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Hwahae Consumer Beauty Awards 2021 (mid-year)
02 Aug 2021
Best K-Beauty, Korean Beauty Awards

Hwahae Consumer Beauty Awards 2021 (mid-year)

Discover the most trusted Korean beauty products of 2021, as voted by Korean consumers on HwaHae, the top beauty platform of the country.

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(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
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Hwahae, the most popular Korean beauty platform with over 10 million downloads (source), announced the winners of their renowned beauty awards for the first half of 2021.

What is Hwahae?

First launched in 2013, Hwahae quickly made its way into the Korean Beauty industry and attracted a cult following among consumers concerned about the safety of their beauty products.

The name HwaHae (‘화해’), comes from an abbreviated form of the Korean phrase ‘화장품을 해석하다’ (‘To analyse cosmetics’) True to this name, the app is designed to provide detailed information on the ingredients contained in cosmetics, while also allowing its users to leave unbiased reviews of the products they used.

The 2021 Hwahae Beauty Awards

Every year Hwahae hosts the Hwahae Beauty Awards to celebrate the most popular beauty products of the year. The event takes place twice a year (in June and November), and they’re based solely on reviews and ratings left by users of the platform.

For the first installment of their 2021 Beauty Awards, Hawhae collected and analysed 40,000 reviews left by users from November 2020 to April 2021 to identify the 43 most popular products of the past 6 months.

(Check out my coverage of the 2020 Hwahae Beauty Awards)

Suiskin - Green Sprout Vegan Toner

Best Skin / Toner:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Green Sprout Vegan Toner

SHOP
Dr.G - Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

Best Lotion / Emulsion:
🇰🇷 Dr.G – Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

SHOP
Round Lab - Mugwort Calming Serum

Best Essence / Ampoule / Serum:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Mugwort Calming Serum

SHOP
Dr.Orga - 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

Best Face Oil:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

SHOP
Mediheal - Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

Best Cream:
🇰🇷 Mediheal – Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

SHOP
AHC - Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

Best Eye Care:
🇰🇷 AHC – Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

SHOP
O!GETi - Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

Best Mist:
🇰🇷 O!GETi – Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

Best Gel:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

SHOP
Unpa - Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

Best Cleansing Foam:
🇰🇷 Unpa – Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

SHOP
Rovectin - Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

Best Cleansing Water:
🇰🇷 Rovectin – Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

SHOP
Stonebrick - Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

Best Cleansing Oil:
🇰🇷 Stonebrick – Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

SHOP
Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

Best Cleansing Lotion / Cream:
🇰🇷 Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

SHOP
Suiskin - Avobab Clean Soap

Best Cleansing Soap:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Avobab Clean Soap

SHOP
Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

Best Cleansing Wipes:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

SHOP
Aware - Clean Lip & Eye Remover

Best Lip And Eye Remover:
🇰🇷 Aware – Clean Lip & Eye Remover

SHOP
Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

Best Scrub / Peeling:
🇰🇷 Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

SHOP
JMSolution - ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
🇰🇷 JMSolution – ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

SHOP
All Natural - Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

Best Targeted Mask:
🇰🇷 All Natural – Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

SHOP
Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

Best Wash-Off Mask:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

SHOP
Medifoam - Trouble Cure

Best Face Patch:
🇰🇷 Medifoam – Trouble Cure

SHOP
Illiyoon - Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

Best Sunscreen:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++

SHOP
Age 20's - Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

Best Sunscreen Cushion / Compact:
🇰🇷 Age 20’s – Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

SHOP
Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+ PA+++

Best Makeup Base:
🇰🇷 Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+/PA+++

SHOP
Elizabeth Arden - Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

Best Foundation:
🇺🇸 Elizabeth Arden – Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

SHOP
Surebase - Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

Best Cushion Foundation:
🇰🇷 Surebase – Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

SHOP
Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

Best Powder / Compact:
🇰🇷 Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

SHOP
Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

Best Tone-Up Cream:
🇰🇷 Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

SHOP
Romand - Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette N02 Dry Violet

Best Eyeshadow:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette [#N02 Dry Violet]

SHOP
Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

Best Mascara / Fixer:
🇰🇷 Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

SHOP
Vivelab - Vital Rich Essence

Best Eyelash Treatment:
🇰🇷 Vivelab – Vital Rich Essence

SHOP
Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

Best Lip Tint:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

SHOP
Torriden - Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

Best Lip Care / Lip Balm:
🇰🇷 Torriden – Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

SHOP
Duft&Doft - Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

Best Body Wash:
🇰🇷 Duft&Doft – Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

SHOP
Bellamonster - Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

Best Body Lotion:
🇰🇷 Bellamonster – Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

SHOP
Cetaphil - Soothing Gel Cream

Best Body Cream/ Gel:
🇺🇸 Cetaphil – Soothing Gel Cream

SHOP
Illiyoon - Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

Best Feminine Wash:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

Best Shampoo:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

SHOP
Nard - Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

Best Hair Conditioner / Treatment / Mask:
🇰🇷 Nard – Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

SHOP
Ryo - 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

Best Hair Essence / Oil:
🇰🇷 Ryo – 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

Best Cleanser for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

SHOP
Cicago - Vegan Family Lotion

Best Lotion for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Cicago – Vegan Family Lotion

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

Best Cream / Gel for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

SHOP
Fleef - Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

Best All-In-One For Men:
🇰🇷 Fleef – Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

