A good skincare routine always starts with cleansing, and double cleansing is a must in the evening to rid the skin of all impurities, deep clean pores and create a perfect canvas for the rest of your routine. Whether you're caked in makeup or foundation free, starting with an oil to break everything down and then following with a hydrating formula to catch any last remnants and prep the surface for toners, essences, serums, masks and lotions is key. The double cleansing method originated in Korea, the home of advanced, cutting-edge skincare products, and so I've always been intrigued to compare K-beauty cleansers with my usual favourites. One Korean brand that has recently soared to the top of every skincare lover's to-try list is haruharu wonder, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on the famous haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil* and haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel* to try for myself. But after testing them for a month, are these cleansers worth the hype?

Ever since beautyblenders hit the market all those years ago, I've been an avid user of the iconic neon pink beauty tool for applying all of my cream base makeup products. The finish that a damp makeup sponge can achieve is unmatched in my opinion - they help to create a flawless yet natural foundation finish, they meld different complexion products into one another seamlessly, and they assist in keeping your makeup looking pristine all day and night. Despite many dalliances with beautyblender dupes over the years, no cheaper or more pricey alternatives had blown me away enough to test my loyalty until I tried a relative newcomer to the market recently. Clomaná Beauty's Marshmallow Sponges* are the only sponges to truly rival the classic beautyblender for me, and the brand's unique designs top the famous industry original by a mile for a fraction of the cost!