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  Beauty of Joseon

  Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal

  "Retinal for your under-eyes at a $17 price tag. Low risk, real ingredient."

  $17
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  Beauty of Joseon

  Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide

  "Glow and calm in one, for $15.30."

  $15.30
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  rhode

  caffeine reset

  "A de-puff step for people who look tired before they are."

  $38
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  Byoma

  Moisturising Gel Cream

  "Gel-cream hydration with ceramides for $14.99. The easiest moisturizer recommendation on the site."

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  Anua

  Barrier Reboot Milky Foam Toner

  "Foam in, exfoliating toner out. Gentle acids, zero sting, a little bit of theater."

  $19
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  medicube

  No Cast Just Glow Collagen Sunscreen

  "Sunscreen named for the white cast it doesn't have."

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  Starface

  hydro-stars® + big yellow

  "Pimple patches that make a breakout feel like a choice."

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  Anua

  Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner

  "A calming toner for skin that's been through it."

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  Byoma

  Hydrating Serum

  "Ceramides, squalane and glycerin. Not flashy, just the hydration basics done well."

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  Sunday Riley

  Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment 50ml

  "The glow-on-demand bottle that turned lactic acid into a personality trait."

  $122
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  Glow Recipe

  Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops

  "A glow filter in a bottle, minus the app."

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  Summer Fridays

  Cloud Dew® Gel Cream Moisturizer

  "A bouncy gel cream for people who want hydration without the heavy feel."

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  Torriden

  BALANCEFUL Serum

  "Cica serum for skin that gets upset easily. Basically a chill pill in a dropper."

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  Mount Lai

  Calming Herbal Repair Serum Concentrate Balm

  "Your gua sha needs something to glide on. Dry skin will love this cushiony balm."

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  Beauty of Joseon

  Dynasty Cream

  "A rich, glowy moisturizer that costs $15."

  $15
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  Anua

  3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream

  "The barrier reset cream for when everything stings."

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  Moon Juice

  Plump Jelly

  "A glass of water for your face, with mushrooms. Bouncy, not weird."

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  Cliganic

  Organic Rosehip Oil

  "A glow oil that costs less than your coffee order this week."

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• BestsellerShop at Saie ↗

  Saie

  Slip Tint™ Tinted Moisturizer

  "Skin, but evened out, with mineral SPF 35 doing quiet work in the background."

  $38
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  Naturium

  Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%

  "Retinal, the faster cousin of retinol, at a price that won't make you flinch."

  $29
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  TruSkin

  Collagen Peptide* Facial Serum

  "The $15.99 hydrating serum. Just don't expect collagen magic."

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  medicube

  PDRN Pink Peptide Toner

  "A big pink bottle of hydration. Not a clinic visit, still a vibe."

  $21
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  Grace & Stella

  De-Puffing Eye Serum Roller

  "Cheap, cheerful, caffeinated. A cold little rollerball for mornings that started too early."

  $12.95
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  NuFACE

  Aqua Gel Activator - Hydrating Microcurrent Gel Activator

  "The gel that makes microcurrent actually work. Budget for refills."

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