SHOP

Source: Hwahae App
Translation: © 2021 Odile Monod
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🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Raise your hand if you ever read an online comment that sounded something like: "I always get sunburn whenever I wear an Asian sunscreen outside, these sunscreens are a scam!" When Asian beauty started to gain popularity outside of Asia, many people fell head over heels for the lightweight, comfortable formulas of Asian sunscreens... but not many seem to know about the difference between outdoors sunscreens and daily sunscreens in Asian beauty. This distinction actually exists in Western sunscreens as well, but it's more widespread in Asian beauty because of the characteristics of its market. Despite what you might perceive from looking at the online skincare community, the average Western consumer only wears sunscreen when they go to the beach, hence the vast majority of sunscreens available in the West are already designed for outdoor use. However, in many Asian countries wearing sunscreen everyday is nothing out of the ordinary and this led to a high demand for lightweight sunscreen formulas that could be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town etc). Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. So if you're looking for a sunscreen suitable for that use, you'd better look for an 'outdoor sunscreen'. 'Outdoor sunscreens' are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity. In my latest video I talk about how to recognise an outdoor sunscreen from a daily sunscreen and I also share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens for both categories.  And for lovers of mineral sunscreens, don't worry I didn't forget about you! A new video on my favourite Korean mineral sunscreen is coming to your screens at the beginning of next week so watch this space! [link in bio] #koreanskincare #rasianbeauty #sunscreens #abcommunity #skincarecoreana #cosmeticacoreana #선크림추천 #톤업크림 #선크림 #올리브영 #올리브영추천
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Raise your hand if you ever read an online comment that sounded something like: "I always get sunburn whenever I wear an Asian sunscreen outside, these sunscreens are a scam!" When Asian beauty started to gain popularity outside of Asia, many people fell head over heels for the lightweight, comfortable formulas of Asian sunscreens... but not many seem to know about the difference between outdoors sunscreens and daily sunscreens in Asian beauty. This distinction actually exists in Western sunscreens as well, but it's more widespread in Asian beauty because of the characteristics of its market. Despite what you might perceive from looking at the online skincare community, the average Western consumer only wears sunscreen when they go to the beach, hence the vast majority of sunscreens available in the West are already designed for outdoor use. However, in many Asian countries wearing sunscreen everyday is nothing out of the ordinary and this led to a high demand for lightweight sunscreen formulas that could be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town etc). Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. So if you're looking for a sunscreen suitable for that use, you'd better look for an 'outdoor sunscreen'. 'Outdoor sunscreens' are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity. In my latest video I talk about how to recognise an outdoor sunscreen from a daily sunscreen and I also share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens for both categories.  And for lovers of mineral sunscreens, don't worry I didn't forget about you! A new video on my favourite Korean mineral sunscreen is coming to your screens at the beginning of next week so watch this space! [link in bio] #koreanskincare #rasianbeauty #sunscreens #abcommunity #skincarecoreana #cosmeticacoreana #선크림추천 #톤업크림 #선크림 #올리브영 #올리브영추천
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Hwahae, the most popular Korean beauty platform with over 10 million downloads (source), announced the winners of their renowned beauty awards for the first half of 2021.

What is Hwahae?

First launched in 2013, Hwahae quickly made its way into the Korean Beauty industry and attracted a cult following among consumers concerned about the safety of their beauty products.

The name HwaHae (‘화해’), comes from an abbreviated form of the Korean phrase ‘화장품을 해석하다’ (‘To analyse cosmetics’) True to this name, the app is designed to provide detailed information on the ingredients contained in cosmetics, while also allowing its users to leave unbiased reviews of the products they used.

The 2021 Hwahae Beauty Awards

Every year Hwahae hosts the Hwahae Beauty Awards to celebrate the most popular beauty products of the year. The event takes place twice a year (in June and November), and they’re based solely on reviews and ratings left by users of the platform.

For the first installment of their 2021 Beauty Awards, Hawhae collected and analysed 40,000 reviews left by users from November 2020 to April 2021 to identify the 43 most popular products of the past 6 months.

(Check out my coverage of the 2020 Hwahae Beauty Awards)

Suiskin - Green Sprout Vegan Toner

Best Skin / Toner:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Green Sprout Vegan Toner

SHOP
Dr.G - Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

Best Lotion / Emulsion:
🇰🇷 Dr.G – Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

SHOP
Round Lab - Mugwort Calming Serum

Best Essence / Ampoule / Serum:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Mugwort Calming Serum

SHOP
Dr.Orga - 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

Best Face Oil:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

SHOP
Mediheal - Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

Best Cream:
🇰🇷 Mediheal – Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

SHOP
AHC - Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

Best Eye Care:
🇰🇷 AHC – Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

SHOP
O!GETi - Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

Best Mist:
🇰🇷 O!GETi – Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

Best Gel:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

SHOP
Unpa - Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

Best Cleansing Foam:
🇰🇷 Unpa – Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

SHOP
Rovectin - Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

Best Cleansing Water:
🇰🇷 Rovectin – Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

SHOP
Stonebrick - Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

Best Cleansing Oil:
🇰🇷 Stonebrick – Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

SHOP
Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

Best Cleansing Lotion / Cream:
🇰🇷 Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

SHOP
Suiskin - Avobab Clean Soap

Best Cleansing Soap:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Avobab Clean Soap

SHOP
Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

Best Cleansing Wipes:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

SHOP
Aware - Clean Lip & Eye Remover

Best Lip And Eye Remover:
🇰🇷 Aware – Clean Lip & Eye Remover

SHOP
Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

Best Scrub / Peeling:
🇰🇷 Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

SHOP
JMSolution - ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
🇰🇷 JMSolution – ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

SHOP
All Natural - Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

Best Targeted Mask:
🇰🇷 All Natural – Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

SHOP
Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

Best Wash-Off Mask:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

SHOP
Medifoam - Trouble Cure

Best Face Patch:
🇰🇷 Medifoam – Trouble Cure

SHOP
Illiyoon - Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

Best Sunscreen:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++

SHOP
Age 20's - Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

Best Sunscreen Cushion / Compact:
🇰🇷 Age 20’s – Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

SHOP
Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+ PA+++

Best Makeup Base:
🇰🇷 Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+/PA+++

SHOP
Elizabeth Arden - Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

Best Foundation:
🇺🇸 Elizabeth Arden – Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

SHOP
Surebase - Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

Best Cushion Foundation:
🇰🇷 Surebase – Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

