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item	brand	size	comment	★ rating
matcha hemp hydrating cleanser	krave	120ml	nice gentle cleanser with a fun texture. slightly overhyped. would repurchase	4.5
gel to water cleanser	lagom	120ml	very hydrating, completely non-foaming cleanser. Went through it quite quickly. would repurchase	4.5
sensitive care solution whipping foam	bellamonster	120g	gentle cleanser that makes 'asmr' sounds. very fun to use, and effective. would repurchase	5
conditioning cleanser	rovectin	175ml	This is for the old version. despite its name, this stripped mhy skin and made it feel tight after using it for a few days in a row. ended up using it on my body	2
milky jelly	glossier	120ml	very gentle. I enjoyed using this, especially when my skin was very sensitive	4
oil-in-gel cleanser	107	180ml	discontinued :(	-
low pH chaga cleanser	107	120ml	This is for the old version. I really enjoyed this, it's like a luxe version of MHHC. would repurchase	4.9
radiance cleansing balm	beauty of joseon	?	unfortunately this broke me out both times I tried it. it has a nice texture and breaks down makeup/spf easily	2
super grains cleansing oil	amill	125ml	a decent cleansing oil. didn't irritate my eyes or skin, but felt a little heavier than I'd prefer	2.5
green to & enzyme powder wash	byWishtrend	100g	first exposure to powder washes. I really enjoyed this, and it left my skin feeling incredibly smooth. best to use 2-3 times a week	3.9
mild cleansing balm	needly	190g	it has an elegant formula that washes off completely clean. in the winter, I would use this without double cleansing afterwards. would repurchase	4.5
aloe hy-ffective gel cleanser	aromatica	120ml	incredibly hydrating cleanser that foams up very slightly. my favourite morning cleanser	4.5
acne foam cleanser	abib	150ml	contains salicylic acid. It's fairly gentle, but too much (for me) to use every day. good for warm weather	3.5
R.E.D blemish clear soothing foam	dr.g	10ml	was ok. felt a little harsher than I really need, probably wouldn't purchase a full size	3
jeju sparkling water deep cleansing oil	shingmulnara	400ml	decent, affordable cleansing oil that gets the job done and doesn't leave grease behind	3
hyaful barrier cleansing gel	hada labo	10ml	foams up a lot for a gel cleanser, and a little on the harsh side. I made the mistake of using it in the morning because it has HA, but it's definitely an evening cleanser	2.3
control-T cleansing foam	atopalm real barrier	30ml	a little goes a long way! it's fine, but a little harsh - was expecting it to be gentler as it's from real barrier	2.5
rosaliac micellar makeup removal gel	la roche-posay	180ml	exceptionally gentle, but stings my eyes a little for some reason. would be the ideal morning cleanser otherwise	4.5
double aha cleanser	protocol	119ml	tbc	4.5

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item	brand	size	comment	★ rating
feel soo calm toner pad	soo good	70pcs 170ml	the highlight of this is the pad itself, which is soft and large. the essence is soothing as well, it's a perfect summer product	4.9
hyaful barrier pH balancing toner	hada labo	400ml	tbc	-
chamomile pH balanced toner	be plain	180ml	medium-hydrating, medium-textured toner with soothing properties. with more than 1-2 layers it builds up a little sticky. it sure do be plain, but that can be a strength	4
cactus toner	yadah	-	simple, straightforward toner made with cactus stem extract as the first ingredient. very watery texture, zero stickiness	3.5
propolis synergy toner	cosrx	150ml	this surprised me by being really hydrating without being heavy, and given a subtle glow. I used it in the summer but need to try it again in the winter	4.9
sensitive care solution toner	bellamonster	180ml	super hydrating toner with a nice goopy/mucin-y texture. sinks in quickly and hydrates deeply	4.5
real ferment micro essence	neogen	30ml	this strikes me as a product you have to use for a long time to see a difference, however the 30ml I tried didn't inspire me to buy a full size. maybe one day	-
