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How Korean Skincare will transform your skin

I’m sure I’m correct in saying we’ve all heard about the K-beauty phenomenon!  From dewy complexions to flawless makeup looks, this skincare trend is taking the beauty world by storm, but exactly what is #kbeauty and why is it trending? Well we are here to answer all your burning k-beauty questions! Keep reading as we divulge all there is to know about Korean skincare, how it will transform your complexion and the best Korean skincare products in Australia!

 

What is k-beauty?

K-beauty, short for Korean beauty, refers to the skincare and cosmetics products, techniques, and trends originating from South Korea. Renowned for its innovative formulations, advanced technology, and holistic approach to skincare, Korean skincare has gained immense popularity worldwide. It encompasses a wide range of products, including cleansers, creams, serums, essences and sheet masks, each designed to address specific skin concerns and enhance your natural beauty. K-beauty emphasizes achieving healthy, radiant skin through consistent routines, gentle ingredients, and a blend of traditional Korean philosophies and modern scientific advancements!

 

Why is Korean skincare trending?

Renowned for its innovative formulations (From traditional herbal extracts like ginseng and green tea to cutting-edge ingredients like hyaluronic acid and snail mucin), its holistic approach, and undeniable results, Korean skincare has become more than just a trend – it’s a lifestyle. Korean skincare embraces the idea of “skinimalism,” focusing on achieving healthy, radiant skin through a curated routine tailored to your individual needs. From double cleansing and layering multiple products to embracing sheet masks and essence, each step is carefully choreographed to cleanse, nourish and protect the skin, leaving it supple, hydrated and glowing with vitality.

K-beauty’s multi-step approach has not escaped criticism though, with some claiming the use of multiple products (a 10 step routine in some cases) is “too much for the skin”.  Of course this could be the case when using Western formulations which may contain a high percentage of stimulating actives, but it is important to note that Korean skincare and Western skincare are not formulated the same, and trying to use Korean philosophy with Western skincare products can be overwhelming for the skin. While Western skincare is all about targeting specific concerns with potent targeted ingredients, Korean philosophy is all about hydration and reducing inflammation that leads to ageing.

 

So what makes Korean skincare different to western skincare?

 

  1. Multi-step routine

Korean skincare popularized a comprehensive routine, with steps like double cleansing, toning, essence, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen.

  1. Professional grade

Korean skincare prioritise professional grade formulations using high concentrations of quality ingredients for outstanding results every time.

  1. Emphasis on hydration

Korean skincare prioritizes hydration with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides, aiming for a dewy, “glass skin” look.

  1. Preventative approach

Korean skincare focuses on preventing issues with regular sunscreen use and anti-aging ingredients.

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  1. Gentle formulations

Korean skincare offers mild products suitable for sensitive skin, made with natural ingredients.

  1. Innovative ingredients

Korean brands use cutting-edge technology, like fermented extracts, snail mucin and plant-based stem cells, for targeted results.

  1. Holistic beauty

Korean skincare promotes inner and outer health, including diet, hydration, sleep, and stress management, alongside skincare for radiant skin.

 

Why follow the 10-Step k-beauty skincare routine?

Designed to truly pamper and nourish the skin, this comprehensive 10 step routine may seem daunting at first but it offers a customizable approach to skincare, allowing individuals to tailor their routine based on their skin type, concerns, and preferences. From cleansing and exfoliating to toning, treating, and moisturizing, each step plays a vital role in achieving radiant, youthful-looking skin.

 

Still wondering why Korean skincare is for you?

If your end goal is to achieve truly radiant and flawless skin, then Korean skincare is your best solution. And we couldn’t sing the praises more highly for Korean skincare brand HubisLab. The best Korean skincare brand in Australia! Why do we think it’s the best Korean skincare in Australia? Because we’ve done the research and witnessed the results ourselves!

HubisLab offers cutting edge products that blend professional strength ingredients with traditional Korean beauty philosophies and modern dermatological research! The powerhouse combination ensures outstanding results (we promise!)

