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Time for the fourth instalment of my K Beauty favourites and this one is Celimax and haruharu wonder heavy! Remember, you can get up to 5% more off at YesStyle with my code DANIELLESBB5!

 

Celimax The Real Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser*

Starting with cleansers and this is such a refreshing foaming cleanser! It slots in easily as a morning or second cleanser and while I am not experiencing acne right now, it’s my go to when I can feel a spot coming on! It contains glycerin, Noni extract (rich in antioxidants), salicylic acid, willow bark extract and centella asiatica so gently removes dead skin cells and soothes skin and it has a fresh, herbal mint scent. Despite being a foaming cleanser, this doesn’t strip my skin at all and it feels soft and balanced after use! Features in my Current Cleansers post here!

 

Celimax JI WOO GAE Heartleaf BHA PeelingPad*

I am loving having these to hand at the minute! They are pre-soaked toning pads with different textures on each side and formulated with BHA to slough away dead skin cells and reveal brighter and smoother skin. The formula also contains hyaluronic acid and heartleaf extract to soothe and hydrate skin. I gently wipe the embossed side over my face to remove impurities and moisturize skin, wait 30 seconds then wipe the gauze side to exfoliate and target blackheads and dead skin cells. I like to use then when my skin is feeling dull or like I have a breakout coming on, they feel gentle and the tub has 60 pads in total!

 

Celimax Noni Ampoule Calming + Radiance*

This is such a nice calming and hydrating serum – everyone should have this or something like it in their routine! It contains noni fruit extract which is full of antioxidants, glycerin to hydrate, allantoin to soothe and adenosine to help reduce the appearance of fine lines. My skin always looks and feels calm and hydrate when I use this and it’s my go to lately anytime I’m on a trip as it’s so good day or night!

 

Celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster*

Small but mighty as this is only 15 mls but you don’t need a lot either! This is a 0.1% retinal formula with niacinamide, panthenol and Matrixyl 3000 to further brighten, soothe and target fine lines! The “shot” refers to Celimax’s own microparticle ingredient A-Shot™ which stimulates skin and enhances absorption of the actives! My skin looks noticeably firmer, more plump and smoother with consistent use, and I haven’t experienced any sensitivity or peeling with it either even though it’s one of the stronger formulations I have tried! Wish it came in a 30ml but its super affordable for a retinal product at $17.52 CAD on Yesstyle!

 

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence*

This is such a classic “glass skin” product which is what K Beauty is known for! It’s a milky essence that I like to use after toning and before serums to add an extra layer of hydration. It’s 5 Ceramide Complex and 5 Fatty Acids Complex boosts skin barrier strength and the lightweight formula also includes galactomyces ferment filtrate to boost skin elasticity, as well as antioxidant-rich black rice extract to soothe and strengthen skin. It doesn’t leave my skin feeling sticky or greasy and I love having this in the winter when my skin needs a little extra hydration!

 

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Sunscreen*

This became one of my favourite SPF’s this summer and I love the pump packaging it comes in! It’s a lightweight, non-greasy formula that doesn’t leave a white cast and I think it would work for all skin types! I use 2 finger lengths worth, and it sits so well under my makeup, there is no pilling and my skin feels well protected! It contains 100% Korean black rice, rich in antioxidants, vitamin E for free-radical protection and skin moisturising Ceramide NP & Heartleaf Extract. Featured in my Summer Essentials 2025 here!

 

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream*

Lastly, an eye cream I have been loving! This contains Bakuchiol and fermented Black Rice extract to gently smooth fine lines around the eyes. It’s nicely hydrating and has reduced the look of fine lines round my eyes. I haven’t noticed a huge difference with dark circles but not much works on that for me! This feels so gentle around the thinner skin on the eyes too and works well under makeup keeping my eye are looking smooth!

