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Mature skin makeup part 4! Which cushion foundation is suitable for mature skin? Mature skin needs foundations that don’t accentuate wrinkles, make us look more hydrated, and covers dark spots.

✅ Choose Tirtir Mask Fit Cushion for full coverage (best for covering hyperpigmentation)
✅ Choose Jung Saem Mool Skin Nuder Cushion for dewy skin-like finish that doesn’t settle into fine lines

Products used (available in-store and PlayLabBeauty.com)
-Tirtir Mask Fit Cushion Foundation in 23 Sand
- Jung Same Mool Skin Nuder Cushion Foundation in Mediim
- Tift Cover Up Pro Concealer in 01 Neutral

What other product comparisons would you like to see next?

Did you catch yesterday’s Gua Sha tutorial? Here’s a closer look at the secret sauce behind that effortless glide: The Better Oil by Chemist Confessions

Finding an oil for facial massage that doesn’t clog pores or break out your skin barrier can be tricky. Formulated by cosmetic chemists, Better Oil gives you that rich, slip-and-slide texture for Gua Sha without leaving a heavy, sticky residue behind.

Use this to lock in hydration, soften fine lines, and nourish dry nail beds, dry scalp, and dry ends of hair.

Anyone else obsessed with this oil? Comment if you’ve tried and love!

We went viral for showing you to our gua sha hidden gem of a playground in Taipei, so here’s a little tutorial on how to use our new favorite gua sha ring!

Swipe for steps and different ways to use this tool to achieve a smoother complexion, snatched cheekbones, sharper jawline, and relieved muscle tension.

There’s a retinol for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or advanced. For our sensitive-skin and pregnant or breastfeeding friends, go for bakuchiol serums instead for a sort-of-not-really retinol solution. For everyone else, find a good starting place for you, then move one step to the right as you go ahead and graduate to a stronger retinol.

Our picks for beginner:
- Abib Bifida Firming Drops
- Haruharu Wonder Knight Night Beginners Retinol

Our pick for intermediate:
- K-Secret Seoul1988 Liposome Retinal Black Ginseng
- Chemist Confessions Double Play (correction to the categorization in the video)

Our pick for advanced:
- Celimax Wrinkle & Pore Tightening Booster Shot

Still paying for your 90s eyebrow trend sins? Sparse brows hate to see this brow mascara coming. She tints, she fluffs, she holds… in under a minute. So quick and easy, no wonder the Heroine Make Heavy Rotation Color Eyebrow Mascara is a staple in every J-beauty fanatics makeup routine.

Come in and try it out with one of our in-store beauty experts!

Rest assured, this is just new packaging but same formulation! Rampant counterfeiting in this industry means K-beauty brands update their packaging more frequently. It’s hard to keep track, so we’re here to help.

Products recently repackaged (but formula is the same) mentioned here. What others have you noticed are different?
- I’m From Mugwort Essence
- I’m From Rice Toner
- Numbuzin 5+ Vitamin Concentrated Serum
- Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics

Stop drawing on harsh brows, tint them soft instead! Welcome back to Part 3 of our Mature Makeup Series.

Heavy brow pencils can age mature features, but a soft tinted mascara adds natural volume while lightening dark tones. Here, we’re using the cult-favorite Kissme Heavy Rotation Coloring Eyebrow Mascara (shades Natural Brown & Natural Ash) to achieve this more youthful look.

Save this for your next makeup routine and catch up on Parts 1 & 2 on our profile!

Is your Vitamin C routine still working for you, or is it time to upgrade? Find your skin's ideal match with our guide here, from gentle starter formulas to deep dark-spot treatment. Save this post to reference next time you restock your routine!

Plus, new arrival alert! We recently dropped the Neogen Real Vitamin C Serum - our first pure Vitamin C formula (that doesn't smell like hot dog water).

That $8 viral K-beauty serum might not be the deal you think it is. As global exports hit record highs, the counterfeit market exploded right alongside it. Fakes are even making its way into Korea, and if local Koreans are being duped, imagine how easy it is for the rest of the world to be duped.

💡Quick tip to be safe: Only buy through authorized distributors, check seller ratings, and look out for suspicious discounts!

Sources: Global Cosmetics News, Chosunbiz