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Our K-Picks This January

Since it’s the first month of 2022, many of you have probably donated or get rid of old items you don’t want to bring in the New Year. This means your closets and racks finally have some space to fill!

That being said, you can begin your shopping this January starting with these items fresh from Korea.

THEFACESHOP fmgt x Dew Dew Wardrobe Eye Shadow Palette

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Since this is THEFACESHOP’s collaboration with one of Seoul’s hottest fashion brand Dew Dew, it is expected that the products will follow the same theme. For instance, the eye shadow palette in this collection is packed in a wardrobe style box, and designed with various fashionable outfits that compliment the 8 shades.

It is filled with neutral colours for a chic look, but also has dynamic and glittered tones for a fun night out! You can even mix and match the shades if you’re feeling playful or experimental.

The wardrobe eye shadow palette is exclusively available at THEFACESHOP retail stores island-wide for $50.

ADLV Baby Face Astronaut Graphic Shirt

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ADLV stands for the French saying “acme de la vie”, meaning “the pinnacle of life”. Thus, the Korean street wear brand’s aim is to give maximum comfort and performance in their everyday urban lifestyle products.

Endorsed by the popular girl group TWICE, ADLV specializes in oversized clothing just like this graphic tee designed with a baby astronaut at the front. Because we all know that being in space requires years of education and experience, it makes the shirt more quirky and unique.

You can get this item here for $72.

MLB Jennie Tweed Overfit Bucket Hat

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MLB is established in 1997 by Korea’s leading fashion company F&F. It specializes in modern contemporary fashion inspired by the Major League Baseball.

The brand became known for selling baseball caps and chunky shoes but over the years, it has evolved and started offering other accessories such as bags, jackets, socks and bucket hats.

This item for example, carries the logo of New York Yankees and comes in two colours of black and brown. It is not the usual jerseys and caps merchandise that shows off your favourite team, so it’s an ideal item if you just want to show your support in a low-key way.

You can get this item here for $58.

NACIFIC Fresh Teatree Soap

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Stressed with school or work that is leading to acne breakouts? Achieve clear skin by using this soap from NACIFIC! It contains tea tree leaf extract to help stop the production of excess oil and at the same time, treat your pimples.

Additionally, this product has green tea seed oil and centella asiatica extract to soothe your skin irritations and keep it hydrated. Simply put the soap in a net and make bubbles, wash your face and massage it with the bubbles, then rinse it off with lukewarm water.

You can get this item here for $20.

Stonehenge Silhouette Collection Necklace

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Yes, this K-Pick may be on the pricier side, but it’s not bad to treat yourself once in a while or even give this as a gift to someone special, like your sister or mom.

Made using 14k Rose Gold and a diamond stone, this necklace will transform any look from simple to elegant.

Launched in 2008, Stonehenge’s concept is “Simple & Pure” to embody the essence of feminine beauty – and their ambassador, actress Jun Ji Hyun is the exact representation of that.

You can get this item here or at their outlet at Takashimaya Department store for $655.

dear Klairs, Supple Preparation All-Over Lotion

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Cruelty-free, vegan-friendly and eco-friendly; the Korean skincare brand dear Klairs prides itself in these three factors. They manufacture products that are clean, functional and most especially, suitable for all skin types.

This item in particular is a lotion that can be used for all over the body. Those who find creams too heavy but still want to moisturize are suggested to get this, since its formulation melts into to skin for moisture.

It also contains Hyaluronic Acid to strengthen the natural skin barrier, leaving it feeling soft and supple from head to toe.

You can get this item here for $46.50.

LG Tech Simple Sheet Detergent

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We’re used to seeing powder and liquid detergent for laundry but did you know that there is also a sheet you can use to wash clothes? Yes, that’s right. Powder and liquids can be annoying when they spill, but you don’t have to worry about the mess with this one.

Just ½ sheet is enough to wash 3kg of laundry, and 1 sheet if there’s load up to 7kg. You can just place it inside the washing machine will melt neatly in cold water and viola! Your clothes will come out clean and smelling good.

You can get this item here for $15.

Loved our recommended Korean items this month? Make sure to stay tuned for the next products on February!