Local vs Korean vs Western Skincare: Which Type Are Suited For You?

Walk into any beauty store and you’ll usually see Korean skincare, Western labels, and local Malaysian brands all lined up, and somehow, they all promise the same thing, better skin.

It starts off simple enough, but Leo has seen how quickly things can spiral, one product turns into three, then five, and suddenly your routine looks impressive but doesn’t quite feel like it’s doing what it should.

Instead of figuring out which one is “the best”, let’s focus on what each skincare brand is actually good at, because once you get that right, choosing what works for your skin becomes a lot less confusing.