Beauty Secrets: Dalla Corea il rituale in 10 step per una pelle luminosa e perfetta

by Lilin Yang, Leah Ganse, Sara Jiménez

K-beauty: i segreti dei rituali coreani di bellezza per un viso luminoso e una pelle di pesca.

In Corea la cosmesi è una vera e propria cultura, che fonde una tradizione millenaria con tecnologie all'avanguardia. Ma come impadronirsi dei segreti di questo mondo straordinario? Ecco finalmente un libro che ci porta alla scoperta di un'idea nuova di bellezza, in cui la cura di sé è anche un piacere. Ricco di consigli, istruzioni passo passo e suggerimenti, con Beauty Secrets impareremo a prenderci cura della pelle in un modo innovativo. La cosmetica coreana va al di là del semplice utilizzo di prodotti di bellezza: è uno stile di vita, un rituale, una vera e propria filosofia che ha conquistato il mondo occidentale perché sorprende e affascina. Per i coreani, bellezza significa prendersi cura di sé e sentirsi bene nel farlo. Grazie alla K-beauty impareremo a dedicare a noi stessi qualche minuto ogni giorno, per stare meglio anche insieme agli altri.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Self Help, Reference, Asia, Lifestyle

296 pages, Paperback

Published October 31, 2019

Reviews

[Cherlynn | cherreading · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had high hopes for this book because I love reading about Asian skincare but while quick and enjoyable, I had difficulty taking it seriously because of a few reasons.

Firstly, the book kept "recommending" products from two brands at the end of each chapter: Klairs and A.by BOM. Not sure if it's a paid endorsement or if MiiN is pushing its own partners, but it sure felt like it. Even though there's nothing wrong with sponsored content, I felt like this devalued the book's credibility, as much as I like and trust those two brands.

I didn't think much of this until the sleeping mask chapter, where there was no mention of Laneige's famed water sleeping mask. By then, I started to doubt this book's credibility.

Secondly, there was one paragraph in a particular chapter that said: "Natural facials are much more than a passing fashion. They are based on Korean philosophy and lifestyle." I'm sorry but as we all know, South Korea has the highest rate of plastic surgery (this little tidbit was also listed as a fact at the end of the book), so to shout about being all natural and link it to "Korean lifestyle" is contradictory.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Beatriz · Rating 1 out of 5]

He tirado 17€ a la basura.

Leerse este libro es como leerte un anuncio publicitario en la revista '¡HOLA!'. Conceptos muy vagos, infantilización del lector a través de la voz narrativa...

Creo que hay información mucho más completa en Internet y gratis.

[Ilaria_ws · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oggi recensione frivola.
Della serie "Io e le mie ossessioni", la skincare coreana è decisamente una delle mie.
Questo volume probabilmente non aggiunge nulla di nuovo a quello che già conosco e faccio nella mia routine quotidiana, ma un ripasso non fa mai male. I 10 step della skincare sono spiegati molto bene, in particolare per chi si approccia per la prima volta a questo mondo.
Molto carine le ultime pagine dove si trovano consigli su posti da visitare a Seoul, piatti tipici e strade dello shopping. Da segnare in attesa di poter realizzare il mio sogno di viaggiare in Corea per mangiare bibimbap e kimchi e ovviamente svaligiare negozi di skincare come se non ci fosse un domani.

[Gemma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Creo que es una guía muy práctica y útil para adentrarse en el mundo de la belleza coreana. En el libro se explican, entre muchas otras cosas, los pasos de la rutina que siguen las coreanas para el cuidado de la piel: el orden de los productos, para qué sirven y cómo aplicarlos (siempre teniendo en cuenta nuestro tipo de piel y qué es lo que pretendemos conseguir). Está todo explicado de forma muy clara, con ejemplos y consejos. Una lectura de lo más interesante si te atrae el tema.

[Urtė Caspo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tęsiu savo ieškojimus tema "kodėl 40metis aktorius iš Pietų Korėjos atrodo jauniau už mane". Įdomiausia ką sužinojau buvo tai, kad galima veidą plaut (1-2 k per sav) gazuotu vandeniu, nes tas gazas GALIMAI pašalins visokius papildomus nešvarumus.

[angelsbookish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ha sido un placer leer este libro, como amante de la rutina coreana me ha alegrado encontrarme un libro con tanta información.
Como saber cual es nuestro tipo de piel, que productos nos puede venir bien y cuales son los ingredientes que pueden beneficiarnos. Rutina básica y rutina extensa tanto como de mañana y noche. Una de las cosas que no me ha gustado es que para cada paso de la rutina han recomendado tres productos, creo que cierran mucho el abanico al solo elegir 3 productos. Una encuadernación preciosa de tapa dura con separador.

