscreen or makeup without it pilling. I'm always surprised by the glow it gives, like I've just had a professional facial. It's so good, I actually look forward to using it. That's saying something, because despite my job, I often dread doing my skincare, especially in the evening, when all I want to do is flop into bed and scroll TikTok. I use it morning and night, and recommend it to all of my friends and family in the market for a new, no-frills face cream that does exactly what it says on the tin. belif Aqua Bomb Jelly Cleanser, £22 While this cleanser is a bit pricier than others I love — like The Ordinary's Glycolipid Cream Cleanser, £11.10, and The Inkey List's Oat Cleansing Balm, £12, — you only need the tiniest squeeze to cleanse your skin, whether you're using it at the end of the day to melt away makeup and sunscreen, or first thing in the morning for a quick, gentle refresh. Hydrating hyaluronic acid and ultra-moisturising glycerin ensure my face doesn't feel like it might shatter into a million pieces (you know the feeling), even though it turns into a rich foam on contact with water. Since using this, I'm convinced my skin has become smoother and clearer. Honestly, Korean cleansers are elite, but here's how I know a product is truly excellent: when I catch my partner (famously finicky with skincare) using it too. belif Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask, £29 We've all been sleeping on sleeping masks. This one feels more like a moisture-rich night cream — minus the sticky residue — than a heavy face mask. It sinks in quickly, delivering hydration right where your skin needs it most. When I want to level up my routine, I apply it before any high-strength retinols to create a subtle barrier. When I do this, I don't get any flaking or irritation. It's rare to come across a serum that does it all, especially at this price point. The star ingredients are retinol, which helps refresh and renew the skin by encouraging cell turnover, and peptides, which are proteins that smooth skin texture and soften fine lines. That said, both are fairly low on the ingredients list, but that doesn't mean it's a write-off. Far from it. Beyond retinol, there's niacinamide, which helps minimise the look of large pores, controls excess oil and brightens over time. You'll also find arginine, a natural moisturising factor already present in our skin, and ceramide NP, which keeps the skin barrier strong so it stays soft and smooth, not parched and flaky. In other words, it's an all-rounder. I use this on days when I want to give my skin a break from higher-strength actives but don't want to stop entirely. belif Aqua Bomb Eye Gel, £25 I'm notoriously anti-eye cream — I've always believed that taking your moisturiser up to your under-eyes and eyelids is more than enough. But this one is convincing me there's real value in a dedicated product; so much so, I've already finished a full tube of it. It's packed with brightening ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide, both known for minimising hyperpigmentation. But in my experience, the real benefit is the ability to keep moisture under lock and key. Alongside glycerin, it contains sodium hyaluronate — a smarter version of hyaluronic acid with smaller molecules that sink into the skin more effectively. Because hyaluronic acid plumps the skin, I've noticed a real reduction in the faint dehydration fine lines under my eyes, especially when I wear concealer. I no longer have to fish it out of creases throughout the day. The cooling applicator is the cherry on top, especially if you wake up puffy like me, but I usually use my ring finger to gently tap the cream in until it's absorbed. belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb, £32 This is the face cream I recommend to everyone with oily skin. It has a gel texture that disappears in seconds, yet it's surprisingly moisturising — thanks to a clever mix of ingredients. Glycerin, shea butter, ceramides and squalane are top-tier moisturising components, so it's almost sorcery that it feels so lightweight. It's the ultimate moisturiser to use under sunscreen in summer, especially if your skin gets greasy or clogged in the heat.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Boots most affordable beauty box of the year saves shoppers £80
The beauty edit features popular and viral brands like Beauty of Joseon, The Inkey List, Byoma and more Boots is back with another money-saving beauty box – and this one is their most affordable of the year so far. Perfect for summer skincare lovers, this is the first edit of 2025 to come in under £30, while still being worth almost four times the price shoppers pay. The Fresh Faced Favorites Skincare Edit is packed with nine skincare must-haves and is available for £29.99. With a total value of over £110, this skincare edit is quite the steal, saving shoppers more than £80 on the RRP. It's brimming with summer-ready essentials, from glow-boosting serums to nourishing cleansers and, of course, SPF protection – all handpicked to keep skin fresh, hydrated, and radiant throughout the sunny season. Even better? Six of the nine products are full-sized, with one being worth more than the entire box on its own. The featured Lumene Nordic C Glow Boost Essence 30ml is worth £36.50 when purchased separately, so is £6.51 more than the price customers pay for the whole edit. The glow-giving essence is packed with vitamin C and Arctic cloudberry for plump, radiant skin, and works out at £3.33 as part of the new set. But that's not the only product worth more than £20, with the Pixi Vitamin-C Serum 30ml usually valued at £26. While Vitamin C is a very popular skincare ingredient, known for brightening dull complexions, some shoppers may have preferred to see a little more variety in the skincare kit. Away from the two Vitamin