 

That’s the end of my fourth instalment of this series but if you want to read about more K Beauty products I recommend, the previous three posts are linked below! Don’t forget, if you are shopping on YesStyle, my code DANIELLESBB5 gets up to 5% more off your order! Have you tried any of these products? Let me know your thoughts or what K Beauty brand I should try next!

 

K Beauty Favourites #1 ft. Pyunkang Yul, I’m From, Huxley, Dear Klairs and Laneige

 

K Beauty Favourites #2 ft. Jumiso, Tocobo, Isntree, Vegreen and Beauty of Joseon

 

K Beauty Favourites #3 ft. Dr Ceuracle, Sioris, haruharu wonder, Anua, Mixsoon and By Wishtrend

 

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Time for part three of my K Beauty Favourites! I’ve been using all of these for quite a while now and have been loving them in my routine! It’s also been ten years since I started this blog (next week to be exact) which is crazy! Anyway, let’s get on to some reviews! 

 

 

Sioris Drops of Omija Calming Ampoule*

This is a beautiful, lightweight, calming serum that leave my skin feeling soft and soothed. It contains cica, floral extracts as well as propanediol and trehalose for long-lasting moisture. I use this when my skin is feeling sensitised, or I want to simplify my routine as it’s so hydrating! It works well to reduce inflammation and soothe redness and I think helps repair my barrier aswell!

 

Sioris Drops of Omija Calming Mist*

The matching mist is even more beautiful! I went through this so quickly as I loved it so much! It’s an antioxidant and inflammatory mist that contains 34% Omija extract, Centella Asiatica extract, aloe vera leaf juice, Zinc PCA and beta-glucan and is so soothing and calming! My skin feels hydrated, redness is reduced and my skin barrier feels strong! Preferred this to the infamous Sioris Time is Running Out Mist! This also featured in my Best Beauty Discoveries of 2024 post here! 

 

 

Mixsoon Bean Essence*

This is a viscous essence (think snail mucin) but it contains fermented soybean extract to hydrate and control sebum. It’s also got fermented pomegranate which is a natural AHA and fermented Korean pear, an antioxidant that brightens and repairs the skin. I love this for both morning and evening and it feels hydrating and smoothing! 

 

Dr Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence*

A creamy essence with kombucha tea extract and green tea leaf water, it’s hydrating and balancing and feels very lightweight! Essence is the first thing I forget about in my routine but I definitely need to remember to use this more as it makes my skin feel so soft! 

 

Dr Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Gel Cream*

Another product from the Kombucha Tea line and this is the perfect summer moisturiser! It’s a gel formula and feels cooling on the skin as well as lightweight. It’s not quite hydrating enough for me in the winter but is perfect for the summer months and for oily or combo skin! The Kombucha helps strengthen the moisture barrier and balance oil production while green tea extract has antioxidant properties. 

 

By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream*

A really solid, gentle, retinal and bakuchiol combo in a handy pump bottle! This has a yellow colour to it due to the retinol, feels lightweight and sinks in quickly. My skin has never reacted to it so it would be perfect for beginners to retinal and it leaves my skin feeling smooth, plump and hydrated! 

 

Dr Ceuracle Cica Regen Vegan Sun SPF50+ PA++++*

Absolutely obsessed with this SPF, it also featured in my Best Beauty Discoveries of last year which I linked earlier! It is a chemical sunscreen formulated with centella asiatica extract and bamboo complex and helps calms inflammation and protects skin against external aggressors. It’s has a lightweight cream texture and it absorbs quickly into skin leaving no white cast and doesn’t pill! I love the antioxidant properties! Seems to be out of stock currently but hopefully it’s back soon!

 

Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++*

Another great chemical SPF! This one is also anti-inflammatory and antioxidant rich, sinks in quickly, leaves no white cast and doesn’t pill! As well as heartleaf, it contains panthenol, so feels calming on my skin and it help controls oil so is perfect for my combo skin! There is no eye stinging with either of these SPF’s either! Neither are fully matte but both are perfect bases under my makeup!

