25 - K-Beauty

Whitney gets Amy on the K-Beauty train this week and we find out that we are basically made of the same DNA as a salmon. Get glass skin, the best products, and learn more about what it all means in the K-Beauty world.Mentioned in this episode:Korean Skin Care Target brands;  Round Lab: The current "clean beauty" king in Korea. Famous for their Birch Juice and Dokdo (seawater) lines.COSRX: The brand that made snail mucin mainstream. Look for their "Advanced Snail" and "Peptide" products.Haruharu Wonder: Specializes in fermented black rice—great for anti-aging and barrier repair.SKIN1004: Known for using high-quality Centella Asiatica (Cica) from Madagascar to soothe skin.Anua: The current leader for acne-prone/sensitive skin (look for their Heartleaf products).Ma:nyo: Famous for their deep-cleaning oils and fermented bifida serums (the "budget Estée Lauder" alternative).The Crème Shop: Playful, affordable, and great for entry-level skincare (and cute packaging)Mediheal: The "gold standard" for sheet masks.Beauty of Joseon: Merges traditional herbs (Ginseng, Rice) with modern formulas.4 step: Skincare routineDouble Cleanse: Use an oil-based cleanser first to melt makeup/SPF, then a water-based one to clean the skin.Hydrating Toner: Not the stinging, alcohol-based ones from the 90s—these are "watery skins" that plump the face.Snail Mucin or Essence: The "secret sauce" for healing and glow. 4. Sunscreen: Non-negotiable.Share this podcast with a friend, and please rate, review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at [email protected] and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:⁠https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/⁠Amy Edwards – ⁠https://instagram.com/realamyedwards⁠Whitney Stropp – ⁠https://instagram.com/whitneystropp⁠The Amy Edwards Show:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJm⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShow⁠Every Widow Thing:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing⁠