r/AsianBeauty

Spent some time going through Korean beauty content not the english translated stuff but actual Korean channels and blogs and one thing that kept coming up was how much emphasis is placed on what you eat and drink alongside your routine. Collagen drinks, fermented food, specific teas, bone broth. It is treated as just a normal part of taking care of your skin not some separate wellness trend.

Here in western AB spaces the conversation stays almost entirely on products and steps. Which is great and I love that depth but it feels like we are only picking up half of the philosophy and leaving the rest behind.

I tried paying more attention to the food side of it for a couple of months alongside my regular routine and genuinely saw things shift in ways that adding another product never quite achieved. My skin felt more stable and less reactive overall.

It got me wondering whether the results people attribute to specific AB products are sometimes actually the full lifestyle doing the work and the product just gets the credit because it is the most visible part.

Do people here factor in diet and food as part of their AB approach or does the conversation mostly stay on topical products and routine building?

hear me out i know that sunscreen doesn’t DO anything like removing hyperpigmentation of evening skin tone (the way other skincare products do) - it’s more of a long term protective and preventative measure that PREVENTS the above rather than remove HOWEVER…

…have any of you noticed a difference when you started? sunscreen i’m ashamed to admit is the one part of my routine that I neglected ever since getting into skincare (had some bad reactions to chemical sunscreens in a while back)

i use retinol and aha/bha and have thankfully had no irritation except for like a one off due to the extra sensitivity. today i borrowed someone’s non ab sunscreen and it got me thinking like…damn i use all these products what if not using sunscreen makes it all useless (darkening spots/hyperpigmentation) this never crossed my mind before.

don’t worry, i’m going to start using sunscreen. but just curious to know if any of you saw a difference after a few months like for example actually seeing the benefits of you other products, apart from the minimising signs of aging part.

Ur holy grail moisturizer/lotion/cream to use under makeup, especially if you have combination skin (oily T-zone + drier areas). trying to find something that actually makes a difference in how my base looks lsmoother, less patchy, no pilling, maybe even a nice glow.

Ideally something that:

•	works well under sunscreen + foundation

•	doesn’t make the T-zone greasy but still hydrates dry areas

•	doesn’t pill or feel heavy

•	actually improves makeup application

Have been trying all three products on and off in the US over last 12 months to help with overall scalp health and hair density

Ekmiveda Keshya Ankura Serum – 9/10.

Highly highly reccomend this one. Saw some content where it was the founder talking directly to customers who saw results and got sold. My longest running use so far. Super nice therapeutic side effect- I apply the Ekmiveda serum at night and leave it in and have a really good night's sleep! They went out of stock in the middle which stressed me out but now I'm well and fully stocked up. This one is the serum (but their hair oils is also pretty good, but I've tossed all those empties away). Super light and friendly and around week 5-6 the shedding in the shower and the pillow noticeably reduced. By month three my crown looked visibly fuller and I feel temples have filled in. Small gripe, the volume could be more but I think I really overuse it sometimes twice a day and hence run out. And at the very least everyday since it's easy to use. Hair oil and shampoo about 2-3 times a week and it helps with long term maintainence.

Fable & Mane Holiroots oil – 6/10

I actually like the Fable oil smell but that's kind of where it ends for me. After about 2-3 months usage I couldn't point to a real difference. I also find the fable and mane products a bit heavy for my hair and it's tough to get the oil out easily. It's decent for a one time use.

Aavrani scalp recovery Oil – 7.5/10

Was super excited about this and I love Lily Singhs reccos in general. I love everything amla (grew up using daburs amla hair oil). Avrani's amla formulation here is solid and my scalp felt less irritated and flaky within the first two weeks, which for the hard water here is saying something. But the texture is heavy, leaves residue, and I was burning through the bottle faster than expected. For the price point that really adds up and I might repurchase aavrani at like 50% of the price but not sure it’s worth it at the moment.

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I have oily skin which is prone to acne. I get tanned very easily, so added SPF would be great too. I need something that adds some coverage while actually being good for my skin. The closest thing i could find was Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger grass color correcting cream but it broke me out unfortunately. I'm of warm medium skin tone but a little bit of white-cast wouldn't be a problem as i use bronzer/blush to neutralise.

Both Highend and Drug store recommendations are okay, as long as it WORKS cuz your girl is tired

Thanks!!

What's the best place to buy Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Aqua-fresh? Best price and decent shipping time? Thank you.

Also I'm open to similar sunscreens suggestions that's cheaper.

I’ve been eyeing romand’s Dewyful tint in custard mauve and their juicy lasting tint in peach peach me. In the few swatches I could find of them, they’re never in the same lighting so I can’t really compare

Any swatches/help appreciated!

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I fell in love with this product but its a bit expensive for me. Is there a time where it goes on sale?