[Elena Coorie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un libro perfecto para aprender las bases de una de las mejores cosméticas del mundo. En él aprenderás cómo y cuándo hacer tu rutina, qué productos son los más adecuados para tu tipo de piel, cuáles son los ingredientes básicos de este tipo de cosmética e incluso recomendaciones para tu próximo viaje a Seúl.

Es un libro que siempre voy a tener en el tocador para leerlo cuando me surja alguna duda con la rutina .

[Osita Lectora PR · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un referente para usarlo como guía básico y aprender sobre el mundo del Kbeauty. Aquí se especificará los pasos del cuidado de la piel coreano y algunos datos interesantes de la cosmética en Corea del Sur. También se recomendarán productos en cada uno de los pasos de la rutina coreana e ingredientes que son utilizados en Asia y para qué. Creo que para el que no sabe nada de la cosmética coreana será de mayor provecho. Y creo que muchos gurus del Kbeauty comenzaron por aquí mismo.

[Leesdame · Rating 4 out of 5]

In dit boek wordt goed uitgelegd hoe Koreanen over huidverzorging denken, hoe deze routine de wereld overwaait en waarom welke producten belangrijk zijn en wat ze voor je huid doen. Het lijkt een enorme investering in tijd en producten, maar je komt op zich ook al een heel eind met wat je al in huis hebt en wat verkrijgbaar is bij de plaatselijke drogist. Er wordt ook uitgebreid ingegaan op make up en wat je kunt doen in Seoul en welke plaatsen je daar zeker moet bezoeken.

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[Mar N. · Rating 3 out of 5]

No está mal si no sabes nada de skincare y te quieres adentrar en el mundillo, pero si tienes algo de conocimiento sobre el tema, no hay nada en el libro que probablemente no sepas.

[zay 🍉 · Rating 2 out of 5]

even though this book is a decent introduction to korean skincare, i was expecting much more from it. it covers topics in a very vague way so for those who already have the minimum knowledge about korean skincare, you will find this book rather repetitive. as for the pr, it is insane the amount of promotion there was in this book. the recommendations did not feel genuine whatsoever as most of them were from the same brand and whatnot.

they glorify korean skincare and overconsumption forgetting that the most important part about healthy and youthful skin is the diet that is behind it. even though korean skincare is proven to work effectively, and i am a fan of it myself, it is important to mention that our personal lifestyle also has an impact on our skin wether we like it or not.

the whole book was rather, this amazing toner, this perfect lotion, this and that all the time. not only i felt as if i was reading a drugstore magazine but also, despite it being a quick read, it took me ages to finish because of how basic and repetitive it was.

if you truly don’t know ANYTHING about korean skincare, you could give it a try, otherwise you’re better off without reading this book

[May · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creo que es el libro ideal para INICIARSE en la rutina coreana. Explica de manera muy sencilla los pasos, los productos, los diferentes tipos de piel... Sin embargo, no ahonda lo suficiente en tema ingredientes, así que si ya conoces la rutina y para qué sirve cada producto de ésta, tal vez se te quede corto. Es muy bonito y ameno, facilísimo de leer, eso sí, y cuenta curiosidades interesantes sobre Corea. Le doy 5 estrellas porque I'm biased like that.

[Sanjana Datla · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is not for beginners. It often makes pseudo-scientific claims that are problematic, if not outright dangerous for beginners. And they are clearly being paid to advertise some brands and cafes which is just so sketchy. I liked some of the historical background the mentioned and the fact that they went into the natural ingredients used in K-beauty and why. Only read if you already have a more than rudimentary understanding of skin-care

[Marina Montes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Además del fabuloso diseño de maquetación que tiene este libro, si contenido me parece importantísimo. El cuidado de la piel es fundamental y conocer con detenimiento su tratamiento es necesario. He afianzado que cosas que hacía estaban bien y he descubierto otras que faltan en mi rutina.
La edición de La casa del Libro además trae una mascarilla de tejido de algodón.

[Lilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly informative but not overwhelming. I really appreciated the forgiving voice of the authors who understood that those reading the book (aka me) may not have the best skincare regime at the moment but that I could adopt one. They also addressed that a Korean skincare regime can seem overwhelming at first and provided options for different scenarios to slowly get you into a routine.