SHOP
Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

Best Powder / Compact:
🇰🇷 Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

SHOP
Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

Best Tone-Up Cream:
🇰🇷 Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

SHOP
Romand - Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette N02 Dry Violet

Best Eyeshadow:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette [#N02 Dry Violet]

SHOP
Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

Best Mascara / Fixer:
🇰🇷 Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

SHOP
Vivelab - Vital Rich Essence

Best Eyelash Treatment:
🇰🇷 Vivelab – Vital Rich Essence

SHOP
Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

Best Lip Tint:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

SHOP
Torriden - Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

Best Lip Care / Lip Balm:
🇰🇷 Torriden – Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

SHOP
Duft&Doft - Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

Best Body Wash:
🇰🇷 Duft&Doft – Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

SHOP
Bellamonster - Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

Best Body Lotion:
🇰🇷 Bellamonster – Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

SHOP
Cetaphil - Soothing Gel Cream

Best Body Cream/ Gel:
🇺🇸 Cetaphil – Soothing Gel Cream

SHOP
Illiyoon - Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

Best Feminine Wash:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

Best Shampoo:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

SHOP
Nard - Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

Best Hair Conditioner / Treatment / Mask:
🇰🇷 Nard – Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

SHOP
Ryo - 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

Best Hair Essence / Oil:
🇰🇷 Ryo – 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

Best Cleanser for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

SHOP
Cicago - Vegan Family Lotion

Best Lotion for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Cicago – Vegan Family Lotion

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

Best Cream / Gel for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

SHOP
Fleef - Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

Best All-In-One For Men:
🇰🇷 Fleef – Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

SHOP

Source: Hwahae App
Translation: © 2021 Odile Monod
Disclaimer: The list above contains a combination of affiliate and non-affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of my affiliate links, I will earn a small commission (paid by third party companies, not you). Commissions help fund the content production of the Monodist. For more information on my affiliate policy please refer to my About page. 

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🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
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Hwahae, the most popular Korean beauty platform with over 10 million downloads (source), announced the winners of their renowned beauty awards for the first half of 2021.

What is Hwahae?

First launched in 2013, Hwahae quickly made its way into the Korean Beauty industry and attracted a cult following among consumers concerned about the safety of their beauty products.

The name HwaHae (‘화해’), comes from an abbreviated form of the Korean phrase ‘화장품을 해석하다’ (‘To analyse cosmetics’) True to this name, the app is designed to provide detailed information on the ingredients contained in cosmetics, while also allowing its users to leave unbiased reviews of the products they used.

The 2021 Hwahae Beauty Awards

Every year Hwahae hosts the Hwahae Beauty Awards to celebrate the most popular beauty products of the year. The event takes place twice a year (in June and November), and they’re based solely on reviews and ratings left by users of the platform.

For the first installment of their 2021 Beauty Awards, Hawhae collected and analysed 40,000 reviews left by users from November 2020 to April 2021 to identify the 43 most popular products of the past 6 months.

(Check out my coverage of the 2020 Hwahae Beauty Awards)

Suiskin - Green Sprout Vegan Toner

Best Skin / Toner:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Green Sprout Vegan Toner

SHOP
Dr.G - Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

Best Lotion / Emulsion:
🇰🇷 Dr.G – Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

SHOP
Round Lab - Mugwort Calming Serum

Best Essence / Ampoule / Serum:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Mugwort Calming Serum

SHOP
Dr.Orga - 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

Best Face Oil:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

SHOP
Mediheal - Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

Best Cream:
🇰🇷 Mediheal – Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

SHOP
AHC - Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

Best Eye Care:
🇰🇷 AHC – Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

SHOP
O!GETi - Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

Best Mist:
🇰🇷 O!GETi – Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

Best Gel:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

SHOP
Unpa - Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

Best Cleansing Foam:
🇰🇷 Unpa – Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

SHOP
Rovectin - Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

Best Cleansing Water:
🇰🇷 Rovectin – Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

SHOP
Stonebrick - Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

Best Cleansing Oil:
🇰🇷 Stonebrick – Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

SHOP
Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

Best Cleansing Lotion / Cream:
🇰🇷 Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

SHOP
Suiskin - Avobab Clean Soap

Best Cleansing Soap:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Avobab Clean Soap

SHOP
Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

Best Cleansing Wipes:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

SHOP
Aware - Clean Lip & Eye Remover

Best Lip And Eye Remover:
🇰🇷 Aware – Clean Lip & Eye Remover

SHOP
Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

Best Scrub / Peeling:
🇰🇷 Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

SHOP
JMSolution - ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
🇰🇷 JMSolution – ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

SHOP
All Natural - Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

Best Targeted Mask:
🇰🇷 All Natural – Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

SHOP
Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

Best Wash-Off Mask:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

SHOP
Medifoam - Trouble Cure

Best Face Patch:
🇰🇷 Medifoam – Trouble Cure

SHOP
Illiyoon - Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

Best Sunscreen:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++

SHOP
Age 20's - Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

Best Sunscreen Cushion / Compact:
🇰🇷 Age 20’s – Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

SHOP
Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+ PA+++

Best Makeup Base:
🇰🇷 Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+/PA+++

SHOP
Elizabeth Arden - Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

Best Foundation:
🇺🇸 Elizabeth Arden – Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

SHOP
Surebase - Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

Best Cushion Foundation:
🇰🇷 Surebase – Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

SHOP
Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

Best Powder / Compact:
🇰🇷 Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

SHOP
Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

Best Tone-Up Cream:
🇰🇷 Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

SHOP
Romand - Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette N02 Dry Violet

Best Eyeshadow:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette [#N02 Dry Violet]

SHOP
Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

Best Mascara / Fixer:
🇰🇷 Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

SHOP
Vivelab - Vital Rich Essence

Best Eyelash Treatment:
🇰🇷 Vivelab – Vital Rich Essence

SHOP
Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

Best Lip Tint:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

SHOP
Torriden - Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

Best Lip Care / Lip Balm:
🇰🇷 Torriden – Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

