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31 Korean Beauty Products That Really And Truly Deliver Results
An Anua niacinamide serum — a watery, lightweight, non-sticky K-beauty serum to help deliver you beautifully radiant, glowy, clear, balanced skin. This little bottle is here to ✨make it shine✨ better than Tori Vega. Promising review: "I've had freckles my whole life, but in more recent years I have been getting age spots and wanted something to help make them go away without any surgery or anything. I have been using this Anua serum for several weeks now and it works! My biggest, darkest spot is taking longer than the others, but I apply it everyday and have seen a huge improvement. The smaller ones have all disappeared already. Highly recommend." —Daniel GaitherGet it from Amazon for $22. A Cosrx Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer, which will lock in moisture to help plump and hydrate. Or a Mizon snail repair cream with raspberry extract, AHA, mugwort extract (not something from Hogwarts, although it sounds like it), and snail mucin to deliver you some seriously smooth skin and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark spots. It'll give your skin some much-needed deep hydration and help create a protective barrier to stop moisture from trying to escape throughout the day. A Laneige glowy lip balm because one thing about TikTok is your FYP will be filled with fire products and this lightweight miracle is one of 'em. Soft, hydrated lips — yes, yes, and yes, PLEASE. A Cosrx snail mucin serum that'll help improve skin hydration and soothe damaged skin. Yep, snail mucin is a Korean skincare product made from snail slime. Sounds ick but your skin will totally fall in love the second you use it. Hmm, wonder if this is why SpongeBob had Gary the pet snail — skincare benefits. A Glow Recipe serum blush, *or* flush that works as a skincare product and a dewy cheek tint. It can help brighten dark spots, plump your cheeks, and hydrate all while providing you the perfect, buildable, natural flush that'll seamlessly melt into your skin. Promising review: "This is perfect for the beach, summer, no makeup, light makeup, and full glam. It adds glow to the cheeks and lasts ALL DAY. Finally, it is impossible to mess up because it is blendable and user-friendly. PS: if you have blush blindness, this is for you." —catlover229Get it from Sephora for $25 (available in two shades). An Anua heartleaf pore-clearing cleansing oil that's perfect for all skin types and will effectively get rid of makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum while also helping to prevent your pores from clogging up. In fact, it's so effective, some reviewers say you can actually see the gunk and oil leave your face. You'll be kinda grossed out by the ick seeping out of your pores while also being totally in love with the results and shook by the way it literally did a magic trick on your face. Blackheads, be gone! A Glow Recipe toner, which contains a mixture of hyaluronic acid and tea tree extract to moisturize your skin and help even texture. It'll also give you an effortlessly glowy look that may have people accusing you of witchcraft. Added bonus, it smells like watermelon! A Peach & Lily water gel moisturizer that's called "Glass Skin" for a reason. This stuff will have you looking like a glazed donut in the best way by using a little magic and hyaluronic acid with vegan prebiotics and probiotics to give you a weightless finish and all the hydration your thirsty skin desires. The Face Shop's facial foaming cleanser so you can brighten, cleanse, moisturize, and remove your makeup all in one step. Talk about a multitasker — this stuff is equivalent to the one person in the group project who does most of the work. It's got rice water in it, which'll have your skin gettin' its ✨shine✨ on and it *also* helps improve dull skin tone and rough texture, so yet another bonus. Plus, The Face Shop's rice water cleansing oil which contains rice water (obvi), rice bran oil, and jojoba oil to help nourish, moisturize, hydrate, and brighten your skin so well you'll be convinced Alex, Justin, and Max Russo made it in their wizard lair. Holy grail is an understatement. A loose setting powder so you can get the most ~flawless~ beat of your life. It's crafted with vitamin E and oil-absorbing rice powder to help stop any grease from attempting to ruin your perfect makeup look. Looks like some witch got tired of their oily skin and conjured up this lil' potion. A pack of Skin1004 zombie masks that could seriously get you cast in American Horror Story — the Coven season of course cuz it's the *supreme* (shoutout to Fiona Goode). They'll help reduce fine lines and the appearance of pores by gently removing dead cells and hydrating your skin. Fifteen minutes of looking like a horror film extra and then you'll look 15 again. A Krave Beauty matcha hemp cleanser — a ~bouncy~ gel formula that'll help lift away dirt, makeup, and sunscreen without giving you that dreadful, dry, tight feeling afterwards. It contains coconut-based surfactants, nourishing matcha, and hemp seed oil that'll help restore your skin's hydration and antioxidants, and give you a deep cleanse with an ever-so-silky lather. An Elizavecca carbonated clay mask that bubbles up until you look like Raven did when she had that allergic reaction on That's So Raven. But not only is it fun and a good laugh, it also helps clear your pores and get rid of those super-irritating blackheads. A jar of Anua Heartleaf