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20 Weird But Genius Korean Beauty Products That Are Going Viral
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In case you haven't heard, there is so much to love about Korean beauty products. From the cutesy packaging to their kooky ingredients, there's a reason why Korean beauty is making waves all over the internet. Case in point? These strange but effective Korean beauty products going viral right now.
If you're not familiar with why everyone is so obsessed with Korean beauty, then let me get you up to speed. For one, Koreans are all about using natural beauty ingredients, which means their products are often gentler on the skin and you can actually read what's on the label without having to hit Google.
Another big benefit: they're known for using some bizarre ingredients that you've probably never heard of, such as snail mucus or egg yolks. I know, I know — you may be thinking, "What, what?" But these ingredients actually work wonders on your skin, leaving it smoother and brighter. And on top of everything else, their products are just plain fun. Whether it's adorable packaging or a clever name, Korean beauty companies know how to put together a fun beauty product that delivers major benefits.
Interested? Try these popular Korean skin care and beauty products. And you don't need a plane ticket to Korea to get your hands on them. The best part: every product mentioned can be found on Amazon and they're all priced affordably.
1. These Striking Lipsticks With Flowers Inside
KAILIJUMEI Moisturizer Lips Care Surplus Bright Flower Jelly Lipstick, $9, Amazon
Each of these lipsticks is infused with flowers and gold flecks, making them more than worthy of an Instagram photo or five. When applied, the lipstick transforms into a sheer pink gloss that changes based on body temperature, so you get the perfect hue for you.
2. A Liquid Lipstick With An Innovative Cushion Applicator
Peripera Peri's Cushion Lips, $10, Amazon
Love liquid lipstick but hate how dried up your lips get? Peripera Peri's Cushion Lips gives your pout a hydrating, bright dose of color delivered using a cushion applicator, much like the cushion foundations that have been exploding in popularity over the last few years. Its formulated with shea butter to keep your lips moisturized, so you're sure to fall in love with how it makes you look and feel.
3. Wash Your Face On-The-Go With This Rosy Stick Formula
Su:m 37 Miracle Rose Cleanser in Stick Type, $23, Amazon
The Su:m 37 Miracle Rose Cleanser's stick packaging makes it great for traveling. After wetting your face with water, apply the stick directly on your face to emit a foam cleanser with a light, rosy scent.
4. These Patches Infused With Black Pearl And Gold Help De-puff Your Under Eyes
PETITFEE Black Pearl & Gold Hydrogel Eyepatch, $11, Amazon
Made from black pearl and gold powders, these hydrogel eyepatches heal your under eye area by getting rid of puffiness and dark circles, as well as improving circulation. Each set comes with 60 pieces in a jellylike texture that gives your eyes a cooling sensation when applying.
5. Hydrate Your Skin With This Tree Sap Formula
May Coop Raw Sauce, $29, Amazon
May Coop Raw Sauce is a toner and essence made from 93 percent maple tree sap to help hydrate the skin. The formula is made with a combination of botanicals, herbal, and floral ingredients to give your face a boost of radiance and protect against damaging radicals. When used consistently, you'll start to notice a gorgeous glow to your look.
6. A Face Powder In Purr-fect Packaging
Tonymoly Cats Wink Clear Pact, $6, Amazon
The packaging alone is enough to snag the Tonymoly Cats Wink Clear Pact, but the powder foundation formula is super effective for controlling oily skin and covering up blemishes.
7. A Serum Infused With Snail Secretion
MIZON Multi Function Formula Snail 80 Intensive Repairing Serum, $14, Amazon
K-beauty companies are known for their bizarre yet remarkably effective skin care ingredients and this repairing serum is no exception. Its key ingredient, snail discharge — yep, snail — tightens up your face, while improving your skin's texture and getting rid of any acne flareups.
8. A Bright Lip Color That Lasts All Day Long
Peripera Peri's Tint Marker, $16, Amazon
A cult favorite, Peripera Peri's Tint Marker comes in three bright hues — plum, orange, and pink — and has a long-lasting formula, so your color won't budge throughout the day or night. The packaging is completely adorable, too.
9. These Lacy Eye Patches That Look Like Masquerade Gear
banila co. It Radiant Lace Hydrogel Eye Patch, $18, Amazon
They may look like something you'd wear at a masquerade ball, but these are actually sheet masks for your eyes. These lace eye patches restore and hydrate your under eye area, getting rid of puffiness and dark circles.
