What's the Best K-beauty Products for Your Age?

Hey Subbies,

I was scrolling on Google and this article popped up on my radar I wanted to make this list mainly because I wasn't sure what to buy for my mom when I would buy K-beauty. I also want to address some skepticism of K-beauty I know K-beauty brands are aware of the issue and have tried remarketing (like the Green Washing to Green Beauty/ Clean beauty gimmicky trend), and rebranding products for the Western market since there has been some backlash due to internal and external factors that are unique to South Korea. I see comments like"Does K-beauty really work for us?" or general criticism or jabs that are common all over the Cosmetic-Beauty Industry. Yet there is still some curiosity about it. This post might also help them because K-beauty can be overwhelming and I hoped my other related popular annual post would also help you narrow down their choices. And let's make things clear, Extracts are Not the same as Essential oils; the manufacturing of volatile products specifically Citrus Essential Oils have been reformulated for specific photosensitive concerns but still have a self-life but Citrus Peel (Rind) & Cold-pressed Citrus oils are still a No-No. Hopefully, fruit acids and enzymes will become more popular. I think K-beauty brands are more"hyper-aware" now than ever in how they market products to the world. SPF daily with Diet, Supplements, Skin Maintenance, and exercise is also the key to a healthy lifestyle. P.S.: I would like to Thank Dr. Dray, Go see Christy and Dr. Alexis Stephens on Youtube for filling in the blanks.

20's - Prevention

Skin Concerns

• Dullness
• Dryness
• Sun Damage
• Premature wrinkling

Treatments

1. Cleanser: 
• heimish All Clean Balm; 
• Ma:nyo factory Pure Cleansing Oil
2. Chemical or Physical Exfoliant: 
• COSRX Real Fit Retinol Serum
• NOT4U Clear Body Mist
3. Hydrating Moisturizer: 
• ROVECTIN Clean Lotus Water Calming Cream
• Aromatica Organic Rose Hip Oil
4. Clay Masks: 
• Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 
• Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask
5. Physical Sunscreen: 
• Innisfree Intensive Anti Pollution Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
• Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50+ PA++++

• Professional Treatments: Clay or Soothing Chamomile or Aloe Mask; LED Light Therapy, Chemical Peel, Medifacial/Hydrofacial, AviClear, PicoLaser, CoolLaser/Coolpeel, Skin Boosters, Polynucleotide Injection, LDM 

30's - Hormones & Blemishes

Skin Concerns

• Inflammation / Skin Diseases
• Fines Lines & Wrinkles
• Hyper/hypopigmentation
• Dehydration

Treatments

1. Clarifying or AHA / BHA Cleanser: 
• SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser 
• Cosrx, Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 
• Some By Mi, AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam
2. PHA / BHA Exfoliant: 
• Cosrx Orignal Clear Pad
• Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel 
• G9SKIN Grapefruit Vita Peeling Gel 
• iUNIK Lime Moisture Mild Peeling Gel
• TOSOWOONG Enzyme Powder Wash (Enzyme Cleanser)
• AMPLE: N Purifying Shot Pumpkin Enzyme Peeling Gel
• NOT4U Clear Body Mist
3. Antioxidant & Vitamins Serums / Ampoules: 
• goodal Apple AHA Clearing Ampoule
• Milk Touch Green Apple Pore Collagen Ampoule
• The beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum (Rice + Arbutin)
• It's skin Power 10 Formula LI Jelly Pad Firefighter 
• Wellage Real Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule
4. Gel Moisturizer: 
• Holika Holika, Fresh Moisturizing Soothing Gel, Aloe 99% 
• Some By Mi, AHA/BHA/PHA Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel
5. Mask: 
• Axis-Y New Skin Resolution Gel Mask 
• A'PIEU Cicative Magnesium Sheet Mask
6. SPF:
•  Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ 
• COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50 PA+++

• Professional Treatments: Extraction & Clarifying or Purifying Facial; Medifacial/Hydrofacial, LED Light Therapy, Lymphatic Massage, PRP microneedling, Botox, Silicone Patches, IPL, Coolpeel/ Erbium/VBeam/ Ultra Clear Resurfacing Laser, LDM

40's - Wrinkles & Spots

Skin Concerns

• Sun / Environmental Damage
• Dullness
• Finer to Deep lines and Wrinkles
• Pigmentation / Spots
• Redness

Treatments

1. AHA / BHA / PHA based... 
   Cleanser: 
• SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser
•  Cosrx, Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
•  Some By Mi, AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam

