What the Beauty Insiders Are Shopping This Black Friday

As the season of sales and steals approaches, it's time to embrace the most exciting shopping day of the year: Black Friday. If you're a fan of Korean beauty— and let’s be real, who isn’t? —you’re in for a treat: we're diving deep into the treasures of K-beauty that you absolutely need to snag before they're gone. From innovative skincare solutions that promise to hydrate and revitalize, to the latest formula marvels elevating your self-care game, we've got the inside scoop on must-have products beauty lovers are raving about. Grab your shopping lists and get ready to give your skin some serious love this Black Friday.

No. 1

BIOHEAL BOH - Probioderm 3D Lifting Travel Kit

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Don’t miss out on adding the BIOHEAL BOH Probioderm 3D Lifting Travel Kit to your shopping cart, containing an ampoule, cream and skin mist all designed to up skin volume and restore skin elasticity. The trio use Probioderm technology to maintain skin barrier strength, alongside a 17-Peptide Complex to reduce signs of aging. Be it a travel kit for your winter getaway or a White Elephant present for that upcoming holiday party, any recipient will be glad to unbox this set.

No. 2

mommy care - EMS V-THERA

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Raise your hands if you’re down for a professional spa treatment at home. Replicating the effects of manual facial massage, the mommy care EMS V-THERA uses gentle EMS microcurrent stimulation to lift the face, bringing definition to your jawline and cheekbones. The currents awaken the facial muscles for better support to sagging skin and underlying facial tissue in just 10 minutes. Use it after applying your boosters and creams to supply the slip it requires to glide over the skin when performing the treatment.

No. 3

d'Alba - White Truffle Waterfull Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF 50+

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Although the d'Alba White Truffle Waterfull Tone-Up Sunscreen is a South Korea bestseller, it’s still criminally underrated and we had to give it its time in the spotlight, like how it does for your skin: this sunscreen has a soft pink tint that blends out to provide a natural tone-up appearance, neutralizing dark spots and brightening up any dullness. Think ‘my skin but better’ with a UV defence kick.

No. 4

Wellage - Real Hyaluronic One Day Kit

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If doing a full face mask is time-consuming but you still want the glowy skin effects, try the Wellage Real Hyaluronic One Day Kit. Each pod contains highly concentrated Hyaluronic Acid capsules that are freeze-dried and preserved through a 7-layer process to maintain the freshness of its active ingredients. It’s made to be mixed with a drop of your favorite skincare to get the result of 10 mask applications, minus the time or the mess, to strengthen the moisture barrier, supply moisture to the skin and enhance your overall radiance.

No. 5

numbuzin - No.9 NAD Bio Lifting Essence

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Our STYLEVANA editor has reviewed the numbuzin No.9 NAD Bio Lifting Essence and spoiler alert: the evaluation comes back glowing. This essence contains NAD, a component of the skin crucial for fostering its long-term health and appearance, that’s joined by firming and lifting ingredients like Peptides and Vitamin C. The stretchy texture sinks into the complexion to aid cell repair and collagen production, giving it a revitalizing boost.

No. 6

Dear, Klairs - Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop

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The Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop might seem small, but don’t underestimate this potent concoction. Infused with firming Peptides and calming Guaiazulene, this night serum is carefully crafted to tackle signs of aging and skin damage. Just 3-4 drops of it every night supports the skin’s renewal process and strengthens the skin barrier, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fostering a youthful luminosity.

No. 7

beplain - Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam

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What sets the beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam apart from other cleansers? Mung Bean extract and Mung Bean Seed are the key ingredients that allow for a deeply clarifying cleanse while still keeping the barrier moisturised and healthy. Gone are the sebum, makeup and impurities, leaving the skin soft, soothed and redness-free. The pH-balanced formula is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

No. 8

Mediheal - Madecassoside Essential Mask

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Nothing says self-care like your favorite show on the TV, your softest pajamas on, and the Mediheal Madecassoside Essential Mask gracing your complexion. Whether you’re bogged down by breakouts, fighting inflammation or saving your skin barrier, this sheet mask containing 98% pure Madecassoside delivers an instant calming effect to repair skin damage and improve blemishes. The 198-hour cold decoction process employed in its making ensures all that skin-loving goodness absorbs into the skin effortlessly for visibly improved skin.

No. 9

Biodance - Pore Perfecting Collagen Peptide Serum

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You’ve tried the viral hydrogel mask, it’s now time to get on the Biodance Pore Perfecting Collagen Peptide Serum hype. Expect a major collagen boost with 10 carefully-selected Peptides and ultra-low molecular Collagen water that tighten up enlarged pores and smooth out skin texture. As the quick-absorbing formula hugs the skin and sinks in, you’ll notice a more even appearance and feel that makes for an excellent base pre-makeup.

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