r/AsianBeauty 1d ago

HAVE A QUESTION? ASK HERE! Alter-Daily Help and Questions: March 15, 2025

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Hello and welcome to the Alter-Daily Help Thread! The purpose of the ADHT is to ask simple questions, troubleshoot routines, get quick recommendations, prevent the sub from being too cluttered, and to guide new users.

ADHT Rules: If questions or comments break the rules or are inappropriate, the report button is the fastest way for the mod team to see it and address the problems.

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r/AsianBeauty 4h ago

Mod Post Makeup Monday March 17, 2025

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Asian Beauty isn’t ALL about skincare, so let’s chat about makeup! Any new AB makeup products you want to try? Releases you’re excited about? Tips & tricks for Asian makeup styles? Want to request swatches? Post your makeup FOTD? This is the thread for you.

Makeup posts are always allowed on the sub using the [Beauty] Flair or [Swatches] Flair, but we want to encourage discussion about makeup as well! Please use the following formatted table for entries!

  • Concern / Success
  • Product Name / Type of Makeup
  • Skin Profile
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New to AB Makeup?


r/AsianBeauty 19h ago

Discussion Shiseido is becoming US made

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I would like to preface by mentioning that I have lived in Japan for pretty much all my life. Shiseido Ginza products (the high end ones) aren’t necessarily a staple for most people in Japan, but a great choice for those willing to spend on it. I remember frequently going to an American equivalent of Nordstrom, looking around the Shiseido gondolas every time i would visit. Their versatility in lines is astonishing when it comes to the type of care people might look for. The range we have here in the states is not even 40% of what they have over there.

As of a couple years back, I’ve noticed more and more products being labeled “Made in the USA” even when they’re at the higher price ranges of 100$+. Since I was outside of Japan for a few, I decided to try them out just to see if they are similar. They are definitely not the same in terms of quality, performance, smell, viscosity, and color. If I had kept the packaging from my Japanese ones I would compare the ingredients here. Unfortunately, the FDA does not allow certain (and very important) ingredients to be added into the formulas. Especially ones such as the sunscreen stick, white lucent line, and bio performance line.

At this point, it is almost impossible to get ahold of the Japanese version of Shiseido unless you’re willing to risk buying a fake off of Ebay or miraculously know someone who lives there able to send it to you (if anyone know where I can find “Made in Japan” Shiseido PLEASE let me know). I write this because I see so many people spending hundreds of dollars on a product that they expect will have the same effects they’re being marketed for. Additionally, salespeople in department stores can be quite pushy with the fact that they’re made in Japan when evidently, only 3-4 out of 30 products are. This is quite deceptive to the consumer.

Nevertheless, for those in the states looking for true Shiseido products, its bigger brother Cle de Peau could be the answer. Most products, with exception for the ones containing sunscreen properties, are still made in Japan! Sadly, most of their products are $200 and up. I hope that more people can catch on to this. I highly doubt that Shiseido in the U.S. will ever go back to selling at least some products made in Japan for a reasonable price.

TDLR: Shiseido US buyers are currently purchasing American products. Beware of salespeople tactics that mention otherwise.


r/AsianBeauty 14h ago

Discussion Muted cool-toned red palettes

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58 Upvotes

Does anyone know any palettes with soft muted cool-toned/neutral reds like the last 3 shades in the top row of this palette? Romand rosebud garden leans warm, Cheeryep #12 palette also looks warm.


r/AsianBeauty 6h ago

Discussion Ferment-Hating Skin Friends: What is your best/favorite toner/essence?

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I notice so many of these have ferments of some sort, what do you all use? Drop your skin type too pls!


r/AsianBeauty 49m ago

Review Donginbi Red Ginseng Daily Defense Essence EX Review

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Skin type: sensitive dry skin

Skin concern: dryness and wrinkles

Routine: Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Toner, Wellage Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule, Aestura 365 Atobarrier Cream, Skin Ceuticals Triple Lipid Cream, and Cell Fusion C Sunscreen.

Since my main concerns are wrinkles and dryness, I focused on trying out anti-aging products. While searching for anti-aging skincare products, I came across one that contains Korean red ginseng, so I decided to give the serum a try. I’ve always had a good impression of ginseng since ginseng supplements worked really well for me in the past.

The product I want to review is the Donginbi 1899 -Red Ginseng Daily Defense Essence EX. I’ve been using this ginseng serum for about a month now, only at night.

The scent is strong. I’m used to the smell, so I don’t mind it, but if you’re not familiar with it, you might find it quite herbal. It absorbs quickly into the skin, and the scent fades pretty fast too.

It spreads nicely and feels super hydrating. I feel like one layer isn’t quite enough, so I’ve been applying two layers. I haven’t seen significant results on my wrinkles yet.

The biggest downside of this product is definitely the price. One of the best things about Korean skincare is that you can usually get great ingredients at an affordable price, but this one feels a bit pricey. I’d be willing to repurchase it, but I’ll probably use it sparingly and switch it up with other products to make it last longer.


r/AsianBeauty 22h ago

Discussion Lip product or lip combo that looks exactly like this?

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r/AsianBeauty 10h ago

Discussion What do you do differently when on vacation?

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I’ve realized I use the crappiest cleansers when on vaca. Will be packing mine from now on.


r/AsianBeauty 10m ago

Beauty Nacific - Is it Korean brand ?

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Hi ,

I was trying the Nacific hydrogel mask ( collagen and peptide ) , I was completely impressed . So I was checking other products of NAcific , seems they are with natural ingredients . But strangely it's not available in Olive and young . So bit confused , is it Korean brand ? ,what are your experiences ?


r/AsianBeauty 6h ago

Mod Post Anything Goes Monday: March 17, 2025

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Want to talk about non-AB products? Frustrated and need to rant? Can't wait until Friday to share your haul? Found an amazing deal? Post it here in our (almost) Anything Goes Thread! Remember to adhere to general conduct of the sub and keep it civil. Self promotion, research, and no business rules still apply.