[Chiara Santamaria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Come mi piacciono questi librini sintetici ma completi sul beauty! E la grafica, super.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it! I'm working on becoming an esthetician and I feel I learned so much from just this book.

[Lindsay Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Koreans.

[S V · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was expecting more of this book rather than the basic which we all know.

[fawkes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Muy útil para principiantes en skincare y k-beauty, te explica todo lo básico que tienes que saber para adentrarte en este mundillo. Si ya tienes unos conocimientos más avanzados o llevas años haciendo skincare como yo, creo que igual te pueden ser útiles un par o tres de cosas pero de todas formas lo he disfrutado mucho ya que me encanta leer sobre este tema.

[Carolpalanques · Rating 4 out of 5]

He aprendido mucho con este libro. Es muy fácil de leer y muy curioso.

[Dianas^Records · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hoping I could find it in English because I don't really like reading in Spanish but whatever. I loved this book so much!



First things first, as a "guide" to Korean Beauty, it did a FANTASTIC job explaining almost all the aspects needed to get started. Not only what purpose each product serves but also things such as...
- the skin types (and what is best for each)
- full routines (simple and complete) and additional information
- Make-up in Korea
- Interviews with directors of big companies
- Routines for men
- A bit of history and guide if you go to S.K.

Also, did I mention how nice the cover is? I absolutely love the matte-satin like finish and the fact that it's a hardback and only costs 17 euros is a steal~! The design inside the book is also very eye-pleasing. Great job!

Beautiful book about beauty.

Así que me encantó el libro y si por ocasión sale otro libro de MIIN, seguro que voy a leerlo.
Un guía genial para entrar en el mundo de la cosmetica Coreana :) definitivamente recomiendo leer este libro.

[Alia McHugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. For awhile now (and by "awhile" I mean a decade) I've been wanting to get into a good skincare routine. I used to be "that girl". Like, you know, that girl who never takes her makeup off before bed and washes it off with some body BAR SOAP (seriously I'm talking like Irish Spring here) and a washcloth in the shower. I was raised by my dad who is a single man and has been a single man since my parents divorced when I was 8 and I was 8 damn near 30 years ago, SO, I don't know what else to tell you about that.

What I do know? Thanks to this book (ok plus the internet) I've become a skincare junkie and now I get to have fun teaching my 13 year old daughter something I wish I'd had a mother or a mother figure around at that time to teach me. I started reading it 6 months ago and it's taught me so much more than I thought it would. There's a lot going on with our skin that I had no clue about and this book explains a lot of it. Then it takes you through every step in a skincare routine. Literally, every step and there's quite a few since a lot of them aren't done every single day (examples: exfoliation, masks and other various treatments) but it also thoroughly covers the steps that are done every single day as well (as I'm sure you all know: cleansing, toning and moisturizing). I know technically non fiction books can't have spoilers but honestly there's so much cool stuff and steps in this book that I don't want to ruin for you all (and besides that I'm too lazy to type it all out anyway). I just know if you're like me and want to get started on a routine before it's "too late" but you know jack sh*t about skincare products AND you want healthy, radiant skin that's softer than it's ever been in your life as well, this book truly *is* like a Bible.

The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I did get a bit confused and had to keep referencing the book for a few things like:

Does toner need to be reapplied after a wash off mask?

And,

The difference between chemical and physical/mechanical.... Or is is chemical/mechanical and (see?) physical exfoliation?

You know what? That probably has way more to do with my ADHD brain than the book but since many, many of us do have ADHD or not the best memory maybe it could have been explained more and in more detail. I'm also a very visual person so if it had a few illustrations thrown in here and there I would have given it 5 stars. That's still saying a lot though as I rarely give anything a full 5 star review because to me that's basically stating perfection.

Conclusion? I highly recommend it and I truly have been telling all my friends about it. Great little book and also, it's really cute looking! 💞

[Hydre Lana · Rating 1 out of 5]

Qué acabo de leer??

Un libro, desde luego que no.

Resumo impresiones:

-No te gastes un duro en esto. De hecho, no gastes tu tiempo en esto. Puedes encontrar esta misma información por internet. Hay cientos de páginas que lo explican con detalle (y mejor) que esta publicación (por llamar algo). Y se queda corta si ya te sabes las rutinas.

-Mas semejante a una entrada de blog o a un artículo de esos que se encuentran en revistas femeninas y que sirve para convencerte sin escrúpulos ningunos de la maravillosidad de ciertos productos o marcas.

