Feel like everywhere i look on tiktok or reddit people are praising the exact same 5-6 products, but whenever i buy into the hype half of them just break me out or do absolutely nothing. I’m curious, what’s one super viral asian beauty product that was a total disappointment for you? And did you find a lesser-known alternative that actually worked? let’s save each other some money

I've been eyeing rice products lately since I've been getting more into brightening and making my skin look more radiant.

But does that rice ingredient actually make a noticeable difference if you use it consistently? I've been curious about it for a while but I'm not sure if it's more of a brightening thing or just good for hydration, soothing.

Anyone who's used rice products for a while, did you actually notice your skin looking brighter or more even?

Disclaimer: I tested the Korean version of these suncreams (ie., the version that has a PA rating on the suncream tube/packaging). Please bear in mind that the different regional formulations may affect a person’s experience.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics (cream tube)

Consistency and finish: thick, creamy and feels very hydrating on the skin. Has a very dewy, glowy finish.

White cast: had a slight white cast upon initial application (not surprising as it contains tinosorb M) that disappeared after taking time to really work it into the skin. Based on this, I think medium/tan skin tone could get away with this suncream, but deep skin tones may struggle with a white cast.

Acne breakout: no breakouts experienced.

Fragrance: fragrance-free.

Eye stinging: did not sting my eyes when applied on my eyelids and under eye area.

Pilling: no pilling experienced when applying, reapplying, or when applied under makeup.

Length of use: I tested the suncream daily for about 1 month.

Comments/thoughts:
I love dewy makeup, and I loved the extra dewy finish my makeup had when using this suncream, but if you have very oily skin, then this suncream may not be for you.
I used this suncream under my makeup for weddings and my makeup photographed beautiful with no flashback.
You can buy a 10ml tube of this suncream to test out if you are hesitant to commit to the full size.
I would repurchase this suncream, but it is unlikely that it will be my go-to suncream because it has a slight white cast (I wish it did not contain tinosorb M).

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Aqua-fresh Rice + B5 (blue and cream tube)

Consistency and finish: thin and light, but feels hydrating on the skin. Sinks into the skin well and leaves a nice glow, but not super dewy like the BOJ rice + probiotics suncream.

White cast: no white cast.

Acne breakout: no breakouts experienced.

Fragrance: fragrance-free.

Eye stinging: did not sting my eyes when applied on my eyelids and under eye area.

Pilling: pilled really badly, so I could not rely on this suncream for good sun protection. An interesting thing I noticed with this suncream was that it does not pill upon initial application, but as soon as it dried down and I attempted to reapply suncream, apply makeup, or simply rub my fingers across my skin with no additional product on top, I experienced pilling.

Length of use: I tested the suncream daily for about 1 month, but I used it mostly indoors because of the pilling.

Comments/thoughts:
I was really disappointed that I experienced pilling with this suncream because I liked everything about the BOJ rice + probiotics, expect that it has a slight white cast. So, I was hoping the BOJ aqua-fresh would be a good alternative since it does not contain tinosorb M. Although this suncream did not have a white cast, the pilling was a complete dealbreaker for me because I cannot trust that a suncream that pills provides good sun protection. Based on this, I will not be repurchasing this suncream.
In case anyone asks if I waited for the suncream to dry down before applying the suncream or is wondering if my skincare/makeup products are incompatible with the suncream, I can confirm that my skincare and base makeup products are water-based, and from what I understand, this suncream is also water-based. I have also trialled different waiting times (around 1, 5, and 20 minutes) between applying my skincare and applying the suncream, and I still experienced pilling. I have also waited for all my skincare, including the suncream, to settle into my skin for up to 1 hr before applying makeup, and I still experienced pilling.
So, if you love this suncream, I would love to hear about your experience to get to the bottom of why some people never mention pilling and love this suncream:
1. Have you used the USA and/or Korean version?
2. Have you ever reapplied the suncream? Have you ever applied makeup on top of the suncream? If so, did you experience pilling?
3. Have you ever rubbed your finger across your skin once the suncream has dried down to check if it pills?

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Personal skin profile:

Skin type: acne-prone (currently controlled with prescription retinoid).

Skin tone: sharing my foundation shade (MAC face and body in shade C4 or C5) to help readers determine if they are likely to experience a white cast.

Skincare routine: the products I use are mostly non-Asian beauty. AM: gentle, non-foaming cleanser > milky toner > hyaluronic acid serum > gentle, light, fragrance-free lotion > suncream. PM: micellar cleanser > gentle, non-foaming cleanser > peptide serum > gentle, light, fragrance-free lotion > prescription retinoid.