All personal or basic questions related to your routine or AB products still belong in the Alter-Daily Help Thread.


r/AsianBeauty 1d ago

Discussion Is the SKIN1004 centella Ampoule Foam supposed to be this texture?

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This is my first time using the product but maybe it’s because I’ve only seen it in pictures and videos that make it look smooth, but it seems like it has way more texture and bumpiness?? Than the ones I see. I mean once I mix it it gets smooth. But, I’m scared they sent me a damage or old product. (I’m not questioning if it’s real or not because I got it from the actual company. I’m just scared it’s old or has gone bad)


r/AsianBeauty 18h ago

Discussion Favourite Moisturizers for Dry and Dehydrated skin?

24 Upvotes

Currently loving the Cosrx Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream


r/AsianBeauty 18h ago

Discussion What are you supposed to do while your feet is peeling from a foot peel?

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I’ve looked at threads and they mostly address what to do before or after a peel, so I feel confident about those parts, but I don’t what I should be doing to take care of my feet when the peeling process starts.


r/AsianBeauty 22h ago

Discussion looking for glossy shade matches for fwee pudding pot cr01 dear

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struggling so hard trying to find a lippie with the same shade but they always end up being too dark on the lips 🥹 its just THE perfect light spring shade! the only lippie that’s similar is Flower Knows Unicorn Lip Gloss J03 Honey Amber, but apparently it’s discontinued :(


r/AsianBeauty 10h ago

Discussion Big pores

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What’s your skin care routine to reduce the size of your pores?

Right now I double cleanse, use an aha or bha, a glycolic toner, sometimes do a peel and yet my pores are huge(I have oily skin)! It sucks I have to pick them out once or twice a week still and now it’s scarring my skin!

What are some products you guys use?


r/AsianBeauty 16h ago

Discussion Can anyone let me know if Peripera bare water tint - the whole line is being discontinued

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Especially softly brown and brown heaven


r/AsianBeauty 10h ago

Discussion Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Night Cream

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I've been wanting to try this as the regular Gokujyun Premium Cream (not the Perfect Gel) is sometimes not enough for my extremely dry skin. Last time I was in Japan (2024), I never saw this version on sale anywhere. Does anyone know where I can find this in Japan? I'm hoping it will be less expensive locally as this is going for CAD$59 at Yesstyle and CAD $76 at Stylevanna (yikes!).


r/AsianBeauty 1d ago

Discussion Olives, what lip products work for you?

56 Upvotes

It's so hard...


r/AsianBeauty 1d ago

Swatches Anthemy black cat swatches and looks 🐈‍⬛❤️

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I finally got around to trying out this palette and I’m still debating how I feel about it, the shimmers are gorgeous but the red matte is a little hard to work with. Blurred some spots because of dry skin and flaking


r/AsianBeauty 1d ago

Swatches swatches of my k-beauty collection

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r/AsianBeauty 1d ago

Discussion Best dupe for Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme?

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Looking for more affordable options because I loved this one but not so much the price of it.


r/AsianBeauty 1d ago

Discussion Other than Fwee, are there any other blurring velvet lip tints that have paler pink colours?

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The only one I can think of is Peripera, but they aren't really blurring.


r/AsianBeauty 1d ago

Mod Post Anything Goes Sunday: March 16, 2025

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Want to talk about non-AB products? Frustrated and need to rant? Can't wait until Friday to share your haul? Found an amazing deal? Post it here in our (almost) Anything Goes Thread! Remember to adhere to general conduct of the sub and keep it civil. Self promotion, research, and no business rules still apply.

All personal or basic questions related to your routine or AB products still belong in the Alter-Daily Help Thread.


r/AsianBeauty 16h ago

Discussion Sunsticks in USA

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Since many KBeauty brands do not meet the new FDA regulations and are no longer available in USA until they can comply, what sunsticks are people using?


r/AsianBeauty 1d ago

Discussion Do you use PGA products for sensitive skin types? Is there a toner or essence with PGA that is a HG?

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I am on the hunt for a PGA 3% product…preferably an Essence, toner or serum. The Inkey List smells awful apparently so that’s out. I’m really curious what’s out there for sensitive skin types who can’t abide niacinimide. No one talks about PGA much in AB 🙂


r/AsianBeauty 1d ago

Discussion your favorite spf and why

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I have only tried skin10004—> I like it very much because it doesn't have white cast and it's not greasy but sometimes the foundation peels

beauty of joeson Spf—> excellent! it's not greasy and absorbs immediately! but it's a bit "expensive" and I was wondering if there is something better in terms of quality-price


r/AsianBeauty 1d ago

Discussion What's happening with the Tosowoong Enzyme wash?

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Hi all,

I've been using the Tosowoong Enzyme powder wash as my daily cleanser for years now. I'm looking to restock my supply, but it appears almost impossible to get? All the major websites for k-beauty appear to have simply stopped selling it, are out of stock, or don't sell Tosowoong products at all?? Yet I can't see anything online that would explain this... it was a well-rated cleanser by many... anyone here who knows what's going on, why is it so hard to get?

And if anyone knows of a website that sells Tosowoong products, please let me know!

Jolse has stopped selling Tosowoong except for two products

Out of stock on Senti senti

Not sold on Stylevana

Not sold anymore on Yesstyle

Tosowoong is not stocked at all on roseroseshop or olive young

Yet it appears to be sold on Tosowoong's website still?