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There was an Olive Young sale recently, wasn't there! When sale periods come around, I find myself organizing the products I usually use or items I plan to repurchase.
During this sale period, I also picked up a few products I've been consistently using and some repurchased items. Today, I'd like to organize the Olive Young skincare products among them that I've personally used, been satisfied with, and continue to use.
These days, there's a lot of interest in K-beauty skincare overseas, isn't there? So, in this post, I'll be organizing a few products that I've personally used from Olive Young.
Olive Young has such a wide variety of brands and products that it's often hard to decide which one to choose. In this article, I'll introduce mainly the skincare products that I've actually used and found to be good.
For reference, my skin type is dry. While my forehead and nose are relatively fine, my cheeks tend to have redness and dryness, so I prefer products that are moisturizing yet gentle to use. I hope this can be of some help to those with similar skin types.
Today, I'll focus on organizing skincare products, and next time, I plan to organize makeup / hair / body products separately. By the way, if you click the link below the photo, you'll go to the product page, so if you're curious about any product, you might want to check it out.
1. Bioderma Hydrabio H2O Cleansing Water
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I usually prefer cleansing waters that are as gentle as possible, so after trying various options, I've been using Bioderma Hydrabio H2O Cleansing Water.
When it comes to Bioderma cleansing waters, the pink product is usually the most famous. However, since I have dry skin, I thought the blue Hydrabio product, which is for hydration, would be better, so I chose this one.
After using it myself, I definitely felt almost no strong irritation, and it was comfortable to use without burdening my skin.
Actually, at first, I even wondered if cleansing water might be irritating. Since cleansing water is usually applied to a cotton pad and wiped off, the continuous rubbing of the skin was a bit concerning.
So, I'm using it in a slightly different way. I pour the cleansing water into a foaming dispenser to create a foam, then use it as if washing my face. Using it this way seems to reduce the friction that can occur when wiping with a cotton pad, so I feel much less skin irritation.
Its cleansing power was also sufficient to remove daily makeup without much trouble. However, I don't usually wear heavy makeup, so for light makeup, it felt like it cleaned thoroughly.
Overall, after using it, I felt that if you're looking for a gentle and non-irritating cleansing water, it might be worth trying. Especially for those with dry skin or concerns about skin irritation, I felt it's a product that can be used relatively comfortably.
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2. Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser
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It's a low-irritation, gentle, mildly alkaline type, so it doesn't put much burden on the skin even after washing. I felt it's a product that can be used relatively comfortably by those who have had many concerns about irritation when choosing facial cleansers.
In particular, it contains a plant-derived ingredient called Aqualicia, so the skin doesn't easily dry out after washing and retains a moisturized feeling. Usually, after washing my face, I sometimes feel an immediate tightness, but with this product, that inner dryness was relatively less.
Another notable point was its cleansing power, which even removes fine dust and sunscreen. These days, I'm concerned about cleansing power due to fine dust and sunscreen, and I felt it has a decent cleansing power for daily use.
As someone with dry skin, I prefer products that have cleansing power but don't leave my skin too dry after use. This foam cleanser leaves my skin feeling relatively comfortable after washing, so I'm personally satisfied with it.
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3. Skin Signal Clay Enzyme Cleanser
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At first, I just casually thought, "Shall I try an enzyme cleanser?" But later, I found out it's introduced as a #makeupfriendly cleanser used in Cheongdam-dong salons. I remember feeling a bit proud, thinking, "Oh, I picked a good one!"
This product is more than just an enzyme cleanser; it can be used in various ways, like an enzyme cleanser + clay pack + scrub. It also caught my attention because it's said to help with exfoliation, blackheads, and sebum control.
I'm using the pink clay type, and it's said that the BHA ingredient helps to refine blackheads and the clay absorbs sebum. After actually using it, my skin feels refreshed after washing, so it's good for morning use.
The usage method can also be varied slightly depending on the situation.
- When you want to use it like a scrub, add only a very small amount of water.
- When using it as a daily enzyme cleanser, use water and powder in about a 1:1 ratio.
- When using it like a clay pack, add about 5 drops of water to use as a pack.
I usually use Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser almost every day, and I use this enzyme cleanser lightly about 2-3 times a week for my morning cleanse.
As I've used it consistently, I feel that my skin texture is a bit more refined in the morning, which makes my skincare products absorb relatively well, and my makeup also feels less prone to caking than before. That's probably why people call it a #makeupfriendly cleanser.
If you've found exfoliation products too irritating in the past, or if your makeup tends to cake, using an enzyme cleanser like this 2-3 times a week for maintenance might be a good idea.
#SkinSignalClayEnzymeCleanser #EnzymeCleanser #ClayCleanser #ExfoliationCare #SebumControl
4. Bioderma Hydrabio Essence Lotion
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One of the things I consider important in my skincare routine is the step of immediately replenishing moisture right after washing my face. Since my skin is on the dry side and feels tight quickly after cleansing, I prioritize products that rapidly provide hydration in the first step. That's why the product I'm currently using is Bioderma Hydrabio Essence Lotion.
Although this product is called an essence lotion, its texture is very light, almost like water. At first, I wondered, "Will something this light be moisturizing?" But after actually using it, it quickly absorbed into my skin and felt like it immediately replenished inner dryness, so I'm quite satisfied with it.
The scent isn't strong; it's subtle, making it pleasant to use without feeling overwhelmed. Personally, sometimes strong scents in skincare can feel a bit tiring, but this product didn't have that issue, which was good.
Originally, as a toner product, it has a small opening, so it can be used by dispensing it onto a cotton pad. I heard that a beauty tip about attaching a mist pump to this product and using it that way became quite popular on YouTube or somewhere similar in the past.
Perhaps because of that, these days, it sometimes comes with a spray pump type that allows for mist application. Being able to use the toner like a mist was quite convenient.
However, personally, I felt the spray power was a bit lacking. Rather than a fine, even mist, it tended to come out a bit coarsely, so I ended up using it more often by dispensing it into my hands and patting it in for absorption.
Nevertheless, if you have dry skin that feels tight immediately after washing, trying a toner like this—light yet quickly replenishing inner moisture—might be a good idea.
Personally, it was a product I was quite satisfied with for use as the first step right after washing my face.
#BiodermaHydrabioEssenceLotion #BiodermaToner #HydratingToner #DrySkinSkincare
Today, I've organized a few Olive Young skincare products that I've personally used and found to be good. Rather than having incredibly fancy functions, they are all great for daily, effortless use, which is why I keep reaching for them.
Especially since I have dry skin, I prioritize whether a product doesn't cause severe dryness after washing and if it can be used without irritation. The products introduced today are items I'm relatively satisfied with in those aspects.
I still have a few more products I'd like to introduce, so in the next post, I plan to organize skincare part 2, focusing on toners, creams, and hydrating products.
If you've been looking for dry skin skincare products at Olive Young, I hope today's post has been of some help. In the next post, I'll also honestly organize products that I've personally used.
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