https://www.mydadthechemist.com/categories/korean-beauty/ Recent content in korean beauty on My Dad the Chemist, a blog with skincare recommendations for real people Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/frudia-pomegranate-moisturizing-cream-review/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/frudia-pomegranate-moisturizing-cream-review/ A chill has descended upon NYC lately. ❄️ On the way back home from work today, I had to periodically jog just to keep myself warm. In the winter, I need to moisturize my skin more to help protect it from harsh wind and bitter cold. I recently picked up a jar of Frudia Pomegranate Nutri-Moisturizing Cream at my local TJ Maxx, so I decided to give it a try since I remember liking the Frudia Citrus Brightening Cream quite a bit. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/purito-centella-green-unscented-sunscreen-review/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/purito-centella-green-unscented-sunscreen-review/ In the U.S., the only physical sunscreen filter that provides good UVA protection is zinc oxide, and any product that has a high concentration of this ingredient usually screams: “I’m wearing sunscreen!"—which is why I generally have more luck with tinted sunscreens. Countries in Europe and Asia allow a greater variety of sunscreen filters (including ones that provide excellent UVA protection), which means that they’re able to create sunscreens that provide high UVA/UVB protection and still blend nicely into your skin. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/purito-snail-clearing-bb-cream-review/ Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/purito-snail-clearing-bb-cream-review/ PURITO (a portmanteau of the words Purify + To) is a Korean beauty brand that is committed to delivering ingredients-focused skincare for people with sensitive skin. The first part of its name is self-evident; the second word, “To,” stands for the Chinese word for soil/earth (土). Together, these words signify the company’s commitment to delivering natural ingredients in its skincare in a way that will help heal and purify skin. The brand is also cruelty-free and uses recycled paper packaging for its products. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/innisfree-peptide-mask-review/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/innisfree-peptide-mask-review/ I have to admit that I judge sheet masks by their covers (this is the case for books, too—shh, don’t tell!). I love sheet mask packages that fall into one of two categories: cute or clinical. Innisfree Peptide Sheet Mask falls into the latter group—I was intrigued by the beaker filled with grape-juice-like purple liquid, and I was inclined to believe that it would deliver scientifically proven results. As a daughter of a chemist, I’ll always be drawn to beaker imagery, if only because it never fails to remind me of my dad. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/sooae-unicorn-glow-hologram-sheet-mask-review/ Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/sooae-unicorn-glow-hologram-sheet-mask-review/ When I signed up for the Walmart Beauty Box a few months ago, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’ve only received two Walmart Beauty Boxes so far, but both of them have included sheet masks, along with a handful of other beauty samples. It seems like Walmart Beauty Box is a good fit for anyone who wants to get introduced to fun new sheet masks along with other beauty products they wouldn’t find otherwise. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/innisfree-my-real-squeeze-broccoli-sheet-mask-review/ Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/innisfree-my-real-squeeze-broccoli-sheet-mask-review/ Innisfree is a Korean beauty brand that falls under Amorepacific, along with other companies like Etude House and Laneige. Today I’m reviewing one of the sheet masks I purchased during an impromptu trip to Innisfree’s Midtown East location in NYC. I initially picked up Innisfree My Real Squeeze Broccoli Sheet Mask because of I was amused to see a bunch of broccoli florets on the front of a skincare product. But then I realized that it made sense: Why wouldn’t this food be healthy for your skin? https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/etude-house-sunprise-mild-airy-finish-sunscreen-review/ Sat, 18 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/etude-house-sunprise-mild-airy-finish-sunscreen-review/ Old friends are like your favorite sunscreens: They make you feel beautiful (not oily or flaky), and they’re always there when you need them. Two years in a row I’ve decided to buy an old friend sunscreen as part of her birthday gift. Last year I chose CeraVe baby sunscreen, because she has sensitive skin. Unfortunately, she found that one to be a bit too thick and pasty for everyday use. