Skincare HG
Holy Grails:
1. Bought multiple times
2. Would continue to repurchase
3. Safe list - when in doubt, you can get these
Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% Cos De BAHA
Actually gets rid of dark spots faster. Fades them in a couple of months instead of a year, though application is quite sticky
Deep Cleansing Oil DHC
Never broke me out, gets rid of makeup, mascara and eyeliner decently well
Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Differin
The only thing that gets rid of acne faster and prevents most of them. On hold until laser treatment is done
R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream Dr.G
Great year-round moisturizer that helps with itchy, irritated eczema on face and behind the ears. Does not feel tacky. Does not leave skin too oily. Works well under makeup
Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ Beauty of Joseon
Does not break me out. Ears don’t get as many acne with this sunscreen compared to other ones used in the past. Makes my skin super soft for some reason…
Teatree Essential Mask - Calming Mediheal
Seriously good for acne. Makes them smaller and less inflamed overnight. Also pretty hydrating
Pitera Facial Treatment Mask Sk-II
This mask brightens and makes my face glow the next morning. For sure, because it noticeably happened not once but at least twice! It’s hella pricy though…
Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream S.NATURE
Great winter, nighttime moisturizer that does not leave skin feeling dry. Absorbs very fast and works well under makeup though it leaves a slightly oily sheen after a few hours
Ceramide Ato Lotion ILLIYOON
Body lotion only. Got me through that episode of leg and arm eczema. Takes a bit of time to absorb but dries down nicely and keeps skin well hydrated
Mugwort Calming Sheet Mask Round Lab
Once upon a time I had a very red right cheek. This mask calms it down after 40 mins
Ato Barrier 365 Body Lotion Aestura
Body lotion only. A lighter version of the Illiyoon that gets absorbed pretty darn fast. Works well in the winter also and has not flared up my skin
Lip Balm SPF 25 Melty Cream Lip
Pretty moisturizing, my lips don’t get itchy, and it’s got spf
Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner For Sensitive Skin Haruharu Wonder
Hydrating and - I thnk - this is what really slows down and stops new acne from forming
Salmon Caring Centella Ampoule Heveblue
Calming, hydrating, supposedly anti-aging, and dries down fast. This combo with the Haruharu toner is chef’s kiss for hydration
Madagascar Centella Ampoule SKIN1004
One of those products where you don’t know if it really does anything, but after you stop, you kinda miss it. In all honesty, this is at the very least, calming on my skin
Glass Skin Refining Serum Peach & Lily
This thing is pretty darn good for overall hydration, brightening, and smoothing of skin. But this has AHA, so sometimes it’s hard to pair up with other actives
Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+ Beauty of Joseon
The water-ier version of the OG BOJ sunscreen. This one is just as good as my super sensitive skin does not react to this
Lip Therapy Vaseline
Saved my lips from eczema breakout! Lips used to get so itchy, chapped, and dry, and this thing healed it in less than a week