Beauty buzz

Food and K-Pop are not the Korean peninsula's only popular exports. These CC (colour correcting) creams, many from brands endorsed by Korean stars, are among the secrets behind Seoul's sought-after "nude make-up" look.

BRTC's Jasmine 3D Waterful Complete Combo Cream (HK$220/50ml) is formulated with two patented plant complexes - Blue Phyto and Purple Vigor - which work to nourish and moisturise for more elastic and healthier-looking skin. Coming in just one shade, it is said to contain colour capsules that break and adjust to different skin tones when massaged in. It also has sun protection of SPF50+.

Innisfree's Real Skin Color Control Cream SPF30 and PA++ (HK$190/40ml) is a three-in-one, with sun protection, whitening and anti-wrinkle properties. It has colour capsules that blend with different skin tones for a natural finish. Jeju camellia further helps to brighten skin.

Missha's signature Complexion Co-ordinating BB Cream SPF43/PA+++ (HK$360/50ml) contains light-scattering and skin-wrapping powders that are said to offer long-lasting and translucent coverage. Ingredients such as lotus water, cactus and other plant extracts help moisturise and soothe skin. It comes in two versions - Pure Complexion and Flawless Complexion.

Touch in SOL's Corean Complexion Cream SPF30/PA++ (HK$249/30ml) boasts that it's a 10-in-one product - that's right, 10! - with functions including whitening, anti-ageing and water retention. Along with ingredients such as lotus flower extract, it features a blend of three pigment powders to brighten, tone and conceal imperfections.