11 Apr 2022

New Korean Beauty Products [April – Week 1]

Given the sheer amount of Korean beauty products launching every month, it’s hard to keep up with what’s new in K-Beauty. To help you navigate the complex world of Korean Beauty, every week The Monodist breaks down the hottest beauty launches coming from Korea.

Isa Knox – LXNEW Vitamela Cream

Isa Knox launched “LXNEW Vitamela Cream“, a targeted treatment to reduce the appearance of both superficial and deep-set brown hyperpigmentation.

The new product helps reduce latent, superficial and deep-set brown hyperpigmentation through a complete step-by-step treatment that targets 4 different stages of the formation of brown hyperpigmentation: from tyrosinase inhibition (the enzyme responsible for melanin synthesis), to regulation of melanin synthesis, to inhibition of melanin transfer and antioxidant action. Through in-vivo tests, it was shown to reduce the appearance of both latent and superficial brown hyperpigmentation.

In addition, the product features a skin vitality complex (composed of 5 multivitamins, 4 antioxidant ingredients and collagen) to illuminate tired-looking skin and bring it back to life. “LXEW Vitamela Cream” also contains 12% nourishing and moisturising ingredients like Squalane and Panthenol, and provides comfortable moisture without stickiness.

Innisfree – Jeju Cherry Blossom Skin-Fit Tone-Up Cream SPF50+/PA++++

Innisfree announced the launch of “Jeju Cherry Blossom Skin-Fit Tone-Up Cream SPF50+/PA++++” which gives skin a natural cherry blossom tone and lightly adheres to the skin with a smooth moisturising formula.

The product contains Yoshino Cherry Leaf Extract aged at a low temperature in Jeju Lava Seawater for 3 weeks, providing skin with a brightening, revitilising and hydrating effect. In addition, the cream contains niacinamide to brighten skin tone, and can be worn without foundation as a lightweight base with a UV protection index of SPF50+/PA++++.

The lightweight and vivid skin fit pigment formula adheres to face like second-skin, creating a dewy, smooth and bright, cherry blossom-toned complexion without any imperfections. The skin-toned pink formula penetrates the skin to make it more dewy and lively, and provides a natural-looking tone-up effect suitable for any skin tone.

Mediheal – Suncare line

Global cosmetic brand Mediheal launched two new sunscreens with mild ingredients and a non-sticky formula: “Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++” and “Sebum Balancing Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++“.

The new “Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++” provides fresh relief to sensitive skin thanks to Mediheal’s proprietary ingredient Tea Tree Calming Biome™. “Sebum Balancing Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++” is a 100% mineral sunscreen that naturally brightens skin tone and regulates excess sebum production.

Both sunscreens provide a SPF50+/PA++++ protection, as well as protetion against blue light, and demonstrated a skin irritation index score of 0.00, making them suitable for sensitive skin.

They’re both clean beauty products that have been certified to be 100% Reef-Safe Ocean Friendly since they don’t contain ingredients that could potentially harm coral reefs and marine ecosystems (Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, and Avobenzone). Plus, the packaging was printed using Soy-Based Ink and received a FSC certification.

Mediheal – Tea Tree Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++

Mediheal – Sebum Balancing Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++

Ample:N – Blemi Shot Toning Sun Care SPF50+/PA++++

Ample:N launched “Blemi Shot Toning Sun Care SPF50+/PA++++” to protect skin against strong UV rays and brighten up skin tone in spring, when sun hits stronger than winter.

The new “Blemi Shot Toning Sun Care” is a triple functional sunscreen that besides providing a high UV protection of SPF50+/PA++++, also helps brighten skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The product was formulated with Ample:N’s proprietary UV-blocking technology that uses Zinc Oxide to block UV rays and infrared light. It’s a hybrid sunscreen that combines the benefits of organic and inorganic filters to protect skin from strong UV rays and external aggressors.

The sunscreen contains Ample:N’s patented ingredient Sea Buckthorn Extract, along with Niacinamide, a whitening functional ingredient, and a compound called “Mela Care” that makes skin more uniform and radiant.

The sunscreen boasts a soft lemon-coloured texture that naturally brightens up dark and dull-looking skin upon application.

“Blemi Shot Toning Sun Care SPF50+/PA++++” is a reef-safe sunscreen that doesn’t contain Oxybenzone or Octinosate and doesn’t harm coral reefs and marine ecosystems. Plus, the sunscreen comes in an eco-friendly packaging made using recycled plastic, FSC-certified recycled paper and Soy-Based Ink.

Nature Republic – By Flower Glass Dew Tint

Nature Republic announced the launch of “By Flower Glass Dew Tint“, a lip tint that smoothly adheres to the lips and makes them glossy like a Tanghulu.

“By Flower Glass Dew Tint” is a glassy glow lip tint that forms a juicy, syrup-like water film. The transparent juicy water film wraps around lips and provides buildable coverage and shine, making lips appear more vivid and attractive with every application. The lip tint also contains Manuka Honey Extract and Shine Essence Oil Complex to make lips hydrated and healthy.

“By Flower Glass Dew Tint” is available in 8 shades: #01 Love Red, #02 Bare Scarlet, #03 Romance Pink, #04 Berry Coral, #05 Peach Ending, #06 Rose Memory, #07 Pumpkin Brown and #08 Wine Crimson.