Addict

I’ve been adding things I want to my basket on Yesstyle for a few weeks now, just as and when I think about it. I’ve got no real intention to buy it all, at least not in one go, but somehow, I’ve found myself being the wrong side of $200 worth of Korean beauty products.

I thought I’d outline them here. Just because.

COSRX - Clear Fit Blemish Cushion SPF47 in #21 Bright Beige
I’ve heard such good things about this cushion. For those that don’t know, Asia seems to do liquid foundations in a compact form, so the product is soaked into a sponge inside the compact and you then use the puff to apply. This cushion is skincare and make up combined, and specifically designed with acne prone skin in mind to not only cover, but also treat. It contains Centella extract and niacinimide, both of which I hear are great for acne prone skin. It’s not cheap at just over $25, but it comes so highly recommended by some of my favourite Asian beauty bloggers that I have to try it out.

Missha - M Magic Cushion Cover SPF50+ in #21
I’ve tried the Missha M Perfect Cover BB cream before, and still use it in the summer. For over half the price of the COSRX cushion, I’m just intrigued as to what another cushion will be like.

Yousha - Cushion Foundation Case
I was watching old Gothamista videos today, and found one where she makes her own cushion using the Bourgois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation and various serums to create her own skincare make up. I think this sounds like an excellent idea! I need an empty cushion to do this, and for less than $5, this one will do.

Heimish - All Clean Balm
This is a balm cleanser, something that I’m really keen to try. As far as I can gather, it’s a balm that melts in the hands to form a oil, which then emulsifies with water. I’m intrigued as to whether balms will be better than oil cleanser, as at the moment, I am pretty sold on using oil cleanser for the rest of my life. I was weighing up between the Clean It Zero and this one, but opted for this one in the end as I’ve heard a few people say that the Clean It Zero can sting the eyes a little. Rumour is that the people who make Heimish used to work for Clean It Zero and basically made the All Clean Balm to solve those sorts of issues.

COSRX - Low PH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
This seems to be the go to gel cleanser for most of my favourite beauty bloggers. I like my Simple and Garnier gel cleansers but why not see what the Asian brands are like.

Klairs - Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop
This is probably the product that I’m most desperate to try. Vitamin C is supposed to be SO good for fading acne marks, and I have so many marks to fade. I did quite a lot of research into which Vitamin C serum to go for, and this one seemed to be the best. The only thing to take into account is the faff that comes with Vitamin C serums in general, which is that they can oxidise. So you’re supposed to keep them stored out of sunlight, and preferably somewhere cool. So, the fridge then.

Labiotte - Chateau Labiotte Wine Lip Tint in #CR01 Rose Coral and #CR02 Sauternes Coral
This is just a little but if fun. It’s a lip tint, that looks like a little bottle of wine. It's got good reviews too, so for the price, why not.

COSRX - Acne Pimple Patch
I’ve heard these are a game changer when it comes to break outs. They’re little stickers that you pop over a spot and it protects, heals and hides them all in one. You can even wear make up over them.

COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Snail goo is supposed to be great for your skin. It heals acne, fades scars and hyper pigmentation, is anti aging and just generally fab all round. This was always my favoured snail product to try, but CosRX just don’t seem to exist on amazon, so I’ve had to make do with Nature Republic and Benton instead, both of which  I’ve really loved.  Still want try this one though.

COSRX - Centella Blemish Cream
I was looking for a spot treatment that contained Centella. I found this one, it was by COSRX, and the reviews were good. I haven’t really heard much more about it, and it wasn’t a product that I hunted out so much so that I came across it, but the alternative is the Teca Cream by Wishtrend, and those reviews were not so positive.

Etude House - Sunprise Must Daily Lotion SPF50
Step 10 of the 10 Step Korean Skincare Routine is sunscreen. I cannot imagine putting sunscreen on my face voluntarily every day. Maybe korean sunscreens will be less sunscreenish than British ones.


This has ended up being a really long post. I thought I’d be done by midnight. LOL.