Courtesy of Innisfree

I ventured to buy one of Innisfree’s most popular product, Jeju Clay Mask.  They suggested the hard mask for oily skin and soft for dry. If you have combination skin, you should buy the hard mask and just apply the product on your T-zone. This product focuses on cleaning and minimizing pores. At first, I was very disappointed by the size. For the price–which is a little pricey for a clay mask in Korea—I thought the size would be bigger, but after I tried the product I was pleasantly surprised by how a little went a long way. I’ve applied it a couple times so far (the instructions say use 1-2 times a week) but have not seen significant changes in my pores; I guess you cant expect instant results. However, it does feel like your skin is being purified and your face feels clean and soft after you wash it off.

Cucumber Mask 8000 won

Courtesy of Skinfood

If clay isn’t your thing, here’s a gel mask that’s easy to remove. It’s cool (as a cucumber), refreshing, and invigorating after a long day, especially if you pop it in the fridge before you put it on! It’s easy to rinse off and there’s no limitation on how many times you can use it per week unlike the clay ones. Perfect for those with dry skin!

Overall I was very satisfied with my purchases. However, my haul in Korea was not perfect. One downside to Korean make-up brands is limited skin tone shades! I was excited to also try Korea’s famous BB creams and foundation, but even the darkest shades were glaringly white on my skin. You would think they would have a variety of shades especially catered to Asian women, but in Korea, pale is in, so if you have sun-kissed skin, you wont have much luck finding your shades in Korea. Instead,  the storekeepers will fill your bag with samples of whitening products! (true story)

Next time you go to South Korea, make sure you stock up on skincare–your skin will thank you! If you are willing to pay the extra price, you can order these products in Amazon or Ebay. Stay tuned for another post on hair and color makeup products from Korea!