Korea captured the hearts of many through K-pop, K-drama, and now, with the world’s newest craze — Korean Glass Skin. Yes, K-beauty has taken the world by storm with its dreamy, translucent, smooth, and irresistibly glowing baby-like skin.
In contrast to hundreds of beauty tips posted online focusing on a single product or brand, we will bring you more about practical tips from these young-looking stars in their 30’s, featuring skincare recipes you can do at home.
Park Bo Young
Who is Park Bo Young?
Park Bo Young is well known for leading roles in the k-drama series Oh My Ghost, Strong Girl Bong-soon, Abyss, and Doom at your Service.
An unexpected news about the actress’ YouTube fan channel came up second quarter of 2020. It was when YouTube mistaken Park Bo Young as minor, restricting all the comments on the video.
It appears that Youtube did not recognize the actress and, with her looks alone, categorized the channel as a children’s channel. Well, you can’t blame YouTube as Park still looks like in her teens with her innocent smile and overall young-looking features.
Her secret in aging slowly? Read on!
Park Bo Young’s health & beauty tips
One of Park Bo Young’s famous answers is keeping her skin moisturized and hydrated inside out. In a couple of interviews, the actress stated that a simple trick for a healthy skin is to keep the body hydrated by drinking water even before she gets thirsty.
Studies also show that drinking enough water will make the skin healthier, radiant, and young-looking. On the other hand, dehydrated skin looks dry, dull, and vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling.
Park Bo Young uses minimal makeup
Park Bo Young was hailed a natural beauty when the actress’s younger photos surfaced on the internet. This natural beauty knows a natural way of keeping its youthful glow. Minimal makeup.
True enough, our Strong Girl Do Bong Soon is not afraid of anything, including showing her bare face in public. She was spotted at Running man (a reality TV show) with no makeup on.
Now, that’s what you call true beauty!
Park Bo Young said she barely puts on makeup, and whenever she does, she makes sure to cleanse her face properly. A great way to remove makeup is by double-cleansing.
Double cleansing is a two-way process, a gentle yet effective way to remove makeup and the remaining dirt on your face. Discover double cleansing benefits in our blog featuring the best cleansers to use.
Also, taking a break from makeup helps the skin repair itself. It lets the skin breathe and avoid clogging of pores.
Park Bo Young as skincare brand ambassador
You might wonder if this beauty has ever endorsed a skincare brand. Well, the answer is a big YES!
In 2013 she became the face of a Korean skincare brand, Clinique. The same skincare line of which Squid Game Jung Hoyeon skincare products are custom-made to fit her skin type. Another one is Claire’s Korea Cloud 9 Cosmetics.
In 2022, Park Bo Young became BRTC’s newest beauty ambassador. BRTC (Bio Remedies Therapeutic Cosmetics) specializes in highly functional skin care products. Brand favorites include Jasmine Water BB cream SPF 30 and V10 Multi-Lift Sleeping Pack.
Park Shin Hye
Who is Park Shin Hye?
Hallyu star Park Shin-Hye is well known for television dramas The Heirs, Pinocchio, Doctors, Memories of the Alhambra, and countless films such as Miracle in Cell No. 7.
She’s one of the busiest and in-demand actresses in her generation. But do you know what else she’s best at? DEFYING AGE!
Yes, the actress is best at defying age playing multiple roles as a teenager. She consecutively played a role as a high school student in The Heirs (2013), Pinocchio (2014-2015), and the Doctors in 2016. She could probably win the best in school uniform award (only if there is such an award) where she flawlessly pulls off a younger than her real age character in all three drama series.
Park Shin Hye’s beauty secrets
It’s no secret that Park Shin-Hye is known as a cosmetic brand Ambassador of Mamonde. She admitted that one of her favorite parts of skincare is applying facial mask before going to bed, in between long tapings, and when traveling. Basically, every chance she gets!
She also makes sure to give the moisture her skin needs especially in these two contradicting seasons – winter and summer. For hot summer days, it’s best to use water-based moisturizer, something light on skin and deeply hydrating. While rich and heavy cream fits winter and cold seasons when the skin needs extra moisture.
Aside from daily skincare, the actress promotes a healthy lifestyle to stay in shape. According to the TV program Showbiz Korea, she took contemporary dance class to maintain her figure, and she cycles 2-3 times a week.
On her diet, she regularly drinks 2 liters of pumpkin juice or red bean juice. Pumpkin and red bean juice are said to decrease the swelling in your body or de-puff face. Lastly, the actress stops eating after 6 pm and eats cabbages as a snack.
Lee Sung Kyung
Who is Lee Sung Kyung?
Lee Sung Kyung started her career with modeling competing at the local Super Model Contest way back in 2008.
This led to her acting career in K-drama series Cheese in the Trap and The Doctors before taking the main role of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo.
Lee Sung Kyung’s Health & Beauty Tips
Let’s learn from another cosmetic brand ambassador, (Laneige lady), a model and actress, Lee Sung-Kyung.
Lee Sung-Kyung revealed her diligence in skincare practice. She believes that a healthy skin is beautiful skin. “Skin serves as the base in everything,” she says.
So aside from cleansing and moisturizing, protecting her skin from the sun is a must! She said that sunscreen is a “non-negotiable” and she won’t dare step out of the house unprotected.
Another tip from the model-actress to help her maintain her ideal V-shaped face is through massage. Yes, she does massages while performing her skincare routine.
This claim might be true as a research conducted in 2002 testing the effects and benefits of facial massage shows 59% of the women who participated felt freshness and rejuvenation while 53% noticed their skin remain supple and 50% felt the tightening of their skin.
Lastly, as a model, she doesn’t take her body for granted. In a fast talk interview, she spilled that her usual morning routine is breakfast and a workout.
Fun Fact: All these stars were born in 1990. Did you catch that in one reading? Amazing!
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