If you’re a skin care junkie like us, you’re aware of Korean beauty. The natural, skin care-first movement — which has been popularly nicknamed K-beauty — has been around in Korea for decades, but it has only recently become popular in America, with celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen, Drew Barrymore and Kate Hudson touting its benefits for glowing, glasslike skin.
To suggest which Korean beauty products to try next, we’re rounding up the BB creams, lip products and, of course, sheet masks American celebrities swear by. It’s no secret K-beauty is sweeping the world, and Hollywood is proof that in a matter of time, everyone will have crystal-clear skin. Kick-start your K-beauty journey with these products.
Originally posted on StyleCaster.
KNC All Natural Collagen Infused Lip Mask
To prepare for the 2017 Golden Globes, Emma Stone used KNC's All Natural Collagen Infused Lip Mask. The patches, which contain skin-enhancing ingredients glycerin and rose oil, leave your skin feeling butter-soft after to 10 to 15 minutes, allowing your lipstick to stay put all day long—like Stone's did for the Golden Globes.
$25 for a pack of 5 at KNC
Tony Moly Kiss Kiss Lovely Lip Patch
To plump her lips in 20 minutes, Jessica Alba used Tony Moly's Kiss Kiss Lovely Lip Patch. The mask contains hydrating ingredients such as vitamin C; witch hazel; collagen; and strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry extract to lock in your pout's moisture and leave your lips looking smooth and full.
$9 for a set of two at Tony Moly
Too Cool for School Hot Girl Lipsticker
For her neon-pink pout, "Teen Wolf" actress Arden Cho used Too Cool for School's Hot Girl Lipsticker, a velvety, creamy lipstick with high pigment and jojoba oil to leave your lips hydrated. The brand claims that its "Color Fixing Complex" creates a thin membrane on the lips to allow the color to stay on longer.
$16 at Amazon
JAYJUN 3 Steps Intensive Shining Mask
For years, Drew Barrymore has praised JAYJUN's 3 steps Intensive Shining Mask as a game-changer in her skin-care routine. The mask, which Barrymore found on a trip to Asia in 2017 and is the middle step in a three-step skin-care routine, touts benefits such as brightening, moisturizing, and anti-aging.
$23 for a pack of 10 on Amazon
A.H.C. Premium Hydra Gold Foil Masks
Thanks to their shiny, highly Instagrammable appearance, A.H.C. Premium Hydra Gold Foil Masks have been a favorite of celebrities such as Kate Hudson. Hudson used the mask, which contains hyaluronic acid and 24-carat gold, before the 2017 Met Gala to plump her tired skin, leaving her with a dewy glow.
$28 for five on Amazon
Laneige BB Cushion Cream
To protect her skin from the sun and cold when she's snowboarding, Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim swears by Laneige's BB Cushion Cream. The gold medalist told StyleCaster that she has been a fan of the cream for its high SPF and ability to keep her skin moisturized even in the coldest climates. Kim also likes Laneige's Water Bank Serum, which she uses as a night serum.
"I use the BB Cushion every day because it has an SPF 50. It’s also super moisturizing and gives a killer glow," she told StyleCaster.
$38 at Sephora
Whamisa Organic Flower Deep Rich Essence Toner
In a post on her website detailing her seven-step Korean skin-care routine, Olivia Palermo spoke highly of Whamisa's Organic Flower Deep Rich Essence Toner, calling it her "glow game-changer." "I’ve been personally using this beautiful blend of botanical extracts with cushiony and bouncy texture for the 7 Skin method," she wrote. "It’s not only great for applying with your hands to pat into the skin but can also be used with cotton pads to wipe away. This formula goes beyond balancing skin’s pH level and replenishes the moisture loss that takes place immediately after cleansing."
$39 at Amazon
Regen Cos V Fill-Up Mask
Chrissy Teigen has no shame when it comes to in-flight masking. But one sheet mask that caught the attention of K-beauty lovers was Regen Cos's V Fill-Up Mask, which Teigen spoke highly of for its anti-aging properties (largely due to its hyaluric-acid-infused essence) and comfortable ear hooks.
$25 for five at Amazon
Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask
Lucy Hale excited fans when she tried one of K-beauty's newest obsessions, a bubble mask, on her Instagram story. The product—which is Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask—left Hale with clean pores (thanks to the masks's charcoal powder, green tea, and pomegranate extracts) and a hilarious picture to look back on.
$10 on Amazon
Etude House Honey Jelly Lips Patch
To keep her lips moisturized on stage, Lady Gaga uses Etude House's Honey Jelly Lips Patch, which contains ingredients such as royal jelly, propolis, and, of course, honey, to ensure that her pout is elastic and nourished from the inside out.
$3 at Etude House
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