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  Frownies

  Forehead & Between the Eyes Facial Patches

  "The 1889 wrinkle patch Gen Z rediscovered."

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  Merit

  Flush Balm

  "Cheek and lip color that looks like you just walked up a hill. Cute."

  $30
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  Beauty of Joseon

  Revive Serum : Ginseng + Snail Mucin

  "Snail mucin and ginseng for skin that looks like it skipped a few nights of sleep."

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  Olive & June

  Advanced Nail Strengthener

  "A protective coat for nails that peel the second they grow."

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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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  LilyAna Naturals

  LilyAna Naturals Retinol Cream

  "Retinol in a botanical-heavy cream. Gentle-leaning, but the label won't tell you the strength."

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  LilyAna Naturals

  LilyAna Naturals Bakuchiol Face Lift Cream

  "No cream lifts your face. This is a solid bakuchiol moisturizer with a dramatic name."

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  Laneige

  Perfect Renew 3X Signature Serum

  "Three serums in one bottle. Great for people who own too many bottles."

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  Beauty of Joseon

  Ginseng Cleansing Oil

  "Step one of a double cleanse, done properly. Melts sunscreen and makeup, rinses clean."

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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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  COSRX

  Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

  "The snail mucin your feed already knows. Still worth it."

  $25
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  Byoma

  Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50

  "SPF 50 that feels like nothing. The sunscreen you'll actually reapply."

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  OUAI

  Super Dry Shampoo Melrose Place

  "Dry shampoo with a seriously strong spray. Aim carefully, then skip the wash."

  $30
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  Moon Juice

  Magnesi-Om®

  "A nice wind-down drink. The sleep evidence is thin."

  $44
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  Hero Cosmetics

  Rescue Balm

  "The multi-use balm you'll find a reason to use daily."

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  Saie

  Slip Tint™ Tinted Moisturizer

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

  $38
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  medicube

  PDRN Pink Peptide Cream

  "Pink, bouncy and watery. Moisturizer, but make it trending."

  $26
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  Rare Beauty

  Violet Faves Mini Cheek & Lip Trio

  "Three minis, all purple, zero apologies."

  $34
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  Anua

  Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner

  "Glow without acids. This milky rice toner is the gentle route."

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  Mount Lai

  The De-Puffing Jade Facial Roller

  "Cold stone, five quiet minutes, a less puffy morning face. That's the whole pitch, and it works."

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  COSRX

  The Retinol 0.1 Cream

  "A beginner retinol that won't start a war with your face."

  $27
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  Kitsch

  Heather Gray Set & Flow Active Curling Headband

  "Wrap at night, waves by morning, zero heat."

  $28
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  Lunya

  Washable Silk Sleep Mask

  "A silk sleep mask you can throw in the wash. Luxury that survives real life."

  $65
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  Intake

  Intake Starter Kits

  "Magnetic nasal strips that don't peel off at 2am. Four band sizes so you can find your fit."

  $49.99