daily toner pads, which contain PHA, a delicate exfoliating ingredient that'll help you reduce blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts — um, yay. They also have heartleaf extract in 'em, which is grown and harvested in Korea and will help give you that gorgeous glass skin you've been trying so hard to achieve. So good, you'll be belting out "Do You Believe In Magic" by The Lovin' Spoonful. A pack of popular Cosrx pimple patches because although your skincare routine is top-notch perfection, you still get the occasional, annoying, random zit that makes you wanna burn the house down. These things will suck all that gross gunk out and help speed up the healing process so that zit can get the heck outta here. Bippity boppity buh-bye pimple. And a Cosrx blackhead exfoliant toner with 4% BHA that'll help you trade enlarged pores and dead skin cells for natural radiance and an even skin tone. You'll get a good exfoliation without irritating your skin, and you'll be able to say bye, bye, bye to your blackheads. People will think you found a genie in a lamp cuz the results will be SO magical. Mixsoon Bean Essence that helps regulate sebum production without causing irritation. Your dry skin will thank you, because this thiccccc bb that contains natural ingredients is gonna help ensure some optimal hydration and superior moisture. Supple, firm skin — what a dream come true. A fast-working, Dear Klairs calming cream to help soothe and calm any redness caused by pimples. You can also use this after shaving, laser treatments, and long-term sun exposure. If you've been waiting on the skin of your dreams, remember what Grandma Aggie Cromwell said — "Magic is really very simple, all you have to do is want something and then let yourself have it." So add this to your cart and let yourself have flawless skin. A Some By Mi Miracle toner that really lives up to its whole ~miracle~ name. It uses a holy grail blend of tea tree water extract, AHA/BHA/PHA, papaya extract, and witch hazel extract to help remove dead skin and improve skin texture. WITCH EXTRACT?! Idk what they extracted from Winifred Sanderson, but I am here for it. A hydrating eye stick to help reduce dark circles, lines, and puffiness while delivering moisture without oils. Sensitive skin friends, this one's for us. People may start to think your goldfish are Cosmo and Wanda because these results are jaw dropping. A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil that's not too thick and not too sticky — it's just right, like Goldilocks and Baby Bear's porridge, chair, and bed. Plus, it'll give you a cute, subtle pop of color and nourish your dry, flaky lips. A bottle of I'm From goami rice toner to help balance out the levels of oil and water in your skin and soothe flaky skin cells. The sirtuin from rice helps protect your skin from damage caused by the sun and the double-layer texture will give you some serious luster, moisture, and nourishment. Heimish cleansing balm, because applying your makeup... a good time. Slaying all day with your gorgeous beat face — phenomenal. But taking your makeup off? Night-freakin'-mare, right? Like, no matter how much you scrub and how many wipes you use, that waterproof mascara still lingers. Well, this little magical miracle product melts into oil and gently cleanses your face to help clear up those clogged pores and blackheads, leaving you makeup-free. A Dear, Klairs Freshly Juiced vitamin mask with a pudding-like texture that'll work its magic on your skin better than Dr. Facilier. It claims it'll make your face feel all ~moisturized~ for eight hours, and its amazing blend of vitamin C, vitamin E, and niacinamide will serve you up some firm, illuminated skin. A four-pack of bio-collagen overnight masks that'll work like a magic spell to deliver you tighter pores, tons of skin elasticity, improved skin texture and tone, and *loads* of hydration. I promise you don't have to recite any incantations, simply put it on at night and wake up with glowy, radiant skin. Promising review: "Overnight glow-up! I recently tried the BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, and it's a treat for my skin! This hydrating overnight hydrogel mask leaves my face feeling refreshed and elastic by morning. While it minimizes pores, the real magic is in the deep hydration it provides. It's a perfect addition to my nighttime routine. Highly recommend for a glowing complexion!" —MarisaGet a four-pack from Amazon for $19 (available in four styles). A bottle of hydrating Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow niacinamide Dew Drops infused with vitamin C, vitamin E, and moringa oil (aka magical pixie dust). It'll give you that dewy, bright finish you've been trying to achieve, and its lightweight texture will absorb quickly and make your skin glow like a Cullen. A set of 16 facial sheet masks that'll have your skin as bright as the sun (thanks to vitamin E) and as plump as Violet Beauregarde after she ate Willy Wonka's gum and turned into a blueberry (thanks to collagen). A good mask just always feels like self-care baddie energy. A bottle of Elizavecca hair treatment, which contains ceramides and collagen that'll give your hair shine and make it smooth in just five minutes, no spell required! Keeping you flawless even if you don't have much time or don't feel like doing your hair. A TikTok-viral Medicube facial device that creates ~electro-passageways~ that'll allow your skincare products to reaaaaally absorb for maximum effectiveness. Uhm, game changer much?