10. A Bubbly Clay Mask That Everyone's Obsessed With
Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask, $10, Amazon
The Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask has been bubbling all over the internet. Why, do you ask? Because when you apply this charcoal clay mask, the formula carbonates on your face, giving it a foamy, bubbly texture. And as gimmicky as this face mask sounds, it delivers results that leave your skin free of impurities.
11. An Egg-Cellent Pore Pack That Cools Down Your Skin
TONYMOLY Egg Pore Tightening Cooling Pack, $10, Amazon
Leave it to TONYMOLY to create awesome skin care products with cute packaging. The TONYMOLY Egg Pore Tightening Cooling Pack uses pickled egg shell powder (an ingredient made from a fertile egg plus wine vinegar) to help tighten and cool down your pores, making them appear smaller.
12. An Exfoliating Mask Made From Black Sugar
Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off Exfoliator, $9, Amazon
Made from all natural ingredients such as Brazilian black sugar, this face mask effectively gets rid of blackheads, oil, and other grime. Apply it once a week for skin that feels softer, clearer, and more hydrated.
13. A Volcanic Lava Face Mask To Treat Your Pores
The Face Shop Jeju Volcanic Lava Pore Mud Pack, $15, Amazon
Made from volcanic ash from the Jeju islands (a province in South Korea), this pore mud pack deep cleans your pores, absorbing any excess sebum and other oils clogging up your skin. The ash helps protect your face from pollution, which is another big plus in my book — especially if you live in a city.
14. A Nourishing Lip Balm Delivered In A Honey Pot
Skinfood Honey Pot Lip Balm, $6, Amazon
Seriously, how cute is this honey pot packaging? (Winnie the Pooh would be so proud!) This lip balm has a jellylike texture that keeps your lips hydrated, and it comes with a cute applicator to keep dirty fingers from getting inside the pot and tainting the formula.
15. An Under Eye Treatment In Cute Panda Packaging
TONYMOLY Panda's Dream So Cool Eye Stick, $7, Amazon
The TONYMOLY Panda's Dream So Cool Eye Stick is a multitasking serum that contains bamboo extracts to help treat dehydrated skin and soothe tired-looking eyes. Its portable stick applicator makes it great for travel use to instantly de-puff and hydrate your peepers.
16. A Facial Mask Made Entirely Out Of Eggs
too cool for school Egg Mousse Pack, $13, Amazon
Like I said before, Korean beauty brands mean business when it comes to skin care. This whipped foam facial mask is made from egg whites and yolks to help brighten your complexion and leave your skin feeling smooth. The best part: it only takes five minutes to achieve results.
17. The Ultimate Sheet Mask Set For A Wonderfully Low Price
TONYMOLY I'm Real Mask Sheet Pack of 11, $11, Amazon
There's no way I can write up a Korean beauty product roundup without including sheet masks. This TONYMOLY set comes with 11 different sheet masks from wine to avocado and pomegranate, each curated to target a specific skin problem — and all for a great bulk price. Try 'em on and take tons of selfies, while you're at it.
18. A Sheet Mask That's Specially Made For Your Lips
TONYMOLY Kiss Kiss Lovely Lip Patch, $9, Amazon
Yup, a sheet mask specifically for your lips exists, so if you're concerned about having a dry, chapped, or dull smile, give this cool skin care goodie a go. TONYMOLY's Kiss Kiss Lip Patch is a serum infused with Vitamin C and berry extracts to moisturize and plump your pout.
19. A Cleansing Oil Made From Rice Water
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Oil + Foam Set, $14, Amazon
Double cleansing, the practice of using two different types of cleansers, is super popular in Korea. The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Oil + Foam Set work together to brighten and cleanse your skin, removing any makeup, impurities from pollution, and excess sebum. They're made from a blend of jojoba oil and rice water, and is suitable for any skin type.
20. An Overnight Facial Mask That Smells Like Strawberries
Etude House Bubble Tea Sleeping Pack, $10, Amazon
The Etude House Bubble Tea Sleeping Pack is perfect for lazy folks who want good skin without devoting a ton of energy and time to it. It's made from black tea and moisture capsule bubbles to hydrate your skin overnight, so you'll wake up with a more dewy, radiant complexion. Just apply two of the bubbles evenly on your skin, then rinse it off in the morning.
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