About Pibu Notes

Pibu (피부) is the Korean word for skin. This site is my notes on it.

I’m a 24-year-old university student living in Korea. For years I barely took care of my skin. Then one day I looked in the mirror, really looked, and decided I had to start.

I don’t have perfect skin, and I’m not a dermatologist or a beauty expert. I have large pores, skin that reddens easily, and breakouts where I shave. What I do have is a routine I built on a student budget, a drugstore on every corner, and a habit of writing down what actually works.

What you’ll find here

• My real routine, with the products I pay for myself
• Honest notes: what worked, what didn’t, and what I’m still getting wrong
• Korea from the inside: what Koreans actually buy, what things cost here, and how the stores work

How I write

• I only review products I’ve used myself.
• The product photos are my own, taken at home.
• I say so when I’m unsure, and I link sources for facts about ingredients and labels.
• Nothing here is medical advice. See the disclaimer.

Questions or corrections? Get in touch.