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Why young Indians are obsessed with Korean skincare
Korean skincare isn't just a trend-it's a worldwide beauty revolution, and Indian youth are at the heart of the action. From viral glass skin routines to K-brands topping Indian e-commerce charts, here's how K-beauty is rewriting the rules of looking good (and feeling awesome). If you haven't heard of K-beauty yet, are you even online? Korean skincare has gone from a niche obsession to a global beauty juggernaut, and it's not just about sheet masks and snail mucin anymore. In 2024, Korea's cosmetics exports hit a jaw-dropping $10.2 billion (that's over ₹6430 crore, folks!), making K-beauty one of the country's hottest exports after K-pop and K-dramas. But here's the real tea: K-beauty's influence is now so massive that even countries with their own legendary beauty scenes-like India, France, and the US-are getting swept up in the wave. Indian youth, in particular, are loving the glow-up, with K-beauty brands popping up everywhere. No more FOMO-now you can get that coveted glass skin look delivered straight to your doorstep. From Seoul to Mumbai-How K-Beauty Is Winning Indian Hearts BB cream, Korean makeup formula / Erborian Let's be real: Indian skin is unique, and we know what works (and what doesn't) in our climate. But K-beauty's philosophy-gentle, layered routines and innovative ingredients-hits different. Indian Gen Z and millennials are snapping up K-beauty products on various online platforms, making these brands bestsellers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo It's not just about products; it's about the whole vibe. K-beauty routines feel like self-care rituals, not chores. The 10-step routine? It's basically a spa day at home. Plus, K-beauty's focus on prevention and natural ingredients totally aligns with Indian youth's growing love for conscious beauty. Not Just Korean Anymore-Everyone Wants a Slice of the K-Beauty Pie Glow Recipe's K-beauty-inspired Watermelon Glow Jelly Sheet Mask was relaunched for its 10th anniversary celebration in October 2024./ Glow Recipe Here's where things get wild: K-beauty isn't just for Korean brands anymore. Companies from Germany, France, and the US are jumping on the bandwagon, embracing Korean skincare philosophies and even making their products in South Korea. What's Next_ The Future of K-Beauty in India and Beyond With CJ Olive Young-South Korea's biggest beauty retailer-planning to set up shop in the US, the K-beauty game is about to get even more competitive. For Indian youth, that means more choices, better products, and maybe even some homegrown K-beauty-inspired brands in the near future. The bottom line? K-beauty's global takeover is just getting started. Whether you're a skincare newbie or a routine-obsessed pro, there's never been a better time to jump on the K-beauty bandwagon. So go ahead, treat yourself to that sheet mask-you deserve it! Honestly, watching K-beauty take over the world feels like watching your favorite underdog win the finals. Indian youth know what it's like to chase trends, break the rules, and make something totally our own. Whether it's K-pop, K-dramas, or K-beauty, we're here for it-and ready to glow up together. As a journalist, it's inspiring to see how cultural exchange can spark new trends and bring young people from Korea and India closer than ever.
CTV News
05-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- CTV News
The Absolute Best Tinted Lip Balms You Can Get In Canada Right Now
Keep your lips happy and hydrated with the best tinted lip balms from Summer Fridays, Burt's Bees, Glow Recipe, and more. Nobody likes chapped lips. That's where lip balm comes in handy. It will keep your skin feeling hydrated and free of that sandpaper-y feeling. And when you add a bit of colour to save you time and energy in your routine? even better. To help you out, we've searched high and low, digging into reviews and investigating the latest releases to hunt down the best tinted lip balms on the market. These top picks will add a hint of colour while treating your pout to some serious TLC. From budget-friendly to bougie, we've covered all the bases, so you're bound to find something worth hitting 'Add to Cart' on. Here are the absolute best tinted lip balms you can get in Canada right now: I Swapped My High-End Lotion For This $25 Canadian Alternative — And I'm Not Going Back Product Testing: 5 Canadian Skincare Products I've Been Loving This Month The Absolute Best Dewy Foundations You Can Get In Canada Right Now Disclaimer: The prices displayed are accurate at the time of publication. We'll do our best to keep them as up-to-date as possible, but you may see slight changes.
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03-07-2025
- Entertainment
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27 Sephora Products You'll Instantly Become Attached To
Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush, which is more of a skincare serum than it is makeup! This serum blush contains jojoba-coated pigments that, yes, add a cute flush to the skin — but also help moisturize the skin deeply for a dewy, bouncy effect. Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOOOOVE!! I was literally STALKING this product and got it as soon as it was early access. If you're a natural/light makeup girlie this is definitely worth it for you. I want the other color, too, lol!!! It's so glowy and gorgeous; it's definitely worth it. I have never been a Glow Recipe girl, but this is def a worth-it product." —skitty21Price: $25 (available in two shades) Saie's Glowy Super Gel brings the pearl skin trend to the forefront of your beauty routine. This water-based gel is full of hydrating glycerin and squalane to plump the skin, while its reflective properties add a radiant glow to the complexion. Plus, it's super lightweight and multiuse — you can mix it into your moisturizer or foundation, use it as a primer, or quickly apply it to the body for an all-over glow! Promising review: "This is the best glowy primer and base! Great for my dry skin and keeps me looking healthy and glowy all day long. Highly recommend." —cs1211Price: $17+ (available in two sizes and four shades) Summer Fridays' Lip Butter Balm wraps your lips in silky hydration that lasts for a while, thanks to shea and murumuru seed butters. It comes in a few semi-sheer colors and leaves behind a chic, glossy (no, not sticky — glossy) finish. Promising review: "This is my holy grail for my extremely dry lips. I love the feeling, and it stays on for a long time." —relax4lfePrice: $24 (available in 10 shades) Patrick Ta's Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo contains all of Patrick Ta's secrets for long-lasting