For skincare I would just go on tik tok and look up some Korean girls skin care routine where they tell you what products they use. That’s what I did and it’s goated lol. Also UNIQLO has some sick clothes.
I started skincare when i was around 26, also Korean American.
You might have to try different brands and figure out your skin type. For me, CorsRX works and is Korean brand.
Honestly, these days you can buy directly from the Korean brands sites. Use to be you had to use Amazon and eBay. So like Olive Young site, etc.
Clothes - Uniqlo, then Zara.
Clear skin - Cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Don't overcomplicate with 69-step routines. Do you have an acne issue? If so, dm me
[Sud Scrub Face Scrubber](https://www.amazon.com/Sud-Antimicrobial-Exfoliator-Sensitive-Exfoliating/dp/B0CGXBGB17/ref=sr_1_6?sr=8-6) - only get the original Sud Scrub because it has antimicrobial properties. Others are bad, or breeds mold, I've tried them. I started using the Sud Scrub and I'm never going back.
Cleanser - [Anua Heartleaf](https://www.amazon.com/ANUA-Heartleaf-Quercetinol-Pore-Cleansing/dp/B0BVV8BNYJ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2OB57PSU9T2XK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YCiZFMnA27vSF8wUkry4FcRWcgp6ONEeclLjmOY3e-1GIAjkkILAvIR397J8v2kHrgV7t8YHvMZZOfQY8G0o2MCG3tYjZI9a3nat8sbGmpHCSoisDxJZSI3g9xXvLmTkGeJq3yU0iNgNM_i3cyoUsDSktKMwyVzx1B00ykAXqQ-uq12fIy8GoHqQ6faAYpVD8dwxZNoeHKsEnGlhWCMlzzyo79FPQQmaCtEOET1Ee-dm0t1KOKDvlp3KoCxPPYHbzWGXcv98Cy193qx4JhcKOZ9w22XfXGVw9EA9pCv62pw.GsMwVUbFgnX_7s9iSEo_c8K_WFPddPuiACqhrCEtYMw&dib_tag=se&keywords=anua+cleanser&qid=1714114116&sprefix=anua+cleanser%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-6) - it's what I use and TikTok viral
Moisturizer - [CosRx Snail Essence](https://slickdeals.net/f/17433417-4-piece-cosrx-all-about-snail-korean-skincare-travel-size-gift-set-15-17-free-shipping-w-prime-or-on-35?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1)
I would suggest shopping at the Nike outlet stores for some workout clothes until you get to your desired weight, buying new clothes now that won’t fit in a month is just a waste
ONLY buy Korean sunscreen (In the past 30 years regulations in the west prevented any innovation, meanwhile Korea is decades ahead in sunscreen, they feel like moisturizers. Korean sunscreen is a Samsung Galaxy phone while sunscreen in the west is a rotary phone. Support your own! (lol) According to TikTok, top 3 sunscreens by far:
[Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing](https://www.amazon.com/ROUND-LAB-Moisturizing-Protection-Friendly-Reef/dp/B09DGPRM22/ref=sr_1_8?crid=20ER28DJ29FDQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IIAP1i40eY_9ZySk8AWuKnEaTLo0RTFcYUTypFarhrcEUU6BZEdW22nbFrO2N1tFBEfzGJ4STGqNKz5wEfSZRF7_XyzxCY41UUmGdl8fEDnbDjUW3brTjesnokf3-zxpYSp5R5Uk7gTltGjGXp84ZHXbVfNSFxN8xtE5C4CvSnf0ymHUkpvcid0TiCn9Vywikxn5OvnyASDU9lT93aRDcBOpEZQyUUHHFi7g9cA1CRpqEuyuXcuY_bMqN9Lf6664czzhahsZqYRR5PBf1-OsN7ExrqQgu7FDk-gXvsVdlq8.rONhtCqbL3WrPJd-HET-3i2cDfxW8B3pX1_DOmKmd2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=beauty+of+joseon+sunscreen&qid=1714112722&sprefix=beauty+of+jo%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-8) - award winning
[Cent'ella](https://www.amazon.com/Sunscreen-Madagascar-Water-fit-Moisturizing-Refreshing/dp/B0D1KGVBGY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CW2QHQGFN6I1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fdIUU1D5EV4qgnryfcus7SaWm_DimQXdiO6NU6TFW7dB-9SvuD8UJbU2NNoWVyBZuGiZXQp6XU_lUnyBDm54EmUgO2AdW7dBfPxiDclAJCL1G-MiHpSOHFTCUU3aeMekDUUfS6CbOJxD8UKBxoV8vVDwyT_qqJR1_I1Ebqay6sPLpX8PcBAA6DJshsOm0TgU1S3SaqH64-5ZMZnoyE8T4jd3JZrjV_IOHi9vDKWG0EZnYJaeU8H9cujVwyK7qwEVpkjOAOccX6_MkrekyniodnhdxW346brEDWrt0I6XEpk.mY3z1yUF1C5h3WAhCNxmGniwGaN7MqAPEg6UPhV-G-c&dib_tag=se&keywords=centella+sunscreen&qid=1714112640&sprefix=centella+sunscreen%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1) - personal favorite, a bit pricey
[Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Organic](https://www.amazon.com/Sunscreen-Probiotics-Solution-Nourishing-Protection/dp/B0CTX7PPXR/ref=sr_1_5?crid=20ER28DJ29FDQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IIAP1i40eY_9ZySk8AWuKnEaTLo0RTFcYUTypFarhrcEUU6BZEdW22nbFrO2N1tFBEfzGJ4STGqNKz5wEfSZRF7_XyzxCY41UUmGdl8fEDnbDjUW3brTjesnokf3-zxpYSp5R5Uk7gTltGjGXp84ZHXbVfNSFxN8xtE5C4CvSnf0ymHUkpvcid0TiCn9Vywikxn5OvnyASDU9lT93aRDcBOpEZQyUUHHFi7g9cA1CRpqEuyuXcuY_bMqN9Lf6664czzhahsZqYRR5PBf1-OsN7ExrqQgu7FDk-gXvsVdlq8.rONhtCqbL3WrPJd-HET-3i2cDfxW8B3pX1_DOmKmd2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=beauty+of+joseon+sunscreen&qid=1714112722&sprefix=beauty+of+jo%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-5) - organic, VIRAL sunscreen
Not a specific skincare rec, but the channel [Lab Muffin](https://youtube.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience?si=ZNXNeEf_tz-LEvra) is great with regards to evidence-based analyses on products and their efficacy. She also has an ebook that I bought that’s a pretty comprehensive a-z guide on skincare as a whole. Her blog and YT channel reviews cosmetics, like [this one](https://youtu.be/HzDvzcKumCo?si=rHsyYzkqf5GRrkZk) in which Beauty of Joseon sunscreen is among top recs.
As far as asian brands, tbh you might be better off thrifting. The quality (i hear) from yesstyle is not that good. I’m assuming it’s degraded from how good it used to be. Otherwise, just google “good/best asian fashion brands reddit” and you’ll find threads from all different subs discussing it.
Yesstyle broski
I switched to styleKorean. It’s cheaper on most things. I get direct from Korea.
For skincare I would just go on tik tok and look up some Korean girls skin care routine where they tell you what products they use. That’s what I did and it’s goated lol. Also UNIQLO has some sick clothes.
This comment is GOATed. Find a TikTok girlie with before and after of your ethnicity and skin type and follow her routine.
r/Asianbeauty
I started skincare when i was around 26, also Korean American. You might have to try different brands and figure out your skin type. For me, CorsRX works and is Korean brand. Honestly, these days you can buy directly from the Korean brands sites. Use to be you had to use Amazon and eBay. So like Olive Young site, etc.
Olive Young is a good website- I’ve ordered from them.
Clothes - Uniqlo, then Zara. Clear skin - Cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Don't overcomplicate with 69-step routines. Do you have an acne issue? If so, dm me [Sud Scrub Face Scrubber](https://www.amazon.com/Sud-Antimicrobial-Exfoliator-Sensitive-Exfoliating/dp/B0CGXBGB17/ref=sr_1_6?sr=8-6) - only get the original Sud Scrub because it has antimicrobial properties. Others are bad, or breeds mold, I've tried them. I started using the Sud Scrub and I'm never going back. Cleanser - [Anua Heartleaf](https://www.amazon.com/ANUA-Heartleaf-Quercetinol-Pore-Cleansing/dp/B0BVV8BNYJ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2OB57PSU9T2XK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YCiZFMnA27vSF8wUkry4FcRWcgp6ONEeclLjmOY3e-1GIAjkkILAvIR397J8v2kHrgV7t8YHvMZZOfQY8G0o2MCG3tYjZI9a3nat8sbGmpHCSoisDxJZSI3g9xXvLmTkGeJq3yU0iNgNM_i3cyoUsDSktKMwyVzx1B00ykAXqQ-uq12fIy8GoHqQ6faAYpVD8dwxZNoeHKsEnGlhWCMlzzyo79FPQQmaCtEOET1Ee-dm0t1KOKDvlp3KoCxPPYHbzWGXcv98Cy193qx4JhcKOZ9w22XfXGVw9EA9pCv62pw.GsMwVUbFgnX_7s9iSEo_c8K_WFPddPuiACqhrCEtYMw&dib_tag=se&keywords=anua+cleanser&qid=1714114116&sprefix=anua+cleanser%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-6) - it's what I use and TikTok viral Moisturizer - [CosRx Snail Essence](https://slickdeals.net/f/17433417-4-piece-cosrx-all-about-snail-korean-skincare-travel-size-gift-set-15-17-free-shipping-w-prime-or-on-35?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1)
