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Moon Ga-young’s Byredo Bal d’Afrique: Why She Bought It Again

Moon Ga-young showed Byredo Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum in her Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Inside Bag video, taking out both a larger bottle and a portable version. Her story about giving a bottle to her mother and buying it again helps explain the personal connection. The video is also a Byredo collaboration, a context that should accompany the recommendation.Which Byredo perfume is she talking about..

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What Perfume Does Lee Bo-young Wear? Her Aqua Universalis Pick

Lee Bo-young introduced Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis in her VOGUE KOREA bag video. She described it as a fragrance she had used for a long time, with a refreshing character she enjoys in summer. She also said it does not seem to last very long on her. Those are personal impressions, rather than a fixed performance claim for every wearer.The perfume named in the videoThe product capt..

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Which Cushion Puff Does Ryu Hye-young Recommend? The Tool Lab Pick Explained

Ryu Hye-young recommends The Tool Lab’s premium cushion puff in her Olive Young shopping video. Her reason is refreshingly specific: she likes its soft, springy feel. She also says she recommends it to Japanese friends visiting Korea. If you are looking for the same item, the important distinction is the product family versus the exact option: the video identifies the premium cushion puff, but d..

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