According to Low Choy Yen, General Manager of OMM Malaysia, “We have spent more than 10years in skin immunity research. Our collaboration with Kolmar, an established and reputable pharmaceutical company in Korea, has successfully created the first complete line of skincare using plant-based Lactobacillus. We believe that with the combination of nature and science, our skincare products can effectively boost skin immunity yet maintaining the most natural, safe and efficacious results.”

     | What's make OMM so Special? |    

Using a special strain of bioactive Lactobacillus that mimics the natural bacterial protection of new-born babies, the Fresh Ferment Skin Care range promises to improve skin health by eliminating toxins and creating a balanced environment for healthy bacteria, enhanced skin resilience and decreased skin sensitivity. In addition, OMM also using a unique mineral balanced that mimics foetal amniotic fluids, Gangwon Deep Sea waters in all their products. It is rich in multiple mineral essences including Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Zinc, Manganese and Selenium. It is 16 times more effective than other deep water minerals, in that it contains inorganic minerals that are ionized for rapid absorption in order to promote skin metabolism and to balance skin’s natural water-lipidratio, leading to lasting hydration and vitality.

     | The Must-Have |      

Fresh Ferment Moisture First Essence 

Price : RM199

     | # Benefits |    

- A primer that amplifies the effectiveness of other skincare products by making your skin more receptive. 

- Blankets your skin with good bacteria to temper skin sensitivity and bolster its immunity. 

- The nano-sized ferment particles foster the absorption of nutrients directly into your skin leaving it soft, moist and vibrant.

Suitable for : dry, dehydrated, dull, premature aging skin

     | # Benefits |    

- Gently remove excess oil, dirt and impurities. 

- Its Royal Jelly and Lactobacillus ingredients act as a double skin immunity booster. 

- Formulated to balance & soothe, it shields your skin from moisture-loss ensuring no tight after-wash feeling.

Suitable for : All skin types 

Dispense an appropriate amount on palm, then lather with water and massage onto face. Rinse off thoroughly. I like the soft and smooth feeling after using it as it is a velvety gel cleanser, so my skin didn't feels tight after cleansing. Bioactive Lactobacillus adeptly converts amino acids into enzymes,  leaving my skin looking plumped up and dewy. 

Price : RM149

     | # Benefits |      

Safeguard your skin from daily sun exposure 

Suitable for : All skin types. Suitable to use on face and body. 

I was surprise with this ultra-fine atomized SPF spray, unlike to traditional sun mist, this is feather-light in feeling but enough to provide stand-alone protection. 

This sunscreen mist is non-sticky, best to replenish your sun protection on the go, keeping your skin healthy and young 365 days a year. 

Price : RM105 (included 1 bottle of 155ml and 7

 After cleansing and toning, remove sheet from bag and place mask evenly on face. 

As a beauty junkie, i change my daily skincare routine to review this set of products. As i'm getting older, most likely is my hormonal changes that cause skin to become dehydrated and potentially more sensitive, my face always red and inflamed. The period during using these products, i found my skin slowly back in the safety zone. Apart from the best selling Fresh Ferment Moisture First Essence, the fresh juice mask and Wing Wing Wing Renew Cleanser Gel are equally good as your daily spa-class moisture treatment for clear, luminescent skin.

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     | Oneday Hanbok Rental Fare |     

4 Hours - 15,000 Korean Won

1 Day (24 Hours) - 28,000 Korean Won (Minimum rental duration is 4 hours)

Additional hourly fee - 4,500 Korean won

Basic accessories - Free (Hair accessories, bags) 

Special accessories - 2,000 Korean won (Kings hat, Gisaeng hat, Gat, dress underskirt etc.)

     | How to rent Hanbok? |     

Step 1 -  Plan your own Hanbok experience session and choose your preferred Hanbok location around South Korea.

Bowie's Tips : Do note that special benefits such as discounts and free entrances are available at selected places (i.e. royal palaces in Seoul or the Korean Folk Village in Gyeonggido). Most palaces and city highlights are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so it’s best that to do your rental on Wednesday to Sunday. To me, i also did weather forecast search on the date i want. I'll cry if the day is thunderstorm, LOL!

Step 2 - Book your Hanbok fitting with Oneday Hanbok, email your booking details (Name, Date & Time, Number of people) to onedayhb@naver.com, a confirmation email will be sent to you thereafter. 

Bowie's Tips : Try not to set your appointment at noon because you took a while choosing your hanbok attire, then spent some time to walk to the palace and take photo. You have not enough time to explore some other places in the day, if you done your Hanbok fitting at noon.

* I would recommend you to make a booking in order to have priority when you arrive at the shop. 

Step 3 - Choose your favorite Hanbok and free accessories upon arrival. Take one of Oneday Hanbok s free tote bags and put all your valuables such as camera and money, then leave your bulkier stuff with the store and they will keep it for you.

Bowie's Tips : As all the designs are subject to availability, so i suggested you should go at early time to avoid your favourite Hanbok has taken by others, you’ll have more hanbok designs to choose from and there won’t be too much of a crowd yet either. You will need to do your own hair and makeup.

Step 4 - Sign the Hanbok rental contract form, pay Hanbok Rental Deposit of 50,000 Korean Won per Hanbok and leave a valid passport. It’s time to enjoy your Hanbok session at your preferred location. Then return your Hanbok, don't delay your Hanbok return as you will be charged on penalty. Remember collect back your deposit, passport and bulkier stuff !

The staff at Oneday Hanbok were friendly and patient, most of them know to speak in Chinese and English. Overall, the process from “check-in” to “check-out” was hassle free. 

Please take note that you will have 2 fitting chances only, but no worries because there will have a staff standby to assisting you.

Unlike to Kimono rental, shoes are not provided for Hanbok rental. Basically your shoes won’t be seen since a hanbok typically goes over your shoes. But unfortunately i am too tall, so you will realised that i "crop" my feet at all photos hahaha! 

I will highly suggest that wearing your most comfortable shoes because you’ll likely doing a lot of walking to the place you want.

Gyeongbokgung is the closest palace from Oneday Hanbok. If you only managed to go one palace during your Seoul trip, I propose to go there because it is the main, the largest and the most beautiful royal palace.

Truly have a blast capturing Instagram-worthy snaps of Seoul while exploring the magnificent sights of Seoul with traditional Korean garb.

I hope this post is really useful for you. For my next travel post, I will summarise my itinerary with highlights in my Busan + Seoul trip. That's all for today, xoxo.