SHOP
Duft&Doft - Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

Best Body Wash:
🇰🇷 Duft&Doft – Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

SHOP
Bellamonster - Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

Best Body Lotion:
🇰🇷 Bellamonster – Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

SHOP
Cetaphil - Soothing Gel Cream

Best Body Cream/ Gel:
🇺🇸 Cetaphil – Soothing Gel Cream

SHOP
Illiyoon - Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

Best Feminine Wash:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

Best Shampoo:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

SHOP
Nard - Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

Best Hair Conditioner / Treatment / Mask:
🇰🇷 Nard – Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

SHOP
Ryo - 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

Best Hair Essence / Oil:
🇰🇷 Ryo – 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

Best Cleanser for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

SHOP
Cicago - Vegan Family Lotion

Best Lotion for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Cicago – Vegan Family Lotion

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

Best Cream / Gel for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

SHOP
Fleef - Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

Best All-In-One For Men:
🇰🇷 Fleef – Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

SHOP

Source: Hwahae App
Translation: © 2021 Odile Monod
Disclaimer: The list above contains a combination of affiliate and non-affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of my affiliate links, I will earn a small commission (paid by third party companies, not you). Commissions help fund the content production of the Monodist. For more information on my affiliate policy please refer to my About page. 

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🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
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Hwahae, the most popular Korean beauty platform with over 10 million downloads (source), announced the winners of their renowned beauty awards for the first half of 2021.

What is Hwahae?

First launched in 2013, Hwahae quickly made its way into the Korean Beauty industry and attracted a cult following among consumers concerned about the safety of their beauty products.

The name HwaHae (‘화해’), comes from an abbreviated form of the Korean phrase ‘화장품을 해석하다’ (‘To analyse cosmetics’) True to this name, the app is designed to provide detailed information on the ingredients contained in cosmetics, while also allowing its users to leave unbiased reviews of the products they used.

The 2021 Hwahae Beauty Awards

Every year Hwahae hosts the Hwahae Beauty Awards to celebrate the most popular beauty products of the year. The event takes place twice a year (in June and November), and they’re based solely on reviews and ratings left by users of the platform.

For the first installment of their 2021 Beauty Awards, Hawhae collected and analysed 40,000 reviews left by users from November 2020 to April 2021 to identify the 43 most popular products of the past 6 months.

(Check out my coverage of the 2020 Hwahae Beauty Awards)

Suiskin - Green Sprout Vegan Toner

Best Skin / Toner:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Green Sprout Vegan Toner

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Dr.G - Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

Best Lotion / Emulsion:
🇰🇷 Dr.G – Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

SHOP
Round Lab - Mugwort Calming Serum

Best Essence / Ampoule / Serum:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Mugwort Calming Serum

SHOP
Dr.Orga - 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

Best Face Oil:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

SHOP
Mediheal - Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

Best Cream:
🇰🇷 Mediheal – Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

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AHC - Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

Best Eye Care:
🇰🇷 AHC – Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

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O!GETi - Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

Best Mist:
🇰🇷 O!GETi – Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

Best Gel:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

SHOP
Unpa - Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

Best Cleansing Foam:
🇰🇷 Unpa – Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

SHOP
Rovectin - Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

Best Cleansing Water:
🇰🇷 Rovectin – Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

SHOP
Stonebrick - Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

Best Cleansing Oil:
🇰🇷 Stonebrick – Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

SHOP
Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

Best Cleansing Lotion / Cream:
🇰🇷 Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

SHOP
Suiskin - Avobab Clean Soap

Best Cleansing Soap:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Avobab Clean Soap

SHOP
Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

Best Cleansing Wipes:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

SHOP
Aware - Clean Lip & Eye Remover

Best Lip And Eye Remover:
🇰🇷 Aware – Clean Lip & Eye Remover

SHOP
Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

Best Scrub / Peeling:
🇰🇷 Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

SHOP
JMSolution - ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
🇰🇷 JMSolution – ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

SHOP
All Natural - Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

Best Targeted Mask:
🇰🇷 All Natural – Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

SHOP
Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

Best Wash-Off Mask:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

SHOP
Medifoam - Trouble Cure

Best Face Patch:
🇰🇷 Medifoam – Trouble Cure

SHOP
Illiyoon - Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

Best Sunscreen:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++

SHOP
Age 20's - Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

Best Sunscreen Cushion / Compact:
🇰🇷 Age 20’s – Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

SHOP
Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+ PA+++

Best Makeup Base:
🇰🇷 Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+/PA+++

SHOP
Elizabeth Arden - Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

Best Foundation:
🇺🇸 Elizabeth Arden – Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

SHOP
Surebase - Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

Best Cushion Foundation:
🇰🇷 Surebase – Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

SHOP
Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

Best Powder / Compact:
🇰🇷 Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

SHOP
Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

Best Tone-Up Cream:
🇰🇷 Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

SHOP
Romand - Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette N02 Dry Violet

Best Eyeshadow:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette [#N02 Dry Violet]

SHOP
Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

Best Mascara / Fixer:
🇰🇷 Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

SHOP
Vivelab - Vital Rich Essence

Best Eyelash Treatment:
🇰🇷 Vivelab – Vital Rich Essence

SHOP
Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

Best Lip Tint:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

SHOP
Torriden - Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

Best Lip Care / Lip Balm:
🇰🇷 Torriden – Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

SHOP
Duft&Doft - Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

Best Body Wash:
🇰🇷 Duft&Doft – Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

SHOP
Bellamonster - Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

Best Body Lotion:
🇰🇷 Bellamonster – Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

SHOP
Cetaphil - Soothing Gel Cream

Best Body Cream/ Gel:
🇺🇸 Cetaphil – Soothing Gel Cream

SHOP
Illiyoon - Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

Best Feminine Wash:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

Best Shampoo:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

SHOP
Nard - Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

Best Hair Conditioner / Treatment / Mask:
🇰🇷 Nard – Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

SHOP
Ryo - 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

Best Hair Essence / Oil:
🇰🇷 Ryo – 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

Best Cleanser for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

SHOP
Cicago - Vegan Family Lotion

Best Lotion for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Cicago – Vegan Family Lotion

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

Best Cream / Gel for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

SHOP
Fleef - Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

Best All-In-One For Men:
🇰🇷 Fleef – Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

SHOP

Source: Hwahae App
Translation: © 2021 Odile Monod
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(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
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Hwahae, the most popular Korean beauty platform with over 10 million downloads (source), announced the winners of their renowned beauty awards for the first half of 2021.

