Affordable cruelty-free Korean beauty skincare review

(The blog post “Affordable cruelty-free Korean beauty skincare review” is a re-posted article from 2018. Last year, I wrote a blog post with all the cruelty-free Korean skincare brands that I know, and gave a small review and description of them).

Korean cosmetics have been life-changing experiences in the beauty world. I understood that during the last years of reading and seeing all the positive feedback on Youtube, blogs and Instagram about the price, natural ingredients and positive results of Korean skincare and makeup. 

Finally, I jumped right into the testing of Korean cosmetics (I chose this amazing brand called IUNIK). They have a lot to choose from, and I chose products which apply my problem – a lot of wide pores. 

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Lime moisture mild Peeling Gel

Lime moisture mild Peeling Gel: 120g. For all skin types. Pore care. 5 Fruit extract. Moisturising.

” Natural AHA Fruits Complex containing: 5 different fruits extract (Lime, Grape, Orange, Apple, Lemon)
The Lime moisturising mild peeling gel (Use code GLAMCOFFEE to save up) can help to remove dead skin with a soft and moist texture and give clear and smooth skin.”

How to use: After cleansing, apply proper amount to dry skin, Gently massage and roll the skin with fingertips then rinse off. Avoid the sensitive eye areas. It can be used 1-2 times a week.

Price: $12.99

What I like the most about this IUNIK Lime peeling gel is how soft it feels like. Scrubs can sometimes be too hard and dry on skin (and I don’t have the most sensitive skin).  Peeling gels are great for someone who have sensitive or dry skin, because it does not dry out the skin cells as scrub might do. The scent is citrusy but a bit of rubbing alcohol tone to it as well. Seemed very natural. My first time using peeling gel but I liked it a lot more than scrubs. I just feel like skin on the face is way more fragile and soft to use harsh scrubs and this peeling gel has great texture to give results but at the same time not damaging my skin.

Rose galactomyces synergy serum

Rose synergy serum: 50ml. All skin types. Whitening & Wrinkle Care New. Moisture. Anti-aging. Pore care. Free Shipping.

The first Rose & Galactomyces Ultra Moisturizing (Use code GLAMCOFFEE to save up) & High Nourishing Serum in Korea. Nourishing & Pore Control / Powerful Moisturizing by Rose Water & Galactomyces Fermentation Water Whitening & Wrinkle Care by Niancinamade & Adenocin.

The first question I had was: What is Rose Galactomyces Synergy Serum? What does this difficult name mean? “Synergy serum includes a unique recipe with galactomyces fermentation water 50% and rose water 10%”

The Second question I had: What the hell is Galacyomyces? “This is a type of yeast from Asian Rice Wine Fermentation. It contains a lot of Abundant Nutrition such as Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids. Galacyomyces helps skin oil control, lift and lighten.

Rose water helps to moisturise and balance our precious skin.

Price: $5

Again I chose this product to balance my skin and pores. The first thing I noticed about IUNIK Rose galactomyces synergy serum was the nice, thick texture it has (a bit jelly). The serum has no scent (or very light scent) which I, to be honest, love about this product. We all love nice, rich scent of fruits or roses but if you want to believe that this is 100% natural product, it is not possible if the product would have strong synthetic rose scent. So logically thinking, it attracted me to the Rose serum even more. Then while applying the serum on my skin I noticed how fast serum soaks into my dry skin and does not feel oily at all. I really like this serum a lot! It balances my skin, my skin feels naturally moisturised. I don’t like oily serums because I have combined skin, I can have really dry patches of skin combined with really oily parts of the skin. Rose Galactomyces synergy serums feels very good on my skin, balances my pores and problematic parts of my skin. 

My first time using Korean cosmetics and products from IUNIK and I have the best impressions of the products. My skin appreciated the serum and peeling gel, they are very gentle and at the same time give good results.

IUNIK- Glam, but first coffee approved! 

Have you tried Korean cosmetics? Which brands and how do you like it? Comment down below!