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When I die, please bury me with this KimChi setting powder.

BTW, a lot of reviewers say they use this as part of their double cleansing routine. As the name implies, double cleansing is a method of cleansing your face twice: first with an oil-based cleanser, and again with a water-based cleanser to help get all the yucky stuff out of your pores.

Promising review: "BEST OIL CLEANSER I SWEAR. I’ve gone through 3-4 bottles now and it continues to cleanse my skin AMAZING. It melts makeup, clears pores. Honestly it's heaven-sent. The first time I used it, it cleared a lot of my sebum and even now when I use it, it clears any dead skin and dirt I have, even when I don’t wear makeup. BUY IT, it's amazing. You can see all the dirt that came out of my face recently in the photo [above, right]." —rexichor

Get it from Amazon for $17.69 (also available in a mild formula for sensitive skin).

Promising review: "Let me tell you, I have awful blackheads, and this helped clean them out and made them a lot smaller. I love this stuff. I pair it with the oil cleanser (from the same brand and line), and they did wonders for my skin! I recommend it if you have clogged pores and blackheads." —Nabi

I’ve been through plenty of lip products, and this is by far the best. If I had to describe the texture, I would say it’s like a silky Vaseline. It's thick, but it applies smoothly. You only need a tiny bit to cover your lips, and it leaves them soooo moisturized. It doesn’t feel like the product is just sitting on top of your lips; rather, your lips are actually being nourished. I also feel like it stays on pretty well. The first time I tried it, I noticed I still had product on my lips after eating and drinking, which I’ve never experienced with other lip masks before. And bonus points for the cute jar and spatula. Speaking of spatulas, here's a hack so you don’t lose yours: Apply (or super glue) these self-adhesive cable clips on the top of the jar, and you’ll never lose a spatula again. 

Get it from Amazon for $11.50+ (available in three other versions).

Promising review: "I'm 39 with super sensitive skin, had a baby 5 months ago, and recently my skin was destroyed by adapalene and Sunday Riley. I was a mess. I had used La Roche Posay's double repair moisturizer for years before the baby, until the retinoid made my skin too sensitive for it. I tried tons of other moisturizers and everything made my skin worse — dry, pimply, or oily. This moisturizer is incredible. I live in Miami, so I can't use anything heavy, and this gives so much glow but in a way that deeply penetrates the skin without leaving it greasy. My skin is healing beautifully and feels really nicely balanced and plump. Also, I can't believe the price of this stuff. Korean products are 100% where it's at." —AB

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three sizes).

Reviewers do say it has a bit of...spice...to it. So if you experience a tingling sensation, that's totally normal! Some people also said the closer you get to the bottom of the tube, the harder it is to get the product out — I recommend grabbing this squeezer to prevent that from happening!

Promising reviews: "This stuff is magic in a bottle. I’ve been using it for three days and I swear my teeth are whiter and brighter!! The flavor is very intense, but I really like it? I love how tingly and spicy it is. Really leaves my mouth feeling super clean and fresh. I’m honestly obsessed." —Kaleigh Duncan

"I have never had a toothpaste make my teeth slay this hard. They’re SO white. I was upset because I had been through so many teeth whitening treatments, and yet my teeth were still yellow and felt stained. It’s been a few days, and my teeth already look at least seven shades lighter. There are so many toothpastes that say 'whitening' and don’t do the job, but this one ACTUALLY whitens, which feels like a rare find. It’s also minty, and my mouth feels super fresh every time I use it. If you’re tired of having yellow teeth, this toothpaste is going to do its job and blow you away!! Never going back to any other toothpaste, I am too in love with these results." —Alexis Myer

Promising review: "Sensitive skin ladies!!! Acne-prone skin ladies!!! Runnnnnnn straight to it!! Do cleansing oils break you out no matter what you try? Yeah, me too. But not Dr. Althea!! I swear that little bit I used took off all my makeup (I contour, bake, the whole nine lol) and emulsified AMAZINGLY." —Jade @Theclemonswayy

 Get it from Amazon for $19.47 (available in two formulas).

