Are Daiso Cosmetics in Hongdae Really Good? Recommended Products Tried by a Dermatologist

Hello,

This is beauty doctor Kim Hawon.

When I explain skincare to patients in the clinic, there is always one point I emphasize.

It does not have to be an expensive product. If the ingredients are stable and it suits your skin, you can still get very good care.

That is why I usually try a variety of products myself as well.

Recently, I happened to stop by Daiso in Hongdae and found some surprisingly good cost-effective skincare products.

They were not just cheap in price; the ingredient composition and the feel of use were also not bad, so I have been using them quite satisfactorily in my personal routine as well.

So today, I would like to整理 and introduce three skincare items from Daiso in Hongdae that I tried myself and found to be good.

I hope this can be a light reference for those who are interested in skincare.

Let’s get right into it.

1. Boncept Retinol 500IU Serum

"A gentle texture that is easy on retinol beginners"

Retinol is already widely known aut muscle-like wrinkle-improving and elasticity-care ingredient.

However, when using a high-concentration retinol, the skin can become red,

flaky,

or feel stinging,

so the concentration matters when you first start.

The Boncept Retinol 500IU Serum I found at Daiso in Hongdae has a relatively low concentration, so it was a good option for retinol beginners.

The texture is light and absorbs quickly, so it was not burdensome even when used at the first step of skincare, and it was nearly non-sticky, which made it a smooth option for oily skin or summer use.

It also has a mild scent, so even sensitive users can use it relatively comfortably.

**What is retinol?

Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that promotes skin turnover and helps support collagen production.

The effects that are commonly expected include improving fine lines, improving skin elasticity, refining pores, improving skin texture, and reducing pigmentation.

However, because it can be irritating, it is best to follow these four points together:

start with a low concentration use only at night use a small amount be sure to use sunscreen

2. Boncept Egg Capsule Pack

Hongdae Daiso value pack "Customized intensive care for 500 won"

This product is a single-use, highly concentrated capsule pack individually packaged one by one.

Among products sold at Daiso in Hongdae, it was one of the items with a pretty good price-to-content ratio and usability.

The ingredients were also available in a variety of types, which made it impressive that you could choose according to your skin condition.

Example ingredient categories

Hyaluronic acid Cica Niacinamide Vitamin C Retinol and more.

I tried the retinol capsule, and it felt less irritating than regular retinol products,

and because it is a pack type,

it felt good in the way it gently smoothed out the skin texture.

At first, I was concerned about the quality because the price was so low,

but after actually using it,

the texture and adherence were not bad,

and the ability to choose different types based on the skin condition that day was a plus.

How to use

After washing your face, apply an appropriate amount to the face Let it absorb for about 10–15 minutes Rinse lightly with lukewarm water That is how you use it.

Or you can place it on like a pack and massage it in as it absorbs, which is also fine. Recommended by ingredient

Hyaluronic acid → moisture replenishment Cica → soothing Niacinamide → tone refinement Vitamin C → improving brightness Retinol → improving skin texture

It was a good home-care item for light everyday use.

3. Madeca21 Teca Solution Soothing Mist Toner

"An easy soothing mist for when skin feels hot"

This product is a mist-type toner, ideal for use whenever the skin feels dry or warm.

Among the products I found at Daiso in Hongdae, it was also the most versatile item.

It contains Centella asiatica extract (cica ingredient), which may help soothe the skin, and the spray is gentle, so it could also be used over makeup.

Even during consultations, when the skin felt dry or warm, it was easy to lightly spray on, and because it has almost no scent, it was not burdensome.

Product features

This is a product from a brand affiliated with Dongkook Pharmaceutical, known for Madecassol, and it has these four features:

Contains Centella asiatica extract Provides moisture Soothes the skin Mild-feel use

Usage tips

In an environment with lots of foot traffic like Hongdae,

when exposed to many external irritants, when skin becomes dry from air conditioning or heating, when heat rises after exercise, when the skin becomes sensitive after going out,

lightly spraying it in these situations can be useful for soothing care.

Skincare is not necessarily something that only expensive products can do.

If the ingredients are stable and it suits your skin well, reasonably priced products can also be a very good choice.

The products I found at Daiso in Hongdae this time were items whose feel of use and ingredient composition were better than expected for the price.

Not as a doctor, but from the standpoint of a consumer who tried them myself,

I think they are lightweight daily skincare items that I can recommend.

If you happen to pass by Hongdae, it may be worth checking out Daiso in Hongdae at least once.

If I come across products outside the clinic that I try myself and find good, I will continue to share them in the form of light, honest reviews.

Thank you for reading this long post.

This was Kim Hawon.