6 beauty tips from Son Ye-jin, star of Netflix’s Thirty-Nine: the secrets to her age-defying looks at age 40 are aloe vera, sunscreen, cleansing … and cucumber eye masks

Feb 15 , 2022

At 40 years old, Son Ye-jin is known for her timeless beauty, so what are some of the secrets to her radiant glow? Photo: Ganeshi

The Crash Landing on You actress – and Hyun Bin’s new fiancée – keeps her skincare routine simple, using fresh ingredients like cucumber, aloe vera and lemon water

Sheet masks are a staple in Son’s beauty routine; she also applies sunscreen, BB cream or foundation to protect her skin from dust particles and UV rays

The Korean queen of melodrama is back! Last year, Son Ye-jin revealed that she will return to the small screen in Netflix’s Thirty-Nine. The 12-episode series tells the story of three friends who are about to turn 40 and is slated to release on February 16.

Son skyrocketed to global fame after playing a chaebol heiress in Crash Landing on You. In Thirty-Nine, she will play Cha Mi-jo, the wealthy head dermatologist at a posh clinic to the rich and famous in Gangnam.

Son Ye-jin will play a dermatologist in Thirty-Nine. Photo: Netflix

According to Soompi, Son chose to join the series because she “liked the script that sufficiently expressed life, existence, death, love and the joys and sorrows of life”. The star – 40 years old herself – is often praised for her acting prowess as well as her age-defying beauty, so it seems like a match made in heaven for her to play a gorgeous dermatologist in the upcoming series.

With this in mind, we can’t help but wonder how the Nation’s First Love managed to maintain her timeless classic beauty. Here are six of her secrets …

1. Sheet masks for oily skin and aloe vera for sunburn

Like many Koreans, face masks are a staple in Son Ye-jin’s beauty routine. Photo: @yejinhand/Instagram

Sheet masks are a known beauty staple in South Korea, and it’s no different for Son. During an interview with Her World in 2020, the Korean star revealed that because of her oily skin, she can’t use beauty products with too many ingredients and often opts for hydrating facial products when her skin becomes too dry while travelling.

“Facial masks are one of my must-brings when I go overseas,” she said. “I also bring natural aloe vera – I grind it myself to apply on my skin for sunburn.”

She also said that she used face masks only once or twice a week before, but now she tries to use them on a daily basis.

2. No complex skincare routines

Son Ye-jin getting dolled up. Photo: @yejinhand/Instagram