Whether you’ve admired Song Ji-ah from her sensational debut on the Netflix series, Single’s Inferno, or been captivated by her YouTube channel dedicated to all things beauty, there’s one facet of her persona that’s impossible to overlook – her enchanting doll-like features.
For those eager to uncover the secrets behind her natural allure, the beauty goddess herself has shared some of her favourite beauty insights. We’re here to unveil five of her insider secrets, including the products she personally endorses!
Song Ji-ah’s Beauty Tips
Tip 1: Keep Your Neck Moisturised To Prevent Wrinkles
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Often, our necks are overlooked in skincare routines, but nurturing this delicate canvas can prove to be an exquisite anti-ageing measure.
Ji-ah’s secret? Using an intensive night cream on her neck to stave off wrinkles.
Photo credit: @slideshowsforchaewon/TikTok (left), free지아/Youtube (right)
The skin on your neck is exceptionally delicate. So, the next time you apply your nightly moisturiser, don’t forget to extend its benefits to your neck.
Before applying neck cream, warm some product in your palms. Then, gently massage it in small circular motions and work your way outwards, ensuring you reach behind your jawline. This method effectively reduces the appearance of necklines and prevents the formation of new fine lines.
Ji-ah’s recommended night cream:
In one of her YouTube videos, Ji-ah attests to this product’s excellence, having gone through at least four bottles. She highlights how this night cream consistently leaves her with radiant, glowing skin each morning.
Weyergrans’s High Care Timeless Intensive Care is a rich night cream for dry skin that targets premature ageing, using mistletoe extract to strengthen and boost cell repair.
Weyergrans’s High Care Timeless Intensive Care retails for S$280 at Weyergrans online and Shopee.
Tip 2: Use a Sheet Mask 2 to 3 Times a Week
Incorporating sheet masks into her routine two to three times a week, Ji-ah has unlocked the key to supple, hydrated skin.
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Ji-ah, who has dry skin, believes in the power of sheet masks to infuse her skin with much-needed hydration.
Photo credits: @wyunknow.editer/TikTok
Regardless of your skin type, sheet masks can revolutionise your skincare journey, offering benefits that range from hydration and smoothing to skin tone evening and radiant rejuvenation.
After cleansing and applying toner, delicately lay the sheet mask over your face, ensuring it fits snugly to the contours of your face. Leave the mask on for the recommended duration – typically, you can remove it when it starts to feel dry.
Your skin will appear brighter, more luminous, and refreshed as it absorbs the mask’s nourishing essence!
Ji-ah’s recommended sheet masks:
The Mediheal Hyalu Moist Essence Mask is a gentle and hydrating sheet mask containing five hyaluronic acid to deeply moisturise your skin. This anti-ageing mask helps your skin retain water and maintain the right oil and moisture balance.
Mediheal Hyalu Moist Essence Mask retails for S$17.95 at Zalora and S$19 at Amazon Singapore.
The Dr. DERMACH’s Dancing Whale Brightening Mask has a special ingredient called ‘MultiEx BSASM’ that, along with Panthenol and Allantoin Multi Essence, deeply moisturises and soothes your skin. It also brightens your skin and makes it softer.
Dr.DERMACH Dancing Whale Brightening Mask retails for S$49.90 at Shopee.
Tip 3: Do Not Touch Your Face Unless You’re Doing Skincare
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If you’re yearning for the coveted glass-skin appearance, remember this simple yet powerful advice from Ji-ah: avoid touching your face with your hands unless you’re applying skincare.
The reason is straightforward – touching your face can transfer dirt, oil, and bacteria from your hands to your skin, which can lead to clogged pores and unsightly breakouts.
So, make it a daily practice to refrain from touching your face and always cleanse your hands before diving into your skincare routine.
Tip 4: Lift Your Lashes With a Lighter
Ji-ah is renowned for her exquisite makeup looks that complement her features perfectly. Here, we focus on her standout feature – her captivating eyes and adorned lashes that remain elegantly curled.
Photo credit: free지아/YouTube
Her secret? Using a lighter on your eyelash curler to give your lashes a stunning lift before applying mascara.
Photo credit: @chiicha.07/TikTok
Achieving her doll-like lashes is surprisingly simple! Gently warm the lash curler with a lighter three times before curling your lashes. Use a spooly to fan out each lash for even distribution.
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Then, apply mascara as usual and see the difference when you incorporate Ji-ah’s technique!
Ji-A’s recommended eyelash curlers and mascaras:
The Shiseido Eyelash Curler 213 curls lashes from the inner to outer corner, while the edge-free design prevents pinching and reaches even the smallest lashes. This top-seller Japanese eyelash curler is easy to use and is gentle and safe on the lashes.
