As a beauty editor, I try a lot of different products and recommend them to my fellow Nykaaites. We get to try and test different brands, latest launches, and advanced formulations. This helps us make an informed decision on which ingredients, what concentration, and how much product do we really need for our skin and related concerns. So, here are 5 Nykaa Army members revealing their top 3 Korean brands and products they swear by, so you can pick from these select few.
My All-Time Favourites
I am a basic and minimal girlie when it comes to skin, beauty, hair, and everything. So when it comes to my K-beauty recommendations, why would I be experimental? But one really viral ingredient that’s actually helped me with undeniable results is the Azelaic acid for acne bumps, uneven skin texture, and inflamed skin – the Anua azelaic acid that’s recently launched on Nykaa is proving to be the best buy when it comes to soothing and hydrating sensitive skin. Along with that, I also recommend the Cosrx snail mucin, it’s so healing and intensely hydrating, it’s rebuilding my lost collagen and glow. Lastly, any K-beauty list from my end will be incomplete without a hearty, yummy lip gloss, especially from Laneige.
Clara Recommends:
Gauravee’s Glass Skin Go-To
I know you haven’t met Gauravee, but let me paint a picture. Her skin? Immaculate. Her pores? Non-existent. Her face? Made of glass. No one focuses on hydration and cleansing more than her. She loves her Arencia green mochi cleanser that acts as a face mask, an exfoliating cleanser, and a blackhead remover. It’s great for deep cleansing, acne removal, and perfectly balances natural oil. Next, she recommends the Kombucha tea gel that deeply hydrates, nourishes, and soothes skin. Lastly, another cleanser that she swears by is also a viral brand and product. It’s Dr Althea’s grinding cleanser. This balm is made with 14 potent ingredients for a lightweight, non-comedogenic, and gentle cleansing.
Gauravee Recommends:
Gizelle’s Restorative Regimen
Gizelle is nearing her 30s, and her focus is fully on restoring and rejuvenating her lost skin hydration levels and glow. Her must-have list starts with a gentle foaming cleanser from The Face Shop that focuses on brightness and hydration. It melts makeup, removes dead skin cells, and promotes natural radiance. Her next recommendation is top-tier; it’s the Centella Asiatica extract from Skin1004, a 100% pure Centella extract from Madagascar, which soothes, hydrates, repairs, promotes collagen, rejuvenates skin, and improves the overall texture of the skin. Finally, she ends every week with this overnight bio-collagen mask from Biodance that melts into the skin and restores the skin from within.
Gizelle Recommends:
Riddhima Barrier Repair Guide
Riddhima is set to marry, come spring season, and her skin is purging. So she is keeping light, and she is amping the protective gear. Her K-Beauty recommendations include a humble milky toner, a barrier repair cream, and a sunscreen. The TIRTIR lightweight toner keeps her skin smooth, moisturised, and firm. The barrier repair cream from Aestura restores skin with essential ceramides, triple lipid complex, and skin-friendly fatty acids. Finally, the sunscreen from BOJ is her ride or die; this chemical sunscreen blocks out the UV rays and is light on the skin.
Riddhima Recommends:
Dwiti’s Trusted Sidekicks
Dwiti is in her early 30s and loves her hydration and barrier repair. She recommends the Tonymoly Wonder Mochi Toner, a hydrating and skin-repairing formulation that improves barrier function and makes the skin firmer, softer, and healthier. Next, her Thank You Farmer Rice Pure Cream In Ampoule Face Serum has triple the benefits of a natural glow. Last, but not least, her pop of colour from Etude House in the shade cranberry is a fixing tint for the lips, cheeks, and lids. This hydro-matte stain is great for a long-lasting and protective pigment.
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Parting Thoughts
The obsession with Korean beauty is not new, but it’s always fun to experiment with and discover new brands and newer formulations. Follow this space for more editor recommendations and latest finds. Nykaa Army is always on the hunt for something improved and advanced, and we don’t gatekeep.
