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tsteele · Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Location: Seoul

My face gets super-dry after any water gets on it, especially after showers. I desperately need a manly face moisturizer that

a) absorbs quickly and completely, with no residue
b) doesn't smell like anything much
c) costs as little as possible

I've been experimenting with various types/brands, but so far have struck out each time. Could someone please suggest where in Seoul I can pick up something awesome?

Please help end my dry spell.

Thanks!

SeoulNate · Joined: 04 Jun 2010 Location: Hyehwa

Etude House has a pretty good line of Men's products. Seems like exactly what you are looking for.

LL Moonmanhead · Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Location: yo momma

Kiehl's

sheriffadam · Joined: 10 May 2010 Location: Busan

I like Loreal men expert hydrating boost post-shave balm, I typed that off the bottle not by memory honest, but little did I know they just changed it when I brought 3 tubes of it with me to Korea, the old one that was white was better, this new one that is clear is a bit too alcholly for me, but still drys nice and fast and isn't oilish.

don't know of its availability here though, comes in 100ML silver tubes in a silver orange box.

My GF bought me some gift set from InnisFree (korean brand) and that is good stuff too! some lotion and then another lotion afterwards. You can get that everywhere Megamart, there own stores etc etc

balzor · Joined: 14 Feb 2009

i bought some Nivia face moisture at Watson's

dumpring · Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ

Those cosmetics centers in home plus have a good range of things. Seen all the Loreal stuff there.

tsteele · Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Location: Seoul

Great suggestions, folks, thanks! I had been wondering which specific one to get (in hopes of avoiding the awkward "conversation") with the sales girl, and now I've got a few options.

Cheers!

Yaya · Joined: 25 Feb 2003 Location: Seoul

There are many lines of men's skincare products. I use a variety of them but to make it easier for you:

If you have dough, go for Clinique's line. It was voted the best by GQ UK magazine.

If not, you still have a wide range of choices, including the L'Oreal Men Expert line, Laneige (though it's considered mid-range and priced as such), Nivea for Men and a host of others.

Visit Watsons, Olive Young, the Face Shop, Skinfood and other places that have men's sections. Try experimenting and see which ones work for you the most.