[Review] My introduction to Asian Skincare (review in comments)

Skin type: Oily/Sensitive(easily turn into a oily mess)

Goals: Acne free, Hydrated and non-irritated skin.

Climate: Dry and Windy. Hot and Cold.

Routine: Simple 4-5 Step routine. Cleanser —> Toner —> Serum —> moisturizer/moisturizing sunscreen. I add in a retinol on alternating days.

I’ve had a lot of free time these last couple months and have spent a good portion of it meticulously consuming skincare content be it Reddit reviews, YouTube videos, etc.

I’ve never had much luck with western products so I decided to try out asian skincare products as I always heard that they were far more wearable and gentle than their western counterparts. From my experience that seems to be true and I’m now on a quest to find my HGs products… here’s what I think so far.

* TIAM B3 Mist Toner ⭐️4.2
Decent toner. Absorbs well. Slightly irritating and flushes my face immediately after application. I actually don’t like the mist and still prefer to rub it in. Doesn’t control oil very much. I suspect the tranexamic acid may be problematic for me. WNRP
* BOJ Ginseng Essence Water 🌟4.8
Best toner so far. Gives a slight glow. Absorbs and dries nicely (tacky but I like it). Very hydrating. Feels cool on application. Feels calming and non-irritating. Spreads nicely. Exceptional Oil control. WRP🛍️
Serums
* BOJ Calming Serum ⭐️4.5
Nice serum. Seems to do what says. Is not as moisturizing as Glow Serum nor as sealing. Is undoubtedly good at calming active breakouts, not so much at fading them. MRP
* BOJ Glow Serum 🌟4.8
Best Serum so far. Gives a Glow effect (healthy-tan like effect). Despite being waxy/honey in consistency absorbs and dries matte. Feels both hydrating and sealing without feeling heavy. Feels calming and non irritating. Seems to contribute somewhat to oil control. The “glow” effect it gives is as if you turned up the saturation on a photo… hopefully that makes sense. I took photos with nothing vs with the BOJ essence water and Glow Serum and compared them with the same lighting conditions. It’s as if the saturation on the photos were altered. WRP🛍️
Moisturizers
* Banobagi Calming Cream ⭐️4.4*
Good absorption. Amazing moisturizing ability. Lots of hylaronic acid. Fruit cellulose gel consistency. Nice smell, non irritating. Sticky finish but dries eventually. Good night cream. WRP
* Glam fox Black Snail mucin ⭐️4.3
Nice absorption and dry down. Seems to help skin and control oil. Fragrance is apparent and seems to be mildly irritating. Not super moisturizing but enough for most days. Dries down matte and non-oily for the day. MRP

Thanks for reading! Hopefully this helps someone just like the reviews on here have helped me. I have several more orders on the way and I’ll be sure to journal them and compare them to what I’ve tested this far. Happy Holidays!