KOREAN BEAUTY Secrets

BY DANIELLE ANENE

f you are a skincare enthusiast or an aesthete, you are probably aware of the new craze for Korean beauty products, which people swear by! Despite concerns that it may contain bleaching agents, some Nigerians claim their products are the best thing since Creme de la Mer. We've compiled a list of Korean skincare products that are available in Nigeria. You're

BEAUTY OF JOSEON GLOW SERUM

This serum is formulated with traditional Korean ingredients and has a rich, honey-like texture that provides ample moisture to the skin, leaving it dewy and glowing without being sticky. In addition to controlling sebum production (excess oil), it refines pores and brightens the skin for a youthful, flawless appearance. It is an anti-acne, anti-inflammatory, brightening, and pore-reducer cream. The cream also contains tea tree extract, which is commonly used to treat acne, athlete's foot, lice, nail fungus, and insect bites.

I’M FROM MUGWORT CREAM

The I'm From Mugwort Cream is recommended for skin that is sensitive, red, irritated, rough, or dry. The moisturiser contains 73.5 percent pure mugwort extract from Ganghwa, Korea, which will hydrate and nourish the skin for a healthy complexion, as well as soothe and calm it. It comes in the form of a gel that transforms into a soothing cream upon contact with the skin, allowing it to penetrate deep into the skin to purify and cleanse the complexion for clearer skin. It is primarily useful for relieving, soothing, refreshing, and cleansing the skin.

Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

This is a lightweight essence that provides long-lasting hydration, helps improve skin’s elasticity, soothes sensitive skin, and more. It’s packed with 96% snail secretion filtrate and suitable for almost all skin types; sensitive skin types should use it with caution.

The mucin (used in the formulation) is produced by snails in response to stress and contains properties such as glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, and glycolic acid, all of which are beneficial to the skin.

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Innisfree Pore Clearing Clay Mask

This creamy clay mask helps reduce the appearance of large pores, absorbs sebum, and gently exfoliates to improve skin texture.

Loaded with absorbent, mineral-rich clusters, this innovative mask uses Jeju volcanic cluster technology to unclog pores, while minimizing their appearance for a ‘tighter’ look.

As it sinks into every crevice, it absorbs excess sebum, leaving only clean and soft skin in its wake. Alongside its unrivalled cleansing powers, walnut shell powder and an AHA are added to the mix for gentle exfoliation to bring blemishes to the brink of extinction and let brewing ones stay dormant.

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb

This lightweight, refreshing eye cream smooths fine lines with a refreshing burst of incredible moisture that lasts for up to 26 hours. It boosts elasticity and increases the resilience of your skin.

Formulated with hydrating herb, comfrey leaf, and elasticity-boosting pennywort herb, this eye cream is packed with everything you need to target the delicate under eye area.

A little goes a long way. Dab on your eye area and enjoy smooth, supple-looking skin.