What is Hwahae?

First launched in 2013, Hwahae quickly made its way into the Korean Beauty industry and attracted a cult following among consumers concerned about the safety of their beauty products.

The name HwaHae (‘화해’), comes from an abbreviated form of the Korean phrase ‘화장품을 해석하다’ (‘To analyse cosmetics’) True to this name, the app is designed to provide detailed information on the ingredients contained in cosmetics, while also allowing its users to leave unbiased reviews of the products they used.

The 2021 Hwahae Beauty Awards

Every year Hwahae hosts the Hwahae Beauty Awards to celebrate the most popular beauty products of the year. The event takes place twice a year (in June and November), and they’re based solely on reviews and ratings left by users of the platform.

For the first installment of their 2021 Beauty Awards, Hawhae collected and analysed 40,000 reviews left by users from November 2020 to April 2021 to identify the 43 most popular products of the past 6 months.

(Check out my coverage of the 2020 Hwahae Beauty Awards)

Suiskin - Green Sprout Vegan Toner

Best Skin / Toner:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Green Sprout Vegan Toner

SHOP
Dr.G - Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

Best Lotion / Emulsion:
🇰🇷 Dr.G – Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

SHOP
Round Lab - Mugwort Calming Serum

Best Essence / Ampoule / Serum:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Mugwort Calming Serum

SHOP
Dr.Orga - 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

Best Face Oil:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

SHOP
Mediheal - Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

Best Cream:
🇰🇷 Mediheal – Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

SHOP
AHC - Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

Best Eye Care:
🇰🇷 AHC – Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

SHOP
O!GETi - Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

Best Mist:
🇰🇷 O!GETi – Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

Best Gel:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

SHOP
Unpa - Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

Best Cleansing Foam:
🇰🇷 Unpa – Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

SHOP
Rovectin - Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

Best Cleansing Water:
🇰🇷 Rovectin – Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

SHOP
Stonebrick - Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

Best Cleansing Oil:
🇰🇷 Stonebrick – Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

SHOP
Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

Best Cleansing Lotion / Cream:
🇰🇷 Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

SHOP
Suiskin - Avobab Clean Soap

Best Cleansing Soap:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Avobab Clean Soap

SHOP
Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

Best Cleansing Wipes:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

SHOP
Aware - Clean Lip & Eye Remover

Best Lip And Eye Remover:
🇰🇷 Aware – Clean Lip & Eye Remover

SHOP
Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

Best Scrub / Peeling:
🇰🇷 Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

SHOP
JMSolution - ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
🇰🇷 JMSolution – ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

SHOP
All Natural - Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

Best Targeted Mask:
🇰🇷 All Natural – Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

SHOP
Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

Best Wash-Off Mask:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

SHOP
Medifoam - Trouble Cure

Best Face Patch:
🇰🇷 Medifoam – Trouble Cure

SHOP
Illiyoon - Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

Best Sunscreen:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++

SHOP
Age 20's - Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

Best Sunscreen Cushion / Compact:
🇰🇷 Age 20’s – Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

SHOP
Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+ PA+++

Best Makeup Base:
🇰🇷 Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+/PA+++

SHOP
Elizabeth Arden - Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

Best Foundation:
🇺🇸 Elizabeth Arden – Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

SHOP
Surebase - Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

Best Cushion Foundation:
🇰🇷 Surebase – Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

SHOP
Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

Best Powder / Compact:
🇰🇷 Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

SHOP
Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

Best Tone-Up Cream:
🇰🇷 Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

SHOP
Romand - Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette N02 Dry Violet

Best Eyeshadow:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette [#N02 Dry Violet]

SHOP
Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

Best Mascara / Fixer:
🇰🇷 Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

SHOP
Vivelab - Vital Rich Essence

Best Eyelash Treatment:
🇰🇷 Vivelab – Vital Rich Essence

SHOP
Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

Best Lip Tint:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

SHOP
Torriden - Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

Best Lip Care / Lip Balm:
🇰🇷 Torriden – Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

SHOP
Duft&Doft - Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

Best Body Wash:
🇰🇷 Duft&Doft – Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

SHOP
Bellamonster - Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

Best Body Lotion:
🇰🇷 Bellamonster – Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

SHOP
Cetaphil - Soothing Gel Cream

Best Body Cream/ Gel:
🇺🇸 Cetaphil – Soothing Gel Cream

SHOP
Illiyoon - Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

Best Feminine Wash:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

Best Shampoo:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

SHOP
Nard - Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

Best Hair Conditioner / Treatment / Mask:
🇰🇷 Nard – Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

SHOP
Ryo - 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

Best Hair Essence / Oil:
🇰🇷 Ryo – 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

Best Cleanser for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

SHOP
Cicago - Vegan Family Lotion

Best Lotion for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Cicago – Vegan Family Lotion

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

Best Cream / Gel for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

SHOP
Fleef - Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

Best All-In-One For Men:
🇰🇷 Fleef – Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

SHOP

Source: Hwahae App
Translation: © 2021 Odile Monod
Disclaimer: The list above contains a combination of affiliate and non-affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of my affiliate links, I will earn a small commission (paid by third party companies, not you). Commissions help fund the content production of the Monodist. For more information on my affiliate policy please refer to my About page. 

