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• meo Ages 25-34 · Oily · Fair Light tone

  12 hours ago
  
  Anua

  Vita 10 Porestrix Brightening Serum

  I bought this in Qoo10's vitamin box because I was concerned about my pores, but it didn't agree with my skin. It had a lightweight, watery texture and wasn't sticky, but I couldn't stand the scent. It stings if you use it when your skin is irritated, so you need to be careful. The liquid has a strong yellow color, and it was a nightmare when I spilled a little T_T Like the yellow wipe-off toner, it needs to be kept in the fridge. I like Anua's vitamin sheet masks and vitamin wipe-off toner, but I have sensitive skin and this product didn't work for me.

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• 月野愛唯🐈‍⬛🌛 Ages 45-54 · Combination · Light Medium tone

  17 hours ago
  
  From Nature

  Age Intense Treatment Essence

  I bought this during Yahoo! Shopping's 50% off sale 🛒 The one I bought was the Age Intense Treatment Essence (toner), the large 340 ml pump bottle, but I wanted to spray it all over my body after bathing, so I replaced the nozzle with one from MUJI 🪂 It's maybe just sliiightly thick? I'd recommend it if you like to splash on a generous amount. It's fragrance-free too, so I feel like it's a versatile product that would suit pretty much anyone. Of course it leaves my skin moisturized, but I also love how it makes my skin look brighter and more radiant ✨️It's one of the toners I'm glad I discovered in 2026 🎖️

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• はむちゃむ Ages 25-34 · Combination · Fair tone

  23 hours ago
  
  VT Cosmetics

  Reedle Shot 300

  I use it once every three days. The first time I used it, I felt a prickly pain. I could feel the prickling, but I didn't experience any irritation or redness. After using it for about two weeks, the prickling became less noticeable, and I felt like my skin was in better condition than before. The texture is thicker than the 100, but it spreads well, and if you're only using it on your face, 2-3 pumps is enough, so one bottle lasts quite a while. After applying it, I gently press my hands against my face. I can feel the prickling when I do that, but it makes me feel like the beauty needles are properly adhering to my skin, so that's how I use it. When my skin is severely irritated, it hurts, so I don't use this because it's stimulating and stick to gentler skincare instead.

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• RORO Ages 25-34 · Combination · Fair tone

  1 days ago
  
  La Roche-Posay

  Effaclar Peel Care Serum

  【 Used it up + planning to repurchase 🗓️ 】 A serum I absolutely love It's light but slippery and dries quickly❕ That's probably the most accurate way to describe it🎀✨ Just a few drops hydrate my whole face It spreads that well It might look expensive at first, but it's actually great value⭕️ I also really love that it doesn't feel sticky！！！！

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• Yuito Ages 25-34 · Combination · Fair tone

  1 days ago
  
  SKIN1004

  Madagascar Centella Ampoule

  I loved how it felt light and non-sticky, and like it was smoothing out my skin texture!

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• あくあ Ages 45-54

  1 days ago
  
  Numbuzin

  No.5 Glutathione TXA Advanced Dark Spot Ampoule Concentrate

  This is the type of serum where you mix in the powder when you open it, but it took forever for the powder to come down, so it was a struggle at first. The serum is watery with no thickness. The glutathione smell is pretty intense, which makes me feel like it might actually work. After using it consistently, I do feel like my skin tone is getting brighter, or rather, more even. I can only use it at night because of the smell, but there's a good chance I'll repurchase.

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• たんぽぽのぽぽ Oily · Fair tone

  1 days ago
  
  manyo

  Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence

  I've been using this serum forever, and I've lost count of how many times I've repurchased it. It was the first Korean beauty serum that I actually saw results from, and it was also what got me hooked on Korean beauty. I use it as a first-step serum, and the texture and ingredients don't interfere with whatever I apply next, so I can use it anytime. It gets rid of dullness and makes my skin brighter and smoother. That said, it's been improved several times and is now 3.0, but for some reason, the smell has bothered me since this version came out. I also noticed the effects more with the earliest version. I first used it over five years ago, so maybe my skin has changed, but it's strange that the smell seems different.