-La autopromo desmesurada, con 'entrevistas' (entre muchas comillas) a los jefazos de grandes marcas cosméticas (uno de ellos Kiel's). Autopromo también de los productos que venden en esta tienda.

-Ignoro cómo será el formato físico del libro, pero desde luego, el digital corre con faltas de ortografía.

-La borrachera de Planeta para aceptar la publicación de algo así. Es que no tenéis vergüenza ninguna?

-La sarta de afirmaciones sin contrastar con estudios científicos o revisiones de estudios que se sueltan a bocajarro no tiene parangón. Aniticiencia de nivel.

-Me imagino a los pobres dermatólogos tirándose de los pelos.

En fin, no hay tiempo para perder en algo tan inconsistente e incoherente y sin base científica.

[Lisístrata · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es un libro que está bien, aunque no profundiza mucho. Lo explica todo de forma muy básica, por lo que lo recomiendo para quien quiera iniciarse en la rutina coreana, pero a las expertas se les va a quedar muy corto.

Explica todos los productos de belleza que se usan en el cuidado de la piel. En total son 15 productos. Y después explica la rutina coreana que sigue 10 pasos, aunque algunos productos sólo se usan ocasionalmente y no a diario, como los exfoliantes, las mascarillas faciales de un solo uso, los parches de hidrogel o las mascarillas nocturnas. 

Habla también de los ingredientes usados en la cosmética coreana. Comenta unos pocos. Me he quedado con las ganas de conocer más. La verdad es que en este apartado me habría gustado que se hubiera explayado más.

Después también dice algunos ingredientes según el tipo de piel. 

Explica también cómo se maquillan las coreanas. 

Al final del libro da recomendaciones para ir de viaje a Corea a comprar productos de belleza. Dice que reserves 3 días para ir de compras.

[Natasha den Dekker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was given to me as a present and I've really enjoyed it. It's not a book I would choose to read myself since I get this sort of information from websites. However, it was a fun read and I definitely learnt some stuff - it tallies with a lot fo the products that are coming out at the moment with certain chemicals (squalane and Niaciniamicide sp?) as well as recommending types of products and not necessarily brands (it does do this but frankly easy enough to skip). I thought it was an easy entry in beauty regimens and I especially liked that it really rammed the message home to always wear an SPF on your face (I do- spf 25 everyday and more if I'm in sunnier climes - hope you do too). I also liked how it outlined each step of the routine, that was useful am now researching the double cleansing routine which I can definitely see being helpful after a long flight OR commuting into London.

Great, informative read.

[Giulia Castagna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Questo libro ci offre uno spaccato semplice, breve ma completo sull'affascinante mondo della K-Beauty. Per un neofita è un vero e proprio vademecum che svela i segreti della beauty routine coreana dalla A alla Z. Per chi si è già informato sui blog di settore, il contenuto potrebbe sembrare in parte già noto ciò non toglie che si possano comunque trovare all'interno spunti inediti per migliorare il trattamento della propria pelle e tanti consigli su prodotti da provare.

Molto carino il capitolo dedicato alla skincare per gli uomini: nel mondo occidentale le cure di bellezza per il genere maschile vengono quasi visto come un elemento di cui vergognarsi, è bello conoscere un nuovo punto di vista e apprezzare la mentalità coreana in questo ambito.

Chicca finale è il viaggio in Corea tra le strade e i negozi di K-Beauty, un bel modo per immergersi nell'atmosfera delle strade di Seoul.

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 stars not for the content per se, which is mostly good, but because this is one of those books that really could have been a blog post. The information is presented clearly and with charm, and I liked the little extra asides about Korean culture and visit recommendations; it’s impossible not to notice things starting to be strung out and/or repeated after about the halfway point, though. A cute and certainly helpful read all the same.

[AMIDA ROSARIO · Rating 1 out of 5]

9€ Tirados, me compre la versión electrónica y en menos de una hora ya estaba terminado. Algo no cuadraba m, revisé página por página y salta de 10 en 10 al terminar los capítulos. No te das cuenta hasta el final que te sientes en un catálogo cutre de productos y la tía termina el libro diciendo: “ Consejos: Mira las redes tú YouTube favorito te ayudará”
CON DOS HUEVOS!

[Kadee · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was very informative, which I really liked. The only problem is that I wish they had more of a routine for beginners, as the routines seemed like a lot of steps morning and night. But still a pretty okay book.