What are the best Black Friday deals for Asian beauty? Well, first of all, did you know that Asian beauty comes from a diverse array of communities? Furthermore, many Asian Beauty formulas are rooted in tradition and hold significant differences, not just nuances. In this blog, we'll cover Japanese Beauty, Korean Beauty, Chinese Beauty, and Indian Beauty. Plus, we'll cover the best festive deals that Asian beauty marketplaces + brands are having!

Japanese Beauty

Japanese beauty is known for its simplicity and promotion of balance in the skin. For instance, although “mochi-skin” is a contemporary trend, it's rooted in the cultural ideal of natural balance. The goal of mochi skin is to achieve a naturally fresh and moisturized look. Unlike glass skin (K-beauty trend), which is dewy – mochi skin is matte, and it helps the skin restore its natural state of beauty.

Japanese skincare is also known for having extremely high production standards.

“Japan is known for more heavily regulating its cosmetics and manufacturing processes or “monozukuri.”Monozukuri  is a Japanese word used to describe technology, processes of development, production, and procurement, It also includes intangible qualities such as craftsmanship and dedication to continuous improvement. The word hones in on beauty, integrity, creativity, and quality as well.”

Monozukuri is known for its rigorous standards and discipline. Cultural values like standards and discipline can also be seen in Maiko training, the apprenticeship required before becoming a Geisha. 

 

Shiko Beauty

Also check out, Shiko Beauty, one of the best and only Japanese Beauty Collectives. 

-25% off EVERYTHING 

-FREE Dassai Sake Mask on ALL orders ($11 value)

-The Spaoxy Gel Brightmask we LOVE is on special sale 30% off with code CYBER Today until Dec 3.

 

 

Korean Beauty

Korean beauty is known for its emphasis on multi-step routines, supple hydration, smoothness, and luminosity. Korean Beauty has become extremely prominent in the West, not just as alternative beauty but as a first choice. 

In some ways, this can be attributed to how Korea allows foreigners to freely invest in South Korean businesses. The Korean state also encourages domestic businesses to invest in other countries. Korea is a country on the frontier of globalization, adaptability, and education. And actually, these traits exude the country's history.

Here are a few Korean marketplaces and also brands that Cassandra loves!  

Stylevana

Stylevana offers Korean Beauty galore, and it's one of Cassandra's go-to's for international shipping. 

 

The Deals

-50% of Cyber Monday + Festive Offers

-Round Labs: Up to 50% off

-Medicube: up to 50% off

-SKIN1004: up to 50% off + free cream on orders 35+ brand-wide 

-Free clay mask stick on orders $39 brand-wide  

-Beauty of Joseon: Up to 30% off + free serum on orders $39 + brand-wide 

-Mixsoon: limited price drops on selected essences only $9.99 

-And much more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

YessStyle

The Deals

-50% off sitewide + 15% off any order using code 2024CM

 

 

 

Olive Young 

The Deals: App-only deals: Up to 50% off ---- $15 off coupon available --- And much more!

@cassandrabankson Do NOT snatch these AMAZING K-beauty skincare products at FANTASTIC prices! 😜 (I want all the fast shipping and quality ingredients for myself ☺️) BEAUTY OF JOSEON AT OLIVE YOUNG GLOBAL - K-beauty girlies, have you tried @OLIVE YOUNG Global yet?? 🫒 I cant tell you how EXTATIC I am to partner with them to pick out 3 of my favorite @Beauty of Joseon products to share for their Super Brand Week! 💜 Seriously I’ve been wanting to work with them since I first visited their store in Seoul - being able to so is a dream come true! 🥹 #oliveyoungglobal  #BeautyofJoseon #KoreanSkincare #sponsored ♬ new jeans sped up - ˖ ˚₊‧ ✧ ₊˙⊹

 

 

Indian Beauty

Many Indian Beauty products carry the traditions of Ayurveda. “Ayurveda is a whole-body (holistic) system of medicine that began in India more than 3,000 years ago. Ayurveda means the study of life” (John Hopkins Medicine). 

Ayurvedic medicine gives your body what it needs to heal itself rather than making a prescription or pharmaceutical treatment take over. Today, many Indian skincare brands have done extremely innovative work in uniting Ayurveda with cosmetic laboratory processes. Here are two Indian brands that exemplify this magnificently.

Minimalist

The Deal: Free gift on all app orders 

 

 

 

Aavrani

The Deal: 20% sitewide 

“Aavrani" is a brand name that essentially means "queen" in Hindi, where "rani" signifies "queen" and the "aa" prefix adds emphasis; it's used to represent a concept of embracing one's inner beauty and feeling empowered.”

 

 

 

Aavrani Deep Conditioning Hair Mask for Dry, Damaged Hair (Available at Sephora!)

 

Chinese Beauty 

Lanshin

The Deal: Get 20% off 

The Deal: Get 20% off 

Much of Chinese Skincare has to do with the body because everything is connected. In some ways, this emanates from the concept of “qi.” Qi is a concept in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts that refers to the vital life force that flows through the universe and all things.” 

For instance, Chinese medicine practitioner Sandra Chiu and Founder of Lanshin says: 

“In Chinese medicine practice, we view acne as a combination of “stagnation” and “excess heat.” When treating acne, we think about how to increase movement + circulation, and cool the heat. 

When stagnation builds in the skin for too long, it can build extra heat. Think of a creek that stops flowing, causing water to pool and linger. What happens to the temperature of the water? The temperature increases and debris builds up, instead of flowing away.  The excess heat is inflammation. When we think of inflammation, we think of something being too hot. So, congestion can build heat, thus we want to move the energy and circulation in order to dissipate and cool the excess heat.”

This is where gua sha comes in, a traditional Chinese medicine practice that removes heat by using intentional and specific scraping motions.

 

 

Cover photo cred: TOPPAAN Digital Language