1025 dokdo toner	round lab	250ml	a straightforward watery toner that kept my skin texture smooth af while using it. could do with being more hydrating	3.7
galactomyces 97% ampoule	RiRe	180ml	unfortunately this did very little for my skin aside from make it oily. this taught me to be picky with my actives	2
fundamental ampoul mist	klairs	125ml	a bit of everything, from fermented ingredients to soothing and hydrating, this is a no-brainer I adored. the price holds me back, unfortunately	4.5
madagascar centella asiatica toning toner	skin1004	210ml	my first experience with centella asiatica. the pha gives this is a very subtle exfoliation, if you use it every day it smoothes out your skin effectively yet gently. I personally prefer occasional strong exfoliation	4
kombucha first breath-like toner	aqulabo	check	it uses urea and kombucha to exfoliate your skin very gently and yet in a way you notice very quickly. I love using this as the seasons change, and it's good for pesky forehead bumps. one I keep going back to	5
mask boosting jelly mist	aqulabo	150ml	did I buy this because it's a gel that sprays out as a mist? yes. it delivers on hydration, but it's one I need to get again before giving a verdict on	-
snail 96 power essence	cosrx	-	overhyped as hell. it's hydrating, and the texture is nice. end of	3
stress zero toner	nakeup face	500ml	basic, affordable toner. it's incredibly watery, and I found the hydration it gave underwhelming. but it's definitely reliable, good for extremely sensitive skin	3
snail repair advanced serum	purito	60ml	hydrating, nice gel texture, not much else to say. I've concluded that snail mucin is probably an overhyped ingredient	2.5
unscented centella serum	purito	60ml	decent hydrating serum with some added soothing benefits for all the centella asiatica extract et el. I didn't notice much from using this, but my skin certainly didn't dislike it	2.6
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item	brand	size	comment	★ rating
no.3 bodlebodle repair serum	numbuz:n	50ml	has a deceptive texture that seems gloopy on your hand, but spreads out thinly and absorbs quickly and leaves no stickiness. uses galactomyces and bifida to refine skin texture and add glow	4.5
mugwort mask	I'm from	120g	a soothing mask. good to use after storing in the fridge to cool off in the summer	3.5
intensive anti-spot essence	rohto melano cc	20ml	lasts approx. 4 months of daily use. vita c essence with ascorbic acid and derivatives, works well to brighten PIE/PIH and prevent spots	4
intensive anti-spot premium essence	rohto melano cc	20ml	lasts approx. 4 months of daily use. a beefed up version of the above, with extra derivatives and soothing ingredients. it works faster to fade spots, and for me it's worth the extra couple quid it costs (it's still cheap for a vita c serum)	5
n peptide shot ampoule	ample:n	30ml	affordable early-anti/well aging serum with peptides, amino acids, and lots of hydration. leaves skin feeling plump. I can't say if it would do anything for wrinkles	3.5
yes I am toner	helloskin/jumiso	?	5% aha toner, which my skin actually tolerated! despite being gentle to some, it's an effective exfoliator and pretty affordable too	4
glycolic acid 7% toning solution	the ordinary	240ml	I primarily use this on my scalp or body, it's really too strong for my face. incredibly effective if you can handle it. I wish there was something like panthenol +/ madecassocide to help offput the irritation	3.5
tamanu calming serum	make p:rem	50ml	soothing serum thick enough that I could use as a day cream. gave a nice healthy glow as I used it... I might have preferred this to you know what	4
great barrier relief	krave	45ml	a very creamy serum that could absolutely take place of your day cream. using too much at once would break me out unfortunately. it is good for sensitised skin	-
fundamental watery oil drop	klairs	50ml	?	-
tea tree relief serum	iUnik	50ml	?	-
vinyasa calming serum	aqulabo	50ml	?	5
galactomyces 95 tone balancing essence	cosrx	100ml	?	?
