This post contains press samples. (Squee!) All expressed opinions (of which there are many) are my own.
I've been interested in exploring
more Asian skincare, but between the vast variety of products and the fact that most of the reviews for said products aren't in any of the languages I know, initial forays proved so overwhelming that I scurried off in fright. It was very serendipitous, then, when
Peach & Lily's PR team reached out to me a few weeks ago.
Peach & Lily was
founded by Alicia Yoon in 2012, with the goal of providing Korean skincare and beauty,
known for being on the forefront of product development and technologies, to a Western audience. They're based in the US, which means faster shipping (free over $50, samples included) and no customs (assuming you are also based in the US, of course). They also have an extensive
vetting process for all products, which contributes to the comparatively limited selection they offer––and this is honestly the part of the site that I was most impressed by: search for cult favorites in Japan and Korea, explore reviews, examine formulas, talk to brands' R&D teams (fun fact: they don't offer products from any brands that don't have internal R&D), and finally, do focus group testing. In
their own words,
Only items that receive at least 8 out of 10 stars across the board (and cause no adverse reactions) make it through the final round.
Pretty neat, eh?
I'm terribly indecisive, so I made a list of all the things I was interested in trying and told them to pick; they sent along
Aromatica Sea Daffodil Cleansing Mousse* and
Cremorlab Herb Tea Blemish Minus Calming Mask*.
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Aromatica Sea Daffodil Cleansing Mousse* and
Cremorlab Herb Tea Blemish Minus Calming Mask* |
