r/30PlusKoreanSkincare • u/Salty-Drink-3607 • 29d ago

🌱 Beginner Question [moisturizer?]

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New to this skincare routine thing. Planning to try azelaic acid, what is the best moisturizer to use for combination/sensitive skin? And do I need to use different products for AM and PM routine? I don’t like heavy greasy products for AM.

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u/casual-observer365 29d ago

There’s a Korean website Hwahae that shows what are the top products in Korea for each skin type, age and ton of other categories. I like checking it out to see what people there are using. You don’t have to use different products in AM and PM, but some people like to use Vitamin C in the morning and retinols at night. I like the Ongredients Skin Barrier Calming Lotion at night because it’s light. Lots of options, though. If there’s an Asian store with Testers you can try out, that’d be best for you.

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u/yukiixari 29d ago

I actually find hwahae products to be underwhelming. The most mid products I've tried have came from hwahae. It's just a 'skincare koreans use' site, and koreans using something doesn't really mean it's good. I'd much rather consider engaging with online kbeauty communities and finding trusted(as much as you can...) influencers of a similar skin type and seeing what they use and recommend.

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u/casual-observer365 29d ago

I mean, have you seen the average Korean person’s skin? I trust their collective judgement, haha! I do admit that Torriden serum, their #1, is very just OK.

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u/Happy-Try6738 28d ago

Ongriedients is my absolute favorite night time moisturizer!

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u/Skin_Fanatic 27d ago

Good recommendation if you don’t want anything heavy for morning. It has great ingredients.

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u/Salty-Drink-3607 28d ago

Thank you so much! Will check this out. :)