Kim Young-jae – The Soul of the Peninsula: Haegum Folk Songs (CD)

Korean buyers of shade 103 Happy Peony describe a moist liquid blush that blends easily, does not lift base makeup and builds from a soft daily flush to deeper colour. The built-in sponge tip makes amount control and on-the-go use simple. Opinions on the shade vary: some found it redder or more pigmented than expected, one found it sheer.

Korean buyers describe this as a light, nearly unscented cream that spreads easily, absorbs fast and stays non-sticky, and many with sensitive or breakout-prone skin report no irritation. The main reservation is moisturising power: several drier or mature-skin users found it not rich enough alone and layered an oil or second cream.

A small set of Korean buyer opinions, many from people buying for their mothers, describes a gold-flecked ampoule that spreads easily, absorbs well and does not feel heavy. Users mention a moist finish and a visible sheen on the skin. No negative experiences appeared in this limited sample.

Korean buyers describe a light body lotion that spreads thin, absorbs fast and leaves little or no stickiness, which makes it a common pick for summer, humid weather and after swimming. Most say skin stays soft without feeling tight. The trade-off is richness: several find it too light for very dry skin or winter. The soapy, herbal scent splits opinion.

Korean buyers describe a mild everyday foam cleanser that lathers richly from a small amount and rinses clean without much tightness. Dry, oily and combination skin users all report a comfortable finish, and several are repeat buyers. The scent is faint and natural. Reviewers agree it is not a makeup remover: heavy or waterproof makeup needs a first cleanser.

Korean buyers describe this effector as a moist serum that several keep repurchasing and credit with smoother-looking skin texture. The most repeated complaint is its smell, which multiple reviewers compare to fuel. It has a slightly oily slip that some reserve for cooler months.

Korean buyers describe an easy leave-in treatment applied to towel-dried hair before blow-drying. Most say it leaves hair softer, calmer and easier to comb without much stickiness, with a mild floral scent. Several add that it does not dramatically repair badly damaged hair and that using too much can make hair feel heavy.

Korean buyers mostly describe this panthenol tube cream as a mild, near-scentless moisturizer with a medium, non-sticky texture that absorbs quickly. Sensitive and dry-skin users report comfortable daily use, while a few mention pilling, breakouts, or wanting more richness in winter.

Korean buyers describe this mineral sunscreen as unusually smooth-spreading and comfortable for its type, with a soft-matte, non-greasy finish, no eye sting and a mild white cast that many use as a light tone-up. Many repurchase it. Views differ on moisture: some find it moist enough year-round, while drier skin types report tightness as the day goes on.

A small set of Korean buyer opinions describes this barrier cream as moisturising yet non-sticky, easy to spread and mild enough for dry skin, body use and family use, with several repeat purchases. One user noticed slight stickiness in summer. The sample is limited and almost entirely positive.

Korean buyers describe a long-selling beige-tinted sunscreen that spreads smoothly, clings without much shine or stickiness and evens skin tone enough to double as a makeup base. Many have repurchased it for years and say it holds up through sweat. A few mention a slightly thick texture, mild dryness, a tint that looks dark at first, or doubt it suits very sensitive skin.

Korean buyers of the 280ml bottle describe a silicone-free cream treatment with small capsules that can be massaged onto the scalp as well as the lengths. They report a light mint scent, a mild cooling feel, a clean rinse and softer, tidier hair, while noting it gives less slip than silicone treatments.

Korean buyers on the official H'ar 11st store describe an egg-protein shampoo they stick with: repeat purchases are common, lather is rich, and hair feels softer after washing. Longer-term users, including 50s buyers with thinning concerns, feel shedding decreases and fine baby hairs appear, while shorter-term users say the first weeks feel like an ordinary shampoo and results need patience.

Korean buyers are split on this brush-on clear sun patch. Those who apply it to bare cheeks, let it dry and avoid touching describe a clear, glossy film that stays put and peels off easily. Many others report lifting, white edges and pilling with sweat, facial movement or makeup.

Korean buyers describe a wine-red, fairly viscous ampoule with a faint rose scent that absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling moist and bouncy without stickiness. Regular users mention smoother skin the next morning and better makeup wear in dry seasons. A few find the texture heavy for summer, notice a herbal note, or find the glass dropper bottle fiddly.