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The diverse range of products are tailored to specific skin needs allowing for customizable skincare routines, plus every product in the range works at a cellular level which means it immediately addresses skin concerns at their source promoting more profound and longer-lasting results than most counterparts!

With 9 retail collections within the HubisLab range, and each products packed full of anti-inflammatory ingredients, super-hydrators and potent vitamins, there are products to tackle everything from post treatment repair and skin sensitivity to hydration, ageing, pigmentation and more. In fact with an absence of any irritating or sensitizing ingredients, there is a strong focus on reducing inflammation and amplifying hydration as opposed to just offering a temporary glow.

HubisLab really are the best of the best when it comes to results and we love their commitment to efficacy, innovation, sustainability, ethicality and self-care too!

 

The team at BC have been trialling the HubisLab products for over a month now and our skin has never looked more glowy. When HubisLab say their goal is to empower you to achieve your healthiest, most radiant skin yet, they weren’t lying! The results speak for themselves.

Our favourite picks;

 

HubisLab Moisture Max Cleansing Foam

If you want clean, soft and supple skin, you need to try this cleansing foam! It perfectly lathers on application gently cleansing skin. The results? Skin feels fantastic, no feeling of dryness or tightness which can be the case with many cleansers. How does your skin look? Refreshed, nourished and revitalised.

HubisLab Moisture Max Cleansing Foam

HubisLab Premium Active Revival Essence

Having used this product for a month now I can definitely tell you I’ve seen a noticeable difference to my skin!! This serum is like liquid silk on the skin, light and nourishing it instantly soaks into skin working its magic! It’s formulated with collagen and peptides which explains why my skin is softer, smoother and plumper! I don’t personally have sensitive or compromised skin, my concern is premature ageing, but apparently this bio serum is amazing at calming irritation and strengthening skin too!

Hubislab - Premium Active Revival Essence

HubisLab Premium Active Eternal Face & Eye Cream

I not only love how this product is a 2-in-1 – your moisturiser and your eye cream, but I also love how baby soft my skin is these days after religiously using it! It’s nourishing but light and has definitely made a difference to not only my face but to the delicate area around my eyes too! What’s more, it’s packed with a plethora of goodies from Hyaluronic acid and Peptides to Botulinum-derived component, an Ingredient that is similar to Botox! No wonder the wrinkles around my eyes have practically disappeared!

Hubislab - Premium Active Eternal Eye & Face Cream

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Indulge in chocolate this Valentine’s Day – the antioxidant superfood for your skin

What better way to indulge yourself or someone you love this Valentine’s Day than with chocolate, and I’m not talking about the edible type (although obviously a box of your favorite sweet treat wouldn’t go amiss!), no I’m talking about Pevonia’s new Chocolate Indulgence Collection – two dual-functional, super nourishing products for face and body!

Chocolate has long been praised as both a delicious delicacy but also a skin superfood with antioxidants and rejuvenating benefits and this new collection provides just that! Both products, the Chocolate Indulgence Moisturizer and the Chocolate Indulgence Foaming Salt Scrub, are formulated with beans from the Theobroma Cacao Tree, an extract also known as the “food of the gods” since ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations! But what’s more, they are also loaded with a myriad of freshly harvested super youth enhancers so you can literally indulge all you want with this totally guilt-free chocolate escape and reap the rewards of truly radiant skin after every application too!

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So why choose chocolate skincare?

Cocoa, the primary ingredient in chocolate is rich in antioxidants, particularly flavonoids and polyphenols.

These antioxidants help repair the damage done to skin cells by free radicals generated by pollution, UV light, household chemicals, cigarette smoke and more. Free radicals are in fact the main contributors to rapid skin ageing, skin cancer, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation!

Antioxidants also support collagen synthesis, promoting skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What’s more, antioxidants can help boost blood flow providing skin with essential nutrients and a radiant glow, as well as assist the growth of new cells too! Amazing stuff, right?

But it’s not just about the antioxidants, cocoa can also help improve skin hydration, contributing to a smoother and more supple complexion.