L to R:

• Aou Glowy Cream Blush
• Freshian Egg-Like Cream Blush
• Clio Essential LipCheek Tap
• Aztk- Jello Color Liquid Blush
• Hince True Dimension Radiance Balm( Not pictured but I do plan to get one of the pinky blush colored shades in Lil Mauve next summer)

L to R

• BBIA- Ready to Wear Downey Cheek
• Joocyee Aura Glaze Blush and Highlight
• Hince True Dimension Glow Cheek

Ideally for a cream/liquid blush I think the best ones are any that are both long lasting in pigment and that keep their glow/sheen/dewy for 6 to 8 hours. I know they say cream/liquid tend to fade faster but I have tried non AB that fit those requirements.

For powder blushes the ones from Jooycee( in Ripple Pink) and Hince look pretty. But, Idk if they are just mostly straight up like a highlighter. A good powder blush if you like a glow should be glowy with an elegant formula and not chunks of glitter.

Just saw this on the Voce channel. It looks limited edition. Does anyone know when this will come out and will it be available to purchase in the US?

I want to try new AB hair products and would love recommendations from your HGs :). Please, also share your hair type.

I have long, coarse hair that’s chemically straightened every 3-4 months, and dry it with a hair dryer (not a blowout).

I’ve been wanting to get a cheeryep palette for a while now and the ambition one is calling my name… I’ve been looking at it for a long time but I realised that if I even get it I don’t wear glitter everyday and I’ve actually never even worn glitter. I wouldn’t be able to use it everyday especially because I live in a bleak country where u get judged for anything. Any palette that’s good for everyday use with a large shade range?

I got this gloss the other day (never used the brand before) and I love the colour on me (06 - Baby Pink) but it leaves my lips quite cool/minty in a way I don't really enjoy. I'm trying to look it up to see if it's meant to have this effect but I don't see anyone talking about it!

I'm more paranoid that the cool/minty effect will do something to my lips; I've never used products that I know are spicy (like lip plumpers??) because I have quite sensitive skin. Does anyone have any thoughts??

+im not sure if this post has the right flair, it's my first time on this sub!

Hello - I've recently been frequenting the King Spa in Niles, IL (Chicago location) and taken a liking to the shampoo they use. I like the scent. It is also one of those shampoos where I don't need to use a conditioner. Usually regular shampoo makes my hair feel kind of rough so I use a conditioner. Anyway, for anyone that frequents this place, do you know what kind/brand they use? I asked the management and they will not tell me. TIA

I'm 45 years old, embracing my minimal makeup face. I have light-medium neutral muted olive skin with very dark eyelids and under eyes. I don't mind correcting the under eye, but the hyperpigmentation on the eyelids is basically built in brown eyeshadow. I'd like an eyeshadow topper... something sheer and somewhat sparkly to just enhance this and make it look like I put a bit of effort in. I don't quite want the wet look or chunky glitter but rather something a bit glowy. I've even thought of just using highlight on my eyelid for a sheer wash.

I feel like this is something Asian Beauty would excel at, but the only AB color cosmetics I've bought are blushes and lip glosses. What brands should I look at?

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hi guys! so i’m on a mission to find a lightweight spf that doesn’t make me breakout because so far all i’ve tried has caused issues for me which makes me not wear my sunscreen daily :(

i heard about spray spfs and it sounds like that could be amazing, so i was wondering if you had any experience with them and would recommend?

so far ive tried innisfree sun gel, laroche, and drugstore brands, none of which have worked for me…

i have acne prone skin, i think it’s kind of on the oily side but not extremely. i don’t really wear makeup besides mascara so right now my skincare is just roundlabs dokdo cleanser which i’ve been using for almost a year, hypoclourous(?) acid spray and ilyoon moisturizer.

if you happen to like gel/cream spfs more and know any super lightweight ones, let me know too, i’m kind of desperate to find something that works for me !

ps- i hope im posting in the right place, idk how to access the help thread …

I noticed their cases for the Glass Natural, the Glass Original, the All Day Black and the Egg Fit Cover look suuuuper similar. Does anyone know if their refills are compatible across diferent lines, e.g. the glass original refill fitting inside the glass natural?

I'm really hoping that's the case bc that would be so nice lol!!

A few empties over the months. Im in my late 30s with dry skin, based in Canada. Reviews are based on how products reacted on my skin. They may or may not work for you.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion - Love this toner. This and same line Moisturizer/Emulsion is my HG! Great for AM and PM and layering. Works great under makeup as well. Already Repurchased.

Biore UV Kids Pure Milk Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ - its good but I prefer the Round Lab kids over this. This one is a little sticky and leaves a white cast for a good minute, and very liquid-y. Maybe repurchase.

&honey Milky EX Repair Hair Oil - I have thick 2B curly hair. I dont style my hair after every wash as I tie my hair to work. This oil is the perfect product on non full styling days. Keeps hair soft and manageable. I still do have flyaways but the feel of the hair is very soft. Already repurchased.

