Obsessed with Asian/Korean stuff - taking your skincare to level 5!

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That's the one. I haven't run it through COSDNA yet. Might be one to miss in that case.

I've just spent a happy hour playing with my skin analyser while doing my routine. I've come to the conclusion that I need more moisture in my daytime routine. Surprisingly, there was more moisture after double cleansing than all day! & my skin has pretty much stayed at +1 or +2 for oilyness, so a bit over 'normal' but nowhere near as bad as I expected.

I'm going to work myself out some sort of proper chart over the next few days and start properly recording from Monday.

I almost forgot - seeing a post on reddit reminded me...I tried the Banila Clean It Zero tonight; it doesn't take off my eyeliner/mascara like the Black Sugar oil so I'm back on the hunt for something to do that job.

Oh God, you lot are bad for me, I've just ordered the Snow White cream and Mizon black snail aio.

Finally got to the post Derek.

Just done my first ever order of Asian beaty products through roseroseshop. I've ordered White Seed Pure Vitamin 10% ampoule, Lovely ME:EX Bebe Lip Essence, Clean Face Spot Corrector, Mayu Healing Shampoo, and Lovely MEEX Aqua Tint.

lucysmam, could you post a link to the nr cream? I can't find it and it sounds nice.

This one tea. That listing's actually cheaper than I had seen it at. There's a whole rice & ceramide line that all seems very reasonably priced

Thank you Angela - loads of samples, really helpful. (and I wasn't expecting so many )

Lots of lovely new products here. Intrigued about the Snow White stuff! I've been super busy with work and travel and really lax with skincare - don't feel I need much atm.

If you take a look at it on ebay, Frugal, some of the before & after shots look a bit unbelievable (sp?) but I asked on the daily ELI5 thread on reddit & apparently it does a really good job of evening skin tone. No white cast - sinks in in a couple of minutes. Sounds like a good primer.

I'm going to risk it and the rice ceramide I think...am just sitting down to shop skincare and boots. I'm having major boot ishooes...I can't decide what to get!

& I don't think I'm keen on the Clean it Zero - more the texture than anything else.

Lucysmam - thanks for the feedback re Banila not removing makeup as efficiently as skinfood black sugar. That was on my list next.... It may still be, as I don't wear makeup if working (not allowed) but it may have put me off a little....

Have tried my sum37 miracle rose cleanser (as second cleanse) and it's quite nice. Have only tried twice but it seems ok. Missha FTE seems ok, I will see how I get on.

Second night this week on retinA too! It smells a little odd, but we'll see how it goes.

I still have three untouched samples if you'd like one to try wicked?

Ooh I was just looking at the banilla as a replacement for when my oil runs out - think I'll go for the black sugar oil though.
I've just received the magic m cushion however they sent the moisture one which is way too dewy for me - its got a couple of refills in the packet though so happy to rehome if anyone wants it. Its in colour 23. Lovely coverage and so easy to use.
I also got some koelf royal jelly eye patches which are lovely and cooling and definitely have a short term effect after using - some of my finer wrinkles were definitely puffed out.
Ive just ordered some tosowoong enzyme powder wash instead of a traditional foaming cleanser - it looks really similar to the dermalogica daily microfoliant which I used to love - will report back when it arrives!

Any chance of a swatch of the cushion Hey? I've ordered 21 but not sure what it'll be like on.

I was going to try the Superdrug cleansing oil as a stop gap while I wait for the Kose one but reading the instructions, it said to apply with cotton pads so I left it.

My secret key essence finally finished last night - I'm now working my way through a L'Oreal one (that I think is for daytime but not sure) & looking for another with niacinamide before I hit "go" on COSRX galactomyces 95 essence. I think the COSRX is about the best value though...

Has anyone ever received a wrong order from beauty net Korea ebay? I ordered Missha FTE but have ended up with snail bee lotion!!

I've only had 2 orders from them so far XiCi but both have been right. Have you emailed them?

I will do lucysmam. My sisters been dying to try the snail bee so I've passed it on to her. It was only a samples order so not too much money lost if they don't send the FTE

At least all is not lost if your sister gets to try something she was keen to try. I'd still be frustrated though not to have what I actually wanted.

Just seen a post on reddit btw - Tester Korea have an up to 80% sale...

My cushion has arrived! I haven't had a wash yet so haven't tried it but it's the classiest piece of make up I now own! For all of a fiver!

Wonder why Western make-up in the five quid range doesn't come so smartly packaged?!

Lucysmam - a sample would be lovely thank you. I will pm you my address - will cover your postage..

No probs, let me know where to send it & I'll post on Tuesday when I go to get money out for the week

Lucysmam I've often also wondered why cheap Western makeup is often so awfully ugly. It is changing, Kiko and Inglot for example look minimalistic and don't cost the earth, but I love Korean packaging.

Just saw this bizarre product.

I've had a scary thing going on with my lip that has but me off skincare and makeup. It took a while to figure it out what it was but I developed a patch of actinic cheilitis on my upper lip. It is a precancerous form of sun damage, a small, numb, constantly peeling patch. It can be treated by freezing and various other topical treatments. Anyway I think I got it because I used glycolic acid. I checked the labels and none of my lip products contain sunscreen. Although I have applied sunscreen diligently elsewhere, the upper lip got exposed to strong sunlight. So if anyone here is still doing AHAs, please be extra careful - cheilitis is awful and the treatments are not fun. And if you have used a good high SPF lip product that is compatible with everyday life, please let me know!

Eek Frugal, glad you caught it & got checked out! What does the treatment involve, if you don't mind me asking?

IIRC, Malibu lip balms are reasonably priced & have an spf in them - not sure how high an spf -off for a google.