5 trending K-beauty multi balm sticks for healthy, hydrated skin in UAE, for 2022

5 trending K-beauty multi balm sticks for healthy, hydrated skin in UAE, for 2022

A ‘lip balm’ that goes over your cheeks, forehead, neck and even cuticles – this multitasking Korean beauty product is a miracle in a stick. Say your face feels a little taut, dehydrated away from home; a few swipes from a can instantly restore your glow. It leaves the skin looking supple and hydrated, staying true to K-beauty’s endless toil for perfect ‘glass skin’. The best part? Your fingers never come in contact with your face. Born out of the pandemic, the multi balm stick came to be when the world needed touchless application the most. K-drama fans quickly became familiar with the pink wonder stick by the Korean cosmetics brand KAHI, most famously wielded by actress Kim Go-Eun in ‘The King: The Eternal Monarch’ (2020). “In this day and age, convenience has become imperative, and that also extends to skincare. The multi balm stick comes in an easy chapstick form, which prevents you from sticking your finger into the product,” said Dr Swetha Kurian, a specialist dermatologist in aesthetic and medical dermatology, with Dr Sunny Medical Centre in Sharjah. For all its touted benefits, from skin brightening to anti-ageing properties, is the multi balm truly an all-rounder? According to