 

If you want to read about more of my K Beauty favourites check out Part 1 and Part 2! Let me know if you have tried any of these products or what your favourite K Beauty product is!

 

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It’s been ages since my last K Beauty favourites post and I have another bunch of products I’ve been loving so here’s round two! 

 

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner is a light, hydrating and refreshing toner that helps prepare the skin for optimal absorption of products. It contains fermented 100% Korean-produced black rice extracts which have anti-inflammatory and brightening effects as well as beta-glucan which provides hydration and it comes in a huge 300ml bottle which has been taking me ages to get through but I’m not bored of it yet! A simple but effective daily toner! Read more in my toner post here!

 

Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner* is another, you guessed it, lightweight, hydrating and refreshing toner! That is what K beauty is known for so no surprise those will be the words of the day in this blog post! This one contains yam root extract to replenish skin moisture to keep skin supple along with vegan milk complex (derived from oat, rice, coconut and other plant-based ingredients) and lipid water to strengthen the skin barrier. It feels really gentle, has a milky consistency and helps hydrate my skin!

 

Moving onto some essences/serums now and in all honestly, I don’t notice a huge difference in the effects of these three but they all work well and I enjoy using them! They are all unscented, absorb quickly, provide my skin with hydration and support it, and keep it soft and supple! 

 

 

 

The Jumiso Snail Mucin 95 + Peptide Facial Essence* is infused with 95% snail mucin and five kinds of peptides to boost skin elasticity and repair cell damage as well as panthenol and allantoin to sooth and hydrate. It’s got that classic sticky, “snail” texture and again, it’s suitable for sensitive skin. This comes in a huge 140ml bottle so I tend to use this on my chest and decolletage area too! 

 

The Vegreen Nature Mucin Serum* is a non-snail mucin serum containing mucin from wild yam, panthenol, peptides and ceramides. It helps with skin elasticity and moisture as well as protecting and repairing damaged skin. The Vegreen Skin Barrier Reishi Serum* is formulated with 3 types of mushrooms - Reishi to strengthens the skin barrier; Chaga - an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging extract which protects the skin from sun damage; and Tremella Fuciformis Extract which helps enhance skin elasticity, and plump and smooth fine lines. It also contains probiotics which maintain the skin's microbiome to reduce skin sensitivity. 

 

Both Vegreen serums have more watery textures and I will usually take one of them with me when I am packing light and going on a trip as they work so well in both my AM and PM routine (and are in smaller bottles than the Jumiso - the big bottle is all I have left!).

 

K beauty sunscreens are in a league of their own and I can’t recommend the next three products enough if you need a new SPF! They all feel lightweight and absorb quickly into the skin leaving no white cast (I have fair skin for reference!) and sit beautifully under makeup with no pilling! They protect my skin so well and I haven’t got burnt on my face while using them! 

 

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ is a chemical sunscreen containing niacinamide, rice extract and grain-derived probiotics to help keep skin supple and hydrated.

 

My most recent SPF favourite find and the one I took to Mexico in March with me – the Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++. Again, this is a chemical sunscreen containing mung bean extract to soothe irritation, along with bio-hyaluronic acid to boost skin moisture.  

 

Aside from having a cool purple tint that helps to neutralise yellow undertones, the Isntree Purple Protector Onion Newpair Sunscreen SPF40 PA+++* is another chemical sunscreen that contains 5% red onion extract, allantoin and heartleaf extract to hydrate and soothe irritated skin. Read more in my best beauty discoveries of 2023!

 

I generally find K Beauty products very affordable and there are always offers on the likes of Stylevana, StyleKorean and YesStyle (use my code DANIELLESBB5 for up to 5% off)! Don’t forget, you can read my last K Beauty post here!

 

Let me know if you’ve tried any of these and what you thought or let me know what K Beauty products I need to try next!

 

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Danielle xx

 

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