The K-Beauty Formula For Glowing Skin Without Breaking The Bank
You Beauty24 Mars 2025

The K-Beauty Formula For Glowing Skin Without Breaking The Bank

Mamamia contributor and K-Beauty expert Juna Xu reveals her insider secrets on the Korean skincare innovations that deliver better results for a fraction of the price.

In this episode, Juna shares her personal K-Beauty journey, the biggest trends of 2025 (including the buzzy "salmon sperm" PDRN ingredients), and her tried-and-tested product recommendations that save both time and money.

From a viral serum that tackles blackheads while hydrating to affordable dupes for luxury skincare, discover why switching to K-Beauty could revolutionise your skincare routine and bank balance.

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:
Cleansers & Toners

Anua Heartleaf Pore Deep Cleansing Foam $20
Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner $36
Equalberry Swimming Pool Toner $45

Serums & Treatments

Anua 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum $35
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence $27.40
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule $24
Mixoon Bean Essence (gentle physical exfoliator) $29.95
Anua Azelaic Acid Serum $31.80
Numbuzin #5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum $23.95
Biqucho Plumping Serum $45

Moisturisers & Eye Care

Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream $38
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum with Ginseng and Retinol $25.50
Purito Oat-In Calming Gel Cream $24.95

Lip Care

Torain Lip Mask $8.95

Hair Care

Elizavecca Milky Piggy Collagen Coating Injection $20

Where To Shop

Olive Young
Lila Beauty
W Cosmetics

NIVEA Q10 is 40% Off at Coles from 26.3.25 to 01.04.25

Disclaimer: On sale until 01/04/2025. While stocks last.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently.

Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin*

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Erin Docherty

Guest: Juna Xu

Producer: Cassie Merritt

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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