Personal reviews

The Seoul River Edit

Personally tried. Honestly reviewed.

By Nicole, founder of Seoul River

The Skincare Edit

Korean skincare I have used myself, with honest notes on texture, results and everyday use.

Bought with my own money. Not gifted or sponsored. Photographs by Nicole.

Nicole’s photograph of UNLEASHIA Two Step Zero Pore Overnight Bubble Mask

UNLEASHIA80ml (40ml + 40ml)

Two Step Zero Pore Overnight Bubble Mask

Around 3 months · Around once weekly

By morning, my pores look less noticeable and my occasional breakouts look calmer.

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SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil

4–5 months

I was initially unsure about using a cleansing oil because I can get breakouts, but I haven’t found that with this one. I’ve been using it for around four or five months and have found it excellent at removing makeup, especially sunscreen. I follow it with the SKIN1004 Ampoule Foam for a double cleanse. Afterwards my skin feels really soft, without tightness or an oily residue.

Personal experience at 49. Results and suitability vary. Follow the product’s packaging directions.

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CENTELLIAN24

360° Shot PDRN Lifting Eye Cream

Since June · Twice daily

I’ve been using this eye cream since June, twice a day. It has a slightly stringy texture but absorbs easily and feels hydrating. Makeup goes over it well and doesn’t pill. With continued use, I feel that my fine lines and wrinkles look less noticeable. That is my own observation, rather than a measured result.

Personal experience at 49. Results and suitability vary. Follow the product’s packaging directions.

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UNLEASHIA

Two Step Zero Pore Overnight Bubble Mask

Around 3 months · Around once weekly

This is a different type of product for me. I’ve been using it for around three months, about once a week or when I have an occasional breakout. It has two steps with a bubble-foam texture. In my own routine, I apply step one, let it sink in and then apply step two, leaving it overnight. By morning, I feel my pores look less noticeable and my breakouts look calmer. At 49, I didn’t initially expect this to be a product for me, but it has fitted into my routine.

Personal experience at 49. Results and suitability vary. Follow the product’s packaging directions.

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