wear. You're supposed to use the powder bronzer first and then "set" it with the crème contour — this creates a dewier finish than if you were to use crème then powder, while still offering a bronzed-goddess-glow that lasts all day. Promising review: "LOVE this contour! The pigment is amazing and blends so nicely on my skin. It plays well with my other makeup and gives me a nice contour. Both the crème and the powder are AMAZING!" —CaseyMarie123Price: $42 (available in four shades) Makeup by Mario's Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals, because it's the first cool-toned palette that has made my jaw drop in years. This is the palette if you've done your seasonal color analysis and need something neutral for your winter or summer undertones. Promising review: "I loved the original master mattes and its formula so I was very excited for this! It's basically a cooler version of the original, and it's become a new everyday staple. The formula and colors are everything I could've wanted!" —NanululPrice: $52 Nécessaire's The Body Wash, aka everything you need to turn your showers into a spa-like experience. This body wash contains AHAs, BHAs, *and* PHAs to gently exfoliate, and calming hinoki oil to ensure skin feels nourished after every wash — not tight! Promising review: "I've been using the eucalyptus one for years and thought I loved it, but after this, I'm never going back. The scent is divine. I've already tried to find perfume and candles with hinoki. It also works. I had some uneven skin on my chest that's totally cleared up. New holy grail for me." —meesh22Price: $28 Biodance's Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask to seriously up the ante on your morning shed. This mask is infused with collagen and grips onto your skin to allow ingredients to penetrate deeper. Most people sleep with this on (it does stay put — I can attest!) and remove it in the morning for a smooth, glowy complexion. Tata Harper's Clarifying Mask because it's what I rely on whenever I need a facial-like glow in an instant — and I'll never stop recommending it to anyone willing to listen. With AHAs and BHAs, this mask helps to calm acne, whisk away dead skin cells, and help radiate the skin. Promising reviews: "This mask has always given me results compatible to paying for a facial at a spa. I've been using it since 2015 I believe. Almost 10 years." —gardeniasunrise"I have hormonal fluctuation breakouts and use this mask once/week to keep my skin clear throughout the month. It hydrates and exfoliates at the same time, smells beautiful and skin is noticeably brighter, smoother immediately. Any pimple that manages to try and come up is snuffed out." —michimichi33Price: $75 Merit's Great Skin Instant Glow Serum is chock-full of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to help brighten and hydrate the skin in a few swipes. It's the perfect prep product for your five-minute makeup routine. Promising review: "I decided to try this based on the reviews, and I am so impressed. What a great find! I am so pleased with the results and the difference in how my skin looks. This serum leaves skin soft, smooth, and supple. It goes on easily and has no scent. I can use this with other products or alone. It truly does what it says. Love it!" —frangerinePrice: $18+ (available in two sizes) Shiseido's Ultimate Sun Protector Face and Body Lotion SPF 60+ Sunscreen because protecting your skin from the sun doesn't always have to mean slathering it in a white cast and gritty texture. This sunscreen glides on clear and soaks into the skin, leaving behind a radiant glow. Note: Based on the AAD Guidelines all sunscreens should have an SPF of at least 30 and protect against UVA and UVB rays. Promising review: "I love this sunscreen! Goes on beautifully and blends in without a white cast. Tried cheaper ones, but nothing compares! Amazing to combat Florida sun and my sensitive Tretinoin skin." —vanillakissesPrice: $25+ (available in two sizes) Gisou's Honey Infused Hair Oil allows you to hydrate, eliminate frizz, smooth your hairstyle, and add a sweet honey scent all at once. Plus, it works for all hair types, be it fine, thick, coarse, straight, wavy, curly, or coily! Promising review: "This is the best hair oil I've used so far!! My hair was a bit frizzy and just not laying right one night, and I applied this hair oil, and it completely changed the look and feel of my hair! So so much better than before!" —meredith08Price: $25+ (available in two sizes) Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops with Peptides, because TikTokers can't stop raving about the otherworldly radiance they get from this product. If you want the look of a bronzy glow without the sun damage, this is the product for you. Promising review: "Babes, honestly buy it. Love the bronze look, and it blends perfectly with a moisturizer. Also, if you're debating over the price, it's worth it. Mine has lasted over a year I still have product left. Like, it's shocking me!" —LadyLondon4Price: $39 Olaplex's No. 3 Hair Repair Perfector restores hair back to its natural glory! This product contains Olaplex's Bond Building Technology, which repairs bonds that break due to things like heat styling, color damage, or chemical services. Promising review: "If you have curly hair (mine is 3b, 3c), this is a MUST have. I had heat damage, and it brought my curls back to life! I personally keep two bottles at home at a time because it's just that good." —raquelll97Price: $30+ (available in two sizes) Tarte's Tartlette XL Tubing Mascara if you're always after a mascara formula that makes it look like you're wearing lash extensions. Since this is a tubing formula, it's water-resistant, but it still washes off easily at the end of the day. Promising review: "I don't think I'll buy a different mascara ever again. It doesn't smudge or flake, and it comes off so easily with water you never have to scrub your eyes." —emilyxscottPrice: $15+ (available in two sizes and two shades) Make Up For Ever's Artist Color Pencil so you can line your lips, fill in your brows, or create dimension around your eyes, all with the same pencil! This multiuse pencil is a makeup lover's dream and comes in a high-impact, buttery formula. Promising review: "I have never gotten as many compliments on my lip until I bought this in 'wherever walnut.' I pair it with the vanilla Summer Fridays lip gloss, and it's the perfect combo!" —klc14Price: $24 (available in 11 shades) Dieux's Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Barrier Repair Cream has ceramides to plump all skin types — even sensitive skin! This cream is one of my go-tos for when my thirsty, redness-prone skin is in desperate need of a surge of moisture. Promising review: "This is my first review ever because this product is just that amazing! I have extremely dry skin, so it's hard to find a moisturizer that works for me. This lotion is AMAZING!! And I can feel the difference!" —nx6791Price: $45+ (available in two sizes) The Ordinary's Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, which contains glycolic acid, one of the most popular alpha-hydroxy acids to help melt away dullness and dead skin cells. To help offset any irritation, this formula includes Tasmanian pepperberry derivative plus aloe vera to help instantly soothe the skin. Promising review: "I love using The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner! It's been a game changer for my skincare routine, especially in helping to fade my post-acne marks. After consistent use, my skin feels smoother and more even, and the dark spots have noticeably lightened. It's gentle enough for regular use, yet effective enough to make a visible difference. Highly recommend it if you're dealing with post-acne pigmentation or just want brighter, clearer skin!" —alimka14Price: $8.70+ (available in two sizes) Davines' Solu Clarifying Shampoo is my absolute favorite for getting rid of gunk on my scalp and strands that accumulate throughout the week. This gorgeous-smelling formula contains buckwheat extract, which is chock-full of amino acids and antioxidants to help fortify and protect your hair from environmental stressors. Promising reviews: "Leaves my thick color-processed hair so light and soft, and my scalp feels less oily. I wash my hair 2–3 times a week on swim days and use lots of leave-in treatments. This works way better than shampoos to dechlorinate and clarify." —LottaLeiPrice: $37 Laneige's Bouncy + Firm Sleeping Mask, just in case slugging with Vaseline may be too much for you, but you still want something thicc to soak into your skin overnight. This mask contains a proprietary peony and collagen complex to help increase skin firmness, hydro-melt glow capsules to help support the lipid barrier, and hyaluronic acid for a boost in hydration. Promising review: "I struggle with keeping up with a skincare routine, so I was looking for a product to 'do it all.' I just use one other serum and this sleeping mask at night, and I wake up the next morning with soft, glowy skin. Definitely will repurchase." —tcmchelenPrice: $36 Rare Beauty's Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is one of the best blushes for adding intense color while feeling weightless on the skin. Seriously, just one teensy drop is enough to add a flush to both cheeks, and it lasts for hours. Promising review: "I love this blush. I usually go for powder blush, and I was scared to try liquid blush, but I'm amazed with the results. Easy to blend and has a good amount of pigment. Would highly recommend." —gursimran13Price: $15+ (available in two sizes, two finishes, and in 16 shades) Clinque's Almost Lipstick in "black honey" that will go down in beauty history as one of the most versatile lip shades. This color looks amazing on practically everyone *and* it has an emollient-rich formula that creates a balmy, shiny finish. Promising review: "This is my go-to lipstick whenever I want a pretty sheer dark cherry lip. I can describe it as biting into a cherry and having residue on your lips. I love it; it's my third time buying it." —jacquelineb25Price: $25 (available in two shades) Ouai's St. Bart's Hair and Body Mist, because you deserve to smell like you're on a bougie vacation, even while you're stuck in your office. You can use this as the final part of your hair routine for locks that smell fresh all day, or spritz it onto your bod whenever you need a fragrance reset. Promising review: "Smells amazing. This product smells like you're on a private island sipping coconut water out of a coconut on the beach with a bowl of fruit sitting next to you. Very distinct smell, and I promise it lasts all day long." —beachpreppyPrice: $28+ (available in two sizes) Tower 28's SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray helps relieve redness while hydrating the skin deeply. This has hypochlorous acid, an ingredient well-known to help soothe irritation in even the most sensitive skin types. Promising review: "I LOVE THIS SPRAY. I have eczema and rosacea along with dry skin in general, and this spray is a godsend. It keeps my redness toned down and has really transformed my skin." —AliciaaaaaaaaPrice: $12+ (available in three sizes) Dae's Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream makes it quick and easy to lay your edges or create a slicked-back bun that lasts for hours. While other waxes can leave hair feeling crunchy, this styling cream contains dragon fruit and prickly pear seed oil to help lock in moisture and create a lustrous shine. Promising review: "I absolutely love this wand. It does a good job of holding my thick hair back when I do hairstyles. Even when I leave my hair out, I like to run the wand on my ends to smoothen them. And it smells so good. I was thinking about what new hair perfume to buy since my Gisou perfume is running out, but I realized that this product also works as a hair scent. It's so multifunctional, making it well worth the price." —kazianaPrice: $18 Drunk Elephant's Protini Polypeptide Cream, which has a whopping NINE different signal peptides that all do different jobs on your skin, like plumping, brightening, and, of course, moisturizing. It comes in airless packaging to keep your skinvestment fresh, and its pump is the perfect surface for mixing in your foundations or glow serums, if that's your thing! Tatcha's Rice Wash gets wayyyyy down into your pores to help get rid of gunk. While this soft cream-to-foam works to buff the skin clean, hyaluronic acid and red algae work over time to moisturize the skin for a nonstripping feel. Promising review: "Every time my friends or family come over, they use this. And every time they are like?? OK, wow that's amazing. It's just the best. I didn't know a cleanser that's on your face for like max 60 seconds could make such a difference, but it does." —KaityLauzPrice: $18+ (available in two sizes) Peace Out's 2% Salicylic Acid Early Stage Acne Dots helps you say buh-bye to breakouts in a flash. Pimple patches are great for keeping your fingers from picking at pimples (which leads to scarring... so don't do it)! What's more, these patches actually contain salicylic acid to help dissolve clogged pores and fade scars quicker. Promising review: "I tried these on a cystic flare-up, and it worked wonders!! I usually break out around my period, so I put them on a couple of spots I could feel forming. They cleared up areas that would've been around for a week." —Michelina $20 for an eight-pack
Buzz Feed
03-07-2025