Promising review: "I saw this product mentioned in so many articles about cheap products that are great. I don't know what took me so long to purchase this, but I am kicking myself for waiting!! My hair is DAMAGED. Beyond fried. I've bleached it so many times. I am consistently changing my hair color, and while the semi-permanent dyes don't hurt it, the bleach sure does! My hair always feels like straw. My hair looks and feels INCREDIBLE!!! It is so soft and I am just absolutely in love! This will forever be used by me from now on!" —Krystle Lee

And check out our Elizavecca CER-100 hair protein treatment review for more deets!

This serum also offers heat protection up to 446 degrees F, so it's great to apply before any heat styling. Plus! Reviewers compare this to the $46 Gisou hair oil!

Promising review: "Literally, the best hair product you can possibly get that is affordable and doesn’t leave your hair greasy — it makes it shiny and super soft. After I get out of the shower, when my hair is still damp, I put some on my ends and work the rest up into the top of my head. Sometimes I blow my hair dry after I get out of the shower and put it on, and then after I blow dry it, I put it on some more, and it looks absolutely beautiful — no greasy hair here. My hair type is fine and gets oily really fast, and yet somehow this product tames it a bit and keeps it looking healthy for days! Will purchase again and again!!!" —Tara Klein

Get it from Amazon for $17.09+ (available in two sizes and five other formulas).

Promising review: "My skin is on the oilier side, and this product saved my life, especially on camera. It is flawless, reduces shine, and doesn't make you look splotchy. It goes on flawlessly on top of my other products and feels so light. 100000/10. I've used so many powders, and this product makes your skin look airbrushed in real life." —Marissa Pizzuto

Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in 10 shades, a larger translucent size, and a mini trio)

Read more about how rosemary oil could be as helpful at encouraging hair growth as Rogaine at the Cleveland Clinic. 

Promising review: "I have been trying lots of different hair products over the last three years to help my scalp and coarse hair that has gotten drier from birth, hormonal changes, and now being in my late 30s. This rosemary root spray has to be in my top three hair products thus far because it has given me results. I spritz and rub or brush into my scalp before a shower on some days that I don’t shampoo, but feel like my scalp could use a refresh. I have significantly noticed that I have a less itchy scalp after using this consistently for 2+ months now. I used to have 1–2 itchy spots from dryness, which was a problem for at least a year, but now I don’t get them anymore. Some people say the spray is like a dry shampoo alternative; I’ve never used dry shampoo before, but I totally agree! I feel like I can go in between washes with a cleaner feeling scalp and hair roots. After spraying, it absorbs and doesn’t leave any greasy residue. There isn’t a very noticeable smell, and overall, it seems watery and not oily. Love how clean it makes me feel and would definitely add this to my simple haircare routine!" —Jess C

Promising review: "My feet have been dryyyyy since having my kiddos (maybe hormonal, idk) and I've been using the metal grater regularly, lotions and creams nightly, pedicures with callus removal monthly, the list goes on. I'm shocked at how well these socks work! One time used so far, and my feet feel amazing! Better than all the other things I mentioned. I didn't get the peel ones cuz I've done that once and don't feel like dealing with the peeling, so I'm talking about the nonpeel moisturizing socks. Get them! 30 minutes of chilling with them before sleep time and you'll love your feet!" —EB

Get it from Amazon for $12.95 for two pairs (also available in larger packs).

The outside layer is packed with glutathione and ceramide NP to deeply hydrate and rejuvenate your skin. Meanwhile, the inner core combines white truffle and vitamin C to help firm your skin and reduce dark spots.

Promising review: "I’ve been using this stick twice a day after my skincare in the morning prior to putting on my makeup, and in the evening after washing my face and applying other moisturizer. I put it on my forehead, between my eyebrows on my eleven lines, and under my eyes. I feel like I’ve had a noticeable difference, especially on my forehead and eleven lines, being a lot less noticeable, and it helps my makeup go on a lot smoother. It doesn’t feel heavy to me, and I love the moisturizing feeling it leaves on my face. Great value to me! For reference, I would say my skin type is dry." —Megan

Dr Song is a K-beauty brand that creates cruelty-free skincare and beauty products made from effective ingredients straight from the lab.