vitamin c superserum	protocol	30ml

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item	brand	size	comment	★ rating
centella calming barrier cream	barr	100ml	I loved using this, especially when I was sick as it calmed down the redness/inflammation I experienced. would repurchase	4
fundamentel water gel cream	klaires	70ml	a lotiony, honestly emulsion-textured 'gel cream'. I loved using this, as it has the perfect water-oil balance. it would be vastly improved by pump packaging rather than a jar	3.9
derma formula green tea probiotics cream	innisfree	50ml	beautiful, buttery cream perfect for a damaged skin barrier. has a matte-ish finish, it's good for normal-oily skin. would repurchase	4.5
mugwort cream	i'm from	50ml	a soothing cream that effectively takes down redness. would repurchase	4.5
beta-glucan moisture cream	iUnik	60ml	this is a bit meh. it’s medium-thick weight that absorbs quickly. affordability is the biggest pro	2.4
hydration gel	abib	75ml	really good in the summer for lightweight hydration that doesn't disappear like some gel creams. If you apply too much it can pill	3.5
honey green brilliant cream	haruharu wonder	20ml	very light, yet emolliant cream good for spring. has a fairly strong scent (but didn't irritate my skin)	3
clean lotus cream	rovectin	60ml	even in the height of summer, this didn't quite have enough occlusion for me. it's an okay lightweight gel cream	2.5
balancium comfort ceramide cream	cosrx	80g	The texture of this is really lovely; thick but not suffocating, making it appropriate for most skin types. However it irritated my skin over time, possibly because of the bergamot oil. If you have dry skin you’ll like this, and it would be good for most people during the winter or at night. But I wouldn’t recommend it for truly sensitised skin	3.5
heartleaf 78% soothing cream	anua	100ml	a light-as-water cream that cools the skin due to a non-irritating menthol ingredient. would repurchase, for the summer	4
pure artemisia watery calming cream	hanyul	50ml	I was looking forward to this because it uses artemisia argyi, the species of mugwort used in Korean (and Chinese) traditional medicine. It has a nice texture that feels lightweight yet nourishing but doesn’t bring the anti-redness benefits of the I’m from cream. Also contains fragrance, and doesn’t smell of mugwort :(	3
fermentation eye cream	benton	10ml	A decent moisturiser on the thicker side, with peptides and fermented ingredients for anti-wrinkling. I can honestly comment on whether or not this helps prevent wrinkles, but it certainly does plump out fine lines temporarily (as would most thicker creams)	4
baobab soothing moisture cream	mediheal	100ml	tbc	-
azulene hypoallergenic cica gel cream	dermatory	60ml	this was nice to use, with a comfortable texture and a light purple colour (from the azulene). it wasn't as soothing as the serum	3.5
nourishing rice overnight spa mask	cosrx	60ml	one of the first kbeauty products I tried. just what the name says, a nourishing cream best used at night. simple and effective	4.3
ultimate moisturizing overnight honey mask	cisrx	60ml	this is for the old version. also one of my first kbeauty products. it irritated my skin and scared me off of propolis for a long while!	-
relaxing sleeping pack	abib	100ml	a really nice nourishing night cream. it has rice and galactomyces, practically guaranteeing that I like it	4.5
daily moisture therapy cream	physiogel	175ml	a cleverly formulated 'basic' cream designed to repair the skin barrier. this is thicc, oilies precoeed with caution	5
tolérance extrême emulsion	avène	50ml	6 ingredients of lightweight, barrier repairing bliss. I don't know if this makes sense, but it feels like applying extra sebum but in a good way. sinks in quickly and leaves skin soft	5
xeracalm a.d. soothing concentrate	avène	50ml	very, very useful if your skin is prone to itching. this calms it down very quickly, and helps with redness/inflamation too	5
moisture on mars	starface	50ml	at first I didn't like this because it leans more on the fatty/lipid side than the water ('hydration') side of things. then it grew on me for it's slight mattifying and blurring effect. then it broke me out. using it has been a bit of a rollarcoaster	2.3

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[ chemical/organic and combination uv filters ]
you can be sure that these won't have any white cast (unless otherwise stated)

item	brand	size	comment	★ rating
uv super moisture gel pump	rohto skin aqua	140g	spf50+ pa++++ \| a brilliant lightweight, affordable sun gel that's gentle and easy to use	5
uv super moisture milk	rohto skin aqua	40g	spf50+ pa++++ \| a great sun milk best suited for outdoor use	5
?extra uv gel	kanebo allie	90g	spf50+ pa++++ \| designed for use on body, but still good for the face as well. a little greasy, but very wearable and good value	4.5
watery sun cream	50ml	laneige	spf50+ pa++++ \| mixed feelings on this one. Love that it’s water resistant, however it leaves a bit of a white cast that builds up over the day if you reapply (which you should). Would probably like using this at the beach/for sports though	3
birch juice moisturising sun cream	round lab	50ml	spf50+ pa++++ \| gentle, light sun cream that leaves your skin glowy. formulated by kolmar unfragranced, but smells faintly of almonds	4.5
deep up sun+	dr.g	-	discontinued	-