- Buzz Feed
Travel Beauty Must-Haves, Holiday Gifts For Her
For When You're… On The Plane Smug's Contoured 3D Blackout Sleep Mask, £15, and Memory Foam Earplugs, £5 If you are flying for more than a couple of hours, then you're going to need a few things to make the journey a little more comfortable, and earplugs and a sleep mask are always essentials for me. I adore this blackout mask from Smug because its unique contoured shape leaves space around your eyes, which protects your lashes from damaging friction while also adding an extra layer of comfort by not having the fabric pressing down on you. In addition, the contoured fit and mask's black material seamlessly blocks out all light — which is perfect for creating your own little sleep sanctuary on a busy airplane. And Smug are really coming through with all of your sleep necessities, with their earplugs also an ideal choice for when you want to ensure as much peace as possible in a busy environment. Made out of memory foam, the earplugs adapt and mould to each person's individual ear shape, which makes them super comfortable and prevents them from slipping out in the night, like so many other earplugs do. Needless to say, while you might be whipping these out on the plane over, they are also absolute must-haves for your holiday accommodation, with ineffective curtains and noisy neighbors making them the travel essentials that just keep on giving. Glow Recipe Lip Glass Balm Treatment for Shine and Hydration, £19.00 In addition to being noisy and generally unpleasant, flights are renowned for how drying they are on your skin, particularly your face, which is why I always love to have a good lip balm to hand for regular application throughout the if you have Glow Recipe's recently-launched Lip Glass Balm Treatment in your hand luggage, then you don't need to worry about reapplying all the time, as each application delivers an impressive 12 hours of shine and hydration. FYI, the range is actually inspired by Korea's famous shaved ice dessert, Bingsoo, and is available in four flavors: Ice Bingsoo, Watermelon Bingsoo, Blackberry Bingsoo, and Strawberry Bingsoo, with each tint packed full of antioxidants and fruit extracts that nourish and plump your lips while delivering a burst of hydration and glassy finish, all while smelling deliciously fruity. What more could you possibly ask for? LANEIGE Cream Skin Cerapeptide Mist, £10 And speaking of airplanes drying you out, I can't remember the last time I flew without a refreshing skin mist to hand, and I'm obsessed with this Cream Skin Cerapeptide Mist from are perfect for waking up your skin (and yourself) during a long journey, but this one has the added skincare benefits of actively working to protect your barrier with a firming formula that will also boost your skin's elasticity and radiance with regular use. And, as with all things Laneige, it is incredibly hydrating, making it the perfect secret weapon to combat that unpleasant plane air. For When You... Land Plenaire Skin Frosting Deeply Hydrating Mask, £18 While I personally don't love the idea of doing a full skincare routine and/ or face mask on an airplane (by the way, many skincare specialists actively advise against this!), I do love nothing more than having a face mask to put on straight after a flight, which is why I was overjoyed to see that Plenaire now do their iconic Skin Frosting mask in a handy travel Frosting is perfect for travel because it is specifically formulated to be as deeply hydrating as possible, with raw coconut oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, and Japanese tsubaki (camellia oil) all coming together to create an incredibly nourishing formula that will help your skin recover from exposure to drying conditions while simultaneously working to boost your skin's elasticity and moisture retention. As if that wasn't enough, it also has natural anti-inflammatory ingredients that work to calm and soothe skin and can serve as a refreshing tonic to sunburn or irritation from hot temperatures while abroad. All in all, this mask left my skin feeling hydrated, plump, and supple, and gave me a dewy glaze that I absolutely loved. I'll definitely be making this a staple in my post-flight self-care routine going forward! For When You're… Sunbathing At The Pool Or Beach Revolution Skin Sunray Glow Daily Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ with Vitamin C and Revolution Skin Sunray Blur Daily Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ with Niacinamide, £12 In case you didn't know, Revolution recently launched not one but two daily protection sunscreens that are specially formulated to enhance the appearance of your skin while giving it important protection from the sun's harmful UV rays. The Sunray Glow day cream is infused with vitamin C and has a subtle shimmer finish to instantly brighten your skin and give you a dewy glow. Meanwhile, the Sunray Blur cream is infused with niacinamide, vitamin E, and glycerin to help reduce the appearance of pores with a smoothing effect. Both of these products contain SPF 50+ and are incredibly lightweight and fast-absorbing on your skin. The three-in-one formula works to protect, prime, and moisturize, and I was pleased to find that I could also reapply the cream over my finished makeup without ruining my base. As a lover of all things sparkle, I think the Sunray Glow is my personal favorite of the two, but they both do exactly what they say on the tin, and I am so happy to have found a protective sunscreen that actively improves my overall makeup routine, too. Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance Body Spray SPF 50, £36 But, of course, it's not just our face that needs protecting, and Sol de Janeiro has really come through with their Rio Radiance Body Spray SPF 50, which — as you can probably imagine — smells absolutely incredible in addition to being super practical. Rio Radiance is available in Cheirosa 87, which is arguably one of Sol de Janeiro's most summery fragrances, with notes of leite de coco, solar tuberose, and vanilla. The spray design makes for really easy application, and the formula has been enriched with niacinamide, pongamia seed, and pitanga extract to help protect your skin from environmental pollutants and aggressors, leaving you with a luminous glow and visibly brighter skin while shielding it from UV damage. Oh, and it is also infused with coconut water, which is both incredibly hydrating and cooling, providing an instant pick-me-up upon application. Who said that UV protection had to be boring?! Philip Kingsley Swimcap, £25 And before you dive into the pool or go for a dip in the sea, you might want to apply your Swimcap, a water-resistant mask from Philip Kingsley that is designed