Collection: Primer︱Setting

The Etude Nymph Aura Volumer is a cult-favourite K-Beauty secret designed to maximise skin radiance. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and argan oil, it helps boost hydration while giving the complexion a luminous glow. For an all-over glass skin effect, you should mix one pump of the Volumer with three pumps of your foundation or BB cream. Blend the mixture on the back of your hand before applying it evenly to the skin.

* Malkn Tip: For a more intense glow, you can also gently pat a small amount onto the high points of the face, such as the cheekbones and the bridge of the nose, after applying your base makeup.

A sun cushion, such as the TOCOBO Blur Finish Sun Cushion, is a K-Beauty hybrid that combines broad-spectrum UV protection with makeup-enhancing benefits. It usually comes in the form of a compact cushion that can be easily applied with a puff. It can be used right after applying makeup to help absorb excess oil and deliver a smooth, matte finish, or throughout the day for convenient SPF reapplication without the risk of smudging your makeup. 

* Malkn Tip: The TOCOBO Blur Finish Sun Cushion can also be used on bare skin. Its cooling formula makes it a refreshing way to top up your SPF, even on no-makeup days. It is available in #00 Pure for a natural finish and #01 Cotton Blue to help colour-correct yellow, red, and dull tones.

Not at all. In fact, the Etude Zero Sebum Drying Powder is specifically designed to absorb excessive oil and shine, without the risk of cakey makeup. Made with an 80% mineral formula, this translucent powder works to smooth the complexion while improving the skin barrier. 

It can also be used in multiple ways: 

• For the face: Apply it over oily areas to absorb excess sebum and reapply whenever you need a quick, midday touch-up.
• As an eye primer: Gently tap a small amount onto your eyelids before applying eyeshadow and eyeliner to seamlessly prevent smudging and creasing.
• For the hair: Dab the powder directly onto your roots and brush it through for soft, non-greasy hair.

Yes, and this is actually a fantastic technique for combination skin! If you want a radiant complexion but suffer from an oily T-zone, you can apply the Etude Nymph Aura Volumer mixed with foundation across your cheeks and the perimeter of your face for a healthy glow. Then, lightly dust the Etude Zero Sebum Drying Powder strictly over your forehead, nose, and chin to keep unwanted shine completely under control.

One of the latest K-Beauty hacks to take the world by storm is mixing the Mixsoon Bean Essence with foundation. Although it has been a long-standing backstage technique among Korean celebrity makeup artists, it only recently gained global attention after ENHYPEN's makeup artist revealed they mix the Bean Essence with foundation in a 2:1 ratio to help prevent cakiness. Thanks to its gentle exfoliating properties, the Bean Essence helps lift away dead skin cells, allowing foundation to glide on more evenly instead of clinging to dry patches or rough texture. At the same time, thanks to its fermented formula, it delivers long-lasting hydration and a healthy-looking glow for an idol-like makeup look.