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Kerrie Hughes

I was hesitant to try Korean skincare –now this gentle £11 exfoliator is a must for cleaning and softening my dry, sensitive midlife skin

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Peeling Gel.

As I edge closer to 50, I’ve naturally started paying more attention to my beauty routine. Korean skincare has been on my radar for a while – though I’ll admit, snail mucin initially put me off. Thankfully, I’ve since discovered there’s a lot more to it than just bottled snail trails.

I have dry, sensitive skin, with large pores across my cheeks and on my nose and chin. I suffered with adult acne for a while in my late 30s and early 40s, so I am very careful about what I use on my face. After a friend with a similar skin type highly recommended Beauty of Joseon's Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel, I decided to give the popular Korean brand a look.

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