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🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Raise your hand if you ever read an online comment that sounded something like: "I always get sunburn whenever I wear an Asian sunscreen outside, these sunscreens are a scam!" When Asian beauty started to gain popularity outside of Asia, many people fell head over heels for the lightweight, comfortable formulas of Asian sunscreens... but not many seem to know about the difference between outdoors sunscreens and daily sunscreens in Asian beauty. This distinction actually exists in Western sunscreens as well, but it's more widespread in Asian beauty because of the characteristics of its market. Despite what you might perceive from looking at the online skincare community, the average Western consumer only wears sunscreen when they go to the beach, hence the vast majority of sunscreens available in the West are already designed for outdoor use. However, in many Asian countries wearing sunscreen everyday is nothing out of the ordinary and this led to a high demand for lightweight sunscreen formulas that could be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town etc). Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. So if you're looking for a sunscreen suitable for that use, you'd better look for an 'outdoor sunscreen'. 'Outdoor sunscreens' are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity. In my latest video I talk about how to recognise an outdoor sunscreen from a daily sunscreen and I also share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens for both categories.  And for lovers of mineral sunscreens, don't worry I didn't forget about you! A new video on my favourite Korean mineral sunscreen is coming to your screens at the beginning of next week so watch this space! [link in bio] #koreanskincare #rasianbeauty #sunscreens #abcommunity #skincarecoreana #cosmeticacoreana #선크림추천 #톤업크림 #선크림 #올리브영 #올리브영추천
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Raise your hand if you ever read an online comment that sounded something like: "I always get sunburn whenever I wear an Asian sunscreen outside, these sunscreens are a scam!" When Asian beauty started to gain popularity outside of Asia, many people fell head over heels for the lightweight, comfortable formulas of Asian sunscreens... but not many seem to know about the difference between outdoors sunscreens and daily sunscreens in Asian beauty. This distinction actually exists in Western sunscreens as well, but it's more widespread in Asian beauty because of the characteristics of its market. Despite what you might perceive from looking at the online skincare community, the average Western consumer only wears sunscreen when they go to the beach, hence the vast majority of sunscreens available in the West are already designed for outdoor use. However, in many Asian countries wearing sunscreen everyday is nothing out of the ordinary and this led to a high demand for lightweight sunscreen formulas that could be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town etc). Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. So if you're looking for a sunscreen suitable for that use, you'd better look for an 'outdoor sunscreen'. 'Outdoor sunscreens' are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity. In my latest video I talk about how to recognise an outdoor sunscreen from a daily sunscreen and I also share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens for both categories.  And for lovers of mineral sunscreens, don't worry I didn't forget about you! A new video on my favourite Korean mineral sunscreen is coming to your screens at the beginning of next week so watch this space! [link in bio] #koreanskincare #rasianbeauty #sunscreens #abcommunity #skincarecoreana #cosmeticacoreana #선크림추천 #톤업크림 #선크림 #올리브영 #올리브영추천
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Hwahae, the most popular Korean beauty platform with over 10 million downloads (source), announced the winners of their renowned beauty awards for the first half of 2021.

What is Hwahae?

First launched in 2013, Hwahae quickly made its way into the Korean Beauty industry and attracted a cult following among consumers concerned about the safety of their beauty products.

The name HwaHae (‘화해’), comes from an abbreviated form of the Korean phrase ‘화장품을 해석하다’ (‘To analyse cosmetics’) True to this name, the app is designed to provide detailed information on the ingredients contained in cosmetics, while also allowing its users to leave unbiased reviews of the products they used.

The 2021 Hwahae Beauty Awards

Every year Hwahae hosts the Hwahae Beauty Awards to celebrate the most popular beauty products of the year. The event takes place twice a year (in June and November), and they’re based solely on reviews and ratings left by users of the platform.

For the first installment of their 2021 Beauty Awards, Hawhae collected and analysed 40,000 reviews left by users from November 2020 to April 2021 to identify the 43 most popular products of the past 6 months.

(Check out my coverage of the 2020 Hwahae Beauty Awards)

Suiskin - Green Sprout Vegan Toner

Best Skin / Toner:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Green Sprout Vegan Toner

SHOP
Dr.G - Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

Best Lotion / Emulsion:
🇰🇷 Dr.G – Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

SHOP
Round Lab - Mugwort Calming Serum

Best Essence / Ampoule / Serum:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Mugwort Calming Serum

SHOP
Dr.Orga - 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

Best Face Oil:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

SHOP
Mediheal - Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

Best Cream:
🇰🇷 Mediheal – Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

SHOP
AHC - Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

Best Eye Care:
🇰🇷 AHC – Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

SHOP
O!GETi - Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

Best Mist:
🇰🇷 O!GETi – Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

Best Gel:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

SHOP
Unpa - Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

Best Cleansing Foam:
🇰🇷 Unpa – Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

SHOP
Rovectin - Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

Best Cleansing Water:
🇰🇷 Rovectin – Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

SHOP
Stonebrick - Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

Best Cleansing Oil:
🇰🇷 Stonebrick – Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

SHOP
Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

Best Cleansing Lotion / Cream:
🇰🇷 Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

SHOP
Suiskin - Avobab Clean Soap

Best Cleansing Soap:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Avobab Clean Soap

SHOP
Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

Best Cleansing Wipes:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

SHOP
Aware - Clean Lip & Eye Remover

Best Lip And Eye Remover:
🇰🇷 Aware – Clean Lip & Eye Remover

SHOP
Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

Best Scrub / Peeling:
🇰🇷 Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

SHOP
JMSolution - ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
🇰🇷 JMSolution – ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

SHOP
All Natural - Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

Best Targeted Mask:
🇰🇷 All Natural – Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

SHOP
Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

Best Wash-Off Mask:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

SHOP
Medifoam - Trouble Cure

Best Face Patch:
🇰🇷 Medifoam – Trouble Cure

SHOP
Illiyoon - Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

Best Sunscreen:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++

SHOP
Age 20's - Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

Best Sunscreen Cushion / Compact:
🇰🇷 Age 20’s – Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

