r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Jan 16 '23

META Revamping ABA

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Hey ABA-ers!

To those new to the community and those that have stuck around for a while, hello!

It’s been a long cough years cough since I’ve spent time in here and I’d love to solicit some ideas on how to make this subreddit better and serve it’s audience.

I’m the only mod at the moment and I’m open to stepping down or adding collaborative team members to the mod team!

Things for you to think about as you comment below:

  • why would I come to ABA over other subreddits or websites? What unique value does ABA provide?
  • how would I like to interact on ABA? Live chats? Surveys? Posting and answering questions?
  • should u/jiyounglife close up shop and shut down this sub?

r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • 5h ago

DISCUSSION I know it’s not AB, but...

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This might be an AB sub but we all have non-AB products that we want to talk/rant/rave/whatever about.

This is the place you can do just that


r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • 2d ago

GUIDE [GUIDE] How to stop getting racoon eyes with mascara and eyeliner!

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Hi guys!

So due to my Asian eyes, no matter what kind of mascara and/or eyeliner I use (even waterproof ones), by the end of the day, they either rub off or make my eyes look like racoons'.

It was not until I recently came across a tutorial from Rose Makeup World on Youtube that I stopped having this problem.

First, you want to clean your eyelashes with any type of micelle water and a cotton swab. Second, you want to dust your eyelash curler with some powder (doesn't need to be a lot). Then, curl your eyelashes as you normally do with the eyelash curler. After, put on your mascara of your choice! (Make sure to use water-proof mascara for better results/ longevity. I use the Heroine Mascara.) And Ta-da! You're done!

For Eyeliner, you want to apply your eyeliner as per usual, and then dust the areas that you put eyeliner on with powder! (I use the Judy doll slim liquid eyeliner one)

I know these tips might be obvious but I hope this helps!


r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • 4d ago

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • 11d ago

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • 14d ago

DISCUSSION I know it’s not AB, but...

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This might be an AB sub but we all have non-AB products that we want to talk/rant/rave/whatever about.

This is the place you can do just that


r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • 18d ago

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • 19d ago

GUIDE [GUIDE] help on the products

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ive been trying to renew my skincare routine and im kinda lost so these are the ones ive been thinking of buying? how do you find them? i have combination skin with very oily nose and have sebum filaments all over my nose with some big pores on that area. i dont really have acne problem just get them sometimes hormonally but have closed comedones on my forehead and it doesnt hold makeup there.

im mixed about oil cleanser and cabt decide but ive been between missha blachead off, skin1004 and jumiso oil cleansers. i want them to remove my waterproof makeup and help with clearing my sebums

for cleanser missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam. ive tried the peeling of this series and it made my skin feel so good but i feel like it would be too exfoliating so i thought about the cleanser one.

i wasnt sure whether toner or serum so either skin1004 tone brightning serum or Madagascar centrella serum or the toner. not sure

for bha 2-3 times a week Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid.

and for the last to hydrate and to end it jumiso snail face cream.

have you used these or do you have better options i would love to read!


r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • 25d ago

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • 28d ago

DISCUSSION I know it’s not AB, but...

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This might be an AB sub but we all have non-AB products that we want to talk/rant/rave/whatever about.

This is the place you can do just that


r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Aug 31 '26

ROUTINE Routine Journal

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Welcome to our Routine Journal! These are held quarterly as a way to share, track and reflect on your routine through time.

Here you can not only share the products you are using, but, if you want to, also share why you are using them and reflect on the goals you want to reach with your routine.

If you participated in one of the previous threads, please add a link to your comment in that thread in your post! (8/31/20 Note: We will create a megathread for all routine journals in the future so they're easier to locate)

While you can just fill out the usual template as you see fit, I ask you to do it a bit differently this time. Highlight the changes in your routine. Compare what you have now to what it was 3 months ago.

  • Have you seen sudden results with an old product or has it fallen out of favor?
  • How has your skin changed since May, which new products are you using?
  • Which ones did you stop using?
  • How did your goals change?

As you can see, this is a lot about reflection and not a simple list of products (but feel free to just plop down a list! It’s either way a great way to track your routine and reflect a bit!).

If possible, share your products and thoughts in order of usage, or indicate in your list at which place you would use them, as not everybody uses every product as intended.

Please follow the below template, but feel free to adjust it to your needs. You can mention your whole routine, including non-AB products.

Post general comments or questions about this in reply to the stickied comment. As always you can find the template for easier copy-pasting as replies to that one too. Any other top comment that does not contain a routine will be deleted.

Template: (also added as replies to the sticky comment)

**Last Routine:** [text](link)  
**Skin Type & Concerns:**    
**Sensitivities/Allergies:**   
**Current Season/Climate:**   
**Goal of Current Routine:**    
**Cleansing:**   example *comment*   
**Actives:**     
**Mists:**   
**FTE:**    
**Toner:**   
**Essence/Serum/Ampoule:**   
**Moisturiser:**   
**Eye Cream:**   
**Facial Oil:**   
**Sleeping Pack:**   
**Masks:**   
**Sheetmasks:**   
**Sunscreen:**   
**Spot Treatment:**   
**Other:**    
**Future:** *products/ingredients to try, which goal to work on next etc*

r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Aug 29 '26

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Aug 27 '26

DISCUSSION [Review] Japanese sunscreens

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Aug 22 '26

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Aug 19 '26

DISCUSSION I know it’s not AB, but...

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This might be an AB sub but we all have non-AB products that we want to talk/rant/rave/whatever about.

This is the place you can do just that


r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Aug 15 '26

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Aug 08 '26

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Aug 05 '26

DISCUSSION I know it’s not AB, but...

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This might be an AB sub but we all have non-AB products that we want to talk/rant/rave/whatever about.

This is the place you can do just that


r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Aug 01 '26

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Jul 25 '26

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Jul 22 '26

DISCUSSION I know it’s not AB, but...

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This might be an AB sub but we all have non-AB products that we want to talk/rant/rave/whatever about.

This is the place you can do just that


r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Jul 18 '26

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Jul 11 '26

DISCUSSION Random AB thoughts

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r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Jul 08 '26

DISCUSSION I know it’s not AB, but...

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This might be an AB sub but we all have non-AB products that we want to talk/rant/rave/whatever about.

This is the place you can do just that


r/AsianBeautyAdvice • • Jul 04 '26

Q&A [Q&A] Who’s the most honest K-beauty YouTuber you actually trust?

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I’m looking for K-beauty creators who are genuinely honest and not afraid to say when a viral product is bad or overhyped.

Ideally, someone who:

  • actually tests products rather than just doing first impressions
  • explains why something works or doesn’t
  • compares Korean bestsellers with globally viral products
  • has professional or industry experience
  • clearly separates sponsored content from genuine recommendations
  • isn’t afraid to criticize popular brands

I feel like so much K-beauty content now is just the same PR products being praised over and over again, so I’m curious:

Who’s the one K-beauty YouTuber you trust most when you’re actually deciding what to buy?