“Moisturizing cream alone is not enough for dry winter!”
Image=Baek Jin/ Face oil products that are currently selling well in duty-free shops. As no taxes are imposed on imported brands, they are 20,000-30,000 KRW cheaper than those sold at department stores and others.
Naturally moisture levels in the air drops in winter when the weather is chilly, cold and dry. The entire body, including arms and legs, complains of pain due to dryness. No doubt the face exposed to the outside is under the greatest stress. It is attacked by particulate matters with concentrated harmful substances as well as cold dry air. You need to be thoroughly prepared to make it through the harsh winter of the Korean Peninsula.
In general, the hydration level appropriate for skin protection is 55~65%, but it is difficult to maintain this level in winter when we have to use heaters all the time. Sometimes humidity falls below 40%, the minimum humidity level. The health of our skin sensitive to moisture will get worse too. Actress Goh Hyeon-jeong is refraining from using heaters in winter for the sake of her skin.
But we are not celebrities. We cannot give up the warmth and comfort when we come in out of the cold. Hence this product, i.e. the oil product is essential for protecting your skin. You can simply apply it to your skin, mix it with basic products like the lotion, or use it for base make-up. You can also use it as body and hair essence.
In particular, we chose duty-free shopping items for people traveling abroad. We will give a small tip to those who find it cumbersome to compare different sites looking for the lowest prices. We compared online duty-free shops where you can buy cosmetics at the lowest prices and pooled together event information. We want you to check where you can buy those items on your shopping list at the lowest prices. (The prices in Korean Won may vary depending on exchange rates. The reference date is January 3, and the exchange rates of different duty-free shops may slightly differ from one another.)
Common information=mileage (up to 30% of the maximum price can be used), expected mileage (2% of the purchase price is instantly discounted in general), coupons (maximum amounts will be applied to products for which coupons can be used)
1. NUXE HUILE PRODIGIEUSE MULTI DRY OIL SET 100ml*2
NUXE, an absolute power and indisputable No. 1 brand in oil products. It put the toner, serum and cream into one bottle. It is an essential item for French women. When oil began to be popular in Korea 2~3 years ago, NUXE was at the center. It is well known as Kim Nam-ju (Korean Actress) oil. As it contains natural ingredients extracted from 6 high-quality plant oil, you can use it safely, and the vitamin E in the oil supplies moisture and nutrition to the skin. They are also available in local department stores and drug stores, but they are cheapest at duty-free shops.
2. BOBBI BROWN EXTRA FACE OIL 30ml
Bobbi Brown is not simply famous for color cosmetics. This product, which became famous through word-of-mouth among young women, has been the ‘it item’ for women with normal to dry skin for a long time. It is one of the best items which run out of stock at the stores in winter. Thanks to its unique lavender flavor, if you apply it before going to bed, you will feel relaxed and comfortable. As it has a considerably wide mouth, however, you’d better ask for a rubber lid exclusively for oil when you purchase it if you want to use it for a long time.
3. KIEHL’S Midnight Recovery Concentrate 30ml
An absolute power in basic moisturizer, Kiehl’s. Now it’s time to widen its product portfolio from moisture cream to oil. Blended only with plant oil and exclusively for use at night, it supplies concentrated nutrition to your tired skin. If your skin is too dry, you may use it in daytime. As the container comes with a pippet, you can easily control quantities.
4. CLARINS Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil 30ml
Rose wood, patchouli and blue orchid extracts add radiance and vitality to dehydrated skin. As the hazelnut oil forms a moisture layer, it prevents moisture loss. It is suitable for dry skin. It is absorbed softly and smoothly and reduces the tightness of the skin. It is a very profitable product.
5. YVES SAINT LAURENT FYL WATER IN OIL 30ml
Unlike existing oil products, the serum moisture oil is as light as water. It melts instantly and smoothly into the skin. As the moisture capsule contains jojoba oil and rosehip oil, it supplies rich concentrated nutrition to the skin. You may feel pressured by the price, but if you are reluctant to use too oily products, you may consider buying it at a duty-free shop where it is cheaper than at local stores.
6. FRESH SEABERRY MOISTURIZING FACE OIL 50ml
This product has plenty of seaberry rich in antioxidant omega 3. The seaberry is known as a plant that withstands the cold of Siberia. As it is a blend of pure oils- camellia seed, cranberry seed, and sweet almond-with vitamin E, vitamin C, it is excellent in protecting dry skin. As it has a floral scent, you will feel refreshed when you apply it to your skin.
7. LOCCITANE IMMORTELLE DIVINE YOUTH OIL 30ml
It has both the immortelle, known as the everlasting flower that never fades even after the stem is withered, and myrtle essential oil with excellent resilience. The oil extracted using the traditional distillation process of Province adds to its specialty. It supplies moisture and nutrition, and serves as boosting oil that improves firmness and tonicity of your skin.
8. LAURA MERCIER INFUSION DE ROSE NOURISHING OIL 30ml
Lovely pink! The subdued rose scent, which spreads when you apply it to your skin, makes you feel comfortable. As the rosehip seed and safflower seed oil strengthen the moisture layer of the skin, it protects the skin from harmful substances. As it has a light and refreshing texture, it is not sticky. So you can use it before and after make-up.
