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A huge brag from my mom!
Three months ago I put together Korean skincare regimen for my mom, and now she sends me daily selfies and says she gets younger every day.
About her: 61 years old, aging skin prone to dryness and pigmentation.
Before – Nivea cream morning and nights and complete neglect of sun protection.
Now – uses all steps of Korean skincare daily (I made her cheat sheets for morning and evening routines).
In two months, the skin became refreshed, hydrated and visibly lighter.
The wrinkles, of course, didn’t disappear, but the face contour became sharper because the skin is firmer.
Pictures before and after:
Morning routine
1. Gentle Neogen foaming cleanser with blueberry
2. Bird’s nest eye patches SNP (3-5 times a week)
3. Whitening serum with arbutin It’s Skin
4. Lifting emulsion with stem cells Dr.G Actifirm
5. Eye cream with Eastern extracts Sooryehan
6. Alcohol-free sun protection Biore
Evening routine
1. Gentle Neogen foaming cleanser with blueberry
2. Whitening serum with arbutin It’s Skin
3. Oil-based ampoule with ginseng Sooryehan
4. Lifting emulsion with stem cells Dr.G Actifirm
5. Lifting cream with stem cells Dr.G Actifirm
6. Eye cream with Eastern extracts Sooryehan
7. Overnight nourishing mask (twice a week)
Short reviews of each product and links:
A gentle foaming cleanser with blueberry NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam
A convenient packaging, the foam comes out already bubbly. Doesn’t dry the skin, has natural ingredients and a berry scent. eBay
A whitening arbutin serum It’s Skin Power 10 Formula WH Effector
A water-based serum, absorbs quickly. 3-4 drops is enough for the face and neck. eBay Amazon
Lifting emulsion with stem cells Dr.G Actifirm Real Lifting Emulsion
A light emulsion with a very pleasant scent, absorbs immediately.
Out of all the products, this is my mom’s favorite: texture, smell, and results. eBay
Lifting cream with stem cells Dr.G Actifirm real Lifting Cream
A very thick cream with a light scent. In the summer, it was a little too heavy for daytime even for my mom’s dry skin. But it worked very well overnight. I think that it would work as a day cream in the winter. eBay
An oil-based concentrated ampoule with ginseng Sooryehan Gayun Capsule Ampoule
30 capsules for evening care for a month. A very pronounced scent of Eastern herbs. Hydrates dry, aging skin well. eBay
Bird’s nest eye patched SNP Bird’s Nest Aqua Eye Patch
Hydrating hydrogel eye patches, remove morning swelling and visually smooth over the wrinkles. Can be used several times a week. eBay Amazon
Eye cream with Eastern extracts Sooryehan Oriental Jewelry Cream 50ml
A creamy, thick cream with a light flowery scent. Applies and absorbs well despite the thickness. eBay
Alcohol-free sun protection Kao BIORE UV Mild Care Milk Sunscreen for Face & Body SPF30
Doesn’t leave a white residue, doesn’t produce an oily sheen, alcohol-free, suitable even for kids. eBay Amazon
Overnight nourishing pack Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask Ex
Used in the evening twice a week on top of all other care. A light scent of Eastern herbs. Non sticky, creamy mask. Nourishes well, suitable for any skin type. eBay Amazon