These Korean Supplements Are K-Pop Idols’ Secret To Healthy Skin
Eat your skincare with these advanced Korean supplements loved by your favourite K-pop idols.
By now, we’re already familiar with South Korea’s beauty game. With advancements in ingredients, technology-fuelled skincare, and its innovative treatments, they have set new standards for the “perfect” skin. Many believe investing in these products will have their skin just as glowy as their favourite K-pop idol – they’re not completely wrong. But if you take a peek inside their bags, you’d also find the less popular world of Korean supplements.
While it feels like another step in your routine, they are designed with convenience in mind and work effectively. From the infamous Korean ginseng packaged in a sachet or melting-in-your mouth glutathione strips, they really have it all. If you’re planning a Seoul trip in the weeks ahead, better stock up on these supplements for that K-pop idol-like skin and energy.
Esther Formula Liposome Glutathione Direct Ultra X, $29.99
You’ve heard of glutathione, but have you heard of glutathione strips? If you’re prone to hyperpigmentation or looking to just revive your skin’s radiance, Esther Formula Liposome Glutathione strips will do the trick, one lemon-flavoured strip at a time. Like its name suggests, it is formulated with 90% of high-purity liposomal glutathione that promotes better absorption and has a higher delivery rate. Convenient, easy to eat, and brightens your skin top to down, what more do we need?
Foodology Coleology Cutting Jelly sticks, $56.15
Foodology Coleology Cutting Jelly sticks contains plant-based ingredients that help with digestion and reduce body fat for a healthy gut. It comes in two versions, and the jelly kind makes for a great healthy snack when your sugar cravings strike after meals. Plus, it’s been one of the best-selling products at Olive Young, and if that doesn’t convince you enough, maybe its ambassador, Seohyun of Girl’s Generation, will.
Lactofit Probiotics Gold sticks, $12.80
Lactofit sells one box of Probiotics Gold sticks per second – a true testament to their popularity. The new formulation is enriched with probiotic zinc and 2 billion live and active microorganisms per stick to boost gut health and immunity. It has a sweet grape flavour, making taking probiotics even more delicious.
Jung Kwan Jang Everytime Pear Flavour sticks, $55.08
With the intense schedules of every K-pop idol, one might wonder: how do they have the energy for everything? Cue Jung Kwan Jang Everytime Red Ginseng extract, each s tick packed with 3,000 mg of 100% Korean red ginseng extract. It’s got that energy boosting effect you get from a cup of coffee, except without the jitters due to caffeine and the added benefit of promoting healthier blood flow. Say goodbye to midday crashes and lethargic feelings you get after lunch.
Teazen Kombucha, $25.65
Thanks to Jungkook of BTS, Teazen sold out its Kombucha a few years ago that even the singer himself couldn’t get a hand on. Aside from Jungkook’s influence, Teazen’s Kombucha is well-loved for its phenomenal benefits — courtesy of Kombucha — yet it excludes the aftertaste of kombucha itself, which some might find not very pleasant. It comes in many different flavours from peach to mango, and if you want kombucha health benefits without the strong flavour, you might just love this.
BB LAB Pomegranate Collagen, $23.32
Fun fact: after the age of 25, we lose 1% of collagen every year – heartbreaking, I know. That’s why many Koreans love collagen-based products as it is one of the key factors to a skin’s firmness, elasticity, and all things that make us look young. BB Lab Pomegranate The Collagen Jelly stick is formulated with 100% Turkish pomegranate which is rich in estrogen, that is the hormone that stimulates production of collagen in the body. Further enriched with low-mollecular fish collagen, hyaluronic acid, hibiscus, and elastin, it promises to repair and renew skin cells, making your skin healthy inside out.
Dongkok Elina C Vita Pop, $26.03
This three-in-one powder stick promises immunity, skin, and hair health benefits – thanks to its potent vitamin C content of 2000mg, vitamin D3, and biotin, it’s much likely to deliver its promises. Take it from Rose of Blackpink who’s a fan of this supplement.
NE:AR V-Care Pineapple , $22.77
The secret key to Twice Sana’s snatched face? It’s NE:AR’s V-Care. Designed to help reduce bloating, water retention, and puffiness, this candy-slash-supplement is packed with traditional herbal ingredients that will help to de-puff that morning puffiness or hangover face.
Ownist Triple Shine Grape jelly sticks, 40.09
Looking for that clear and radiant skin? The Ownist’s Triple Shine Grape sticks is the pathway for that. Infused with brightening ingredients such as niacinamide, vitamin C, and Ownist’s very own Belight™, it helps to effectively fight hyperpigmentation at every step: melanin production, migration, and pigmentation.
Positive Hotel Mediterranean Green Mint (All Day Water), $30.11
Aside from being popular artists of their generations, Seungkwan of Seventeen and Tiffany Young of Girl’s Generation have another thing in common, which is taking this Positive Hotel Mediterranean Green Mint powder drink mix. This refreshing drink gives off the effect of two hours of running, a perfect supplement to take before workouts. Packed with peppermint, green apple, green tea, kalamansi, lime, and ginger, it’s great for detoxing your body, leaving it feeling refreshed and energised.