Janelle Okwodu, Model Editor "I readily admit that the main reason I bought Tony Moly's facial mist was the fact that it came packaged like a miniature bunny. I'm a sucker for anything twee, and as a result, portions of my vanity resemble a toy chest. I would still be happy with my purchase if the contents turned out to be swamp water because the rabbit makes me smile, but the Pocket Bunny Moist Mist is actually very refreshing." Tony Moly Pocket Bunny Moist Mist, US $15; AED/SAR 55 Buy it now Photo: Courtesy of Tony Moly
Nicole Phelps, Executive Editor "My lashes are fairly dark and full to begin with, so I tend to like lengthening mascaras more than thickening ones. If I could be bothered, I'd do semipermanent false lashes, because what I like best of all is a lush eyelash that looks free of makeup. I appreciated Stretchex's non-clumpy formula. It looked even better after I used a mascara-free mini brush to comb off any excess." Touch In Sol Stretchex Stretch Lash Effect Mascara, US $22; AED/SAR 81 Buy it now Photo: Courtesy of Touch In Sol
Amber Kallor, Senior Beauty Editor "My skincare regimen doesn't entail 10 steps like that of many Korean women, but when I do take the time to tend to my complexion, I like to make it count. Used after toners, serums, and moisturizer, this opalescent formula seals in the good-for-you ingredients, adds a major boost of antioxidants, and primes your face for makeup." Sulwhasoo Luminature Essential Finisher, US $90; AED/SAR 331 Buy it now Photo: Courtesy of Sulwhasoo
Steff Yotka, Shopping and News Editor "I'm a believer that a woman can never have too many serums or creams. Both the essence and cream were dense and soothing but didn't feel heavy. By the end of the day, my complexion, which tends to be on the shinier side, looked more glowy than oil-slicked and still felt dewy to the touch. I'd call that a win." Belif Hungarian Water Essence, US $42; AED/SAR 154 Buy it now Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb, US $38; AED/SAR 140 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Belif
Kristin Anderson, Associate Fashion Editor "Contouring may be the stuff of complete, Sephora-level ubiquity at this point, but for those in whose hearts it still strikes fear, look no further than the Dr. Jart+ BB Mate Contouring Kit. It's made up of three nonthreatening, lip gloss-esque little tubes: a highlighter, a neutralizing medium shade, and a bronze contour color. The cream formulations and doefoot applicators make this set a snap, even by my relatively low-maintenance standards." Dr. Jart+ BB Mate Contouring 1.2.3. Kit, US $45; AED/SAR 165 Buy it now Photo: Courtesy of Dr. Jart+
Emily Farra, Assistant Editor "My sister originally gave me this hand cream because my AIM username as a child was something along the lines of PandaPal. Apparently, I really loved pandas? Embarrassing online monikers aside, it became my go-to lotion during New York's brutal winter. It has a sweet, slightly fruity scent; makes my hands and face feel incredibly soft; boosts my mood; and claims to lighten imperfections like age spots or the odd curling-iron burn." Tony Moly Panda's Dream Magic Cream, US $17; AED/SAR 62 Buy it now Photo: Courtesy of Tony Moly
With Chanel setting up shop at Zaha Hadid’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, South Korea, for its impending Resort show, we asked our editors to prep for the big event with a few of the country’s latest skincare and cosmetic exports. Here, the products that are destined to become the beauty equivalent of the 2.55 bag.
—Amber Kallor, Style.com
