Stray from your over-the-counter department store beauty products and embrace some of the most popular cosmetic miracle products from Asia. Don’t be alarmed by ingredients like snails and names like “Baby Foot Peel” — trust us, you’ll be thrilled you ventured outside the box. Here are our favorites!
Skin Food Hydro Fitting Snail Mask
After hearing about this Korean mask on the “Today” show and on popular lifestyle blog Cup of Jo, we had to learn more about snail masks. According to Cup of Jo writer and blogger Joanna Goddard, “snail trails contain proteins, glycolic acids and elastin, and they help firm skin, regenerate cells and replenish moisture.” Yes, you’re basically putting snail guts on your face, but many Korean cosmetics companies use this ingredient because of its healing and anti-aging properties. Keep the skin food mask on for 15 minutes to reveal tighter skin and a dewy glow. $13 for 5 mask sheets
Son and Park Beauty Water
This multi-use toner and cleansing water works for all skin types and should be used as a base before applying your skincare products or makeup. In addition to being a cleanser, ingredients like willow bark and papaya extract gently exfoliate dead skin cells leaving skin soft and hydrated. You’ll also love the lavender-laced scent. $30
S-Heart-S Mini Scalp Brush
Huge in Japan, this small but mighty tool is called a “shampoo brush” because its bristles are designed to remove dirt, buildup and excess oil from your scalp giving you a deep clean without having to add any suds. Users have also rave that the brush helps detangle hair and tame frizz. $71
Baby Foot Peel
For those who want to get their feet in check after roughing them up in sandals and barefoot all summer long, Baby Foot Peel has a cult-following because it truly makes your calloused feet as soft as a baby’s. Soak your feet in water, then place them into the fruit acid packed booties for an hour and kick back while you catch up on your DVR. After a few days, your feet will start to miraculously shed layers of calloused, dead skin. Get excited for feet that are the softest they’ve been since you were an infant! $16
PUREDERM Collagen Eye Zone Mask
Place these paper-thin Korean eye masks around and below your eyes for 15 to 20 minutes. Collagen, vitamin E, green tea extract and tropical fruits help hydrate, improve elasticity, and reduce puffiness and dark circles. Users noted that the masks immediately left skin moisturized and filled in lines. $18 for a pack of 10
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