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[maccal2023]

• what is the difference between Korean skin care and regular skin care brands ? Is it more geared for specific skin type or skin problem?  Any high quality Korean brands you would recommend for comb skin.   Toner vitamin c exfoliant retinal and moisturizer , hylrononic acid.  Can you mix both skin care brands ? 

[WinglessOne]

@maccal2023  South Korea’s cosmetics regulations are different from the US’s (assuming you’re in the US). The European Union also has their own set of regulations. Non-prescription skincare products fall under these regulations for each country/region. 

Example: here in the US, our cosmetics regulations are set and governed by the FDA. The FDA says American sunscreen makers can’t use any UVA filters but avobenzone and zinc oxide. But in S. Korea and Europe, several more advanced UVA filters are allowed in sunscreens made there. That’s one reason some folks prefer S. Korean or European sunscreens over American and Canadian sunscreens. 

You can use products from anywhere in your skincare routine. What’s more important than country of origin is the ingredients in your products: you’ll need to make sure they won’t conflict with one another or irritate your skin—just as you’d check products made only in the US. 

I use some products by COSRX, Abib, Round Lab, and others. I’m sure others can chime in with brand/product recommendations. 🙂 I might come back later with suggestions. Do you have specific skincare goals? (What do you want products to do for your skin?) 

[maccal2023]

Thank you for this valuable information. Are the advanced UVA filters that are found in European and S Korean sunscreens ,would be better for the skin or safer ? 

whixh Korean brands available in Canada would you recommend a as high quality for mature skin late 40-55 yrs of age that is combination with fine lines and a bit of puffy under eye not so much of dark circles but the skin under wye is a bit saggy 

could recommend brands for this products 

cleanser

exfoliant day 

exfoliant night 

retinal night 

serum hylorinic acid day and night with peptides 

vitamin c if necessary I am using timeless and it works very well 

moisturizer for day with sunscreen

i heard Elta md is very popular 

any under eye cream to use at night if necessary 

thanks 

[IAteABarOfSoap]

If you are interested in an eye cream, I heavily recommend the Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum 🙂 It has Gingseng Root Extract 10% and Retinal Liposome 2%. It helps with fine lines and wrinkles.

If you’re interested in a hyaluronic acid serum, I’ve heard AMAZING things about the Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Serum 💕 it’s really popular so it’s quite pricy though. Just keep an eye out for sales—I ordered it for ~$23 on Yesstyle late April (still in transit). 

I also really liked the LANEIGE Water Bank Hyaluronic Acid Serum. I’m pretty sure both of these are suitable for mature skin (take my reccomendations with a grain of salt because I’m quite young lol.)

I don’t have any recommendations for retinals because I’m on tretinoin sadly. With cleansers, I’d say to go simple with your water based cleanser but invest somewhat in a good oil based one—it’s important to get one that fully removes SPF and makeup.) I really like the Beauty of Joseon Gingseng Cleansing Oil, and I’ve heard good things about their cleansing balm! Both of these are fragrance and essential oil free 🙂 

My ride or die serum is the Purito unscented centella serum (they reformulated so I don’t know the exact name of it)—I have sensitive skin and cystic acne, so I really like centella. If you struggle with redness, sensitivity, or inflammation, I totally recommend it 🙂 I’m offering it because it contains peptides. However, if you don’t really struggle with that stuff, there’s probably a better serum with peptides for you lol.

Hope this helped you somewhat! 💕