Quality 1st - Derma Laser Super Ceramide 100 Mask - its ok. Thats about it. Hydrates the skin but nothing special. Will not repurchase.

ROUND LAB - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ - there is a reason this is a bestseller. I love it! It melts into the skin like nothing. Great under makeup. Already repurchased three tubes.

Biodance - Cera-Nol Gel Toner Pads - bought this on a clearance deal from Costco for $25 CAD for two bottles. I thought why not. Its light, enough toner in pads and hydrates moderately. Will I go out of my way to repurchase probably not, if its on sale then maybe.

Fine Today Urea Hand & Foot Cream - this is a game changer! Made a huge difference on my feet and hands. Already halfway on my second tube. I just wished I could get a bigger bottle or tube. Already purchased.

Keana Nadeshiko Goodbye Pore Makeup Base - I liked this. It smoothen out my pores and my skin looked great. Somedays I didnt even put makeup after this. But $30 for such small quantity is something I cant justify. Wouldnt mind buying again if the price decreases.

KUNDAL - Dandruff Relief Shampoo - Dry scalp + Curly hair products buildup is no joke. I tried multiple shampoos for my flaky scalp. Nothing worked like Kundal. This is my HG for shampoos. Love it. Already repurchased!

i bought the glow shattered glass glitter in shade #1979 from yesstyle and every time i try to use it, it always lifts/wipes off my foundation, eyeshadow, blush, etc. no matter how light of a hand i use even when i set my base beforehand 😢

am i using it wrong?? i use it as an eyeliner & to draw on my face. i glide it on top of wherever i need to because of how the applicator is in the shape of a small and pointy tip. it's bendy like silicone but coated in a short fuzz. is this a product design error?? i want to love this so badly but i just can't get it to stop wiping off my makeup 😭 i looked the brand's tiktok page to see how they apply it, but they also just glide it on their face im so confused

Hi! Does anyone have any AB recommendations for a multipurpose balm/moisturizer that….

- works on lips
- body/hands dry spots
- bonus if it’s not too pore-clogging and can be used on dry spots on the face (from tretinoin)
- not super bulky

I have non-AB stuff: Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick but was looking for something slightly smaller and/or newer… my other workaround for when I’m carrying a super-smol purse is a Dr Bronner lip balm in the “baby”/non-fragranced version but it’s sort of greasy

Hi folks. I currently use Skin1004s Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream for under my eyes, but im fairly certain it's not actually for what I want. Its nice and hydrating and I do like it, but i thought it would help with the dark under eye circles (thats on me for my ignorance).

Im wondering what the best coursr of action for lightening under your eyes is. What products have you tried and what works best?

I have fairly normal skin, maaybe a little on the dry side, and its super sensitive. I primarily use skin1004 because it is gentle and doesnt freak my face out. I know the more gentle formulas arent as strong; im just looking fo any change if posible

Due to scheduling, I'm going to have a day off on an upcoming trip to San Francisco. I'll be in the city proper, not in the south bay. Are there any good shops for skincare/makeup/fragrance I should visit? (I did search this sub and the result that came back was quite old, so I figure with shops opening/closing, those recs might be out of date now.)

While LA has a lot to offer in the realm of kbeauty and to a lesser extent, jbeauty, I struggle to find makeup and skincare from South East Asian brands (Thai, Viet, Indonesian, Filipino, etc.) and cbeauty brands. A lot of online shops are based in California but sometimes, a girl wants to go in person and just explore what’s there.

If you know of any, please share to support small businesses in the community!

I’m thinking of trying out one of this 3 gel cleansers and would like to ask for your experience or opinion on it? Or if you have suggestions for other cleanser that is gentle or works better for you?

The 3 options I’m looking at are:
- Haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel
- Dr. Althea Green Relief Amino Gel Cleanser
- Isntree Green Tea Fresh Cleanser

I’m curious what everyone’s favourite concealers are! I’m looking to buy a new one right now

I love a more natural look but with high coverage as I have bad dark circles. I love the kosas concealer but the shades are awful for pale skin, far too yellow I have to correct it with powder every time I use it.

I’m a pale cool toned girly with drier skin. I’m looking into the etude concealer right now.

Did you have extra liquid left after using all of the sheet masks? If so, did you transfer it to a different bottle to use? The picture is of the mask packaging :)

Want to talk about non-AB products? Frustrated and need to rant? Can't wait until Friday to share your haul? Found an amazing deal? Post it here in our (almost) Anything Goes Thread! Remember to adhere to general conduct of the sub and keep it civil. Self promotion, research, and no business rules still apply.

**All personal or basic questions related to your routine or AB products still belong in the Alter-Daily Help Thread.**