SkinfullofSeoul

Cosrx Two in One Poreless Power Liquid Review

17th October 2018 6 Comments

Cosrx are everyone’s favourite brand because they have simple, super effective products. I’ve continually turned to them for years now, and some of their products are my HG skincare items. They’ve been releasing lots of new products this year, which is very exciting, and this was one of them! Enter the Two in One Poreless Power Liquid. I’ve been using this on and off for the past 5 months and here are my thoughts.

*This product was gifted to me by Cosrx. There was no request to review, I just wanted to.

Skincare

How I Got My Morning Skincare Routine Down to 10 Minutes…

2nd September 2018 2 Comments

In Korea, I worked later in the day and always took time for a long morning routine. Now, I leave my house at 6.40am and do NOT have the ability to get up at 5.45am simply to fit in a multi-step routine. So, I was faced with the challenge of getting my routine down to around 10 minutes. And somehow, I’ve done it! Please bear in mind, I don’t have children or other things in my life to be concerned with in the morning, and I appreciate a lot of you guys may not have it this simple. Here’s what I do.

(A lot of these products were gifted to me by companies at various times- they are included here simply because I use them frequently. Gifted products are highlighted by an asterisk)

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Cosrx Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream Review

26th August 2018 4 Comments

Cosrx are really coming at us with the new products in 2018! And this is one I was particularly excited about. For a long while, I struggled to be enthusiastic about creams. After all, if it moisturizes, it moisturizes, right? However after lots of changes in my skin over the past 6 months or so, including a lot more dryness, I’ve found myself becoming increasingly “into” creams. How did this one work out? Let’s see.

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An $80 Toner…Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water Review

5th August 2018 No Comments

Sulwhasoo are one of those brands that always, for me, feels just out of reach financially. I’ve treated myself to a couple of products here or there, but this high end luxury brand just isn’t sustainable for my budget, and has to be a once-in-a-while treat. My drooling over the products and constant desire to buy, however, has never subsided. Enter K-beauty fairy godmother Jude from Beauty Tap (and Fifty Shades of Snail), who invited me to test and review a selection of products from the site. She gifted me a hanbang queen of products: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water. And here I am after over a month of use. Let’s get into it, because we all want to know- is it really worth spending $80 of our hard earned money on a toner?

*Product provided for honest review from Beauty Tap. See my disclaimer page for my policies on PR gifts.

Skincare

My 5 Favourite Korean Daytime Moisturizers/Creams

3rd July 2018 4 Comments

Hey guys! We’re officially into summer (at risk of sounding old, where has this year gone?!), and I thought I’d share my favourite, light, daytime moisturizers. This is a frequent question that slides into my DMs so I hope this post is useful! For reference, I have normal skin, with more some oilier areas but also more dry patches as I get older. So normal-combination? Lets get right on into it.

* All items in this post were gifted by the companies. Of all the products I own these were chosen because, as stated in the title, they are my favourites amongst MANY and not because they were gifted.

Skincare

Dr Jart Ceramidin Liquid Review

24th June 2018 7 Comments

2018 has been my Dr Jart year. I bought my first skincare products from their awesome Sinsa store, and was hooked (review here of the Ceramidin Serum and Oil Balm). So when Style Korean asked which products from their store I’d like to try (for free in a PR package), I immediately inwardly yelled “Dr Jart Ceramidin ANYTHING!”. I went for the liquid toner because I’d had my eyes on this for forever, and here’s what I think after a month or so of use!

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Tiam My Signature Red Vitamin C Serum: Review & Comparison

16th June 2018 17 Comments

I adore the Tiam My Signature C Source Serum and what it does for my skin. It’s an absolute HG product for me. So when I saw that Tiam had released a second, different, RED version, I was hyped to try it. Tiam very kindly sent me a bottle (and, even more kindly, a second bottle after my first oxidized when I stupidly traveled with it in a hot suitcase) to try and compare to their original! So here are my thoughts after using the My Signature Red C Serum consistently for around 6 weeks.

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New Favourite Sheet Masks…from a UK Brand?! Vitamasques Review.

8th June 2018 No Comments

(This post is sponsored by Vitamasques, meaning I received financial compensation. They were professional and respectful of my testing & honesty policies, and I felt very comfortable working with them. For more information about sponsored posts, drop me a message or check out my Disclaimers page.)

Straight up I’m gonna tell ya, I was skeptical about a British sheet mask brand. Would they get it right? Would the material be good? Quality essence? And how are the prices? I had a lot of questions. With a combination of my love for sheet masks, my resumed residence here in England, and a keen interest to see the influence of Korean beauty in the UK, I decided to give Vitamasques a try! Vitamasques was started as a way to bring Korean skincare innovation to the local market here in the UK, and this is what I found when I tested their masks.

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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution Review

6th June 2018 2 Comments

We all know there’s some controversy surrounding this brand right now, and whilst I don’t agree with a lot of the chaos I’m seeing, I agreed to receive this and numerous other products from Deciem Korea in PR ( for free- see my disclaimer for policies) before the drama unfolded, and I’m still happy to talk about them and do reviews. Mainly because this product has been so damn good for my skin. Let’s get into it.

Seoul Experiences

Facial Mole Laser Removal with Seoul Cosmetic Surgery & Banobagi

28th May 2018 12 Comments

Hi guys! Today’s post is about my experience having 4 facial moles removed, courtesy Banobagi with cosmetic surgery concierge service, Seoul Cosmetic Surgery (a sponsored treatment in return for honest review). I’ve had some fantastic experiences with Seoul Cosmetic Surgery, and at no extra cost to the client, would urge any foreigner seeking dermatology/surgical procedures in Seoul to get in touch with them. Love Mona and Dean, and they’ve been incredible with me! Onto treatment details….