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[taobenli]

This is a "women question" of the non-gross variety: I need to know about skin care and make-up. A bit boring, I know, but I'd appreciate advice...

I brought my skin products and make-up with me from the US for the 3 months I'm studying in Korea, but I'm beginning to run low. I've noticed that many of the same Neutrogena products are available in stores here (though they're a bit pricier), but Neutrogena make-up is nowhere to be seen.

I need make-up that is non-comodogenic, natural-looking, will match my skin tone (white but with red undertones). In this heat and humidity I've just been using under-eye concealer, blemish concealer, a very light foundation (almost more like a tinted moisturizer), and a little powder.

Is the Face Shop okay for this kind of thing? What products would you recommend? Also, what about the Body Shop (I haven't gone there often in the U.S., but noticed that there is one in the Shinchon subway station).

Anywhere else that's good? Missa? I can't really afford the big mark-up on department store brands right now, and I will only be here another 1.5 months- so I just need some things to get me through.

Thanks!

[taobenli]

bump

Nobody likes me, everybody hates me, I guess I'll go eat worms...

[Natalie]

missa is crappy, faceshop products are ok, but to be honest I don't really wear make up much so I'm not much help.
When I do, I use Shisedo, and even though I have fair skin, they only sell VERY pale shades here, since Korean women want to look like ghosts.

So, I only buy make up back home.....

Good luck

[ella]

Can you have someone send you your usuals from home? I swear by MAC and Dove.