 - or -

• Exfoliant: 
• SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 
• COSRX AHA/BHA CLARIFYING TREATMENT TONER
• COSRX Refresh AHA/BHA Vitamin C 
• COSRX AHA 7 WHITEHEAD POWER LIQUID 

1. Daily Antioxidant Serums / Ampoules: 
• SOME BY MI Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum 
• iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum 
• It's skin Power 10 Formula LI Jelly Pad Firefighter 
2. Moisturizer: 
• Isntree Rosehip Watery Beauty Oil  
• SKIN&LAB C Plus Brightening Vitamin Cream
•  Atobarrier 365 Lip Balm

1. Moisturizing Mask: 
• COSRX Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask 
• Axis-Y New Skin Resolution Gel Mask
2. SPF: 
• Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ 
• COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50 PA+++

• Professional Treatments: Glycolic or BHA or PHA peel, Antioxidants (licorice) Facial and hydrating masks; Medifacial/Hydrofacial, LED Light Therapy, PRP microneedling, Botox, HA Filler, IPL, CoolLaser/Coolpeel/Erbium/VBeam/Ultra Clear Resurfacing Laser

50's - Elasticity and Lack of Firmness

Skin Concerns

• Elasticity / Collagen loss
• Thinner / Drier Skin
• Deep Wrinkles 

Treatments

1. Moisturizing Cleanser:
•  NATURE REPUBLIC Soothing & Moisture ALOE VERA Gel Foam 
• Innisfree My Makeup Cleanser Creamy Foam 
2. PHA Exfoliant: 
• COSRX ONE STEP ORIGINAL CLEAR PAD
•  COSRX BHA BLACKHEAD POWER LIQUID  
• SecretKey Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel 
• TOSOWOONG Enzyme Powder Wash (Enzyme Cleanser)
• NOT4U Clear Body Mist
3. Daily Antioxidant Serums / Ampoules:  
• SOME BY MI Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum
• iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum 
• Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop
• C-Niacin Toning Ampoule
• Black Tea Enriched Cream 60ml
• It's skin Power 10 Formula LI Jelly Pad Firefighter 
4. Firming Antioxidant Moisturizer: 
• PURITO Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream
• Benton Let`s Carrot Multi Oil 
• LabNo. Borage Seed Oil geranium
• SKIN&LAB A Plus Lifting Vitamin Cream 
• SKIN&LAB C Plus Brightening Vitamin Cream
• MISSHA Time Revolution Red Algae Revitalizing Cream
5. Moisturizing Mask: 
• COSRX Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask 
• Axis-Y New Skin Resolution Gel Mask
6. SPF:
• Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ 
• COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50 PA+++

• Professional Treatments:  Sea Plant-based Treatments, and Moisturizing Botanical oils; Medifacial/Hydrofacial, LED Light Therapy, PRP microneedling, Botox, HA Filler, IPL, Coolpeel/Erbium/VBeam/Ultra Clear Resurfacing Laser

60's+ - Lack of Hormones & Severe Aging 

Skin Concerns

• Photoaging / Sunspots
• Inelastic / Thickened / Discoloration
• Wrinkled / Yellowing 
• Age Spots
• Laxity / Droopiness
• Hollowing / Flattening 

Treatments

1. Moisturizing Cleanser: 
• NATURE REPUBLIC Soothing & Moisture ALOE VERA Gel Foam 
• Innisfree My Makeup Cleanser Creamy Foam
2. PHA / BHA Exfoliant: 
• COSRX ONE STEP ORIGINAL CLEAR PAD
• COSRX BHA BLACKHEAD POWER LIQUID  
• SecretKey Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel
• TOSOWOONG Enzyme Powder Wash (Enzyme Cleanser) 
• NOT4U Clear Body Mist
3. Antioxidants & Peptides Serums / Ampoules: 
• SOME BY MI Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum
•  iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum 
• Dr.Jart+ Peptidin Radiance Serum
• It's skin Power 10 Formula LI Jelly Pad Firefighter 
4. Antioxidants & Peptides Moisturizer: 
• SKIN&LAB C Plus Brightening Vitamin Cream
• The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Cica Peptide Ampoule
• Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Enriched Cream 
5. Moisturizing Mask: 
• COSRX Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask
• Axis-Y New Skin Resolution Gel Mask
6. SPF: 
• Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+
•  COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50 PA+++

• Professional Treatments: Fractional Laser, Filler for Volume, Face, Brow, and Neck lift; Medifacial/Hydrofacial, LED Light Therapy, PRP microneedling, Botox, HA Filler, IPL, CoolLaser/VBeam/Ultra Clear Resurfacing Laser