Promising review: "For years I have struggled with back acne. I was a field hockey goalie in high school (gross, sweaty pads on my body) and played lacrosse in college (constant sweating under the hot Florida sun). Even after college, my back acne continued and left scars. Now I’m 25 and still work out a lot, so my back acne is persisting. All I ever wanted to do was wear a low open-back dress and feel comfortable. And unfortunately, I don’t have health insurance so going to the dermatologist was out of the picture. About to give up and get laser treatment for my back, I ran across this wash and decided to give it a try. And WOW. I actually wish I had taken a before picture. Now I NEVER get back breakouts and it’s even healed some of my scarring! I’m so happy I found this product!! I wish I had found it years ago!" —joanna youssef

While this serum is designed to be less irritating, as with any powerful skincare product, it's important to start slow and patch test to see how your skin reacts. If your skin tolerates it, you can apply both morning and night after cleansing.

Promising review: "Honestly, buy it. I was skeptical about this serum, especially since it’s such a large bottle for so cheap, plus this was a leap of faith for me since I do have sensitive skin. I’ve been using this religiously for over a week now, and even after the first day, I could see and feel the improvement of my skin. I went from having small red breakouts to clear, even skin almost overnight. I’m not even wearing makeup now because I love the look and glow to my skin. I don’t even do reviews, but this product deserves it 100%. I will be purchasing again. BUY IT!" —Boogs

Reviewers do say that the fragrances are very earthy/musky with a slight floral note to them. One person compared one scent to the smell of being in a forest.

Promising review: "My hair was burned in a salon. I tried for a long time to at least visually restore it and spent a lot of money on hair care. This oil intrigued me because it was perfumed and I didn’t even think that it would be so good! Hair becomes thicker, softer, shiny and the smell is not intrusive and pleasant! This oil has definitely become a treasure for me! I will definitely repurchase!!!" —Nia

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four scents and two sizes).

Promising review: "These are incredible. Such a pretty velvet matte finish. Feels like cream pillows on the lips. You do have to moisturize your lips beforehand, though, because these pots do not provide any moisture. But they’re so pretty that it’s more than worth it to just put on a little lip balm beforehand. Also, I’d suggest getting the silicone lip applicator — it’s not necessary, but it keeps the pot from getting all messy from your fingers. The silicone applicators are cheap and super easy to clean too. They apply the product so smoothly, too. Also, I love how bouncy these pots are! Makes putting on makeup so fun." —DownSouthMiniMouse

Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in 28 shades and a jelly version).

This set includes: 28 strips, one prep pad, one nail file, and one wooden stick. To apply the strips, just use your palm to warm them up. Once the strips are warmed, they can be easily pulled for the perfect fit on your nails. 

Note: If you live somewhere that doesn't get sun often, you can still use a UV lamp. You only need to pop your nails in for about five seconds!

Promising review: "These looked great and I got some compliments. I didn’t have any issues with them lifting like I have had with other brands. I hate the feeling of running my hands through my hair and then pulling out a few strands that got stuck in my nail sticker. I wore these for about 2.5 weeks. The only reason I took them off was my nail had grown out so much. The nail strips are awesome! Buy them!! I have already ordered another set and am converting from my old brand to these!" —Holly M.

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 11 styles).

Promising review: "I've been using this stick sunscreen for almost two months now, and I absolutely love it. It's incredibly easy to apply and doesn't feel greasy or heavy on the skin. One of the best features is that it goes on clear, so there's no worry about a white cast or altering your makeup. Plus, it's perfect for reapplying throughout the day, even over makeup. The convenient, portable design makes it easy to carry with you wherever you go. Highly recommend!" —Hoda

Promising review: "I kept seeing this product on social media and finally decided to give it a try. I use this twice daily, and it’s been a couple of weeks, and I definitely noticed my pores have shrunk. I even apply it to my neck and chest area. Product is soothing, gentle on my skin (have extremely sensitive skin), no strong smell, cottons are soft, and did not cause any breakouts! It’s great for the value, and I’ll definitely be repurchasing these." —Ee El

Get a pack of 70 from Amazon for $18.90.

It's recommended to use the Air Shot mode 2–3 times a week. The other modes — Booster, MC (microcurrent), and Derma Shot — can be used 1–3 times daily.