C serums, there's also some gentle yet effective cleansers in the form of The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm and an ELF Holy Hydration Cleansing Balm. This again doubles up on a similar type of product, but does give beauty fans a chance to work out which they prefer before they repurchase. Rounding out the edit, there's two mini Cetaphil products - another cleanser and a moisturising lotion - as well as a Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camellia, which is a TikTok-favourite K-beauty SPF that keeps skin protected and shine-free. Skincare enthusiasts will also discover some Boots Skin Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets and a BYOMA Brightening Serum. Elsewhere, LookFantastic has the Summer Heroes Edit for £45,which, considering it's valued at over £150, means a stunning saving of £105 for buyers. The exclusive bundle comes with six beauty gems, including four full-sized items from high-end brands such as Sol de Janeiro and ESPA. Space NK has also got a fun haul, inspired by the viral TikTok trend, of 'the everything shower'. The luxury edit of bath, body, and haircare costs £70 and is worth £165, boasting names like Sol de Janeiro, Living Proof and Alpha-H. Also available is the Set for Sun Edit, from Cult Beauty for £40, containing a range of SPF heroes to protect face, hair and body. But the Boots set does seem to be one of the most purse-friendly on the market this month. And if previous edits are anything to go by, it's likely that it will sell out quite quickly. Whether shoppers are revamping their skincare routine or want to try cult-favourite brands like Beauty of Joseon, Pixi, and BYOMA without breaking the bank, the edit is well worth considering. Pixi Vitamin-C Serum 30ml – Worth £26 The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm 50ml – Worth £6.50 Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 29ml Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion 29ml Lumene Nordic C Glow Boost Essence 30ml – Worth £36.50 Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camellia 18g – Worth £15.50 Boots Skin Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets 50pk – Worth £4.50 ELF Holy Hydration Cleansing Balm 56.6g – Worth £11 BYOMA Brightening Serum 30ml – Worth £12.99
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
‘This £11 Korean peel is the only one that doesn't irritate my sensitive skin'
Occasionally using an exfoliating skincare product – whether you favour a physical (aka a scrub) or a chemical (aka acids) – is an excellent way to improve the skin's texture, tone and radiance, but if you have sensitive skin, you might find that these irritate rather than improve your complexion. However, I've found a formula that's gentle yet effective on delicate skin. Popular Korean brand Beauty of Joseon has just launched in the UK in Boots, as well as retailers Lookfantastic and Beauty Bay, and its lightweight, 'glass skin' formulas have quickly proven popular with shoppers – and us (check out our review of the brand's SPF here). Intrigued by the name, I put the Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel, which costs £11, to the test to see how it fared on my sensitive skin – and I was amazed by the result. Designed to be used once or twice a week, this exfoliator contains a blend of alpha hydroxy acids plus brightening rice and apricot blossom waters, and is a 'gommage' type of formula, meaning the exfoliating actives ball up when rubbed, giving both an chemical and a physical exfoliating action – but in a more gentle way that a lot of rough scrubs or strong peels. Although not too reactive, my skin can react badly to strong active ingredients such as acids. I've also definitely been guilty of overusing them in the past in an attempt to get the smoothest, glowiest skin possible, so I'm a little wary of exfoliating now and, to be honest, rarely do it. But I was too intrigued by this product to pass up giving it a go. A unique 'gommage' style exfoliator that's gentle on sensitive skin. You apply the gel onto clean, dry skin, and gentle rub it in. After a few seconds, something weird starts happening – the formula pills into little clumps, which then act as a light scrub (some on social media are saying that this is the skin lifting off, but it's not – it's the product). Stand over a sink as it's a little bit messy, but otherwise very quick and easy. Afterwards, it all washes off really easily with a splash of water – and I was so impressed with how my skin looked and felt: smoother, softer and brighter, but without feeling overly dry or shiny-smooth. Even better, I experienced no redness or irritation at all, and my make-up sat much better. It's a sentiment that's shared with Lookfantastic shoppers too, who also report how good it is for skin that's easily irritated. "Best Korean brand is a fan favourite for sensitive skin," wrote one person. "So far I am finding this exfoliator to work like a charm. Very pleased with my sensitive skin." "The most perfect skin peel," wrote another. "Leaves skin feeling so soft and glowing with no irritation. I can have sensitive skin to peels, especially round my mouth and chin area, but that was not a problem with this product." If you like this gommage style of exfoliator then another one to check out is the Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Gommage, available in 15ml or 150ml tubes. If you prefer an acid exfoliator, on the other hand, Skin Rocks has two excellent ones: The Gentle Acid, £49, to help with signs of ageing, and The Control Acid, £49, for oily or blemish-prone skin. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Some of these articles will contain affiliate links where we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from them. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our .
