Cover South Korean celebrity make-up artist Jung Saem Mool is frequently on the go, travelling between Singapore and her home country of South Korea.
South Korean celebrity make-up artist Jung Saem Mool is frequently on the go, travelling between Singapore and her home country of South Korea.
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From luxurious skincare products that ensure a radiant complexion to versatile makeup items perfect for on-the-go application, explore the must-haves that keep Jung Saem Mool looking flawless
As a busy entrepreneur and founder of a successful K-beauty brand, South Korean celebrity make-up artist Jung Saem Mool is frequently on the go.
A luminary in the K-beauty space, she has spent over three decades perfecting her craft as a make-up artist for some of South Korea’s most beloved celebrities. As the founder of Jungsaemmool Beauty, she has not only shaped the makeup landscape but also become a guiding force in the K-beauty movement, advocating for a philosophy that celebrates individuality and natural beauty.
When it comes to travel, Jung’s packing list is as curated as her makeup techniques. Her essentials reflect a commitment to maintaining radiant skin and a flawless look, no matter where her work takes her. From luxurious skincare products that hydrate and prep the skin to versatile beauty products that allow for effortless application on the go, Jung's travel kit is a testament to her belief that beauty should be both functional and transformative. In this article, we delve into the must-have skincare and makeup essentials Jung Saem Mool never travels without, offering insights into how she maintains her signature glow while navigating the globe.
We take a peek inside her travel beauty bag to discover her must-have essentials—from a mini mascara to her go-to rollerball perfume.
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The first products that I pack in my travel beauty kit before any trip are... Basic skincare products: toner, serum, cream, lip balm and cotton pads. These are considered just one skincare set for me. I pack these items first because skincare is the most essential step. The products I pack are Kids Soft Cleansing Tissue and Essential Mool Deep Cleansing Oil from my brand Jungsaemmool, and scalp treatment ampoule by Ell-Cranell.
While travelling, my skincare routines are very important. When I’m on the plane, I always keep three sticks in my bag: Essential Mool Stick, Essential Mool Stick Glow and Lip Balm by Jungsaemmool. Any time I feel my skin is dehydrated or dry, I apply Essential Mool Stick and Mool Stick Glow. In the hotel, after washing my face, I apply Essential Mool Cream Mask for 20 minutes. This boosts the skin with hydration and soothes the skin.
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What are your must-have skincare products?
On top of the essential skin set, I pack cleansing products. Cleansing using proper products according to your skin conditions is very important.
Above JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Skin Nuder Cushion Concealer
Above New Classic Matte Lipstick in Just Red by Jungsaemmool
JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Skin Nuder Cushion Concealer
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My favourite make-up products to pack are... Jungsaemmool Skin Nuder Cushion and Skin Nuder Cushion Concealer. After moving to Singapore, I’ve been getting more spots and freckles due to the strong UV light. I try to cover the spots with the concealer cushion on top of the cushion foundation. I also pack eyebrow mascara, eyebrow shader and a red lipstick. With just these products, I can still create a presentable look.
Lip balm or lipstick? Both. Because my lips are dry, I frequently apply lip balm throughout the day. Red lipstick, however, as mentioned, is more than a colour on my lips. This is my signature look and shows my identity. I’m currently using New Classic Matte Lipstick in Just Red by Jungsaemmool.
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Above Jungsaemmool beauty bag
Jungsaemmool beauty bag
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I use beauty pouches by Jungsaemmool, when I travel because... These are pouches that I made so I rotate between different options when I travel. All the beauty bags by Jungsaemmool are made from my travel experiences and beauty insight. I travel frequently from Seoul to Singapore for work and often take family trips. I consider the size, material and seasonal suitability when developing beauty pouches for the brand.
Above Penhaligon’s Vra Vroom perfume
Penhaligon’s Vra Vroom perfume
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My go-to fragrances to use while travelling are... Penhaligon’s fragrances. Lately, I have been purchasing many perfumes from this brand. The reason I like their fragrances is because the scents are very new to me and they smell natural. I enjoy Vra Vra Vroom and Luna. Their citrus and floral scents are very refreshing and pleasant. When I spray these on, it feels like the scents represent me.
Above La Tulipe hand cream by Byredo
La Tulipe hand cream by Byredo
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I always keep a hand cream in my beauty kit, and my favourite is... La Tulipe by Byredo. What I love most about it are its texture and scent. The texture is not sticky and the scent is not artificial—in fact, it is calming—and it lingers.
Andrea Saadan is the Senior Digital Editor of Tatler Singapore. She oversees all digital content for the website and currently leads the Beauty and Lifestyle verticals. As a child, she had always enjoyed reading and writing but it was only after she joined her college newspaper, The Spectrum, in Buffalo, New York, that she considered a career in journalism. Her love for all things beauty started from the age of two—when she was caught playing with (and damaging) her mother’s YSL lipstick. On top of her day job, she is also an unpaid beauty consultant for friends and family. Besides make-up, her obsessions include the wizarding world of Harry Potter, podcasts, ice-cream, her walking pad and watching endless re-runs of The Office (US).