to be worn while swimming or sunbathing to protect your hair from the damaging effects of UV rays, salt water, and formula is made with castor oil and olive oil, which help to lock in moisture and boost shine, as well as hydrolyzed elastin, which strengthens your hair's body and elasticity, reducing breakage... And I am pleased to say that it really does work!While I have never been the kind of person who refuses to get their hair wet when on holiday, I do struggle with the aftermath of a fun day at the beach or water park, with my hair always left feeling incredibly dry, tangled, and in terrible condition. But after applying Philip Kingsley's Swimcap on a recent holiday, my hair was bouncy, shiny, and tangle-free when I washed it at the end of each day, which was a total game changer. FYI, this product also contains UV absorbers that are said to create a protective layer around your hair to shield it from the discoloring effects of chlorine, which basically prevents bleached hair from turning green. Full disclosure, I don't have bleached hair, so can't personally vouch for this, but the reviews certainly do. For When You're... Going Out In The Evening Trinny London Trinity Lip, Cheek, and Eye Makeup Stick, £36 And after your day in the sun, you'll probably want to get ready for a nice evening out, and there are some brilliant makeup products to make that process as easy as possible for you, starting with this Trinity Lip, Cheek, and Eye Makeup Stick from Trinny London.I don't know about you, but I regularly travel with just the free under-seat luggage that you get on budget airlines, which means that I need to streamline my packing as much as possible, so this multi-use stick is a total godsend when it comes to packing just one dual-ended product, you have makeup for your eyes, lips, and cheeks covered, with Trinity available in three shades that are created with complementary colors in mind; one glow, and one creamy York, which is the one that I have, comes with a rose gold glow and a terracotta brown, Mustique has a sunset bronze glow with fresh petal pink, and Venice combines a golden pink glow with a soft dusky rose. Each color is easy to blend and incredibly buildable, meaning that you have full control over how much depth your eyes, lips, and cheeks get, culminating in a harmonious, put-together look. I absolutely love this product, and it pretty much has me covered whenever I need to be selective with my packing. Revolution Jelly Bronze Bronzer Stick, £5.99 I am also a big fan of this new Jelly Bronze stick from Revolution, with the jelly formula feeling incredibly cooling on my skin, which is perfect when applying makeup in warmer climates. This product is also incredibly buildable, which I appreciated on holiday as it meant I could use it to create a deeper bronze on the first couple of days, before reducing it down to a subtle sun-kissed glow as my skin became more naturally tanned. In terms of space-saving, Jelly Bronze also delivers with small and lightweight packaging, and, as an added bonus, you don't even need a brush to blend the product — tapping it out with your fingers works just as well! Revolution Superfix Hydra Cool Prep + Fix Continuous Fixing Mist, £11.99 And speaking of Revolution, the brand recently upgraded their popular setting spray to make it a summer must-have, with their Superfine Hydra Cool Mist infused with cooling properties that refresh and hydrate your spray contains both aloe vera and coconut water, with the latter providing your skin with a burst of hydration as well as a delicious coconut scent, and the aloe vera delivering soothing, anti-inflammatory properties that will feel incredible on your skin after a day in the sun — especially if you have been unlucky enough to get setting spray was fast-absorbing and left my makeup looking dewy and refreshed without making it cakey or mottled, which means that you can safely reapply it whenever you need a cooling pick-me-up throughout the evening without having to worry about ruining your look! KAYALI Vacay in a Bottle Miniature Set, £88 Generally speaking, I love all things Kayali, but I am particularly obsessed with their Vacay in a Bottle miniature set, which allows you to travel from Marrakesh to the Maldives on scent alone. Each of the four travel-size perfumes in the set have been inspired by chic holiday destinations, with the scents formulated to complement one another as well as smell delicious on their own. This means that you can layer all of them to create your own bespoke fragrance, or pick and choose a different one for each tripThere genuinely isn't a perfume in this set that I don't like, but my absolute favorite is Capri in a Bottle, Lemon Sugar, which smells exactly as described: like sugary lemon. It is a sweet and unique scent, with the creamy vanilla and musk base notes cutting through the tartness of the lemon and hint of raspberry. As a lover of citrus, fruity perfumes, I can't get enough of this!The note I picked up on the most in Maldives in a Bottle, Ylang Coco, is fragrant rosemary, with this perfume having a kind of herbal aroma with citrus undertones. The base notes are delectable creamy coconut milk, which has hints of vanilla, with a banana and ylang-ylang heart. Meanwhile, Marrakesh in a Bottle, Orange Blossom's, undeniable heart is Turkish rose, making it the sweetest and most floral of the four. However, undertones of pink pepper and its woody cedar base cut through to prevent this sweetness from becoming too overbearing. Finally, the strongest note I was hit with from Maui in a Bottle, Sweet Banana, is — perhaps unsurprisingly — banana, which I really enjoy as I find that banana is a pretty underused scent when it comes to fragrances. This scent is combined with notes of fresh pear, jasmine, sandalwood, and milky coconut, making it a really unique and warming perfume. All of the perfumes in the miniature set are small enough to carry in your hand luggage, and each of them are now available in individual 50ml bottles for once you have chosen your favorite! Josh Wood Airbrush - Root Spray, £10 I also need to shout out this Airbrush Root Spray from Josh Wood, which is the perfect solution for when you notice pesky grey hairs or roots coming through while you are away. The lightweight formula is incredibly quick to use and instantly blends into your hair upon application. The coverage will last until you wash it out, which means that you can go out feeling confident and reapply every day if needed. Unlike other sprays that I have tried in the past, Airbrush didn't make my hair feel heavy or greasy, and I really appreciate the reassurance of having it to hand when on longer trips, or when I've not had a chance to get to the salon before going away. For