"There's a growing trend in South Korea of using great skin-care ingredients in hair, nail and body care," reported Alicia Yoon, Korean beauty expert and founder of online K-beauty store Peach and Lily. "If it works well for the face, why not help the rest of your body with the same great ingredients?"
"Think of this treatment as a facial for the scalp," she continued. It's great for anyone struggling with dandruff, itchiness, oiliness on the scalp and is impressively formulated. This brand has EWG Skin Deep Champion status, which means they use only super-safe, non-toxic ingredients."
Aromatica Tea Tree Purifying Scalp Tonic, $19
"All of Cremorlab's products use a proprietary, mineral-rich ingredient that comes from a pristine thermal water source in the southern coasts of Korea. It's believed to be so healthful that it's even used for hydrotherapy on cancer patients," Yoon said.
"This lightweight, water-based gel is a Cremorlab classic that revitalizes and hydrates without any grease, making it perfect for spring," she added. "Patting it on leaves skin dewy and soft."
Cremorlab Fresh Water Gel, $48
"The ubiquitous cushion compact has taken Korea by storm and has more or less replaced the BB Cream," Yoon pronounced. "With just a few dabs of lightweight application, skin is left with full coverage and a dewy radiance."
"This cushion lip product leaves lips moist and youthful looking with a pop of subtle color," she said. "It's my must-have to achieve a fresh-faced look without appearing overly made up."
Peri's Cushion Lips, $14
"Fermented skin care—which has made a very big comeback in recent years—goes back hundreds of years in Korea, with women using fermented rice to cleanse and help create more supple skin," Yoon explained. "I love this toner because it's lightweight, but applies luxuriously and leverages centuries-old knowledge of how to care for skin."
Bitoga Hue Essence Toner, $57
"Moisturizers are typically the last step of a skin-care regimen. If makeup wears poorly over the cream, this can lead to serious points being docked from skin-care products in Korea," Yoon noted. "This product is formulated so that makeup applies well after use. It also includes unique hero ingredients like snake and bee venom to soothe and calm skin, all while keeping it very moisturized."
Caolion LTE V3 Pore Care Hydration Cream, $42
"Shangpree is an iconic spa in Korea where their aestheticians sweep up all the awards in national facialist competitions (yes, this is a thing)," explained Yoon. "These top-class aestheticians created the Shangpree products after intensive demands and scrutiny of the products. After years of testing, these products were approved, now used in all their celebrity-studded spas. If you need a serum that will energize, restore and nourish the skin without any harshness, this is your best bet."
Shangpree S-Energy Long Lasting Concentrated Serum, $120
"This cream uses propolis to soothe and hydrate irritated skin," Yoon explained. "I love that it wows those who try it. People say that their skin becomes calmer and that makeup applies well afterward without caking or peeling."
Mizon Bee Venom Calming Fresh Cream, $36