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Since Olive Young has such a wide variety of brands and products, it seems many people are curious about recommendations based on actual user reviews. So today, following my previous post, I've prepared the second part of my Olive Young skincare recommendations.
In this article, I will also focus on products that I have personally used, been satisfied with, and continue to use regularly. Since these are products I've repurchased during Olive Young sales or use consistently, I'll be writing comfortably based on my actual experiences.
For reference, my skin type is dry, and I tend to have a bit of redness on my cheeks, so I prefer products that are moisturizing but not overly irritating. If you have a similar skin type, this might be a helpful reference.
In today's post, I'll introduce one serum, one cream, one mask pack, and one sunscreen from the skincare products I've actually used and found to be good.
If you've been struggling to choose skincare products at Olive Young, feel free to refer to this, and I hope it's especially helpful for those with dry skin like mine.
1. Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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This product is actually so famous at Olive Young that you've probably seen it before. It's always displayed in stores and is often mentioned as a hydrating serum.
Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a water-type serum full of moisture, perfect for light use after toner. Although it's a serum, it's almost never heavy or oily, absorbing refreshingly into the skin. It feels like it replenishes moisture without being burdensome, making it a good product to use all year round.
I usually use it right after toner. Lightly layering it on the skin provides a non-sticky hydration, making it great for a daily serum.
My skincare routine varies slightly depending on the season.
In summer, I use a relatively light routine: toner → serum → barrier cream. Since the serum itself is a refreshing, watery type, it hydrates without feeling heavy, making it comfortable to use even in hot weather.
Conversely, in winter, my skin tends to get drier, so I use it with the products I'll introduce later, supplementing the oil and moisture that the hydrating serum might not fully provide.
If you're looking for a serum that lightly replenishes moisture, I think this is a good, versatile daily hydrating serum.
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2. Dr. Different 311 Secolji Cream
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Have you ever heard the term "Secolji"?
Secolji is an abbreviation for Ceramide + Collagen + Fatty Acid, referring to the three key components that make up our skin lipids.
The "311" in the product name indicates that these three ingredients are blended in a 3:1:1 ratio. Dr. Different offers creams with different Secolji ratios tailored to various skin types. For example, you can choose based on ratios like 3:1:1 / 1:3:1 / 1:1:3 to suit your skin type.
Since my skin type is dry, I chose this product because the 311 cream, with its high ceramide ratio, suited me well.
The texture is a smooth, non-flowing cream type, not too heavy, and felt comfortably adherent to the skin. I usually apply it by gently cupping my face with my palms, then softly rolling it in to allow for slow absorption.
Its moisturizing effect is quite good, and above all, it's said to help with skin barrier care, which made it relatively suitable for my dry skin that occasionally gets small breakouts or troubles.
If you have dry skin and want to focus on both moisturizing and skin barrier care, I think this cream is worth considering.
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3. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Multi-Repair Cream
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La Roche-Posay's Cicaplast line is so famous for its soothing care products that many people have probably heard of it. It's widely known as a good product to use when skin becomes sensitive or irritated.
The texture is a not-too-thin cream type that feels like it forms a thin protective layer on the skin, and after applying, my skin felt a bit more comfortable. I often use this for soothing, especially when my skin is dry, not in good condition, or has become sensitive.
In particular, I regularly receive skin extraction treatments, and my skin can become sensitive afterward. When that happens, using this cream makes my skin feel relatively comfortable.
Currently, the weather is still a bit dry, so I'm managing my skin with a routine that includes the Dr. Different 311 Secolji Cream introduced earlier. I use the Secolji cream for basic moisturizing, and then layer the Cicaplast Multi-Repair Cream to further soothe and comfort my skin.
Once the weather gets a bit warmer, I plan to reduce the frequency of one of them, depending on my skin condition. I'll probably use the Secolji cream as my main moisturizing cream normally, and the Cicaplast cream when my skin is particularly sensitive or needs soothing after extraction.
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4. The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane
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If you have very dry skin and haven't felt much effect from any cream you've tried, you might want to pay attention to this product. There are times when, no matter how many layers of moisturizing products you apply, your skin only feels hydrated for a moment, and then wakes up dry and rough again. For those people, I personally highly recommend this product.
Squalane is one of the natural moisturizing factors found naturally in the skin's stratum corneum. This product contains 100% plant-derived squalane extracted from sugarcane, so in terms of texture, you can think of it as an oil-type serum.
I always use this product in my evening skincare routine. As the years went by, my skin felt drier every winter, but after using this product, I definitely felt my skin become much more comfortable.
It's also simple to use. You don't need a lot; 1-2 drops are usually sufficient. In the last step of your skincare routine, dispense it into your palm and apply it by cupping your face, starting from the cheeks. This helps keep your skin from feeling dry and relatively comfortable until the next morning.
In the dead of winter, when dryness was severe, I used it in both my morning and evening routines. Now that the weather has warmed up a bit, I only use it in my evening routine.
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In this second part of Olive Young skincare recommendations, I've focused on serums and creams. I've organized products that I consistently use and am satisfied with.
In the upcoming third part of my skincare recommendations, I'll be focusing on sunscreens and mask packs, which will be a bit different from this installment. I plan to organize products that I've found to be good among those I regularly use, so if you're interested, please refer to the next post as well.
I'll continue with more introductions in the next post.
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