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KOREA SELLS YOU INGREDIENTS. Not "radiance." The actual molecule, with the percentage on the front.
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SNAIL IS FOR SLIP. Listed as snail secretion filtrate. Lightweight hydration, bouncy finish, zero stickiness.
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CICA IS A PLANT. Centella asiatica. Look for centella, madecassoside, or asiaticoside on the label.
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PROPOLIS COMES FROM BEES. Rich, honey-like glow. Skip it entirely if you have a bee or honey allergy.
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RICE IS THE GENTLE ONE. Rice water and bran extracts. The safest starting point if your skin reacts to everything.
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96 DOESN'T MEAN BETTER. The number is a hint, not a grade. A good 5% formula can beat a near-pure one.
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SHELVES SORT BY PROBLEM. Korean stores group by concern, not brand. Full ingredient guide at epickor.comCard 1 / 7
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KOREA SELLS YOU INGREDIENTS
Not "radiance." The actual molecule, with the percentage on the front.
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