‘Tis the season of giving! With Christmas just around the corner, Guardian has put together a curated list of K-beauty cult favourites from Olive Young’s portfolio of power brands guaranteed to satisfy both heart and Seoul of the K-beauty fanatics in your life. It’s never too late to find the perfect gifts for friends, colleagues and family; here’s your last chance to grab these K-Beauty Gifts all under $40!
For the Jetsetter
Bring Green Fresh Masks (SGD2.90)
Available in Avocado, Aloe, Lemon and Artemisia
Travelling is always a great idea, but the dreaded stuffy airplane ride is not. For every K-beauty junkie, sheet masks are without a doubt a must-have and a gift that keeps giving! Soaked in concentrated serums, enjoy a quick fix to give your face some TLC.
RoundAround Green Tea Cica Sun Stick (SGD28.80)
Reminding someone to wear SPF is just another way to say “I care for you”. We say go the extra mile and place the sun protection under their Christmas trees! This compact roll-on stick makes it great for travelling with SPF50+ protection and the green tea and water mint extract is perfect to cool the skin.
Bring Green Carrot Vita Toner Pad (SGD25.90)
What’s not to love about a vitamin toner pad pack that even comes with a tweezer? Bring Green Carrot Vita Toner Pad gently moisturizes, purifies and tones the skin with the remedy of mild and natural ingredients. Talk about multi-tasking on-the-go! One swipe and we promise you’ll never look back!
For the Bling-Bling Lovers
WAKEMAKE Foil Shadow 10 Twinkle Silver (SGD17.30)
Available in 5 colours: Twinkle Silver, Aurora Silk, Pink Pop, Beam Crush and Malibu Sunset
For that glitter lover in your life, we have the perfect gift! These eyeshadows are the epitome of glitter, just a quick
swipe on the lid and you’ve got yourself a statement shimmer perfect for a night out!
WAKEMAKE Pocket Styler 02 Dress-Up Glitter (SGD31.60)
This pocket palette may be compact, but it sure packs a variety of trendy colours for your day-to-night looks. The shimmers in this palette range from the muted to the loud and bright – go wild!
For the Lipstick Addict
WAKEMAKE Rouge Gun Zero 02 Kill Me Red (SGD23)
A great lipstick can turn your look from simple to stunning and every girl should have the perfect killer red lipstick. WAKEMAKE Rouge Gun Zero in Kill Me Red could just be the one. Velvety and smooth, the air-fit-matte formula feels light on the lip but packs a pigmented punch.
WAKEMAKE Whipping Tok Tint 04 Rose Whip (SGD18.70)
Pucker up and get cheeky! A K-beauty kit essential, the WAKEMAKE Whipping Tok Tint feels like whipped cream on the lips and gives your pout that pop of colour whilst keeping them hydrated throughout the day!
For the Skincare Geek
BOTANIC HEAL boH Derma Water Ceramide Gel Cream (SGD28.80)
Skin care is all about achieving that pore-less dewy look. You’ll love the boH Derma Water Ceramide Gel Cream to deliver a surge of nourishment and hydration for 24 hours. Lotus extract in the gel cream purifies the skin and helps to shrink pores.
Botanic Heal BoH Derma Shot Vitamin All In One Essence (SGD37.40)
Looking for a simple but effective skincare routine? The BoH Derma Shot Vitamin All In One Essence covers your toner, emulsion and essence in just one step! This powerful treatment evens out your skin tone and maintains your skin’s healthy balance.
RoundAround Green Tea Pure Cleansing Oil (SGD25.90)
The basics can often make the best gifts. One of the pillars of K-beauty skincare routines is double cleansing. With gentle and powerful oil cleansers, gone are the days of scrubbing waterproof makeup off your face. One swipe and this cleaning oil has the power to melt through layers of grime and make-up while staying gentle on skin.