When You're… Getting Ready For Bed Plenaire Rose Jelly Gentle Makeup Remover, £16 A good cleanser is always important, but when you're on holiday, looking after your skin is more vital than ever, and that is why I opt for Plenarie's Rose Jelly Gentle Makeup Remover, which is now available in a handy travel size. Not only does this cleanser quickly dissolve away makeup and all of the impurities that have built up throughout the day, the jelly texture is also incredibly soothing and cooling on your skin thanks to its gentle rosewater is also incredibly effective and seamlessly washes away makeup — including stubborn eyeliner and mascara — without you having to scrub, and it left my skin feeling refreshed, cool, and deeply hydrated. A win all round! LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturiser, £19.50 And I hate to sound like a broken record, but hydration really is key when your skin is being exposed to high temperatures and humidity, drying chlorine, and irritating salt water, and that's why I recommend applying Laneige's Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer first thing in the morning and last thing at night all the time, but particularly on holiday. This moisturizer is a luxurious, thick cream that is designed to quench your skin with intense hydration and softness. Formulated with blue hyaluronic acid, it also visibly brightens and refines your skin for a smoother, even-toned complexion. All in all, this cream is definitely a secret weapon when it comes to maximizing that radiant holiday glow. …And Everything Inbetween E45 UV Protect Hand Cream, £9.99 While most people don't need encouragement when it comes to developing a skincare regimen for their face, a surprising number of people tend to completely overlook their handcare — despite hands being just as susceptible to the premature signs of aging. Personally, I rarely go anywhere without some kind of hand cream in my bag, but for holiday, I particularly love E45's UV Protect hand cream because the super moisturizing lotion provides SPF 30 sun protection as well as nourishment for dry and sensitive hands. The tried and tested E45 formula contains vitamin E and glycerin, and actively works to prevent hyperpigmentation and dark spots from sun exposure while protecting your skin from UVA and UVB. With no added fragrance, it is suitable for sensitive skin, and I love how soft it leaves my hands, and that I can rest easy in the knowledge that they are also being shielded from long-lasting damage in the process. COSRX Master Patch Intensive, £13.99 Unfortunately, you can never exactly predict when a spot will appear, but if you are sweating more than usual in a hot country then you're probably more at risk, which is why I always like to have some acne patches to hand when on holiday in case an unsightly blemish pops up at the most inopportune of the reasons why I love COSRX Master Patch Intensive is because the patches come in three different sizes, which means that if you get a cluster of spots right next to each other, you can use a larger patch to cover them all rather than try to fit multiple patches in one spot. They are also transparent and smooth seamlessly onto the skin, making them pretty discreet. The hydrocolloid patches work by absorbing excess oil from the skin while protecting the spot from bacteria and picking. They are also infused with tea tree oil, which helps to soothe the skin and reduce the appearance of redness for a clearer complexion. I have used these patches a few times in recent weeks, and each time I have been left impressed by how much they have reduced the appearance of my spots overnight, and the lightweight packaging makes them super easy to keep on you wherever you go! Boots' Holiday Bundles, £20 Boots recently discovered that while 76% of people would find a packing list helpful when going on holiday, only 28% of people make one every time, and that is why they decided to step up and put together some seriously helpful, ready-to-go bundles that ensure you have all of the most important items when going away — and you can save a few pounds in the process, too. The bundles are £20 each and consist of five to seven products, and I have to admit that I am really impressed by the attention to detail Boots Beach Holiday Bundle consists of an SPF 30 Soltan suncream, Soltan Aftersun lotion, SPF+ moisturizing lip balm, an insect repellent spray, and even a very exciting Beach Powder that helps get sand off your body after a day at the seaside. Oh, and buying this bundle will save you £7.99 compared to buying each item individually. But if your holidays are a little more adventurous than just lying around on a beach, don't worry, Boots have you covered with their Adventure Holiday Bundle! This one has an impressive saving of £10.53 compared to buying each of the items individually, and contains Boots' own brand Freeze Gel for muscle aches and pains, Re-Energise tablets, a Soltan Active 8 Hour Protect Suncare Stick, blister prevention tape, blister plasters, and an insect repellent you have absolutely no excuse for forgetting the core essentials! And Finally, For When You… Get Home Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector Pre-Shampoo Strengthening and Reparative Hair Treatment, £28 I have to admit that Olaplex's No.3 hair perfecter is a self-care go-to all year round, but this strengthening and reparative treatment is more appropriate than ever after a holiday in the sun, sea, and sand. I really recommend using this pre-shampoo mask once you get back home to restore any of the damage that has been caused by the UV rays, chlorine, and saltwater, with the formula's bond-building technology working to visibly hydrate and smooth your hair, making it stronger and more resilient with a satin-like shine. I try to use this product once a week as I love how nourished and glossy it makes my hair feel, and I always reach for it as soon as I get home from a trip away to get my locks back to their best as quickly as possible. Institut Esthederm Tan-Prolonging After Sun Body Lotion, £44 And finally, I love this Tan-Prolonging After Sun Body Lotion from Institut Esthederm, which covers all eventualities with a formula that has been specially created to both nourish a tan and soothe a this lotion has every kind of sun exposure in mind, and is deeply moisturizing to prolong the life of your sun tan, while soothing and calming properties make this product a game changer for sunburn, too, as it actively works to normalize your skin's reactivity after being exposed to UV rays. I applied this lotion every day to maintain my natural tan after a holiday, and have been thoroughly impressed with how smooth, hydrated, and bronze it has kept me ever since! Happy packing!