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So if you are worried about skin ageing or suffering from dry, dehydrated, dull, menopausal or rough or uneven skin texture, the Pevonia Chocolate Indulgence products will be for you!

The Chocolate Indulgence Salt Scrub is lusciously foaming, it smells a-m-a-z-i-n-g and of course good enough to eat! And it’s deeply nourishing and cleansing for both face and body leaving skin smoothed, refined, glowing and perfectly protected. What more could you ask!

Chocolate Indulgence Foaming Salt Scrub

 

The moisturiser is also heavenly. Not only is it rich in cacao but also collagen polypeptides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to deeply rejuvenate, nourish, plump and improve skins appearance.

Chocolate Indulgence Moisturizer

Loving the idea of these youth enhancing products but also feel like a little extra pampering this Valentine’s Day? Why not take yourself to a Pevonia spa and indulge in one of the following new chocolate Indulgence treatments too!

Chocolate Indulgence Face Mask Treatment

Luxuriously decadent, this 3-in-1 facial experience combines cleansing, exfoliation, and masking with the goodness of Cacao and a potent blend of super youth-enhancing actives. Let the rich antioxidants and natural exfoliants in chocolate rejuvenate and reinvigorate while you relax and savour the delightful aroma. Your skin emerges irresistibly soft, smooth, and radiant with a firmer, more taut appearance.

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Chocolate Indulgence Full Body Exfoliating Treatment

Escape to a sensorial oasis of lusciously foaming chocolate goodness. Your skin is gently yet deeply exfoliated as a sumptuous blend of nutrient-rich Cacao extract, drizzling Caramel, and energizing Sea Salt deliver highly antioxidant and repairing benefits. Your skin benefits from an increase in vital negative ions and resurfaces smoother, more refined, and glowing.

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BC 5 star reviews

These are the products with the most five-star reviews on BC

From a tinted moisturiser to a brightening serum, a multi-tasking bb cream and more, these are the beauty products our customers are loving, and their five-star reviews prove it!

 

  1. ELES Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15

This silky, mineral-enriched liquid foundation formulated with skin loving ingredients including vitamins A, C & E, provides skin with both antioxidant and SPF protection. It glides on to skin beautifully, setting to a soft, powder finish, leaving a truly flawless finish.

Reviewers love that it provides such a natural, flawless coverage that lasts all day too! Amazing results and good or your skin, what more could you ask?

Customer review;

“This foundation is heavenly! Every foundation I’ve ever tried has always been wrong for me, making me too oily, too dry, breakout, slide off my face, etc . Eles liquid to powder is PHENOMENAL. I will never try another foundation. The foundation smooths over your skin so easily, providing good medium coverage, evening out skin tone, completely non-irritating, and doesn’t clog my skin. The colour I have is such a perfect match for me – and I look like I’m wearing nothing at all when I have it on. It is also the most long lasting foundation I’ve ever found. I’ve used other powder minerals which are far too drying for me – this is not – it’s the perfect balance between controlling shine without drying.“ Lucy G

 

  1. Pevonia Age Correction Marine Collagen Cream

This best-selling collagen cream rejuvenates skin cells while softening fine lines and wrinkles and replenishing vital nutrients.

Customer review:

“This is by far my favorite moisturizing cream. I received a sample of this with another Pevonia order and immediately purchased the full size. I have combination, acne-prone skin that leans toward the dryer side and can be quite sensitive to certain products. This cream never EVER irritates my skin, no matter how stressed or damaged it is. It is incredibly soothing and feels wonderful on. It is also quite hydrating without being greasy and absorbs into the skin really well. I’m able to use it morning and night with great results. My skin looks healthy and smooth thanks to this product!“ Sonya R

Beauty Collective - Pevonia Marine Collagen Cream

  1. ELES Age Defying BB Cream 30

A multi-tasking wonder cream, this best-selling BB with SPF 30, literally primes, tints, nourishes, evens out skin tone, and helps to strengthen and protect skin on contact, Genius!

