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This was my second visit to Lienjang in Seoul, and at this point it’s the clinic I continue to come back to whenever I’m in Korea. The experience is always professional, efficient, and tailored to my skin’s needs. For anyone curious, here’s everything we had done during this visit:

✨ My Treatments (Alexa)

1. EVE Synergy Lifting Facial – RF + EMS/microcurrent for lifting, contouring, and elasticity
2. Ionzyme Treatment – vitamin and antioxidant infusion for hydration and radiance
3. Pico Laser (Toning, Eraser & Focus modes) – pigmentation, texture, pores, and overall skin tone
4. Linear Z HIFU Lifting – skin tightening, contouring, and collagen support
5. Skin Botox – pore refinement, texture improvement, and a subtle glass skin effect
6. P5 Brightening PDRN Injections – brightening, regeneration, and glow support
7. L’ebss Lumi + Original Skinboosters – hydration, elasticity, and overall skin revitalization
8. LED Light Therapy – supports healing and recovery

✨ Alyssa’s Treatments

1. LHALA Peel – gentle exfoliation and skin tone improvement
2. PicoSure Toning – brightening and pigmentation support
3. LDM – hydration, barrier support, and collagen stimulation
4. LED Light Therapy – supports healing and recovery
5. Thermage RF Lifting – collagen stimulation and skin tightening

📍 Lienjang Clinic, Gangnam

Champagne and Squid Ink smoothies at TWELEVE Cheongdam-dong neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea

And yes they have arugula flavored toothpaste if that has been on your list

At the YesStyle show room📍Seoul and we had a private tour of all the latest and greatest skincare!
One thing I noticed while spending time in Seoul? Skincare products are increasingly blending into beauty devices.

I kept seeing “galvanic” eye creams everywhere, products that combine traditional eye cream ingredients with a vibrating metal applicator designed to massage the under-eye area during application.

I’ve tried a few versions now, including the d’Alba one, and what I find most interesting isn’t necessarily the eye cream alone, it’s how Korean beauty brands are turning everyday skincare steps into little at-home treatments.

The cooling metal tip, gentle vibration, and extra massage time make the experience feel completely different from quickly tapping on eye cream and moving on with your day.

This is exactly why I love coming to Seoul. It’s not just about discovering new products, it’s about seeing where the skincare industry is headed before those trends make their way to the U.S.

I’m always learning, asking questions, touring showrooms, meeting with brands, and trying to understand which innovations are genuinely useful and which ones are simply clever marketing.

Have you tried a galvanic eye cream yet?

I’ve tested a lot of brightening products over the years, and this moisturizer immediately stood out to me because the formulation actually feels thoughtful.

The Gold Encapsulated Vitamin C is designed to stay more stable and release gradually over time, which is such an interesting approach compared to a lot of brightening products that lose effectiveness quickly.

But honestly? What I love most is that this simplifies my routine. Hydration, glow, and firmer-looking skin in one step instead of layering five different products trying to accomplish the same thing.

And the finish is SO pretty. Just healthy, luminous skin.

🍦How to NOT eat the ice cream tower in Seoul
We saw Baskin Robbin’s all over and people carrying special coolers around even. This seems like a popular treat so we had to try this!

However I’d always choose bingsu over this

Saved some cake for you! 💛

I had a really special birthday week in Seoul, happy to be home and grateful for my family, friends and all of you here with me on this journey!

Now go put on your sunscreen - that’s my birthday wish! 😘

thank you for the beautiful flowers and cake .global