Celebs Favourite Korean beauty products, tips and tricks

On episode 234 of the Korean Beauty Show podcast, we covering celebrities favourite Korean beauty products, tips and tricks. From Queen Letizia of Spain to Jisoo from Black Pink it's safe to say that K-Beauty has pretty wide appeal. And when it comes to how to get the most of out our your products some celebs have wackier tips than others. Tune into find out.

 

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Celebs Favourite Korean beauty products - Em Rata

Not only isCOSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence a beloved product among the TikTok crowd, it has friends in high places too! Even Hollywood celeb and "It Girl" Em Rata has sung its praises. 

Snail mucin has been extremely popular in western skincare for nearly a decade now, thanks to its ability to transform dry, dull skin. Best of all, it's cheep, cheerful and easy to get your hands on. 

No wonder Em loves using it in her skincare routine!  

 

Celebs Favourite Korean beauty tricks - Justin Bieber & Pimple Patches

Justin Bieber has been pictured out and about wearing one of Korean beauty's favourite acne-busters: the pimple patch! And why not? It's not as though pimples stay home when you're out and about during the day. 

While the Biebs has been spotted wearing lots of different brands on social media, here at STYLE STORY our number one selling product is Subi Perfect Pimple Patch. Made with hydrocolloid and zero added ingredients these are one of the most invisible options on the market, for times you would rather go incognito.  

Celebs Favourite Korean beauty tips: Jessica Jung & the Hydrating Mist

If you were a fan of Kpop 15 years ago you'll remember the global sensation that was Girls' Generation. GG Singer Jessica Jung is a massive fan of using hydrating mists in her skincare routine.

These ultra-handy products are staples in the routines of many of Korea's biggest stars but Jess spilled exactly how she uses hers.  She sprays it all around her face, and when she’s traveling in planes or other dry places, she sprays the mist all over the place. She swears by this to keep her skin bright and healthy.

When it comes to popular hydrating mists in Korea, nothing comes close to d'Alba Piedmont White Truffle First Spray Serum.It's thebest selling mist spray in Korea, selling over 25 million units.  

 

Celebs Favourite Korean beauty tips - Jisoo & the Face Mask 

Black Pink's Jisoo revealed that she frequently masks to combat her dry skin. But when she says she loves a face mask she's not kidding - she spilled that sometimes she averages 2-3 masks A DAY!!

It's likely she uses 2-3 different types of masks a day, possibly a sheet mask and a sleeping mask. 

For overnight use, Best of Beauty Award winning sleeping maskJelly Ko Cherry Blossom Sleeping Mask is the way to go. This unique, jelly-textured mask is perfect for cocooning your face with moisture overnight while you sleep. You'll wake up to bouncy, soft jelly skin the next morning. 

 

Celebs Favourite Korean beauty tips - Suzy & Cleansing 

K-drama star Bae Suzy believes that cleansing is key to anti-aging. She's so serious about it she even came up with her own cleansing route called "424", which she shared with her fans.

She explained that "424 refers to 4 minutes of massaging cleaning oil all over her face, followed by 2 minutes of massaging with cleansing foam, and 4 minutes of rinsing with water."

Sounds intense but with the right products it's totally doable!

We've tested it out ourselves and the best products we've found for Suzy's 424 cleansing routine areSubi Bare Skin Balm and Subi Brightening Powder Cleanser

1. Cleansing Oil -massage Subi Bare Skin Balm into your face for 4 minutes and excess oil and sebum will simply melt away. Described by one user as "the balm of the Gods", this top-rated cleansing balm combines antioxidant-rich Australian Lemon Myrtle with dreamy Sea Buckthorn Oil.
2. Cleansing Foam - follow up with 2 minutes of massagingSubi Brightening Powder Cleanser into your face. This gentle cleanser contains zero fragrances but does contain brightening licorice and skin-restoring Centella asiatica. 

 

Celebs Favourite Korean beauty tricks - Irene Kim

Model and fashion journalist Irene Kim is a firm believer in steaming for better skin. Because hot showers widen your pores with steam, it's the perfect time to get rid of pimples and calm them. Irene revealed that she soaks a cotton swab with a toner or face mist and places it on the affected area.

We've tried it withJelly Ko Dewy Glaze Toner and it works a treat.

Thanks to the unique formula that contains a blend of hydrators, humectants and antioxidants, your skin will be nourished after your steam. The formula works for all skin types because it is ultra-gentle. Unlike other toners on the market, this contains birch sap, 3 types of hyaluronic acid, Chinaberry plant extract, Ivy Gourd fruit extract, Adenosine, Panthenol and more. 

 

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