After getting numerous shout-outs from beauty bloggers like NikkieTutorials, J. One's primers started to gain widespread appeal in the West. As Nikkie herself put it, "It is super intensely sticky — it is like a glue for your face." Now, that may sound like a negative rather than a positive, but it's also very hydrating and breathable — and precisely because it is so sticky, it really extends the wear-time of your makeup. This new red algae version is brightening and also doubles as a moisturizing sleeping mask. Honestly, what more could you ask for in a product?
Thinking of jumping on the snail mucin bandwagon? This affordable essence is a good place to start. Though the slimy texture can be a bit off-putting (especially given the key ingredient), it smooths into skin so nicely, with a hydrating and brightening effect. It's great for calming inflamed skin and, long-term, it can help with acne scarring as well.
With its sweet, berry flavor and luxuriously thick texture, this lip mask offers some serious TLC for your lips. It adds a nice protective layer that keeps your lips moisturized all night long and it softens like you wouldn't believe.
Namechecked as a favorite by Fifty Shades of Snail's Jude Chao over at the Strategist, this serum really does meet (nay, exceed) expectations: The thicker, gel-like consistency adds an instant boost to skin, nourishing it and taking your glow factor up a few notches. Slather it on before sleep and you'll wake up looking extra well-rested and dewy. Seriously, it's one of the best products in the whole Sulwhasoo lineup, and that's saying a lot.
Though not quite a cult classic yet, I feel confident it'll be added to the canon soon. After all, much like its culty predecessor, the Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner, $18, it's so, so good. It adds a refreshing, hydrating boost to your skin, making it a great pick-me-up to keep at your workspace. It helps cultivate a nice glow and thanks to that licorice extract, it's great for brightening dull skin. The fine mist mechanism and pleasant botanical fragrance are also nice touches that make the user experience top notch.
