if you have acne and you haven’t yet tried pimple patches then your life is about to change forever. These *almost* invisible stickers are made of hydrocolloid and help to draw out the gunk while protecting your spot from the outside world.
Simply pop one of these on and go about your day. Because these ones are super sticky they're also a great option to use at night while you’re sleeping. Once the patch turns white it’s time to take it off.
Another bonus to these is that they greatly reduce the chances of scarring because you're not picking at the spot. They also act as a deterrent for popping.
One of the most popular K-Beauty products on the market, this cheap and cheerful clay mask is a must try for those with acne prone skin.
We particularly like it for skin in its teens and twenties because of how much oil it absorbs.
Made with clay from Korea’s famed Jeju Island this clay masks works like a vacuum on the face, sucking away blackheads, dirt and impurities. ]
You can use this as a full face mask or a simple spot treatment.
To learn more about common mistakes when using clay masks jump onto this episode of the Korean Beauty Show podcast:
Another clay mask, this beautiful (literally, it shimmers!) mask is better for dry, dehydrated, mature and sensitive skin types. That's because it's not as drying as other clay masks on the market and is free from all fragrances and essential oils.
It works to detoxify, brighten, tighten, and refine.
Five minutes of this mask 2 – 3 times a week will produce noticeable differences in your pores and the overall texture of your skin. It is also great to use as a primer underneath your makeup as it leaves the skin with a gentle holo sheen.
The mask set also comes with a handy spatula for application.
Key ingredients include Australian Kakadu Plum, Ceramides, Sodium Hyaluronate and Kaolin.
Looking for the perfect sleeping mask to soothe skin when using retinoids or medicated acne products? Jelly Ko Cherry Blossom Sleeping Mask is your perfect fit. Packed with nourishing ingredients like Ectoin and Panthenol, in addition to pore-perfecting actives like niacinamide, this jelly-textured face mask goes to work while you go to sleep. Acting like a cooling, calming cocoon for your face it's so good it won Prevention Beauty's Daily Essentials category in 2023.
When used consistently, this dreamy overnight repair serum targets stubborn spots, reduces the appearance of blemishes and provides smoother, more evenly textured skin. It contains retinol, collagen, Panthenol, and four types of hyaluronic acid to ensure your skin stays silky soft while being treated to the benefits of Vitamin A.
As always if you have any questions, please reach out to a member of our STYLE STORY team. We are always here to help.
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