Customer review:

“Absolutely love this product. I used it years ago, tried others but nothing compares. Such a beautiful feel on your skin and the perfect amount of glowy/dewy coverage. I love the spf included, I don’t need to use any other product but this on my Face of a morning. Perfect for aging skin when you want a lighter coverage that makes your skin look younger.“ Krystle W

ELES BB Cream 30

  1. Pevonia Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser

Creamy and gentle on the skin, this exfoliator will help unclog and diminish large pores, exfoliate dead skin cells, smooth wrinkles, and brighten and even out your skin tone so it looks radiant and youthful. Reviewers love how gentle and effective it is with many seeing results within the first few uses!

Customer review:

“I love this cleanser! I have never been able to exfoliate with anything else as it has just been too harsh for my skin. This gentle exfoliating cleansers is exactly that! Leaves my skin feeling beautiful and soft and definitely makes a noticeable difference in my texture. I use once a week and it has been a game changer for my skin.“ Stacey Harrison

Pevonia Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser

  1. Pevonia Rejuvenating Dry Skin Cream

Formulated with some of the best natural ingredients to counteract dry skin including pear seed extract, hyaluronic acid, collagen, shea butter and squalane, this is a deeply nourishing and skin-smoothing cream which diminishes dry and flaky skin while combatting fine lines and wrinkles for a truly rejuvenated, hydrated appearance! Really!

Customer review:

“I’ve been a long-term user of this product, it’s amazing for my dry skin. Smooth, silky and leaves no residue, absorbs quickly and moisturizes skin pretty much all day. Absolutely love it!“ Marina P

Beauty Collective - Rejuvenating Dry Skin Cream

  1. Pevonia Age Correction Firming Marine Elastin Cream

Formulated with Hyaluronic acid and elastin, this firming cream delivers powerful repairing and tightening benefits, visibly increasing moisture while improving elasticity.

Customer review:

“This cream is absolutely wonderful. It is the perfect combination of nourishing, moisturising and firming for my aging face while not being at all heavy. This is the third time I have purchased this product and am so glad I found it.“ Sheryl Harrison

Beauty Collective - Pevonia Age Correction Firming Marine Elastin Cream

  1. Pevonia RS2 Care Cream

Formulated with calming, skin-caring ingredients including Green Tea, Licorice, and Chamomile, this beautifully textured, nourishing cream is soothing like ice on seriously sensitive skin. It provides skin with vaso constricting, repairing, and hydrating benefits to effectively reduce redness and inflammation, even the chronic inflammation associated with Rosacea. Reviewers love the great results for rosacea prone skin but also love its natural signature scent of French Rose. It’s one heavenly product so not hard to see why it’s loved by so many!

Customer review:

“I have paid out a lot of money on products for my rosacea- this time I have hit the jackpot! After years of frustration and not wanting to go down the laser path I have found this cream and I can truly say it has helped my skin. It is calmer with less redness and flare ups.“ Sharon E

Beauty Collective - Pevonia RS2 Care Cream

  1. Pevonia Hydrating Cleanser

Thanks to its outstanding combination of marine collagen, marine elastin, hyaluronic acid and glycerin, this nourishing, creamy textured cleanser thoroughly removes skin impurities and excess oil without any residue, all whilst helping to preserve your skin’s moisture too!

Customer review:

“Beautiful product. A little goes a long way and it leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated. Lovely as a night time cleanser to wash away the day.“ Nicole W

Beauty Collective - Pevonia Power Repair Hydrating Cleanser

  1. Pevonia C Complex with Oxyzomes

The citrus scent is divine and just two pumps of this creamy serum equals radiant looking skin instantly. Oh, and it feels a-mazing too thanks to its combination of vitamin c and hydrating dynamo hyaluronic which quite literally drenches skin with repairing antioxidants.

Customer review:

“This is a beautiful serum. You only require two pumps and the coverage is excellent. Radiant looking skin instantaneously. Definitely worth the investment.“ Deborah W

  1. ELES Mineral Sheet Tint SPF 20

This lightweight, mineral-enriched, tinted cream is rich in Vitamins A & E and SPF to condition and protect skin. It imparts a sheet natural radiance, as it nourishes, moisturises and corrects skin.

