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The decision layer

Is it worth it?

Honest, cross-brand reads — where a product fits, better or equal alternatives ranked by fit (never by commission), and what not to pair it with.

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Barrier

Irritation, dryness, active tolerance, post-shave, post-overuse.

CeraVe Hydrating CreamStrong pick La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume/Gel B5Strong pick CeraVe Healing OintmentStrong pick Eucerin AquaphorStrong pick Vaseline Vaseline OriginalStrong pick Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing CreamWorth a look Dr. Althea 345 Relief CreamWorth a look Aestura Atobarrier 365 CreamStrong pick Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate CreamStrong pick Avène Cicalfate+Strong pick Nivea Nivea Creme / SoftWorth a look Beauty of Joseon Dynasty CreamWorth a look La Mer Crème de la MerWorth a look Augustinus Bader The Rich CreamStrong pick Dr. Barbara Sturm Face CreamWorth a look Sisley Black Rose Skin Infusion CreamWorth a look Tatcha The Dewy Skin CreamWorth a look Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide CreamWorth a look Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair SerumWorth a look

Pigment

Dark spots, PIH, melasma-like tone, friction-darkening.

Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% SerumStrong pick Anua Niacinamide 10% SerumStrong pick The Inkey List Azelaic AcidStrong pick The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%Worth a look Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid BoosterStrong pick Nivea Luminous630 Anti-Spot SerumWorth a look The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HAStrong pick Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting SerumStrong pick AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow SerumWorth a look Various Kojic Acid SerumWorth a look Eucerin Thiamidol productsStrong pick Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum Propolis + NiacinamideWorth a look AXIS-Y Dark Spot SerumWorth a look

Eye

Fine lines, dryness, puffiness, darkness support — cannot fill true hollow.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum Ginseng + RetinalWorth a look Skincyclopedia Retinol Eye Roll-OnWorth a look Neocutis Lumière Firm RicheStrong pick COSRX Peptide Eye CreamWorth a look The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye SerumWorth a look Bioeffect EGF Eye SerumWorth a look NIOD FECCWorth a look The Ordinary Caffeine SolutionWorth a look Skin1004 Centella/Cica Eye CreamWorth a look Elizavecca Hell-Pore Gold Hyaluronic Acid Eye PatchWorth a look Petitfee Gold & Snail Hydrogel Eye PatchWorth a look COSRX Advanced Snail Hydrogel Eye PatchWorth a look

Vitamin C

Glow, antioxidant support, mild pigmentation support. Best AM.

Paula’s Choice C15 Super BoosterStrong pick The Inkey List 15% Vitamin C + EGF SerumWorth a look CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C SerumWorth a look L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Clinical 12% Pure Vitamin C SerumWorth a look Geek & Gorgeous C-GlowStrong pick Timeless 20% C + E FerulicWorth a look SkinCeuticals C E FerulicStrong pick Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC EssenceWorth a look Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule CreamWorth a look Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Concentrated SerumWorth a look SkinCeuticals C E FerulicWorth a look

Hydration

Dehydration, redness, soothing, layering comfort.

COSRX Snail Mucin EssenceStrong pick Round Lab 1025 Dokdo TonerWorth a look Anua Heartleaf 77 TonerStrong pick Anua Heartleaf Serum/AmpouleStrong pick Skin1004 Madagascar Centella AmpouleStrong pick Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular HA SerumStrong pick Hada Labo Premium LotionStrong pick Various Rose WaterWorth a look Mixsoon / Skin1004 Centella AmpouleStrong pick Mixsoon Bean Essence / Bean CreamWorth a look SK-II Facial Treatment EssenceStrong pick

SPF

Prevents pigmentation, lip darkening, photoaging; protects vitamin C / retinoid work.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+Strong pick La Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Cream SPF50+Strong pick La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control / Anti-Shine SPF50+Worth a look Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++Strong pick Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF50+Worth a look Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+Worth a look Eucerin Oil Control Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+Strong pick ISDIN Fusion Water SPF50Worth a look Bioderma Photoderm Stick SPF50+Worth a look Abib Airy Sunstick / Sun EssenceWorth a look

Mask/Patch

Temporary hydration, cooling, glow. Not structural.

Mediheal Tea Tree Essential MaskWorth a look Mediheal N.M.F Aquaring Ampoule MaskStrong pick Coop/Amazon/Korean shop Collagen / Vita / Cica masksWorth a look Dr. Jart+ Dr. Jart Cicapair MaskStrong pick Anua Heartleaf Spot Pad / Toner PadWorth a look Medicube Zero Pore PadWorth a look Numbuzin No.5+ Vitamin-Niacinamide PadWorth a look Medicube/Biodance-style Collagen Night Wrapping MaskWorth a look Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep MaskStrong pick

PDRN/Exosome/Bio

Glow, repair-positioning, hydration, elasticity. Usually supportive, not core.

Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide SerumWorth a look Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen CreamStrong pick Medicube Collagen Jelly CreamWorth a look The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1%Worth a look The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA SerumWorth a look Bioeffect EGF SerumStrong pick The Inkey List Exosome Hydro-Glow Complex SerumWorth a look Paula’s Choice Peptide BoosterStrong pick NIOD CAIS / CAILWorth a look

Exfoliant

Pores, blackheads, rough texture, KP, body roughness.

Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating TonerWorth a look Paula’s Choice 2% BHA LiquidStrong pick COSRX BHA Blackhead Power LiquidWorth a look The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning SolutionWorth a look The Ordinary / By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 10%Worth a look AmLactin AmLactin Lactic Acid LotionWorth a look CeraVe SA Smoothing CreamWorth a look

Body

KP, roughness, body pigmentation, friction-darkening.

URISEPT/Uriage? verify brand 22% Urea CreamWorth a look Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 10% Urea LotionWorth a look Eucerin / Uriage UreaRepair 20% / intensive creamsWorth a look CeraVe SA Smoothing CreamWorth a look Inkey/TO Azelaic acid on inner thighsWorth a look Anua Niacinamide / TXA on inner thighsWorth a look Various Anti-chafe balm / Vaseline / CeraVe OintmentStrong pick

Spicule

Texture / glow booster. Not essential; can amplify irritation.

VT Cica Reedle Shot 300Worth a look VT Reedle Shot 100Strong pick VT Reedle Shot 700Worth a look Medicube One Day Exosome Shot Pore Ampoule 2000Strong pick Medicube One Day Exosome Shot Pore Ampoule 7500Worth a look Medicube One Day Exosome Shot Pore Ampoule 10000 / higher strengthsWorth a look

Oil/Sensory

Seal / sensory. Optional; some clog or oxidise — patch test.

Medicube Volufiline BalmWorth a look KAHI Wrinkle Bounce Multi BalmWorth a look Various Jojoba OilWorth a look Various Rosehip OilWorth a look The Ordinary/Biossance SqualaneStrong pick Various Frankincense OilWorth a look

Retinoid

Texture, collagen, anti-aging, pores, long-term tone. PM only.

Celimax Retinal Shot Tightening BoosterStrong pick The Ordinary RetinalStrong pick Medik8 Crystal RetinalStrong pick Geek & Gorgeous A-Game RetinalStrong pick Avène RetrinALWorth a look

Lip

Dark-lip prevention, hydration, barrier.

Ultrasun Lip Protection SPF30Strong pick Laneige Lip Sleeping MaskWorth a look

Personal guidance only · For clinical concerns, see a dermatologist.