SHOP
Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+ PA+++

Best Makeup Base:
🇰🇷 Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+/PA+++

SHOP
Elizabeth Arden - Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

Best Foundation:
🇺🇸 Elizabeth Arden – Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

SHOP
Surebase - Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

Best Cushion Foundation:
🇰🇷 Surebase – Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

SHOP
Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

Best Powder / Compact:
🇰🇷 Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

SHOP
Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

Best Tone-Up Cream:
🇰🇷 Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

SHOP
Romand - Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette N02 Dry Violet

Best Eyeshadow:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette [#N02 Dry Violet]

SHOP
Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

Best Mascara / Fixer:
🇰🇷 Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

SHOP
Vivelab - Vital Rich Essence

Best Eyelash Treatment:
🇰🇷 Vivelab – Vital Rich Essence

SHOP
Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

Best Lip Tint:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

SHOP
Torriden - Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

Best Lip Care / Lip Balm:
🇰🇷 Torriden – Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

SHOP
Duft&Doft - Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

Best Body Wash:
🇰🇷 Duft&Doft – Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

SHOP
Bellamonster - Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

Best Body Lotion:
🇰🇷 Bellamonster – Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

SHOP
Cetaphil - Soothing Gel Cream

Best Body Cream/ Gel:
🇺🇸 Cetaphil – Soothing Gel Cream

SHOP
Illiyoon - Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

Best Feminine Wash:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

Best Shampoo:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

SHOP
Nard - Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

Best Hair Conditioner / Treatment / Mask:
🇰🇷 Nard – Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

SHOP
Ryo - 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

Best Hair Essence / Oil:
🇰🇷 Ryo – 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

Best Cleanser for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

SHOP
Cicago - Vegan Family Lotion

Best Lotion for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Cicago – Vegan Family Lotion

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

Best Cream / Gel for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

SHOP
Fleef - Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

Best All-In-One For Men:
🇰🇷 Fleef – Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

SHOP

Source: Hwahae App
Translation: © 2021 Odile Monod
Disclaimer: The list above contains a combination of affiliate and non-affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of my affiliate links, I will earn a small commission (paid by third party companies, not you). Commissions help fund the content production of the Monodist. For more information on my affiliate policy please refer to my About page. 

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🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
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Hwahae, the most popular Korean beauty platform with over 10 million downloads (source), announced the winners of their renowned beauty awards for the first half of 2021.

What is Hwahae?

First launched in 2013, Hwahae quickly made its way into the Korean Beauty industry and attracted a cult following among consumers concerned about the safety of their beauty products.

The name HwaHae (‘화해’), comes from an abbreviated form of the Korean phrase ‘화장품을 해석하다’ (‘To analyse cosmetics’) True to this name, the app is designed to provide detailed information on the ingredients contained in cosmetics, while also allowing its users to leave unbiased reviews of the products they used.

The 2021 Hwahae Beauty Awards

Every year Hwahae hosts the Hwahae Beauty Awards to celebrate the most popular beauty products of the year. The event takes place twice a year (in June and November), and they’re based solely on reviews and ratings left by users of the platform.

For the first installment of their 2021 Beauty Awards, Hawhae collected and analysed 40,000 reviews left by users from November 2020 to April 2021 to identify the 43 most popular products of the past 6 months.

(Check out my coverage of the 2020 Hwahae Beauty Awards)

Suiskin - Green Sprout Vegan Toner

Best Skin / Toner:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Green Sprout Vegan Toner

SHOP
Dr.G - Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

Best Lotion / Emulsion:
🇰🇷 Dr.G – Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

SHOP
Round Lab - Mugwort Calming Serum

Best Essence / Ampoule / Serum:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Mugwort Calming Serum

SHOP
Dr.Orga - 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

Best Face Oil:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

SHOP
Mediheal - Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

Best Cream:
🇰🇷 Mediheal – Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

SHOP
AHC - Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

Best Eye Care:
🇰🇷 AHC – Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

SHOP
O!GETi - Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

Best Mist:
🇰🇷 O!GETi – Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

Best Gel:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

SHOP
Unpa - Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

Best Cleansing Foam:
🇰🇷 Unpa – Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

SHOP
Rovectin - Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

Best Cleansing Water:
🇰🇷 Rovectin – Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

SHOP
Stonebrick - Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

Best Cleansing Oil:
🇰🇷 Stonebrick – Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

SHOP
Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

Best Cleansing Lotion / Cream:
🇰🇷 Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

SHOP
Suiskin - Avobab Clean Soap

Best Cleansing Soap:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Avobab Clean Soap

SHOP
Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

Best Cleansing Wipes:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

SHOP
Aware - Clean Lip & Eye Remover

Best Lip And Eye Remover:
🇰🇷 Aware – Clean Lip & Eye Remover

SHOP
Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

Best Scrub / Peeling:
🇰🇷 Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

SHOP
JMSolution - ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
🇰🇷 JMSolution – ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

SHOP
All Natural - Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

Best Targeted Mask:
🇰🇷 All Natural – Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad

SHOP
Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

Best Wash-Off Mask:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack

SHOP
Medifoam - Trouble Cure

Best Face Patch:
🇰🇷 Medifoam – Trouble Cure

SHOP
Illiyoon - Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

Best Sunscreen:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++

SHOP
Age 20's - Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

Best Sunscreen Cushion / Compact:
🇰🇷 Age 20’s – Long Protection Essence Sun Pact

SHOP
Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+ PA+++

Best Makeup Base:
🇰🇷 Giverny – Milchak Tonedation SPF50+/PA+++

SHOP
Elizabeth Arden - Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

Best Foundation:
🇺🇸 Elizabeth Arden – Flawless Finish Skincaring Liquid Foundation [#130W]

SHOP
Surebase - Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

Best Cushion Foundation:
🇰🇷 Surebase – Nudy Steady Cushion [#N1 Sincere Sara]

