Korean skincare & skin clinics, explained by a doctor
TikTok’s red cushion:worth it?
I read the label so you don’t have to.
See what I found →Dr. Myung Yoo, MD · 14 years in practice
Is Medicube legit?
Amazon’s #1 skincare pad when I checked (Sept 2026). A doctor reads the label.
Read my take →Dr. Myung Yoo, MD · 14 years in practice
Stop scrubbing.Soothe.
Korea’s pad of the year — Olive Young Awards winner 5 years running (2021–2025), 10 million+ sold.
See the pad →Dr. Myung Yoo, MD · 14 years in practice
Does a sunscreen stickactually work?
One swipe is not enough. Here’s how much you really need.
See how much →Dr. Myung Yoo, MD · 14 years in practice
Korean ginseng skincare:does it do anything?
Ginseng water is first on the label. A doctor reads what it can — and can’t — do.
Read my take →Dr. Myung Yoo, MD · 14 years in practice
Patients ask me…
Short answers here. The full one is a tap away.
For some faces, yes. Here’s who — and how long it lasts. Read →
Everyone says Seoul clinics are factories.
Some are. Here’s how the system works. Read →
My skin is shiny by noon.
Start with a gentler cleanser. I checked five. Read →
Am I becoming resistant to Botox?
It’s rare. Here’s what causes it and who should worry. Read →
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About Dr. Yoo
I practice dermatology in Korea and write kbeautydoc so patients — local and visiting — can read about a treatment or product before they book it, not after.
Miracle Food · ep. 97 & 170 Korean TV — 3 appearances, 2 as a studio guest. Clips on the About page.