[ENG] The K-Beauty Podcast: Spring Clean Your Skin, K-Beauty Style

Even though the weather seems to say otherwise, spring is indeed on the way here in Europe, and so I felt this would be a great time to do a little spring-themed episode for The K-Beauty Podcast: “Spring clean your skin, K-beauty style!” is today’s topic, and we will talk all about how to update and perfect our skincare routine to transition from winter into spring!

I will be honest, I am having a bit of a “funk” in regards to creating new content every week – it often feels like I am in an echo chamber where I only hear my own voice and get little back from the outside world (cue dramatic, sad music theme here…). However, I’m sure this is a normal part of creating content – that moment where you feel like your efforts are for nothing, basically – so, I just decided not to stress myself out too much about being “on schedule” and to be ok with this episode coming out a little bit later than usual, SEO, consistency and all that other social media jazz be damned!

The weather here in Germany has been pretty atrocious for early March, and so it was kind of surreal talking about spring cleaning your skincare wardrobe and getting your skincare routine prepped for warmer weather and more sunshine. However, as I am typing this, the sun has finally come out for longer than just a few minutes, and I am going to take this as a good omen that this week’s episode will reach a couple of you in a spring-ready mood! So without further ado…

Here is episode SEVEN of The K-Beauty Podcast: “Spring Clean Your Skin, K-Beauty Style”

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Episode Notes: Spring Clean Your Skin, K-Beauty Style

• Peach and Lilly has a great article on the topic of expiration date vs. manufacturing date on Korean skincare products
• Paula’s Choice article on when to toss out your beauty products
• Listen to episode 3 of The K-Beauty Podcast  for lots of Asian sunscreen recommendations
• My DIY sugar scrub recipe (in German)
• Read my German blog article about the 7 Skin Method
• Reddit Asian Beauty Exchange – where you can sell or swap Asian skincare you do not need anymore
• Intro and outro music: “Puzzle Pieces” by Lee Rosevere

Products Mentioned for Your Spring Clean Skincare Routine

Spring Clean Your Skin: Exfoliation

• Skinfood Black Sugar Strawberry Mask – buy at Amazon US*, buy at Amazon DE*
• Klairs Manuka Honey and Choco Soap Body – buy at Amazon US*, buy at Yesstyle*
• Tiam Anti Pollution Salt Facial Scrub – buy at Stylekorean*, buy at Yesstyle*
• Skinfood Rice Mask Wash Off – buy at Amazon US*, buy at Yesstyle*
• IUNIK Lime Moisture Mild Peeling Gel – read my review of this aqua peel, buy at Unique4U
• Cure Natural Aqua Gel – read my (really old and by now kinda cringy) German review of this aqua peel, buy at Amazon US*, buy at Amazon DE*
• Geek & Gorgeous Cheer Up Exfoliant – buy at Geek & Gorgeous
• Cosrx One Step Pimple Clear Pads – buy at Amazon US*, buy at Yesstyle*
• Neogen Bio Peel Gauze Wine Peeling – read my German review, buy at Amazon US*, buy at Amazon DE*, buy at Douglas* (pricey, but convenient shipping for us Germans!)
• Wish Formula C200 Bubble Peeling Pad for the face – read my German review, buy at Yesstyle*
• Wish Formula C450 Bubble Peeling Pad for the body – buy at Yesstyle*

Spring Clean Your Skin: Sunscreens

• Kicho Ultra Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50 – read my German review, buy at Amazon US*
• Wish Formula Fermented Oil Free Dr Mild Sun Block SPF50+ – buy at Yesstyle*

Spring Clean Your Skin: Ultra Hydration

• Huxley Essence-Like Oil-Like Oil Essence (what a name!) – buy at Stylekorean*
• Ärztin Ä-Cera Barriere Ampoule – read my review of Ärztin skincare, buy the ampoule at kmall24
• Scinic All in One Honey Ampoule – buy at Amazon US*, buy at Yesstyle*
• Leegeehaam Vita Propolis Ampoule – buy at Amazon US*, buy at Amazon DE*
• Tosowoong Propolis Sparkle Ampoule – buy at Amazon US*, at Amazon DE*
• Leegeehaam Tea Tree Essence – buy at Amazon US*, buy at Amazon DE*
• Leegeehaam Tea Tree Cream – buy at Amazon US*, buy at Amazon DE*, buy at RoseRose for a fantastic price at the moment!

Spring Clean Your Skin: the 7 Skin Method

• Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner – buy at Amazon US*, buy at Amazon DE*
• Whamisa Organic Flowers Deep Rich Toner – buy at Amazon US*, buy at Ecco Verde* (German shop)
• Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner – buy at Stylekorean*
• Earth’s Recipe Energy Boosting Toner – buy at Amazon US*, buy at Amazon DE*

Spring Clean Your Skin: Sheet Masks 

• Ärztin Whitening Coating Mask – buy at kmall24
• Troiareuke GPS Mask Pack – buy a single mask* or a 5 mask pack* at Yesstyle
• Papa Recipe Black Honey Mask Pack – buy at Yesstyle*
• Papa Reciple Bombee Honey Sheet Mask – buy at Beautytap*

The weekly craves, faves and misbehaves

• Crave of the week: Klairs Preparation Unscented Toner – comes out March 15th 2018! You can find more information about this toner on the Klairs website
• Fave of the week: Neogen Knit Masks – buy the White Truffle version at Yesstyle*, or at Douglas*; buy the Pink Cactus Version (my fave!) at Yesstyle* or at Douglas* (Douglas is cheaper, so German, Swiss and Austrian peeps should use that option)
• Misbehave of the week: Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner – many people love this mist, so if you do want to buy it, you can find it for a good price at Stylekorean*
• My personal favourite K-beauty facial mist is the Benton TT Honest Mist – buy at Stylekorean*

That is all for this week’s episod of The K-Beauty Podcast: “Spring Clean Your Skin, K-Beauty Style.” Don’t forget to subscribe on ITunes to always catch the most recent episode! As always, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this episode in the comments section – and you are welcome to rant about the terrible spring weather!

Take care, guys!
Sugarpeaches

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