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/curesys-trouble-clear-toner-review/ Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/curesys-trouble-clear-toner-review/ This Curesys Trouble Clear Toner was part of my TJ Maxx skin care haul a few weeks ago (when I picked up this Jeju:en Hyaluronic Acid Sleeping Mask. Curesys is a Korean beauty brand that I can’t find much info about online. It appears to be pretty new, and I’m not sure how this lone bottle of toner ended up on the shelves of my local TJ Maxx. It looks like this company collaborates with a lab located in the United Kingdom, and incorporates patented ingredients from that lab into its formulas. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/mizon-snail-wrinkle-care-sleeping-pack-review/ Sun, 12 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/mizon-snail-wrinkle-care-sleeping-pack-review/ Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there! Although I have decades of experience being a daughter, I still haven’t mastered the art of finding the right Mother’s Day gift. Other than Sudoku books, it’s hard to find something that she’ll actually like. My mom’s a fan of Korean dramas, so last year, I decided to try sending her some K-beauty products. If she likes Korean dramas, why wouldn’t she like Korean skincare? https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/jeju-hyaluronic-sleeping-mask-review/ Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/jeju-hyaluronic-sleeping-mask-review/ At TJ Maxx, you can expect that 100% of the time, you won’t need to pay the full “list price”—unlike Sephora, where you typically expect to shell out whatever is listed as the retail price (though it admittedly has a fabulous return policy). I picked up Jeju:en Hyaluronic Acid Sleeping Mask as part of a recent TJ Maxx skin care haul. I had never heard of this brand, but the packaging looked very sleek and polished, and I thought it was worth a try. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/belif-truth-moisturizing-bomb-review/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/belif-truth-moisturizing-bomb-review/ I think that free samples are one of the greatest things on Earth. One of my favorite things to do on weekends used to be going to Costco and snacking my way through the samples. So when I received a pack of belif truth moisturizing bomb in my last Sephora order, I was already prepared to love it. Read on to learn more about what ingredients might help this moisturizer support is claim to “retain moisture for up to 26 hours. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/duft-and-doft-hand-cream-stockholm-rose-review/ Sat, 02 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/duft-and-doft-hand-cream-stockholm-rose-review/ DUFT & DOFT is a Korean beauty company that specializes in fragrances and skin care products. I received a sample of the Stockholm Rose Nourishing Hand Cream as a bonus included in a large CVS.com order, so I got a chance to try out a lotion that I would probably never buy for myself. Here are my honest thoughts on this hand cream, who I think might like this hand cream, and who might not want to invest in this particular hand cream. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/cosrx-bha-power-liquid-review/ Sun, 20 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/cosrx-bha-power-liquid-review/ My mom enjoys Korean dramas, Sudoku puzzles, and extracting blackheads. That’s right, those annoying little black dots that appear when your pores get clogged but stay open. When I was a teenager, I had acne on my back (“bacne”), so my mom used to beg me to let her squeeze out my blackheads. She was excited for me when I got into college, she was happy when I made her favorite scones, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen her more delighted than when I grudgingly agreed to let her squeeze out my blackheads. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/laneige-water-bank-moisture-cream-review-update/ Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/laneige-water-bank-moisture-cream-review-update/ I don’t really like to return things—probably the result of a mixture of laziness and fear of being shamed at the store. My dad, on the other hand, has no qualms about standing in line at Costco to return a bunch of things every week. He has also mastered the art of reattaching price tags to clothing items with Scotch tape. I’d rather live with a disappointing product than bring it back to the store to ask for a refund, unless the product was inaccurately advertised, defective, or damaged in some way—even when the store has a generous return policy. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/laneige-water-bank-moisture-cream-review/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/laneige-water-bank-moisture-cream-review/ I splurged a bit on a higher-end moisturizer about a week ago: Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream. I have to admit that the beautiful packaging was 90 percent of the reason I reached for this moisturizer over any of the other options at Sephora. I’d say that this is a step above my normal drug store brands like CeraVe and Cetaphil, but still a tier below more premium options like Sunday Riley and Drunk Elephant.