SHOP
Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

Best Powder / Compact:
🇰🇷 Innisfree – No-Sebum Mineral Powder

SHOP
Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

Best Tone-Up Cream:
🇰🇷 Espoir – Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+/PA++++

SHOP
Romand - Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette N02 Dry Violet

Best Eyeshadow:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition Better Than Eyes Palette [#N02 Dry Violet]

SHOP
Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

Best Mascara / Fixer:
🇰🇷 Romand – Han All Fix Mascara [#L01 Long Black]

SHOP
Vivelab - Vital Rich Essence

Best Eyelash Treatment:
🇰🇷 Vivelab – Vital Rich Essence

SHOP
Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

Best Lip Tint:
🇰🇷 Romand – Hanbok Edition See-Through Matte Tint [#10 Blush Purple]

SHOP
Torriden - Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

Best Lip Care / Lip Balm:
🇰🇷 Torriden – Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

SHOP
Duft&Doft - Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

Best Body Wash:
🇰🇷 Duft&Doft – Sophy Soapy Perfumed Body Wash

SHOP
Bellamonster - Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

Best Body Lotion:
🇰🇷 Bellamonster – Derma Solution Moisture Body Lotion

SHOP
Cetaphil - Soothing Gel Cream

Best Body Cream/ Gel:
🇺🇸 Cetaphil – Soothing Gel Cream

SHOP
Illiyoon - Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

Best Feminine Wash:
🇰🇷 Illiyoon – Probiotics Skin Barrier pH-Balanced Feminine Wash

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

Best Shampoo:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Kelp Triple Care Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

SHOP
Nard - Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

Best Hair Conditioner / Treatment / Mask:
🇰🇷 Nard – Sensitive Scalp Care Treatment

SHOP
Ryo - 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

Best Hair Essence / Oil:
🇰🇷 Ryo – 9EX Hair Loss Care Expert Care Essence

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

Best Cleanser for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Baby Top-To-Toe Wash

SHOP
Cicago - Vegan Family Lotion

Best Lotion for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Cicago – Vegan Family Lotion

SHOP
Dr.Orga - Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

Best Cream / Gel for Babies & Pregnant Women:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – Angelino Baby Calendula Soothing Gel

SHOP
Fleef - Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

Best All-In-One For Men:
🇰🇷 Fleef – Cica-Aloe Calming All In One

SHOP

Source: Hwahae App
Translation: © 2021 Odile Monod
Disclaimer: The list above contains a combination of affiliate and non-affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of my affiliate links, I will earn a small commission (paid by third party companies, not you). Commissions help fund the content production of the Monodist. For more information on my affiliate policy please refer to my About page. 

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🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
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Hwahae, the most popular Korean beauty platform with over 10 million downloads (source), announced the winners of their renowned beauty awards for the first half of 2021.

What is Hwahae?

First launched in 2013, Hwahae quickly made its way into the Korean Beauty industry and attracted a cult following among consumers concerned about the safety of their beauty products.

The name HwaHae (‘화해’), comes from an abbreviated form of the Korean phrase ‘화장품을 해석하다’ (‘To analyse cosmetics’) True to this name, the app is designed to provide detailed information on the ingredients contained in cosmetics, while also allowing its users to leave unbiased reviews of the products they used.

The 2021 Hwahae Beauty Awards

Every year Hwahae hosts the Hwahae Beauty Awards to celebrate the most popular beauty products of the year. The event takes place twice a year (in June and November), and they’re based solely on reviews and ratings left by users of the platform.

For the first installment of their 2021 Beauty Awards, Hawhae collected and analysed 40,000 reviews left by users from November 2020 to April 2021 to identify the 43 most popular products of the past 6 months.

(Check out my coverage of the 2020 Hwahae Beauty Awards)

Suiskin - Green Sprout Vegan Toner

Best Skin / Toner:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Green Sprout Vegan Toner

SHOP
Dr.G - Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

Best Lotion / Emulsion:
🇰🇷 Dr.G – Dermoisture Barrier.D Daily Lotion

SHOP
Round Lab - Mugwort Calming Serum

Best Essence / Ampoule / Serum:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Mugwort Calming Serum

SHOP
Dr.Orga - 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

Best Face Oil:
🇰🇷 Dr.Orga – 100 Pure Tamanu Lite Oil

SHOP
Mediheal - Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

Best Cream:
🇰🇷 Mediheal – Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream

SHOP
AHC - Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

Best Eye Care:
🇰🇷 AHC – Pure Rescue Real Eye Cream For Face

SHOP
O!GETi - Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

Best Mist:
🇰🇷 O!GETi – Vitamin C Glow Serum Mist

SHOP
NewOrigin - Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

Best Gel:
🇰🇷 NewOrigin – Sooncho Quick Soothing Gel

SHOP
Unpa - Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

Best Cleansing Foam:
🇰🇷 Unpa – Lacto Cica Mild Clear  Cleanser

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Rovectin - Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

Best Cleansing Water:
🇰🇷 Rovectin – Clean Marine Micellar Deep Cleansing Water

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Stonebrick - Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

Best Cleansing Oil:
🇰🇷 Stonebrick – Quick & Calming Blackhead Cleansing Oil

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Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

Best Cleansing Lotion / Cream:
🇰🇷 Dewytree – Hi Amino All Cleansing Milk

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Suiskin - Avobab Clean Soap

Best Cleansing Soap:
🇰🇷 Suiskin – Avobab Clean Soap

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Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

Best Cleansing Wipes:
🇰🇷 Round Lab – Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser Pad

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Aware - Clean Lip & Eye Remover

Best Lip And Eye Remover:
🇰🇷 Aware – Clean Lip & Eye Remover

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Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

Best Scrub / Peeling:
🇰🇷 Cell Fusion C – Pore Tox Pad

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JMSolution - ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

Best Sheet Mask:
🇰🇷 JMSolution – ReLeaf Mild Acidic Wormwood Mask

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All Natural - Houttuynia Cordata Cotton Toner Pad