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7 Foreign Beauty Finds You Don't Have to Travel For

These global luxury brands — from Germany to Japan—are now stateside favorites. 
Take A Trip Around The Globe With These Foreign Beauty Finds
Essence
By Andrea Jordan · Updated October 26, 2020
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This feature originally appeared in the August 2017 Issue of ESSENCE Magazine.

01
From Korea: Frudia Pomegranate Nutri-Moisturizing Serum

This hydrating formula is made up of 64% pomegranate extract, which comes from fruits harvested on an organic farm. 

Take A Trip Around The Globe With These Foreign Beauty Finds
available at CVS $22 Buy Here
02
From Spain: Natura Bisse Diamond Lip Booster

Smooth wrinkles and pump up the volume with this luxurious serum that nourishes and plumps your kissers. 

Take A Trip Around The Globe With These Foreign Beauty Finds
available at Bergdorf Goodman $75 Buy Here
03
From France: Collosol Eau de Lait Cleanser

This cruelty-free milky liquid will remove makeup and cleanse the skin in one full swoop. 

Take A Trip Around The Globe With These Foreign Beauty Finds
available at C.O. Bigelow $18 Buy Here
04
From the United Kingdom: Bouclème Curl Cream

Made with a blend of coconut and castor oil, this soft-hold cream is the answer to your humidity woes. 

Take A Trip Around The Globe With These Foreign Beauty Finds
available at Ayla $32 Buy Here
05
From South Africa: African Botanics Nutritive Molecule Serum

This luxe formula utilizes advanced biotechnology and antioxidants to brighten, rejuvenate and improve the skin’s texture. Combined with three types of vitamins, green coffee, yeast and more, the serum also works to diminish wrinkles and reverse cellular damage. 

Take A Trip Around The Globe With These Foreign Beauty Finds
available at Net-A-Porter $250 Buy Here
06
For Germany: Catrice Liquid Metal Longlasting Cream Eyeshadow in Champagne Shower

This liquid shadow coats lids with a rich metallic color and is great for day or night. 

Take A Trip Around The Globe With These Foreign Beauty Finds
available at Catrice Cosmetics $6 Buy Here
07
From Japan: SK-II Sakura Limited Edition Facial Treatment Essence

This cult favorite is the all-in-one cure for fine lines, dark spots, dull skin and so many other common skincare woes. 

Take A Trip Around The Globe With These Foreign Beauty Finds
Essence
available at Bergdorf Goodman $229 Buy Here
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