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• たんぽぽのぽぽ Oily · Fair tone

  1 days ago
  
  Centellian24

  Madeca Toning Essence Treatment

  I bought this hoping to improve my acne-prone skin. It's a large size. The bottle is thick, so it takes up space. Also, the screw-off cap is a bit of a hassle. I like the fresh green scent. I had this image of toners for irritated skin being watery, so I was surprised that this one is actually viscous and also a little irritating. I didn't feel like it was particularly effective for acne. But it was an easy-to-use toner that was somewhere between moisturizing and refreshing.

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• りん。 Ages 25-34 · Combination · Fair tone

  2 days ago
  
  VT Cosmetics

  Reedle Shot 300

  A first-step serum I've repurchased over and over. I use it at the beginning of my skincare routine. Just using an expensive serum isn't enough, using a first-step serum along with it makes it even better. A must-have in my daily skincare routine! VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 300 With VT Cosmetics' proprietary "CICA REEDLE™," it provides intensive care for firmness and radiance while refining skin texture. The prickly feeling is just right! Before using my favorite serum, I always use Reedle Shot 300!

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• りん𓂃 Ages 35-44 · Sensitive · Light Medium tone

  2 days ago
  
  Estée Lauder

  Aqua Charge Medicated Serum Essence

  An essence formulated with one of my favorite ingredients, Rice Power No. 11 Alpha. At first, I was using it as a full line with the lotion and cream, but the lotion and essence contain ethanol, and around the third day my skin started feeling rough and stiff, so I gave up on using the full line. Now I use each product separately, paired with ethanol-free skincare. Rice Power No. 11 Alpha is an active ingredient that improves the skin's moisture-retention ability, helping it develop the power to keep itself hydrated. For a serum, it has a rich feel and leaves my skin smooth and even. The appeal is that the day after using it, my skin feels thoroughly replenished with moisture. I can use it on its own without my skin feeling rough and stiff, but having to be careful about how I combine it with other skincare is a bit of a hassle, so I don't plan to repurchase. The Aqua Charge line was released with a formula for sensitive skin, but it seems it just wasn't right for me, since ethanol irritates my skin.

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• Yū. Dry · Fair Light tone

  2 days ago
  
  Anua

  PDRN Hyaluronic Capsule 100 Serum

  I've used about three bottles so far. It has a lightweight texture but is highly moisturizing, so it was really useful for both my nighttime skincare routine and before applying makeup in the morning. With continued use, I feel like it smooths out my skin texture and gives my skin a nice glow. It's an excellent serum that can be used year-round.

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• 月野愛唯🐈‍⬛🌛 Ages 45-54 · Combination · Light Medium tone

  2 days ago
  
  Kosé

  Moisture Mild White Perfect Essence

  [Used It Up] Bought it at Matsukiyo because it was highly rated in LDK I used it until it was all gone, but personally, I won't repurchase It's not that there's anything bad about it, there's just no reason why it has to be this one. That said, I think it's a great value for anyone who wants a refreshing, non-sticky all-in-one product to save time 👍

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• きいちゃん Ages 25-34 · Combination · Fair tone

  2 days ago
  
  Dear, Klairs

  Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop

  The acne scars that just wouldn't go away stopped bothering me, and I've loved it ever since and have gone through several bottles. The scent isn't that unpleasant smell you often get with vitamin C; it smells citrusy. The texture is oily and feels like it stays on the skin, so it's better to wait a while before applying toner. I use it on my skin after washing my face. It feels warm and tingly when you apply it to your skin. Since it's vitamin C, storing it in the fridge is recommended. And since you have to use it up quickly, I used about two droppers each time!

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• しいたけ Ages 35-44 · Dry

  3 days ago
  
  Orbis

  Advanced Brightening Serum

  I bought this Orbis brightening serum to try after the one I used before was discontinued, and I finished it yesterday. Compared to the old one, the texture is a bit more like an emulsion. I think I preferred the old, more lightweight type, but I like that it leaves my skin feeling nicely moisturized and feels gentle without any stinging. Thinking about buying it.