I own the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro and it is definitely worth the splurge! When I first started using this device I had a dark mark from a pimple on my cheek, but with consistent use of this device, it faded in under a week (wish I had taken those before and after pics!). Overall, it didn't take long to notice that my face was visibly brighter and lifted. Although I've slacked a bit lately (oops, guilty of being lazy 😅), I've definitely seen the difference when I'm diligent with it.

Promising reviews: "I bought this on Prime day and I use it at least twice a week. I definitely see results with both the air shot mode and the booster mode. Get the collagen gel (pink) to go with it and you will have glass skin." —Alissa

"Amazing!!! I got this for facials and it has made such a difference in just a week!! My complexion is looking better and my acne scars are fading and it’s just a miracle tool! Definitely use this with serums! I love how it is battery powered so I can get more than one use and it doesn’t need to be plugged in. I tried all 4 modes and they’re all great!! The secret 5th mode (purple) is unlocked in the app!" —Kate

Promising reviews: "I swear to you, this stuff is magical. My makeup never budges when I use this, and I don’t have to use that much. You can take it off with micellar water pretty easily, but I’m telling you I have ugly cried with this over my makeup and my makeup stayed. the. same. It’s the best. It also has the nicest bottle, it sprays really evenly over your face, and if it has any flaw, it’s probably that it makes your makeup a little TOO dewy, but I usually use a little powder over the parts of my face I don’t want to be highlighted and it works like a gem. Also definitely blurs my makeup very well. 10/10 would recommend!!!!" —Jennifier Moore

"I've fallen in love with this setting spray. It leaves the skin looking fresh, not shiny. It locks in makeup. The nozzle provides very fine misting. I think it's replaced my Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray." —Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $12 (also available in a semi-matte version).

Promising reviews: "This lip gloss glides on so well! It has a nice pigment, and I love that there are the 30% and 70%, which cater to different preferences. I got three of the 30% and one of the 70% because I like a more natural look. The packaging is also really cute! Korean lippies are the best!" —Sunny

"Feels like butter spun into silk on your lips. I have 70% currant, and I love it so much. I will be purchasing more shades! 😍" —Karli

Get it from Amazon for $17 (available in 19 colors).

Promising reviews: "I’m not great at makeup, but I wanted something to add to my eyes and this was the perfect choice. It's super easy to apply, blend, it dries quickly, and gives a great pop of color and sparkle to my makeup." —Danni

"I recently bought this product and I fell in love with it. This glitter will last on my eyes longer than any other products I’ve bought. I like adding it on my inner corner. When I wear it out I will get at least one compliment when I go out. 10/10 recommend." —Zaira Herrera

Get it from Amazon for $12.74+ (available in five shades).

Note: This does contain SPF 25, but based on guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology, you should still wear a daily sunscreen with at least SPF 30!

Promising review: "I have rosacea, and it’s often accompanied by not just redness, but uneven texture and flaking.  I was genuinely shocked how easily and quickly this stuff went on, and how much better my skin looks! Being able to put something on that looks great without spending a ton of time prepping is amazing. My face feels soft and looks so much less red, and so much more even. Using this completely on its own looks better than any other expensive primer and foundation I've tried. I’m so happy I found this!" —S. K.

Get it from Amazon for $25+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "This eye cream makes my eyes so soft, it has this luxurious feel that is better than any high-end product I have tried and for the cost? This stuff is unbelievable. I tried Ogee and all sorts of products that people swear by, but this one keeps my eyes hydrated and soft all night and lasts until the next day. It also isn’t greasy which I love. Since it has retinol I only put on at night and use a vitamin C serum by murad in the morning. I love this product! You can feel and see a different after one use." —AJ

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "These have become my FAVORITE lip product. They feel like silky jelly on your lips. They don’t dehydrate them or dry them out. They give a gorgeous plumping effect that makes them look bigger and fuller. The colors are nice. I have three different ones and use them all regularly mixing them with lip stains and lipsticks for fun. They combine nicely with other products but again, the fact that they don’t dry my lips out is great!" —Alyssa C.

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in 23 shades).

Promising review: "Hands down the best shower mitt on the market! It has really helped with my dry skin, reduced ingrown hairs after shaving, and leaves skin baby soft." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in a two-pack and in three other styles).

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