The Pure Lotus
The PURE LOTUS is a Korean skincare brand at skinsli with 10+ products built around two core ingredient themes: lotus leaf from Jeju Island and fermented botanical extracts. The facial range includes a lotus fermentation toner and concentrate, lotus leaf essence and revitalizing cream, and a lotus leaf sleeping mask. The Jeju Botanical sub-line extends to body care, a pH balancing cleanser, eye cream, and a hair loss shampoo, all centered on Jeju-origin plant ingredients.
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Buying guide
The PURE LOTUS Skincare Buyer's Guide: Lotus Leaf and Jeju Botanicals
The PURE LOTUS is a Korean brand that uses lotus leaf extract and Jeju Island botanicals as the foundation of its formulas. The 10+ products at skinsli cover facial skincare, body care, eye care, and a hair loss shampoo - all grounded in Jeju-origin plant ingredients. This guide walks through each product category and explains what lotus fermentation brings to the routine compared with standard plant extracts.
Lotus Leaf Extract in Korean Skincare
Lotus leaf (from Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus) is used in Korean skincare primarily for its antioxidant content and skin-tightening astringent properties. The lotus plant is deeply rooted in Korean and broader Asian botanical traditions, and PURE LOTUS uses the leaf extract across multiple formula formats. When the extract undergoes fermentation - as in the Youth Biotics Toner and Concentrate - the molecular weight of the active compounds decreases, which can improve penetration into the skin's deeper layers compared with non-fermented versions. The brand's fermented lotus products occupy the treatment tier of a routine rather than the simple hydration tier.
Youth Biotics Lotus Fermentation Toner and Concentrate
The Youth Biotics Lotus Fermentation Toner 200ml and Youth Biotics Lotus Fermentation Concentrate 80ml are the treatment core of the PURE LOTUS facial line. The Toner is applied first on clean skin - it prepares the skin surface, adds a first layer of fermented lotus actives, and sets the hydration foundation for subsequent steps. The Concentrate is a more potent, smaller-volume format applied after the toner as a serum-like step. At 80ml it reflects a standard serum sizing. Fermented formulas are typically better tolerated by sensitive skin than raw plant extracts because fermentation breaks down proteins that can cause allergic reactions.
Lotus Leaf Essence 125ml
The Lotus Leaf Essence 125ml is positioned between a toner and a serum in weight - an essence in K-beauty terminology is a lightweight liquid treatment applied after toner and before serum or concentrate. In a full PURE LOTUS facial routine, the application order would be: Fermentation Toner, then the Lotus Leaf Essence, then the Fermentation Concentrate. The Essence at 125ml is a larger format than the Concentrate, meaning it is intended for more liberal use as a foundational treatment rather than targeted application.
Lotus Leaf Cream and Sleeping Mask
The Jeju Lotus Leaf Revitalizing Cream 50ml is the daytime moisturizer in the PURE LOTUS lotus line - applied after the essence and concentrate steps as the sealing moisturizing layer. The Duffure Lotus Leaf Sleeping Mask Pack 70ml 2pcs is the overnight version of that moisturizing seal, formulated as a thicker leave-on mask rather than a rinse-off treatment. Sleeping masks are applied as the final step before bed after all serums and moisturizers, left on overnight, and rinsed off in the morning. The 2-piece pack (two 70ml units) is practical for testing both tubes in parallel or keeping one at home and one while traveling.
Jeju Botanical Body Cleanser and Lotion
The Jeju Botanical Body Cleanser 450ml and Body Lotion 450ml extend the PURE LOTUS botanical positioning to full-body care. Both are large 450ml sizes intended for regular use in the shower and after bathing. The Jeju Botanical branding indicates use of Jeju Island plant extracts - Jeju is known in Korean cosmetics for its high-concentration botanical sources including green tea, orchids, and volcanic mineral-derived actives. The cleanser and lotion pair directly as a cleanse-then-moisturize body care set.
Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser 200ml
The Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser 200ml is a facial cleanser calibrated to minimize disruption to the skin's natural acid mantle. The skin's surface pH sits between 4.5 and 5.5; many standard foaming cleansers are alkaline (pH 8-9), which temporarily raises skin pH and disrupts the barrier after washing. A pH-balanced cleanser maintains a formula closer to the skin's natural range, reducing the tightness and sensitivity that can follow standard cleansing. It serves as the double-cleanse second step or as a morning wash for people with combination, normal, or sensitive skin who are sensitive to alkaline cleansers.
Eye Cream and Hair Loss Shampoo
The Jeju Botanical Eye Cream 30ml is a targeted treatment for the eye area in the standard 30ml size typical of Korean eye care products. Eye creams from PURE LOTUS carry the same Jeju botanical actives as the rest of the line, positioned for firmness and hydration around the eye contour. The Jeju Botanical Hair Loss Shampoo 420ml extends the brand into scalp care with an anti-hair-loss positioning - it uses botanical actives to support scalp health and reduce the environmental or damage-related factors that contribute to hair thinning. At 420ml it is a full-size daily-use shampoo bottle.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does The PURE LOTUS sell at skinsli?
The PURE LOTUS range at skinsli includes 10+ products: Lotus Leaf Essence 125ml, Youth Biotics Lotus Fermentation Toner 200ml, Youth Biotics Lotus Fermentation Concentrate 80ml, Jeju Lotus Leaf Revitalizing Cream 50ml, Duffure Lotus Leaf Sleeping Mask Pack 70ml 2pcs, Jeju Botanical Body Cleanser 450ml, Body Lotion 450ml, Eye Cream 30ml, pH Balancing Cleanser 200ml, and Hair Loss Shampoo 420ml.
What is the difference between the Youth Biotics Lotus Fermentation Toner and the Concentrate?
The Fermentation Toner 200ml is the lighter, larger-volume first treatment step - applied after cleansing to prepare skin. The Fermentation Concentrate 80ml is a more potent serum-like format applied after the toner. Use the toner first, then the concentrate for a layered fermented lotus treatment.
How do I use the Duffure Lotus Leaf Sleeping Mask Pack?
Apply the Lotus Leaf Sleeping Mask Pack 70ml as the final step in your evening routine after serums and moisturizer. Leave it on overnight and rinse off in the morning. It functions as an overnight occlusives and active-delivery step rather than a rinse-off mask. The 2-piece pack provides two 70ml units.
Who should use the Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser?
The pH Balancing Cleanser 200ml is best for people who notice tightness, redness, or sensitivity after washing their face with standard foaming cleansers. Maintaining a lower, skin-compatible pH during cleansing helps preserve the skin barrier. It works for normal, combination, and sensitive skin types as a second-cleanse or morning wash step.
What ingredients are in the Jeju Botanical Hair Loss Shampoo?
The Jeju Botanical Hair Loss Shampoo 420ml uses Jeju Island botanical extracts in a scalp-care formula positioned for reducing hair thinning. Specific actives follow the brand's Jeju botanical theme and are listed on the product packaging. It is designed for daily use as a standard shampoo for people concerned about scalp health or hair density.
Where is The PURE LOTUS from?
The PURE LOTUS is a Korean skincare brand. It uses Jeju Island botanical ingredients and lotus leaf extract from Korea. Products are imported to skinsli for the US market.