South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo (left) is the face of Korean brand Sulwhasoo, while Japanese actress, model and singer Ayase Haruka is brand ambassador for Japanese cosmetics brand SK-II. South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo (left) is the face of Korean brand Sulwhasoo, while Japanese actress, model and singer Ayase Haruka is brand ambassador for Japanese cosmetics brand SK-II.
South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo (left) is the face of Korean brand Sulwhasoo, while Japanese actress, model and singer Ayase Haruka is brand ambassador for Japanese cosmetics brand SK-II.
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Lim Li Ying
Lim Li Ying

Updated: 12:03pm, 18 Jul, 2019

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South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo (left) is the face of Korean brand Sulwhasoo, while Japanese actress, model and singer Ayase Haruka is brand ambassador for Japanese cosmetics brand SK-II. South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo (left) is the face of Korean brand Sulwhasoo, while Japanese actress, model and singer Ayase Haruka is brand ambassador for Japanese cosmetics brand SK-II.
South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo (left) is the face of Korean brand Sulwhasoo, while Japanese actress, model and singer Ayase Haruka is brand ambassador for Japanese cosmetics brand SK-II.
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