Our resident pharmacist answers your most-asked K-Beauty questions
What is Korean beauty?
Also known as K-beauty, Korean beauty typically refers to skin, hair and bodycare that originates from South Korea. Korean formulas are often made from natural ingredients, such as ginseng, bamboo and green tea, which are likely to be derived from antioxidant-rich botanical extracts. Many of these innovative ingredients focus on skin barrier health, in particular centella asiatica, which is rich in amino acids to help strengthen your surface layer and keep your complexion protected.
What’s the best Korean moisturiser?
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What’s the best Korean eye cream?
Which is the best Korean CC Cream?
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