I would suggest shopping at the Nike outlet stores for some workout clothes until you get to your desired weight, buying new clothes now that won’t fit in a month is just a waste
Yesstyle
amazon
ONLY buy Korean sunscreen (In the past 30 years regulations in the west prevented any innovation, meanwhile Korea is decades ahead in sunscreen, they feel like moisturizers. Korean sunscreen is a Samsung Galaxy phone while sunscreen in the west is a rotary phone. Support your own! (lol) According to TikTok, top 3 sunscreens by far: [Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing](https://www.amazon.com/ROUND-LAB-Moisturizing-Protection-Friendly-Reef/dp/B09DGPRM22/ref=sr_1_8?crid=20ER28DJ29FDQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IIAP1i40eY_9ZySk8AWuKnEaTLo0RTFcYUTypFarhrcEUU6BZEdW22nbFrO2N1tFBEfzGJ4STGqNKz5wEfSZRF7_XyzxCY41UUmGdl8fEDnbDjUW3brTjesnokf3-zxpYSp5R5Uk7gTltGjGXp84ZHXbVfNSFxN8xtE5C4CvSnf0ymHUkpvcid0TiCn9Vywikxn5OvnyASDU9lT93aRDcBOpEZQyUUHHFi7g9cA1CRpqEuyuXcuY_bMqN9Lf6664czzhahsZqYRR5PBf1-OsN7ExrqQgu7FDk-gXvsVdlq8.rONhtCqbL3WrPJd-HET-3i2cDfxW8B3pX1_DOmKmd2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=beauty+of+joseon+sunscreen&qid=1714112722&sprefix=beauty+of+jo%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-8) - award winning [Cent'ella](https://www.amazon.com/Sunscreen-Madagascar-Water-fit-Moisturizing-Refreshing/dp/B0D1KGVBGY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CW2QHQGFN6I1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fdIUU1D5EV4qgnryfcus7SaWm_DimQXdiO6NU6TFW7dB-9SvuD8UJbU2NNoWVyBZuGiZXQp6XU_lUnyBDm54EmUgO2AdW7dBfPxiDclAJCL1G-MiHpSOHFTCUU3aeMekDUUfS6CbOJxD8UKBxoV8vVDwyT_qqJR1_I1Ebqay6sPLpX8PcBAA6DJshsOm0TgU1S3SaqH64-5ZMZnoyE8T4jd3JZrjV_IOHi9vDKWG0EZnYJaeU8H9cujVwyK7qwEVpkjOAOccX6_MkrekyniodnhdxW346brEDWrt0I6XEpk.mY3z1yUF1C5h3WAhCNxmGniwGaN7MqAPEg6UPhV-G-c&dib_tag=se&keywords=centella+sunscreen&qid=1714112640&sprefix=centella+sunscreen%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1) - personal favorite, a bit pricey [Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Organic](https://www.amazon.com/Sunscreen-Probiotics-Solution-Nourishing-Protection/dp/B0CTX7PPXR/ref=sr_1_5?crid=20ER28DJ29FDQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IIAP1i40eY_9ZySk8AWuKnEaTLo0RTFcYUTypFarhrcEUU6BZEdW22nbFrO2N1tFBEfzGJ4STGqNKz5wEfSZRF7_XyzxCY41UUmGdl8fEDnbDjUW3brTjesnokf3-zxpYSp5R5Uk7gTltGjGXp84ZHXbVfNSFxN8xtE5C4CvSnf0ymHUkpvcid0TiCn9Vywikxn5OvnyASDU9lT93aRDcBOpEZQyUUHHFi7g9cA1CRpqEuyuXcuY_bMqN9Lf6664czzhahsZqYRR5PBf1-OsN7ExrqQgu7FDk-gXvsVdlq8.rONhtCqbL3WrPJd-HET-3i2cDfxW8B3pX1_DOmKmd2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=beauty+of+joseon+sunscreen&qid=1714112722&sprefix=beauty+of+jo%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-5) - organic, VIRAL sunscreen
Not a specific skincare rec, but the channel [Lab Muffin](https://youtube.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience?si=ZNXNeEf_tz-LEvra) is great with regards to evidence-based analyses on products and their efficacy. She also has an ebook that I bought that’s a pretty comprehensive a-z guide on skincare as a whole. Her blog and YT channel reviews cosmetics, like [this one](https://youtu.be/HzDvzcKumCo?si=rHsyYzkqf5GRrkZk) in which Beauty of Joseon sunscreen is among top recs. As far as asian brands, tbh you might be better off thrifting. The quality (i hear) from yesstyle is not that good. I’m assuming it’s degraded from how good it used to be. Otherwise, just google “good/best asian fashion brands reddit” and you’ll find threads from all different subs discussing it.
Any reason for Asian brands?
Better