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• にゃんみうう Ages 18-24 · Sensitive · Fair Light tone

  3 days ago
  
  FILL THE FRAME

  Azelaic Acid 15% + Tranexamic Acid 4% Serum

  I haven't been using it for very long, so I haven't noticed any reduction in redness yet, or felt like it's worked on my acne, but considering it contains azelaic acid, I've been able to use it without any irritation, so I want to wait and see how well it works!!

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• me Dry · Fair Light tone

  3 days ago
  
  Numbuzin

  Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum

  A serum I used a lot this summer! It's not like it works instantly, but after using it consistently, I feel like my skin looked less dull and more radiant... I'll probably use it less often this winter since I'll mainly be focusing on dryness, but even so, I think this is the best value serum for getting rid of dullness at this price, so I'm going to keep using it twice a week🫶🏻

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• RORO Ages 25-34 · Combination · Fair tone

  3 days ago
  
  Dr.Melaxin

  Cemenrete Calcium Intense Ampoule

  ( Repurchased + finished ) The serum that introduced me to Dr.Melaxin! It's super easy to use, and before I knew it, I think I'm on my second bottle? A clear but rich serum It leaves my skin nice and moisturized without making it super shiny❕ I can use it no matter the season, and I even recommended it to my friends ‎( . ̫. )⊃

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• はむちゃむ Ages 25-34 · Combination · Fair tone

  3 days ago
  
  manyo

  Glutathione 7 Dark Spot Serum

  It has a slightly thick texture, and the distinctive glutathione smell is toned down quite a bit. It spreads well, and I feel like it absorbs into the skin pretty quickly too. I've been applying it to my arms as well, and the texture of my skin has been improving, so maybe it is working? That's how I feel. I wouldn't say I saw results in seven days, so I decided I wanted to keep using it and bought a few bottles to stock up.

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• あまいCrew '26 Ages 25-34 · Combination · Fair Light tone

  4 days ago
  
  Advanced Clinicals

  Retinol Serum Anti-Wrinkle

  [Why I bought it] I wanted an affordable retinol serum I could keep using, so I bought it on iHerb, and now you can buy it in Japan too [How it feels, what I like about it] I've repurchased it about three times You get a lot for a low price, and it has a lotion-like texture that spreads well, so I can use it on my neck too. I like how it makes my skin feel plump and moisturized It feels like it softens my skin I'm used to retinol, but if it's your first time using it, please adjust how you use it by doing a patch test or leaving a few days between uses [What bothers me] The dropper is sooo hard to use lol. It barely picks up anything... I basically end up applying the liquid stuck to the sides of the dropper A pump would probably be better... sorry if they've improved it recently [How I use it] At night, I use it down to my neck after toner and lotion I can use it every day, but I avoid it after laser treatments or when my skin is acting up [Recommended for] Anyone who wants a retinol serum they can use generously every day

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• あまいCrew '26 Ages 25-34 · Combination · Fair Light tone

  4 days ago
  
  Cos De BAHA

  MV Multi Vita Booster Serum

  [Why I bought it] I saw it on Instagram and was curious, so I bought it. It contains all kinds of active ingredients, and I thought it would make skincare easy. [How it feels, what I like] The texture is light and absorbs easily, so it feels nice when I apply it right after washing my face. It doesn't interfere with my makeup even when I use it in the morning. Vitamin serums can sometimes be irritating or have a noticeable smell, but this one has almost none of that. Above all, it's completely hassle-free to use. The affordable price for a serum is also a plus. [What concerns me] I used up one bottle, but it didn't make me think, "This is definitely the one!" so I didn't repurchase it. [How I use it] I mainly used it right after washing my face in the morning. [Recommended for] People who want to try skincare with carefully selected ingredients, and people who want to casually add a booster serum to their routine.

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