Intern 🍀’s May K-Beauty Favorites

By Lai Vang

For the lovely month of May, I’m eager to share my K-beauty favorites that have captured my heart! 

I’ve been on a personal mission to find the best hidden gems out there to bring back and share with all my fellow friends. It brings me joy to be able to unveil the small happy things in my routine for those who might also find the same in appreciating the mundane. 

Let us relish this experience together!

1. Pyunkang Yul Get Ready Quick Clear Mist

If you’re looking for a hydrating and light-weight mist to freshen your skin then this is the one! It is designated to reduce sebum production and skin temperature while keeping the skin soothed and radiant! 

It is compact, making it easy to slip into your bag and re-apply throughout the day; and though the product only makes up 15 mL, the durability and long-lasting effect of this product doesn’t need the insane amount of re-application. 

The key ingredients to this mist is Centella asiatica, tea tree, and honeysuckle flower that work together harmoniously to keep the skin moisturized and plump.

And further addition to my great experience, this product has been certified by the Korean Dermatological Research Institute for its non-irritating and calming results. It has been proven to reduce the visibility of blemishes by 13%, sebum by 47%, blackheads by 11.1%, and whiteheads by 9.2%! 

2. Haruharu Wonder Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner 

Whenever I’m re-stocking or shopping for new products, I always tend to gravitate towards Haruharu Wonder. I haven’t been let down with this brand as the products always leave my skin feeling refreshed and healthy. 

Haruharu Wonder advocates for their natural and clean ingredients that are incorporated into their creations such as fermented black rice and bamboo extracts. 

This toner has been my recent go-to when it comes to reviving my dull skin color, giving it life and a subtle glow. I have been mesmerized with how effective the toner has been with the hydration that keeps my skin satisfied with little to no breakouts. 

As mentioned, this toner is packed with fermented black rice and hyaluronic acid that combines for anti-aging and nourishment for tired skin. 

3. ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream

For the longest time, I have always preferred a thin moisturizing cream application; but this Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream has changed almost everything I thought I knew about my skin. 

I find that using heavier creams deeply hydrates and tightens my skin barrier. Despite its thicker formula, it’s not greasy or sticky as one might fear–this one is fast absorbing! 

If you look at the ingredients for this product, it contains glycerin, ginseng root extract, and soybean ferment extract that helps improve the skin’s texture. 

4. The SAEM Cover Perfection Tip Concealer

After purchasing this concealer, it has been the only concealer I use in my daily make-up routine. I’m not exaggerating at all when I say this, but I don’t even need foundation because the coverage for this is amazing. 

If you have been on the look-out for a concealer, please give this one a try! It barely creases, covers my blemishes seamlessly, and has lasted the whole day with no touch-up! 

I’m currently on my second bottle and even though I use this product everyday, it has so much product inside. You won’t regret it!

I hope you guys enjoyed reading about my favorite products of the month. It was a pleasure being able to yap! See you guys in the next one!