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These K-beauty moisturizers, serums, and treatments are in a league of their own.
Korea has a 2,000-year history of producinginnovative beauty treatments.
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It wasnt until the late ’90s and early 2000s that Hallyu, a.k.a.
Today, K-beauty is flourishing worldwide, with the South Korean beauty marketpredictedto be worth over $14 billion.
Over the four years I lived in South Korea, I tried and tested hundreds of products.
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Plus, thanks to Amazon’sSummer Beauty Event, many of them are on sale.
Mixsoon Bean Essence
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Perhaps youve heard of the glass skin K-beauty trend?
One brand associated with this trend is Mixsoon.
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As a vegan myself, I adore this brand and keep my cabinets well stocked.
I use it twice weekly as an exfoliator and daily as a hydrating essence to create a flawless base.
The ultra-comforting soybean cream somehow feels simultaneously thick and light and leaves my skin looking immediately plump and supple.
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Mixsoon Bean Eye Cream
Bear with me as I wax lyrical about one more Mixsoon product.
My love affair with Mixsoon continues with the Bean Eye Cream.
I wasfresh off a 12-hour red-eye flightand my skin was acting up from the dry air on the plane.
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The ultramodern emporium is packed with row upon row of sheet masks and skin-perfecting lotions and potions.
That day, I grabbed theN.M.F Intensive Hydrating Maskand applied it immediately upon returning to my hotel.
After my first Mediheal miracle, I knew I had to try the brands vast array of formulations.
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The mask really does cool down upon contact with your skin so is especially nice on sultry summer evenings.
I like to keep the mask in the fridge to give my skin the ultimate cooling treatment.
One in particular Ive come to rely on is Nature Republics Super Aqua Max Moisture Watery Cream.
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Holika Holika Pig Clear Blackhead Kit
The K-beauty market is massive and can be overwhelming to navigate.
But one rule of thumb is that some brands are geared toward specific age demographics.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
I came late to the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.
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It cant be too sticky, too dry, too glossy, or too sweet.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask ticks all these boxes.
The thick texture glides on easily and melts into a not-too-gooey balm.
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Its also got a great backstory.
The K-beauty brand Skin Food brings these ancient principles to a modern audience with its food-inspired products.
From an egg white cleanser to broccoli-infused face masks, Skin Food dishes up a skincare feast.
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My favorite of the delectable products is the Black Sugar Mask.
But when it comes to BB creams, not all are created equal.
It wasnt until I stumbled upon the Erborian BB Cream With Ginseng that I found my just right.
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