water splash sun cream fresh	espoir	50ml	spf50+ pa++++ \| a pretty much perfect daily summer sun cream! Lightweight, sinks in well leaving an almost powdery (not sure if that’s the right term, it isn’t overly glowy or matte) finish. Slight pilling on my neck, but doesn’t happen if I apply it in chunks rather than one giant glob, which isn’t too bad	4.5
?uv double cut fresh sun gel	etude house	60ml	spf50+ pa++++ \| truly fast-absorbing, non-sticky sunscreen that also doesn’t pill, sting my eyes or skin, or anything else. Could easily forget I was wearing sunscreen, even with reapplications. bonus for being cheap. formulated by kolmar	4.9
probiotics relief sun essence	neogen	60ml	spf50+ pa++++ \| thickish sun cream that takes a minute to sink in. good for dry skin or cold weather, but not recommended to oily/acne prone skin. Has a strong sweet fragrance, and caused some eye stinging. Formulated in house	2.5
hyper toning sun ampoule	wellage	50ml	spf50+ pa++++ \| one of the lightest textures I’ve ever seen. slight pale beige colour helps even out skin tone very slightly- so I always looked a little nicer and more awake with this. contains brightening and cooling actives. formulated in house by hugel	4.5
mermaid skin gel uv	canmake	40g	spf50+ pa++++ \| my first asian sunscreen from back when I was very strict with ingredients: fragrance free, alcohol free, ‘reef safe’. I’ve used ~3 of these, +1 ‘white’ version that has a tone up effect (some people like this but it just made me look ghostly). feels good on the skin, clear has zero white cast and leaves skin looking nice- glowy not shiny	4.5
spf50+ pa++++ \| aqua rich watery essence	biore uv	60g	heavier than I expected from other reviews, with a strong fragrance failing to cover the smell of alcohol. not irritating, and not bad, but not my favourite	3
aloe soothing sun cream	cosrx	50ml	?spf50 pa+++ \| meh. good texture, wasn't a fan of the scent and it didn't mask the alcohol scent. but hey, it wasn't irritating.	2.7
quick sun stick	abib	?	spf50+ pa++++ \| easy to apply, albeit slightly greasy. good for reapplying throughout the day	3.5
dermatologist sunscreen	altrusit	200ml	spf30 \| excellent filters, water resistant, and cheap. for the body, this is great. on the face it was thick, pills, can sting the eyes after a while, and may leave a white cast. recommended for a beach day sunscreen	4
face fluid	altrusit	50ml	well priced face sunscreen that’s easy to get in the UK. Not my first choice because it can sting the eyes and pill (although it depends what else you’re wearing underneath it). Truly brilliant sun protection with a ppd of over 50 (recommended daily minimum is ~10, minimum for a pa++++ rating is 16)	3.5
anti-redness & pigmentation	altruist	50ml	I think this tries to be many things and doesn’t quite manage to achieve any of them. It comes out of the tube green, but turns brown on the skin. It’s too dark for me, but would be too light for a lot of people. It’s pretty thick, and the tint is high coverage, which would mean even if it matched your skin tone perfectly I could see it being difficult to use enough as it’d get cakey	2
daily defense facial mousse	evy	75ml	there’s honestly no downside to this. high protection, water resistant, moisturising but lightweight, doesn’t clog pores, no white cast, good size which makes the slightly higher price tag seem worth it. a favourite	5
solaire anti-aging	avène	50ml	spf50+ \| avène is for sensitive skin and in this regard, I wasn’t disappointed. hybrid sunscreen that leaves a slight, but manageable (on pale skin) white cast. Isn’t drying or especially moisturising. a bit water resistant	3.5
ambre solaire anti age super uv	garnier	50ml	this is good, but it pills (I tested it on its own and with various products underneath). otherwise I'd like it	2.5
ambre solaire sensitive face fluid	garnier	50ml	spf50+ \| popular on IG for being cheap and accessible in the uk. really irritated my skin, unfortunately.	-
extreme sunscreen	ultrasun	?	very good protection. also very water resistant. also awful to wear. white cast, sticky, I can feel my pores being blocked. would wear it on a beach day or something, but not daily.	2
protect & perfect intense advanced	boots no.7	50ml	spf50 \| one of the better uk-based and/or drugstore sunscreens I’ve tried. also one of the more expensive at £15. gets bonus points for the box saying it contained 20 applications, since that gives a better indication for how much to apply than ‘apply liberally’. wouldn’t run back to this, but would repurchase	3.5
sun cream	child's farm	100ml	spf50 \| the positive reviews for this online have to come from people underapplying, it’s the only thing I’ll believe. no white cast, but horribly sticky and stung my eyes badly. wouldn’t put this anywhere near my face again, and not on a baby either	1
conquer	skinnies	75ml	one that recommends ‘a pea sized amount’ for the face and neck. won’t comment on how effective that is in practice. described as a gel, but it’s more like a balm imo. when using only a little, it blends out very nicely. when using more (normal spf amount) it feels quite heavy and greasy, although it isn’t the worst. I know it’s staying put and is water resistant, so wouldn’t mind wearing this to the beach etc at all	4

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