Shiseido Eyelash Curler retails for S$35.96 at Amazon Singapore.
The Muji Eyelash Curler is a compact eyelash curler which is tiny enough to fit in a small makeup pouch.
Muji Eyelash Curler retails for S$7.30 at Muji online and Amazon Singapore.
The Clio Kill Lash Superproof Mascara has a long-wearing, waterproof formula that creates a full and long set of eyelashes without smudging or smearing throughout the day.
Clio Kill Lash Superproof Mascara retails for S$23.92 at Watsons online and S$19.44 at Shopee.
The Maybelline Volume Express Colossal Waterproof Mascara, enriched with collagen, gives you nine times the volume with its clump-free Mega Brush. It’s also safe for contact lens wearers and ophthalmologist tested.
Maybelline Volume Express Colossal Waterproof Mascara retails for S$16.92 at iHerb and S$9.50 at Shopee.
Tip 5: Even Before You See the Signs of Hair Loss, Use a Hair Loss Shampoo/Treatment
Another remarkable aspect of Ji-ah’s allure is her luscious, vibrant hair, expertly styled to complement her diverse outfits and makeup choices.
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She’s a fervent advocate of prevention, even when it comes to her hair. She recommends using hair loss shampoo and treatments as a proactive measure to maintain healthy hair.
Ji-ah’s recommended hair-loss shampoo:
The JW Scalp Medic Shampoo cleans your scalp and hair effectively, getting rid of pollutants and helping with dandruff and itching. It’s made with seaweed and herbal extracts that promote scalp and hair health.
JW’s Scalp Medic Shampoo retails for S$40.95 at Lazada and S$49.90 at Shopee.
So, why not give Song Ji-ah’s tips a shot and see how it works for you?
Ji-ah’s Go-To Skincare Products
AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Cream
Ji-ah uses this moisturiser in the morning and at night to clear up breakouts. It’s packed with ceramides to help repair a compromised skin barrier!
Designed for sensitive skin, the hydrating cream aims to soothe the skin and reduce sensitivity to environmental stressors while providing some extra hydration.
In fact, studies have discovered that the amount of moisture in the skin doubles after using this incredibly effective cream!
AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Cream retails for S$39.26 on Shopee.
Abib Jericho Rose Bifida Serum Firming Drop
To minimise the appearance of large pores, Ji-ah uses this Abib serum that helps with smoothing skin texture!
The serum aims to improve skin elasticity and reduce rough texture, giving you firm, bouncy, and strong skin.
Best of all, it’s been tested to be effective even on sensitive skin, so you won’t have to worry about irritation.
Abib Jericho Rose Bifida Serum Firming Drop retails for US$42 (approximately (S$57.13) on Olive Young.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence
Ji-ah swears by this sunscreen, which hydrates the skin while providing broad-spectrum sun protection!
The SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen is infused with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin D to nourish the skin and protect against environmental stressors.
It’s perfect for boosting your complexion and shielding it from strong UV rays, especially for sensitive skin!
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence retails for S$25.07 on Shopee.
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
Another sunscreen that Ji-ah highly recommends is this iconic product from ROUND LAB, which has been highly recommended by K-beauty enthusiasts everywhere.
Ji-ah shares that it spreads easily and doesn’t leave a white cast. It also sits well under makeup without any pilling, making it a must-have product in her routine!
Working as both a moisturiser and a sunscreen, the Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen helps to reduce irritation and inflammation.
Its formula is infused with amino acids, minerals and birch sap vitamins, which all help to purify the skin and lock in moisture, preventing your skin from drying out during the day.
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ retails for S$38 at Guardian.
SENKA Perfect Whip Collagen-in Beauty Foam Facial Cleanser
Ji-ah was spotted using this popular cleanser as part of her skincare routine!
It’s a foamy cleanser that reaches deep into clogged pores for thorough cleansing, leaving you with refreshed skin.
It also boosts your skin’s collagen to prevent signs of premature ageing to give you firmer and brighter skin!
SENKA Perfect Whip Collagen-in Beauty Foam Facial Cleanser retails for S$9.90 at Watsons.
Torriden DIVE-IN HA Sheet Masks
To give her skin an added boost of hydration, Ji-ah uses these Torriden sheet masks.
They’re packed with Torriden’s signature DIVE IN hyaluronic acid serum, so they’ll soothe and cool down your skin while providing some serious moisturisation.
Plus, they won’t leave any sticky residue on your skin!
Torriden DIVE-IN HA Sheet Mask Pack retails for S$30.30 at Guardian.
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