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 $36Equalberry Swimming Pool Toner $45Serums & Treatments Anua 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum $35COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence $27.40Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule $24Mixoon Bean Essence (gentle physical exfoliator) $29.95Anua Azelaic Acid Serum $31.80Numbuzin #5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum $23.95 Biqucho Plumping Serum $45 Moisturisers & Eye Care Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream $38Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum with Ginseng and Retinol $25.50Purito 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 Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here SUBSCRIBE: Watch us on Youtube Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at
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