The BeautySUDA journal
korean skincare
reviews & insights
Reviews and expert insights from Korean dermatologists, beauty YouTubers and communities — translated into English, with the original source linked.
01 · Latest
fresh translations
Underrated Korean skincare brands
YouTube ·
Underrated Korean skincare brands, per creator Jamti: a bakuchiol “day retinol,” a gentle cushion, Illiyoon lotion, soothing gels and a sunscreen few know.
Review
Korean skincare for dry skin: '25–'26 picks
theqoo ·
Korean skincare for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin: the products 137 Korean beauty nerds recommended most in TheQoo's 2025 survey, translated.
Review
Beauty devices, Part 3: strongest device & LG Pra.L
YouTube ·
A Korean beauty YouTuber on the LG Pra.L Superform Thermashot Ultimate (RF, microcurrent, EMS, electroporation) and her pick for the strongest at-home device.
Review
Beauty devices, Part 2: EMS vs microcurrent
YouTube ·
Microcurrent vs EMS for the face, plus galvanic and electroporation devices: how they feel and differ, from a Korean YouTuber who tested 46 devices.
Review
Beauty devices, Part 1: HIFU vs RF vs LDM
YouTube ·
HIFU vs RF vs LDM for your face: a Korean beauty YouTuber who owns 46 at-home devices explains what each does and what to check before buying.
02 · How we translate
reviews and insights, straight from the source
Reviews of products and devices from Korean creators and communities, and insights from Korean doctors, all translated into English. Every article links the original.
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