Obsessed with Asian/Korean stuff - taking your skincare to level 2!

[FrugalFashionista]

Asian and Korean skincare products seem to be a big thing right now - we are falling in love with quite a few things...

Interested in the following?

• finding a great sunscreen - here's a thread favorite
• tailoring a multi-step ritual to your skincare needs - here are the basics
• talking about geisha beauty rituals - you'll probably need to read this
• learning what snail slime, bee venom and starfish have to do with beauty
• plumping up your skin with sheet masks and sleeping masks
• experimenting with essences

Please come here and share your questions, experiences, links and best shopping tips!

Vol 1 of this thread here

Whoever asked about the Laneige BB cushion mine was £23 with compact and spare refill from i am love shop on eBay. However I went for that as it's pore control and I wanted a more matte finish. I look dewy enough and I think there a plenty cheaper alternatives if you have drier skin.
Off to bed now after applying one of my samples. It's a Lioele Water Sleeping Pack. If I hadn't been going away for weekend there would have been two nights worth of product in sample. I have smeared it all over neck and shoulders. It has that lovely smell the Tony Moly hand cream had. Has anyone tried the Innisfree juicy apple range in particular the cleansing oil? I may give it a go when my supetdrug stuff runs out.

dafty how did you get on with the sleeping pack? I tried it and woke up with a handful of little whiteheaded pimples

I have to say, I'm an oil cleansing method convert! My skin looks lovely the past couple of mornings, and so soft too. The oil will last ages too.

Anyone got a hydrating toner recommendation? I'm ordering one of those and the COSRX skin returning a-sol next week but will give it a clear month of the oil first before using them.

Actually, by the time they get here, it probably will be a month anyway

Who was asking about W2beauty shipping labels? I've checked the recycling and my box merely says 'home purchase' and a squiggle where the value should be. It might mean something. I don't think so though!

Back to basics - layers of Missha Super Aqua Snail cream and sleeping product last night.
My face says thank you

The sleeping pack was a bit meh. Skin no different. However the lack of spots may be down to me forgetting I used liquid gold last night. Only later after applying retin a too did I remember. On the plus side it melted a big hard whitehead right off my cheekbone

Ok the starfish cream looks to be a keeper. Even DH commented on how much brighter and more even my skin is. It also works brilliantly under make up.

Oh thanks Scrambled, it was me that asked about W2! Was your order value above £15?

Amazing, that's good! My dp commented I was "glowy" last night after a sheet mask - not sure it was a compliment or the extra essence that was still on my skin

It was - I got the Laneige cushion for £23.

daftybird - I ordered the Innisfree Apple cleansing oil about ten days ago so should be getting it soon and will report back.

Cornwall - thanks for the link, the Amazon reviews weren't great so I'll keep looking.

Quick question - would you use an essence in addition to a serum or instead of? I'm trying to build a picture of how my routine should be, eventually. Currently using Ren Evercalm serum and Clarimatte moisturiser, but will be introducing Starfish cream this weekend.

The Benton mask really suits my skin. My skin was practically radiant this morning. I'd buy more Benton stuff but the worries about mould/contamination have put me off! So looking at the Propolis essence instead now. Poor bees. I'm sorry

Thanks Scrambled, what was delivery time like? I promise no more questions

Thanks for suggesting putting on the bb cream with fingers last night - looks much better today

Scrambled, I think you would use it at the same stage but after serum depending on the consistency iyswim. The reddit link in the OP is a pretty comprehensive guide as to what to use when, might be worth a double check on there

Thanks lucysmam. I've read it before but have given myself a bit of a headache trying to work out if it's an either/or or a plus situation. I think it goes (after cleansing & toning) essence, serum, emulsion, lotion, cream. Which seems like a bit much right now but when I've found the right combination for me I'm sure it will become second nature.

Just took littlest DD to her 'swimming' lesson. The pool is salinated and I got loads of it in the face thanks to her splashing. It's really drying, so I'm going to have to either moisturise over makeup and reapply (which I'm not sure about thanks to my skin) or take the lot off and start again. Is there anything moisturising that I can spray over makeup in situations like this?

Little, I ordered the cushion on the 31 May and it arrived on 10 June. I'm not sure if that's standard though, as it's the first time I've bought through them.

Scrambled some people use multiple serums, it all depends on what you need and want, and how many layers you want to make.

I've been layering a little bit less as I have been busy and tired in the past days, and more is definitely better for my needs.

If anyone wants an empty cushion for a DIY custom shade, missha.de now have them. A bit pricey but will think about it, I get the best results with a sponge, sheer and natural.

Thanks again Scrambled

Scrambled - it's not AB but Clinique moisture surge spray is just the job. It's £21 ish but I bought a travel sized one on eBay to try out which was much cheaper & easy to stash in a swimming bag.

Hi all, sorry haven't been keeping up to date with the thread, I had an interview to prepare for so was franticly scribbling notes!

One of the things I love about Korean beauty is the adverts. They are absolutely hilarious! I got an email from Wishtrend there with links to special offers and this was one of them. Scroll down it's worth it

www.wishtrend.com/skin-care/1379-retinolin-30-chica-y-chico.html?a_aid=dm

"Is it just a disillusion? No! No!" hahaha

Gertrude hahaha! 'Filling the crumbled and loose area of your face' that's priceless!

Must admit the 'Konglish' on the adverts adds to the whole thing for me..

The product names are the best!
Saw this new product today:
MISSHA For Men Urban-Soul Red Power Eye & Face Serum

nickname: Red Eye