Customer review:

“This is a beautiful sheer tinted moisturizer, with SPF. It looks and feels like skin. I love the Natural Glow. it is perfect for mature skin making it look a little dewy and more youthful.“ Christina

Beauty Collective - Mineral Sheer Tint

Beauty Collective - Sensitive SKin

Do you suffer from facial redness? Lifestyle tips for sensitive skin

Does your skin react to everything and anything? Are you prone to breakouts? Do you find you get easily flushed especially in hot or cold temperatures? Do you have broken capillaries or suffer from sensitive skin irritation and inflammation?

If you’ve answered yes to any or all of the above, we feel you, and so do millions of others!

Unfortunately any number of things can contribute to skin sensitivity some of which are out of our control – genetics, the environment, the weather, our hormones, the water – but by following these 10 simple lifestyle tips we promise they can make a huge difference to not only your complexion but your confidence too!

  1. Say no to hot water

Try not to wash your face with hot water. This will not only cause your skin to feel flushed and in turn aggravated. The hot water also strips your skin of the healthy oils which we desperately need.

Luke warm water will be your friend.

  1. Get your sensitive skin care routine down pat

I know you’re on the search for that perfect product, the one that is right for your sensitive skin but don’t continually trial product after product back to back. This will aggravate your skin and mess with its natural pH balance. Try to stick to one skincare regime using the same range. Keep things simple.

Try; Pevonia’s RS2 range, specifically created to alleviate rosacea symptoms, or as a preventative for those with sensitive skin, the range – cleanser, toner, serum and moisturiser – effectively relieve discomfort by strengthening capillaries, soothing, hydrating and rendering skin evenly toned and visibly calmed.

Beauty Collective - RS2 line

  1. Go natural

Using natural skincare will not only improve the health of your skin but also contribute to a safer environment. Try to opt for natural skincare products containing soothing, calming and nurturing ingredients such as chamomile, calendula, aloe, lavender and propolis. These will help overcome skin sensitivities.

Try;

Pevonia Soothing Propolis Concentrate

Pevonia RS2 Care Cream

Pevonia Soothing Sensitive Skin Cleanser

Pevonia - Soothing Propolis Concentrate

 

  1. Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise

Ensure you moisturise every single day, morning and night. Moisturising helps to lock in water and prevents sensitive skin from drying gut.

Try; Pevonia Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream

Beauty Collective - Pevonia Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream

  1. Don’t over expose yourself to the sun

This can damage your already sensitive skin by making it more prone to flare ups. Also keep reactions at bay by opting for a fragrance-free, natural sunscreen. Best to wear a hat too!

  1. Red wine can be the enemy (eek)

If you’re like me you’ll love a glass of wine in the evenings, but try to steer clear of red. Why red you say? Red wine promotes the opening of blood vessels in the skin and is a histamine releaser which causes redness and flushing, it also deprives the skin of vital vitamins.

  1. Hydration is key

Drink plenty of water. Water not only rehydrates you but also flushes away toxins and replenishes skin tissue. Drinking enough water can fight off skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and rosacea all common skin sensitivities.

  1. We are what we eat

Eat lots of green leafy vegetables and foods rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids. Foods rich with Vitamin C and E are beneficial for the skin as they not only serve as excellent antioxidants they also promote a healthy immune system. Think broccoli, kale, spinach, avocados, fish, nuts, seeds, blueberries, strawberries…the list goes on.

  1. Always remove makeup before going to bed

Sleeping with a face full of makeup can and will result in skin irritability and breakouts. Makeup not only traps dead skin cells it also blocks our pores and when pores are blocked the skin can’t breathe and therefore regenerate!

  1. Sleep more, stress less

Of course this is easier said than done! Especially if you have children, work long hours or generally have a lot going on in your life. But…if it’s possible to put your head down even half an hour earlier at night it’ll make all the difference and allow your skin to repair and regenerate and your brain to recharge!